Water Hygiene Operations Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Technical development

Team leadership

22 days + BH

Birthday day off

Extra day per year (up to 5)

Overtime available

Vehicle & PPE

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Operations Manager for a field-based leadership role in the East Midlands. You will oversee complex water treatment projects, support on-site engineers and ensure the technical delivery of services to clients.

Key responsibilities include leading project delivery, providing expert guidance to site teams and coordinating resources while maintaining client relationships and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the water treatment industry.
• Proven experience managing field-based engineers or technical teams.
• Knowledge of closed systems, cooling towers, boiler treatment, disinfection and remedial works.
• Experience delivering complex projects from start to finish.
• Understanding of ACOP L8, HSG274 and water hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water treatment projects, remedial works, installations and technical service activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and site teams.
• Attend customer sites to oversee complex works, audits and quality inspections.
• Manage project mobilisation, delivery and completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, materials and resources.
• Support troubleshooting across closed systems, cooling towers, boiler water treatment, dosing systems and associated plant.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure effective communication throughout projects.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Field-based team management

Closed systems knowledge

Project delivery skills

ACOP L8 & HSG274 knowledge

Job description

Water Hygiene Operations Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Location: East Midlands

We are currently seeking an experienced Technical Operations Manager to join a growing water treatment team. This is a field-based leadership role, responsible for overseeing complex water treatment projects, supporting engineers on-site, and ensuring the successful delivery of technical services to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000
• Strong focus on technical development and team leadership
• Working with a growing and established water treatment business
• Annual leave 22 days + BH
• Day off on Birthday
• One extra day for every year worked to maximum of 5
• Overtime available
• Vehicle, uniform PPEDuties

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water treatment projects, remedial works, installations, and technical service activities
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and site teams
• Attend customer sites to oversee complex works, audits, and quality inspections
• Manage project mobilisation, delivery, and completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, materials, and resources
• Support troubleshooting across closed systems, cooling towers, boiler water treatment, dosing systems, and associated plant
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure effective communication throughout projects
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with industry standards

Requirements

• Strong experience within the water treatment industry
• Previous experience managing field-based engineers or technical teams
• Knowledge of closed systems, cooling towers, boiler treatment, disinfection, and remedial works
• Experience delivering complex projects from start to finish
• Understanding of ACOP L8, HSG274, and water hygiene regulations