Water Hygiene Team Leader

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water hygiene specialist in London is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Team Lead to join their engineering team. Responsibilities include leading a team, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with water safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in water hygiene or plumbing, supervisory experience, and solid knowledge of regulatory standards. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, company benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Performance-related bonus

Paid door-to-door travel

Overtime available

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in water hygiene or plumbing.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04‑01.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Water hygiene training (essential).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of water hygiene engineers.
• Carry out water hygiene tasks including TMV maintenance.
• Undertake inspections and disinfection of water storage.
• Complete remedial plumbing works as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Water hygiene experience

Leadership skills

Knowledge of ACoP L8

Plumbing skills

Effective communication

Job description

Job Title: Water Hygiene Team Lead

Location: London

Salary: £35,000 - £44,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent | 37.5 hours + overtime

The Opportunity

An established and innovative water hygiene specialist is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Team Leader to join their growing engineering team. Operating across healthcare, education, and commercial environments, the business delivers high‑quality water hygiene, treatment, and compliance services with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer experience.

Key Duties

• Leading and supporting a team of water hygiene engineers
• Carrying out water hygiene and treatment tasks including TMV maintenance, temperature monitoring, and flushing
• Undertaking inspections and disinfection of cold water storage tanks, calorifiers, and pipework
• Completing remedial plumbing works where required
• Communicating effectively with clients, end users, and internal teams

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Performance‑related bonus
• Paid door‑to‑door travel
• Overtime available
• Ongoing training and career development

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum 5 years' experience in water hygiene or plumbing
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team
• Strong knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274, HTM 04‑01
• Full UK driving licence
• Water hygiene training (essential)

Interested in taking the next step? Apply today or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for further details.