Water Hygiene Team Leader

Sodexo Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

Mental health support

Discounts

Pension plan

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is recruiting a Water Hygiene Team Leader for Trinity Square Accommodation, Northumbria University, Gateshead. The role covers leadership of the Water Safety and Legionella Programme across a large student estate, ensuring safe water systems and regulatory compliance.

You will lead day-to-day activities, oversee monitoring, inspections and remedial works, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with contractors, colleagues and university stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within water hygiene, Legionella control or water safety management.
• Strong knowledge of compliance records, planned programmes and contractor performance.
• Experience supervising or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Water Safety and Legionella Control across multiple sites.
• Plan and oversee flushing programmes, temperature monitoring, inspections, sampling and maintenance activities.
• Review compliance records, identify trends and ensure corrective actions within timescales.
• Coordinate Legionella and microbiological sampling with contractors and laboratories.
• Supervise Water Hygiene personnel to ensure competence and compliance.
• Manage specialist contractors; review RAMS and monitor service delivery against KPIs.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections and produce reports with recommendations.
• Maintain auditable compliance documentation and records.
• Support incident investigations, emergencies and business continuity.
• Build relationships with University stakeholders and operational teams.

Skills

Water hygiene experience

Legionella control

Leadership / supervision

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Water Management Society membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAFM/compliance systems

Job description

Trinity Square Accommodation, Northumbria University, 202 High Street, Gateshead NE8 1AQ.

40 hrs pw Monday – Friday, flexibility required 08.00 – 18.30

Free parking

Are you an experienced

Water Hygieneprofessional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Do you have a strong understanding of Legionella compliance and a passion for ensuring safe, compliant water systems across a diverse property portfolio?

We are looking for a

Water Hygiene Team Leader to join our Technical Services team, supporting the delivery of the University's Water Safety and Legionella Control Programme across a large student accommodation estate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of thousands of students while leading compliance activities across multiple sites.

If you're passionate about compliance, water safety and creating safe living environments, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Water Hygiene Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of water safety and Legionella control activities across the estate. Working closely with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders, you will ensure all monitoring, inspections, sampling and remedial works are completed safely, effectively and in line with legislative requirements.

You will provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and site‑specific Water Safety Plans, while driving high standards of performance, record keeping and continuous improvement.

• Lead the delivery of the Water Safety and Legionella Control Programme across multiple sites.


• Plan and oversee flushing programmes, temperature monitoring, inspections, sampling and maintenance activities.


• Review compliance records, identify trends and ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales.


• Coordinate Legionella and microbiological sampling programmes with specialist contractors and laboratories.


• Investigate adverse results and implement proportionate control measures and corrective actions.


• Supervise, support and develop Water Hygiene personnel, ensuring competence and compliance.


• Manage specialist contractors, review RAMS and monitor service delivery against KPIs.


• Conduct compliance audits and inspections, producing clear reports and recommendations.


• Maintain accurate and auditable compliance documentation and records.


• Support incident investigations, emergency responses and business continuity arrangements.


• Build strong relationships with University stakeholders, residents and operational teams.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum

3 years' experience within water hygiene, Legionella control or water safety management.

• Strong knowledge of


• Experience managing compliance records, planned programmes and contractor performance.


• Previous experience supervising or leading teams.


• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and CAFM/compliance systems.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• NEBOSH General Certificate.


• Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering qualification.


• Water Management Society membership.


• Experience working across multi‑site property portfolios.

What We Offer

At Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater.We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose‑driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.


• Opportunities for career growth and development.


• A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.


• A chance to make a tangible impact on the delivery of safe, compliant and sustainable water systems across a multi‑site university environment.


• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.


• An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.


• 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.


• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.


• Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.


• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.


• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it.

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Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.