Water Hygiene Team Leader

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

Job summary

A water hygiene specialist in Greater London is seeking a Water Hygiene Team Lead to manage a team and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Responsibilities include leading plumbing and water treatment tasks, conducting inspections, and maintaining quality service across various sectors such as healthcare and education. The ideal candidate possesses over 5 years of experience in the field and a thorough understanding of relevant regulations, alongside water hygiene training and a UK driving licence.

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.
• Perform water hygiene and treatment tasks.
• Conduct inspections and disinfection of water systems.
• Complete remedial plumbing works as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teams.

Skills

Water hygiene knowledge

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

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.