Water Hygiene Team Leader

Penguin Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A water hygiene specialist in Milton Keynes is looking for a Water Hygiene Team Lead to manage a team of engineers. The role involves overseeing water treatment tasks and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. Attractive benefits include a company vehicle and performance-related bonuses. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth.

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 and treatment tasks.
• Undertake inspections and disinfection of cold water storage tanks.
• Complete remedial plumbing works where required.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Water hygiene expertise

Team leadership

Customer communication

Plumbing skills

Job description

Job Title

Water Hygiene Team Lead

Location

Milton Keynes

Salary

£35,000 - £44,000 per annum

Job Type

Permanent | 37.5 hours + overtime

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

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)

Application

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