Water Hygiene Team Leader in Milton Keynes)

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

Job summary

A water hygiene specialist company is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Team Lead in Milton Keynes. You will lead a team to ensure compliance and high-quality water hygiene services across various environments. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in water hygiene or plumbing, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £44,000, along with a company vehicle and ongoing training opportunities.

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

• Leading and supporting a team of water hygiene engineers.
• Carrying out water hygiene and treatment tasks.
• Undertaking inspections and disinfection of cold water storage tanks.

Skills

Water hygiene experience

Team leadership

Knowledge of ACoP L8

Strong communication 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

The Water Hygiene Team Lead 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 of the Water Hygiene Team Lead role

• 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

Water Hygiene Team Lead Benefits

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

What You Need to Be Successful as a Water Hygiene Team Lead

• 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.