Job Description
Job Title: Water Hygiene Team Lead
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: 35,000 - 44,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent 37.5 hours per week + overtime
The Water Hygiene Team Lead Opportunity
An established and forward-thinking water hygiene specialist is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Team Lead to join its growing engineering team in Hertfordshire. The business delivers compliant water hygiene and water treatment services across healthcare, education, and commercial environments, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
As a Water Hygiene Team Lead, you will be responsible for supporting daily operations while remaining hands-on in the field. This role offers a balance of leadership responsibility and technical delivery, making it ideal for an experienced engineer ready to take the next step.
Water Hygiene Team Lead Benefits
- Company vehicle provided
- Paid door-to-door travel
- Performance-related bonus
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and long-term career development
Key Duties of the Water Hygiene Team Lead Role
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of water hygiene engineers
- Completing routine water hygiene tasks including TMV servicing, flushing, and temperature monitoring
- Inspecting, cleaning, and disinfecting cold water storage tanks, calorifiers, and pipework
- Carrying out minor remedial plumbing works where required
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients, site contacts, and internal teams
What You Need to Be Successful as a Water Hygiene Team Lead
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within water hygiene or plumbing
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274, and HTM 04-01
- Full UK driving licence and relevant water hygiene training
If you're ready to progress into a Water Hygiene Team Lead position, apply today or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for further details.
