Water Hygiene Team Lead

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 developmentKey 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 teamsWhat 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 trainingIf you're ready to progress into a Water Hygiene Team Lead position, apply today or contact Mollie Caswell at Penguin Recruitment for further details
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed