Job description

Job Title:

Water Hygiene Engineer – Team Leader

Location:

UK-wide (Midlands preferred, with travel to sites across the country)

1–2 nights away per month

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Salary:

£38,000 – £40,000 (OTE £44,000 with KPI bonuses)

Company van (personal use permitted), fuel card, phone, tablet, and full uniform

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing provider of water hygiene and Legionella control services across the UK. With decades of expertise and a reputation for quality, they support healthcare, commercial, and industrial organisations in keeping their water systems safe, compliant, and efficient.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a Team Leader role, managing a team of five engineers while continuing to deliver hands-on water hygiene services on client sites nationwide.

The Role

As a Water Hygiene Engineer – Team Leader (Reef Engineer), you will:

Lead a team of 5 engineers, carrying out monthly one-to-one meetings and attending team leader sessions at head office.

Oversee water hygiene PPM and remedial work contracts, ensuring KPIs and procedures are achieved.

Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing excellent service and ensuring all reporting is completed.

Travel to client sites across the UK (door-to-door travel paid).

This role combines leadership with practical engineering, offering variety, responsibility, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out and supervise water hygiene tasks including:

TMV servicing and replacement

Tank cleaning and inspection

Water sampling (Legionella, Pseudomonas, chemical)

Temperature monitoring & outlet flushing

Pipework modifications and plumbing tasks

Copper/silver ionisation system installation and maintenance

Risk assessments and remedial works preparation

Site chlorination, expansion vessel and softener servicing

Update logbooks and internal reporting software.

Liaise with clients and office teams to ensure smooth operations.

Minimum requirements:

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing qualification.

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (grade C or above).

At least 1 year’s experience in healthcare water hygiene or 3 years in other sectors.

Full, clean driving licence.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

2+ years’ healthcare water hygiene experience.

NVQ Level 3 Plumbing.

In-depth knowledge of water systems and Legionella bacteria.

A proactive approach and desire to grow with an expanding company.

What’s on Offer

Salary £38,000 – £40,000 (OTE £44,000 with KPI bonuses).

Door-to-door paid travel.

Company van (with personal use), fuel card, phone, tablet, uniform, and all necessary equipment.

Career development, training, and a clear progression path.

The chance to lead within a supportive, growing business, working alongside industry experts.

​Apply now!