Water Hygiene Engineer – Team Leader

Posted 30 September 2025
Salary £38,000-£40,000 + bonus
LocationEngland
Job type Permanent
Discipline Energy & Utilities

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

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!