Lead Plumber​/Water Hygiene Supervisor

Position: Lead Plumber / Water Hygiene Supervisor
Job Title:

Lead Plumber / Water Hygiene Supervisor

Salary:
Competitive / Flexible depending on experience

Contracted

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum

Role Overview

We are working on behalf of our client, a well-established compliance and water management specialist, who is seeking an experienced Lead Plumber / Water Hygiene Supervisor to join their growing team.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer looking to take on additional responsibility while remaining hands-on. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing remedial plumbing works, supporting engineers in the field, and ensuring the successful delivery of water hygiene and Legionella compliance services across a range of commercial client sites.

The primary purpose of this position is to lead and support the delivery of plumbing remedials and water management services while ensuring all work is carried out in line with current legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering water hygiene and remedial plumbing works, including:

Leading and supporting a team of plumbers and water hygiene engineers across client sites

Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers regarding Legionella control and water hygiene compliance

Planning and coordinating small works and remedial projects

Liaising with management and clients regarding project progress and technical requirements

Remedial Plumbing Works

Dead leg removal

Tank replacements and refurbishments

TMV servicing, installation, and replacements

Pipework modifications and lagging

Point-of-use water heater replacements

Installation of Chlorine Dioxide units

Softener servicing and installations (training provided if required)

Installation of telemetry units

Water Hygiene & Compliance Tasks

Calorifier inspections (visual and endoscopic)

Calorifier blowdowns

Expansion vessel flushing

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks

Cleaning and chlorination of domestic water systems and cooling towers

Supervising heating and chilled water closed system analysis

Additional responsibilities will include:

Producing detailed technical reports following site works

Supporting the preparation of quotations for small remedial projects

Ensuring all site documentation and compliance records are accurately maintained

Building strong working relationships with corporate clients and site contacts

Ensuring all work complies with Legionella Control Association guidelines and HSG 274 Parts 1–3

Promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and compliance across all projects

Essential Skills & Experience

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing (or equivalent)

Strong knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG 274 and Legionella compliance

Proven experience carrying out remedial plumbing works within water hygiene environments

Experience supervising or supporting junior engineers

Strong understanding of environmental and water hygiene legislation

Ability to manage workload and coordinate works across multiple sites

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently while supporting a wider engineering team

Experience working with commercial clients and corporate environments

Computer literate including Microsoft Word and Excel

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel and work away from home when required

Desirable Experience

Experience in chemical and biological water sampling

Knowledge of closed system water analysis and treatment

Experience evaluating water chemistry within closed systems

Previous supervisory or team leader experience

Asbestos Awareness training

Confined Space training

Essential Qualifications

City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 Plumbing (or equivalent)

Legionella Control / Water Hygiene qualification

Unvented Cylinder Installation and Maintenance

Desirable Qualifications

City & Guilds Evaporative Cooling Tower Operation / Risk Assessment

CSCS Card

WMS Risk Assessment qualification or equivalent

Confined Space certification

Asbestos Awareness certification

Additional Information

The duties outlined above are not exhaustive. The successful candidate will be expected to adopt a flexible approach and undertake additional responsibilities in line with the needs of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plumber looking to step into a lead role within a growing water hygiene and compliance business while remaining technically hands-on