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