Water Hygiene Supervisor and Estimator - Ministry of Justice

Location: Covering North of England and the Midlands with office base in Widnes - Mixture of office and field based

Contract: Permanent and Full-Time, 40 hpw Monday to Friday (no evenings, no weekends, no on-call)

A New Chapter: Join a Growing Leader

It is an incredibly exciting time to join PTSG Water Treatment. As a rapidly expanding leader in the water safety and treatment industry, we are setting new standards for excellence across the UK. With a portfolio spanning over 25,000 sites nationwide and a team of dedicated specialists operating across every sector, our growth is driven by a commitment to delivering faster, more innovative, and deeper solutions for our clients. We are not just expanding our footprint; we are evolving our capabilities and investing in the experts who make it happen. If you are looking to be part of a forward-thinking, industry-leading team where your contribution truly matters, we want you to be part of our journey.

What we offer:

We believe in supporting our team, which is why we offer full training and continuous professional development.

• Competitive salary + company car with fuel card

• Overtime rate 1.5-2x

• Paid travel time after 30 minutes

• Life assurance (3x salary)

• Online GP access + prescriptions

• Vivup discount platform (gym, tech, holidays, retail & more)

• Salary sacrifice pension

• Flexible working arrangements, with the potential for home-based work to be discussed.

You'll get 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to up to 25 days with years of service.

What you'll be doing:

As a Plumbing Supervisor, you will lead a team plumbers and water hygiene technician across Ministry of Justice contract (prisons) covering the North of England and the Midlands. You will be based out of our Widnes office, splitting your time between office-based operations, site visits, and remote working.

• Directly supervise plumbers and water hygiene technicians. This includes coaching and mentoring, conducting competency assessments, creating/maintaining a training matrix, toolbox talks and driving the professional development of your team.

• Visit client sites to survey and to capture the full scope of water hygiene and remedial plumbing works. Create accurate cost estimates and detailed pricing breakdowns to drive project profitability and business growth.

• Manage team schedules and approve rotas, sickness, and annual leave with the assistance of our scheduling team.

• Handle procurement by raising Purchase Orders (POs) and overseeing comprehensive vehicle stock control.

• Perform technical checks on completed jobs and provide hands-on technical assistance to Account Managers.

• Assist in the recruitment process and provide hands-on onboarding for new starters.

• Oversee complex plumbing works on-site, ensuring all projects meet our high standards of quality and safety.

• Regularly attend the Widnes office to manage administrative requirements and team coordination.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will need a City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent), G3 Unvented Hot Water Systems certification and ideally RPZ ticket. You should have proven experience in water hygiene plumbing and supervisory experience or team lead capacity.

A full UK driving license is essential.

Ideally, you already hold CTC or SC clearance. Alternatively, you'll be willing to apply and undergo relevant clearances.

It is a requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.

Apply now!

About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe.

Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment.

With over 3,300 specialists supporting 90,000+ customers across 200,000 buildings, delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services nationwide.

At PTSG, our aim is simple. To be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.

We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise.

As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.

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