Water Hygiene Mechanical Technician (Nights / Evenings)

Example Recruitment; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in mechanical services is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support a key supermarket contract in South West England. This field-based position focuses on evening and night shifts, providing an excellent opportunity for hands-on work within the growing water hygiene sector. Candidates should possess mechanical maintenance experience and a willingness to learn. The role offers training, a basic salary of £28,000 with the potential for overtime, and career progression prospects in a stable environment.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Structured training

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer.
• Willingness to work nights and evenings as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining vacuum drainage and EVAC systems.
• Carrying out chemical cleaning when required.
• Completing job reports and liaising with supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Vacuum drainage / EVAC systems

Health & safety awareness

Problem-solving aptitude

Job description

Location: South West England

Salary: £28,000 per annum + paid travel time + overtime

Hours: Evenings & Nights (approximately 2 weeks per month)

Sector: Water Hygiene / Mechanical Services / Supermarket Retail

The Role

We are working with a growing specialist who is looking to appoint a Mechanical Technician to support a key supermarket contract across the South West of England. This is a field-based role, primarily covering evening and night shifts, allowing access to live retail environments outside of trading hours.

You will be responsible for attending supermarket sites, carrying out mechanical and water-related servicing and maintenance works, with a particular focus on vacuum drainage (EVAC) systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking to broaden their skill set and move further into the water hygiene industry, with full training provided in specialist systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and inspecting vacuum drainage / EVAC systems
• Working on vacuum pumps and vacuum plant equipment
• Supporting humidification systems within supermarket environments
• Carrying out chemical cleaning where required
• General mechanical servicing, fault finding, and basic repairs
• Working safely in live retail sites during out-of-hours access
• Completing job reports and liaising with supervisors and clients on-site
• Adhering to health & safety procedures at all times

Ideal Background

• Vacuum drainage / EVAC systems
• Mechanical maintenance or service engineering
• Refrigeration, plumbing, or building services
• Humidification systems
• Water hygiene, Legionella control, or chemical cleaning

Previous water hygiene or Legionella experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Requirements

• Experience as a Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Repair Engineer, or Mechanical Technician
• Willingness to work evenings and nights as required
• Full UK driving licence
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Strong awareness of health & safety
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

What’s on Offer

• £28,000 basic salary OTE £35,000
• Paid travel time and overtime
• Structured training in water hygiene, EVAC systems, and specialist equipment
• Long-term career progression within the water hygiene industry
• Stable contract work with a major supermarket client

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a mechanically minded engineer who wants to move into a niche, growing sector. If you’re looking for hands-on work, night-shift flexibility, and a clear pathway into water hygiene and compliance services, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist skills while earning consistently