Assembly Operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an Assembly Operative for a temp-to-perm, full-time role. Based in Pucklechurch area, you will assemble refrigeration units from drawings, fit mechanical parts, and install insulation, using jib and gantry cranes where required.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with a view to long-term employment. The successful candidate will be reliable, physically capable, and comfortable with manual handling.

Qualifications

• Good level of English for understanding instructions and safety briefings.
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Comfortable with physical work and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assemble refrigeration units from existing designs.
• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Fit mechanical components.
• Use jib/gantry cranes to install compressors.
• Install insulation (lagging).
• Maintain quality standards and health & safety.
• Work to production schedules.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Identify discrepancies in drawings or components.

Skills

English language

Manufacturing experience

Reliability

Physical fitness

Tools

Gantry cranes

Jib cranes

Job description

Assembly Operative (Bristol) – £12.71 per hour, full-time, temp-to-perm

Based in Pucklechurch (BS16), this manufacturing role involves assembling refrigeration units from engineering drawings, fitting mechanical parts, and installing insulation. You will use jib and gantry cranes to position compressors, working Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. This position suits those seeking steady, long-term employment within a growing operation.

We’re recruiting reliable Assembly Operatives to join a busy and growing operation in Pucklechurch.

Your Duties Will Include

• Industrial/Manufacturing (around 75–85%)


• Assembling refrigeration units from existing designs.


• Following engineering drawings and work instructions.


• Fitting mechanical components.


• Using jib/gantry cranes to install compressors.


• Installing insulation (lagging).


• Maintaining quality standards and health & safety.


• Working to production schedules.


• Technical Engineering (around 15–25%)


• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.


• Identifying discrepancies in drawings or components.


• Understanding mechanical assemblies.


• Working with refrigeration equipment.


• Carrying out testing/inspection (preferred experience).

What We’re Looking For

• Good level of English (essential for instructions & safety)


• Previous Manufacturing or assembly operative roles preferred.


• Reliable, punctual, and hard-working.


• Comfortable with physical work and being on your feet.

Important: This is an active Production Assembly role involving manual handling, so you must be comfortable with physical tasks throughout your shift.