Assembly Operatives (Electrical) - Clevedon

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift card after 4 months

Gift card after 12 months

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon is seeking Electrical Assembly Operatives to join its Bridgwater contract site, performing electrical and mechanical assembly including wiring looms and crimping. The role requires hands-on experience and reliability.

Candidates should have hands-on experience in control panel wiring and be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow drawings. The position offers various shift patterns and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Electrical assembly proficiency and reliability are essential.
• Experience with wiring, crimping or soldering.
• Able to follow drawings or build instructions.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable, positive and practical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical assembly work
• Preparing and assembling wiring looms
• Crimping and soldering components
• Working from basic drawings and build instructions
• Assisting with general production tasks
• Supporting the wiring and assembly team where required

Skills

Electrical wiring

Crimping

Soldering

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Assembly Operatives (Electrical) - Clevedon are sought for a contract position based in Bridgwater, with work taking place at a Clevedon site (BS21), requiring your own transport. Remuneration spans £16.35 to £32.00 per hour, dependent on shift selection. Choose between a condensed weekend pattern (Friday to Sunday, 12:30–00:30, 34.5 hours weekly) at the higher rate, or an ongoing morning schedule (Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:15/11:30, 37.5 hours) with a £250 gift card after four months and £500 after twelve. Holiday entitlement reaches 25 days plus eight bank holidays. Electrical assembly proficiency and reliability are essential for this contract, which extends to December 20th for the weekend option.

Assembly Operatives (Electrical) needed – Clevedon Location: Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 Transport: Own transport required Pay: Weekly or monthly Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, accrued pro rata

Shift Options

• Condensed – Contract (34.5 Hrs) Fri–Sun: 12:30–00:30 £32.00/hr Contract: ASAP–20th December Holiday: Accrued and paid at the end of the contract
• AM – Ongoing (37.5 Hrs) Mon–Thu: 06:00–14:15 | Fri: 06:00–11:30 £16.35/hr | Temporary ongoing £250 gift card after 4-month probation | £500 after 12 months Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, accrued pro rata
• PM – Ongoing (37.5 Hrs) Mon–Wed: 14:30–00:30 | Thu: 14:30–00:00 | Fri: Non-working £17.77/hr | Temporary ongoing £250 gift card after 4-month probation | £500 after 12 months Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, accrued pro rata

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Electrical Assembly Operatives to join Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon. The company produces specialist vacuum and exhaust management systems used in the semiconductor industry. This opportunity would suit candidates from a wireman background, particularly those with hands‑on experience in control panel wiring and crimping.

Duties

• Electrical and mechanical assembly work
• Preparing and assembling wiring looms
• Crimping and soldering components
• Working from basic drawings and build instructions
• Assisting with general production tasks
• Supporting the wiring and assembly team where required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous production or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with wiring, crimping or soldering.
• Ability to follow drawings or build instructions.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable, positive and practical approach to work.
• Wireman or control panel wiring experience would be highly beneficial.