Labourer

Pertemps; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term role

Hands-on work

Established workshop team

Job summary

Pertemps are recruiting an experienced Fitter to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Highbridge. You will be fitting, assembling and preparing industrial equipment and components in a hands-on workshop environment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, ensuring quality and meeting production deadlines. This is a full-time position with an immediate start and a long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly or engineering
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment advantageous

Responsibilities

• Assembly and fitting of industrial equipment and components
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Measuring, aligning and fitting components accurately
• Using a range of hand and power tools
• Carrying out mechanical assembly and adjustments as required
• Checking completed work to ensure it meets the required standards
• Identifying and reporting any issues with components or finished assemblies
• Working alongside welders, fabricators and other members of the engineering team
• Ensuring production deadlines and quality standards are met
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures

Skills

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

FITTER

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour | Location: Highbridge | Hours: Full-time

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Fitter to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Highbridge.

Working as part of a skilled workshop team, you will be responsible for the fitting, assembly and preparation of industrial equipment and components.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with a mechanical fitting or engineering background who enjoys practical work and takes pride in producing a high-quality finished product.

THE ROLE

• Assembly and fitting of industrial equipment and components
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Measuring, aligning and fitting components accurately
• Using a range of hand and power tools
• Carrying out mechanical assembly and adjustments as required
• Checking completed work to ensure it meets the required standards
• Identifying and reporting any issues with components or finished assemblies
• Working alongside welders, fabricators and other members of the engineering team
• Ensuring production deadlines and quality standards are met
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in a mechanical fitting, assembly or engineering role
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or technical drawings
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• £14.00 per hour
• Full-time, ongoing position
• Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
• Varied and hands‑on engineering work
• Opportunity to work within an established and skilled workshop team
• Immediate start available

If you are an experienced Fitter looking for your next opportunity in the Highbridge area, we'd be keen to hear from you.