Mechanical Assemblers - Multiple Shifts Available

Pertemps Bristol Industrial; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

£250 gift card after 4-month probation

£500 after 12 months

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon is recruiting Mechanical Assembly Operatives to join our production team. You will assemble frames, brackets and components and build sub-assemblies using hand tools and shop floor equipment.

This hands-on role requires following engineering drawings and working to instruction sheets. Candidates with practical mechanical or engineering experience, good attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly, manufacturing or engineering experience
• Experience using hand tools and working with mechanical parts
• Ability to follow instructions and basic engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach
• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Mechanic, CNC Operator, Fabricator, Production Operative or similar would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of frames, brackets and components
• Building sub-assemblies using tools and equipment
• Installing pipework and mechanical components
• Fitting heaters and insulation to pipe runs
• Following basic engineering drawings and work instructions
• Supporting general production and assembly tasks

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Follow engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Independent/teamwork

Job description

Assembly Operatives 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
  £32.24/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
  £16.48/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
  £17.91/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 Mechanical Assembly Operatives to join Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon.

The company produces specialist vacuum and exhaust management systems used within the semiconductor industry. This is a hands‑on role suited to candidates with practical mechanical or engineering experience.

Duties include:

• Mechanical assembly of frames, brackets and components
• Building sub-assemblies using tools and equipment
• Installing pipework and mechanical components
• Fitting heaters and insulation to pipe runs
• Following basic engineering drawings and work instructions
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• Supporting general production and assembly tasks
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What We’re Looking For

• Previous assembly, manufacturing or engineering experience
• Experience using hand tools and working with mechanical parts
• Ability to follow instructions and basic engineering drawingsGood attention to detail and a practical, hands‑on approach
• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Mechanic, CNC Operator, Fabricator, Production Operative or similar would be beneficial