Mechanical Assemblers - Multiple Shifts Available

Pertemps Bristol Industrial; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift card incentive

Holiday entitlement

Weekly pay

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon is recruiting Mechanical Assembly Operatives for hands‑on work assembling frames, brackets and components. You will build sub‑assemblies, install pipework and mechanical parts, and follow basic engineering drawings in a fast paced production environment.

Applicants should have previous assembly or engineering experience, be comfortable with hand tools and reading drawings, and work reliably either independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous assembly, manufacturing or engineering experience
• Experience using hand tools and working with mechanical parts
• Ability to follow instructions and basic engineering drawings
• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team

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
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area

Skills

Assembly experience

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Team player

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
• Supporting general production and assembly tasks
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area

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 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