Skilled Mechanical Operative

Pertemps; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 gift card after 4-month probation

£500 after 12 months

Job summary

Pertemps are recruiting Skilled Mechanical Operatives on behalf of Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon. You will build mechanical abatement systems and pump frames, assemble cabinets, and install sub-assemblies to meet precise specifications and quality standards.

Roles involve reading mechanical drawings, using P&IDs, basic electrical wiring, leak testing, and following build notes. 5S, safety, and accurate documentation are essential in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical assembly or fitting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Experience with P&IDs, basic electrical wiring, testing, fault finding or leak testing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical systems, cabinets and pump frames.
• Fit sub-assemblies to cabinets or frames.
• Prepare components and cabinets ready for build.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and layout diagrams.
• Use P&IDs to support machine builds.
• Carry out basic wiring connections and connect electrical devices where required.
• Perform leak testing and fault finding on assembled units.
• Follow build notes and technical instructions.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality.
• Carry out rework, corrections and modifications when required.
• Maintain 5S standards and a clean, organised work environment.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Identify and report issues with materials, documentation or assembly.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Drawings interpretation

Hand & power tools

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Problem solving

P&IDs / electrical wiring

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Skilled Mechanical 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

£35.73/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

£18.26/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

£19.85/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

Pertemps are currently recruiting Skilled Mechanical Operatives on behalf of Edwards Vacuum, based in Clevedon.

This role will support the production line by building mechanical abatement systems and pump frames prior to final testing. You will be responsible for assembling cabinets, installing sub-assemblies and building machines to the correct specification and quality standards.

Duties include:

• Assemble mechanical systems, cabinets and pump frames
• Fit sub-assemblies to cabinets or frames
• Prepare components and cabinets ready for build
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and layout diagrams
• Use P&IDs to support machine builds
• Carry out basic wiring connections and connect electrical devices where required
• Perform leak testing and fault finding on assembled units
• Follow build notes and technical instructions
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality
• Carry out rework, corrections and modifications when required
• Maintain 5S standards and a clean, organised work environment
• Use hand and power tools safely
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Identify and report issues with materials, documentation or assembly
• Support other production areas when required

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical assembly or fitting
• Ability to read and interpret technical and mechanical drawings
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience with P&IDs, basic electrical wiring, testing, fault finding or leak testing would be advantageous