skilled-mechanical-operatives
New Yesterday
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset (own transport required)
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing
Holiday: 25 days 8 bank holidays (pro rata, accrued)
Start Date: Immediate
Pay Rates
- Basic Early Shift (06:00 – 14:15): £18.26 per hour
- Basic Late Shift (14:30 – 00:30): £19.85 per hour
- £27.79 per hour to £31.76 per hour
AM Shift
- Monday to Thursday: 06:00 – 14:15
- Friday: 06:00 – 11:30
- Monday to Wednesday: 14:30 – 00:30
- Thursday: 14:30 – 00:00
Additional Benefits
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- £250 gift card after successful completion of 4-month probation
- £500 gift card after 12 months service
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 expected quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Mechanical & Assembly Duties
- 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
- Work in line with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality (“Right First Time”)
- Carry out rework, corrections, and modifications when required
- Work both independently and as part of a team
- Meet production targets, lead times, and deadlines
- Maintain 5S standards and a clean, organised work environment
- Use hand tools and power tools safely
- Complete all production documentation accurately
- Identify and report issues with materials, documentation, or assembly
- Support other production areas when required
- 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 working with P&IDs
- Basic electrical knowledge or wiring experience
- Experience in testing, fault finding, or leak testing
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- £250 gift card after successful completion of 4-month probation
- £500 gift card after 12 months service
- Location:
- Kenn
- Salary:
- £18.26 - £31.76 per hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime