Skilled Mechanical Operatives
18 days ago
Clevedon
Skilled Mechanical Operatives 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 AM Shift • Monday to Thursday: 06:00 – 14:15, • Monday to Wednesday: 14:30 – 00:30, • Overtime available at enhanced rates, • £250 gift card after successful completion of 4-month probation 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, • 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, • 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, • Experience working with P&IDs, • Basic electrical knowledge or wiring experience, • Experience in testing, fault finding, or leak testing, • Overtime available at enhanced rates, • £250 gift card after successful completion of 4-month probation