Mechanical Fitter - Rotational shift

Location: Pilning

Job:
Mehcanical / Pipe Fitter

Location:

Severn Beach, Bristol

Contract:

6-Month Fixed Term (with likely extension)
Pay Rate: £18.70/hr (AM), £21.25/hr (PM), Overtime £25.50/hr
Shift Pattern:
Rotating shifts (Early & Afternoon)
ASAP start:
Following succesful Trades Test

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a leading high-technology engineering organisation for a Mechanical Assembly & Pipe Fitter to join their production team in Severn Beach, Bristol.

This is an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension for candidates who demonstrate strong performance and adaptability. You’ll work on the assembly of complex, high-precision systems used in cutting-edge scientific and industrial applications, including semiconductors, medical devices, electric vehicles, and advanced computing.

Key Responsibilities:

Assemble complex systems, sub-assemblies, and components to ISO and quality standards
Carry out stainless steel pipe fitting (¼”–½”), vacuum systems, and pneumatic assemblies
Ensure builds meet BOM requirements and customer specifications
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve build issues efficiently
Record and report technical issues using FRACAS or similar systems
Act as a technical point of reference and mentor less experienced technicians
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, housekeeping, and Health & Safety
Support 5S initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Shift Pattern:

Weekly Rotating shifts
Early shift (Monday–Thursday) 06:00-14:00, (Friday) 06:00-11:00
Afternoon shift (Monday–Thursday) 14:00-22:00 (Friday) 06:00-11:00
Enhanced shift and overtime rates apply

About You:

Essential:

Time-served mechanical apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 3, or equivalent
HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 qualification
Precision mechanical fitting experience, including:

Machining (milling and turning)
Vacuum and pneumatic systems
Pipe bending and fitting (stainless steel, ¼”–½”)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
Strong fault-finding and corrective action skills
PC literacy
Desirable:

Electrical qualifications
Combined mechanical, electrical, and electronic assembly experience
Experience in semiconductor or cleanroom manufacturing environments
For more information please click apply, or contact Pertemps on (phone number removed) option 3