Mechanical Fitter - Rotational Shift

Job Overview

Job:
Mechanical / Pipe Fitter

Location:

Severn Beach, Bristol

Contract:

6‑Month Fixed Term (potential extension)

Pay Rate: £18.70/hr (AM), £21.25/hr (PM), Overtime £25.50/hr

Shift Pattern:
Rotating shifts (Early & Afternoon)

Start Dates: ASAP, following successful Trades Test.

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a leading high‑technology engineering organisation for a Mechanical / Pipe Fitter to join their production team in Severn Beach, Bristol. The role focuses on the assembly of complex, high‑precision systems used in cutting‑edge scientific and industrial applications such as semiconductors, medical devices, electric vehicles, and advanced computing.

• 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 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.

• Weekly rotating shifts.
• Early shift (Mon‑Thu) 06:00‑14:00, (Fri) 06:00‑11:00.
• Afternoon shift (Mon‑Thu) 14:00‑22:00 (Fri) 06:00‑11:00.
• Enhanced shift and overtime rates apply.

• 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.

• Electrical qualifications.
• Combined mechanical, electrical, and electronic assembly experience.
• Experience in semiconductor or cleanroom manufacturing environments.

For more information please apply or contact Pertemps.