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

• 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

• 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