Assembler Fully Skilled

Fully Skilled Assembler 

📍 Basildon 

 We are looking for a Fully Skilled Assembler to work in a busy manufacturing environment at our Basildon site 

Salary 💷 £18.59 per hour

Working Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 7.00am – 16.00pm
• Friday: 7.30am – 12.30pm  

Benefits Package

• Overtime
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down
• Death in Service benefit
• Long Service awards

Purpose of role and key accountabilities:

To carry out assembly of aircraft components to customer defined specification and standard.

Core skills/attributes needed:

• Ability to work on assembly of new parts with solid rivets using hand & air riveting tools & other equipment for the purpose required.
• Visual inspection of completed products
• Full knowledge and experience of using Vernier’s and other specialist measuring tools Experience of working to adjust sheet metal parts for assembly
• Current experience of the use of air tools i.e. drills / rivet press / rivet guns
• Experience of using sealants
• Engineering background ideally in aerospace industry
• Experience of reading, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience of working with a number of different materials and finishes
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Utilising a range of hand tools
• Finish precision engineering products

Measurable performance indicators/objectives of role:

• Quality standards
• Output targets
• Flexibility to undertake a range of activities
• Maintenance of health and safety/housekeeping standards within the team to required standard

The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;

➢ Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all

➢ Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance

➢ Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders Page 1 of 2 Gardner Aerospace Public (GREEN) Document

➢ Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets

➢ People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community