Skilled Assembler

Skilled Assembler

Location: Basildon, Essex
Pay Rate: £18.57 per hour (£37,659.96 per annum)
Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:00 / Friday 07:30-12:30

We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Assembler to join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Basildon. This is a hands-on, precision engineering role working on aircraft components to customer-defined specifications and aerospace quality standards. As a Skilled Assembler you will be responsible for the assembly and finishing of sheet metal and structural components, using a range of hand tools, air tools, and specialist measuring equipment.

Duties

• Assemble aircraft components to engineering drawings and specifications
• Carry out solid riveting using hand and air riveting tools
• Use air tools including drills, rivet guns, and rivet presses
• Adjust and fit sheet metal parts during assembly
• Apply sealants as required
• Perform visual inspection of completed products
• Use Verniers, calipers and other precision measuring tools
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping
• Work to output and delivery targets
• Support continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP)

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in aerospace or precision engineering assembly
• Strong background in sheet metal work and solid riveting
• Current experience using air tools (drills, rivet guns, rivet presses)
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience working with different materials and finishes
• Skilled in the use of Verniers and specialist measuring equipment
• High attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.57 per hour
• Monday - Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm / Friday 7:30am-12:30pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking

Apply now or contact Julia @ Prime Appointments for more information about this excellent opportunity.

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.