Skilled Assembler

Skilled Assembler

Location: Basildon, Essex

Pay Rate: £18.54 per hour (£37,599 per annum)

Hours: Monday-Thursday 19:30 - 04:30, Fri 14:30 - 19:30

We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Assembler to join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Basildon working nights. 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 teamWhat's On Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £18.54 per hour

Monday - Thursday 19:30 - 04:30, Fri 14:30 - 19:30

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