Overview
Skilled Assembler Jobs in Basildon, UK at Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
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
Position Summary
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 07:00am – 04:00pm / Friday 07:30am – 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
Eligible candidates:
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
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Title: Skilled Assembler
Company: Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Location: Basildon, UK
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