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Skilled Assembler

Permanent
£36,000 - £37,659.96 p/a
Basildon, Essex
On-site

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.

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Date: 12/06/2026
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