Skilled Assembler
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£36k - £37.7k Annual
Full-Time
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 teamWhat'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
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 teamWhat'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
Reference: 225244800
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Skilled Assembler
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£36k - £37.7k Annual
Full-Time
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 teamWhat'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
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 teamWhat'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
Reference: 225244800
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