? Now Hiring: Assembly Operative - Basildon
Location: BasildonDepartment: ProductionReports to: Team LeaderIndustry: Aerospace EngineeringIssued: March 2024
Are you an experienced assembly professional with a passion for precision engineering? Were looking for a skilled Assembly Operative to join our Basildon team and help build high-quality aircraft components for global customers.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class aerospace manufacturer where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assembly Operative, you will:
* Assemble aircraft components to customer specifications and engineering standards
* Use hand and air tools, including solid riveting tools, drills, rivet guns, and rivet presses
* Perform visual inspections and ensure all products meet quality requirements
* Use Verniers and other precision measuring tools
* Adjust sheet metal parts for accurate assembly
* Work with different materials, finishes, and aerospace sealants
* Interpret and work from technical drawings and engineering specifications
* Uphold excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
* Produce precise, high-quality finished engineering products
What Youll Bring
Were looking for someone with:
* Strong aerospace or engineering manufacturing background
* Hands-on experience with solid riveting and air tools
* Skilled use of measuring tools (e.g., Verniers)
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
* Knowledge of materials, finishes, and assembly techniques
* A commitment to quality, accuracy, and safe working practices
* A proactive, flexible approach and good problem-solving abilities
Performance Expectations
You will play a key role in delivering against our SQCDP principles:
* Safety: Work to accredited safety standards
* Quality: Support "right-first-time" performance
* Cost: Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-efficient operations
* Delivery: Help exceed customer delivery expectations
* People: Embrace teamwork, diversity, wellbeing, and positive culture
Your performance will be measured through quality output, productivity targets, flexibility, and maintaining excellent housekeeping and safety standards.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a respected aerospace environment
* Be part of a collaborative and high-performance team
* Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the business
* Contribute to the production of complex, high-precision aircraft components