The Basics:
Role: Bench Fitter
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am to 4pm and Fri 7:30am to 12:30 (39hrs)
Pay: £18.59 per hour / £37,700 per annum + OT = earnings of £45k and upwards
Location: Near Basildon
Permanent: Position
Environment: Manufacturing - Precision Engineering
Overtime available at 1.5 and double.
Holidays/Benefits: Company group pension, 33 days holiday, death in service.
Overview:
We now require a Bench Fitter to join the assembly division.
As the Bench Fitter you will be tasked to assemble precision engineered small fabrication components - using hand tools, reading engineering drawings, working with measuring tools such as verniers etc.
Duties
Assemble new parts using solid rivets with hand and air riveting tools
Use air tools (drills, rivet press, rivet guns) and a range of hand tools
Adjust and assemble sheet metal components
Apply sealants as required
Inspect completed products visually for quality and compliance
Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Use Vernier callipers and specialist measuring equipment
Work with various materials and surface finishes
Finish precision-engineered components to a high standardThe ideal candidate / Bench Fitter may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
Previous experience working in an assembly environment within an engineering or manufacturing function
Competent at reading engineering drawings
Competent at using hand tools and measuring devices
Commutable from:
Basildon, Wickford, Chelmsford, Rayleigh and surrounding areas
If you are interested in the Bench Fitter role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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