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