? Now Hiring: Assembly Operative – Basildon ??
Location: Basildon
Department: Production
Reports to: Team Leader
Industry: Aerospace Engineering
Issued: March 2024
Are you an experienced assembly professional with a passion for precision engineering? We’re 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 You’ll Bring
We’re 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