Full job descriptionAssembly Operative
Location: Basildon
Reporting To: Team Leader
Assembly Operative - Aerospace Manufacturing
We are recruiting for an experienced Assembly Operative to join a busy and growing aerospace manufacturing team in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys precision work and takes pride in producing high-quality components to exact specifications.
Working as part of a dedicated production team, you will be responsible for assembling aircraft components to customer-defined standards, ensuring quality, safety, and delivery targets are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
*Assemble aircraft components in line with engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
*Carry out assembly of new parts using solid rivets, hand tools and air riveting equipment.
*Use drills, rivet presses, rivet guns and other specialist assembly equipment safely and effectively.
*Perform visual inspections of completed assemblies to ensure quality standards are met.
*Measure and check components using Verniers and other specialist measuring equipment.
*Adjust and prepare sheet metal parts ready for assembly.
*Apply sealants where required.
*Work with a variety of materials and surface finishes.
*Support continuous improvement activities across production processes.
*Maintain excellent housekeeping and comply with all health and safety requirements.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
*Previous assembly experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
*Experience using solid rivets and air riveting equipment.
*Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
*Experience using Vernier calipers and precision measuring tools.
*Knowledge of sheet metal adjustment and assembly techniques.
*Current experience using air tools such as drills, rivet presses and rivet guns.
*Experience applying sealants in a manufacturing environment.
*Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
*Excellent problem-solving skills.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Experience using a variety of hand tools.
Desirable
*Aerospace manufacturing experience.
*Background in precision engineering environments.
*Knowledge of working with multiple aerospace materials and finishes.
What Success Looks Like
You will be measured against:
*Achievement of quality standards.
*Production output targets.
*Flexibility across a range of assembly activities.
*Maintenance of health and safety standards.
*Adherence to housekeeping and workplace organisation requirements.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Assembly Operative with a passion for precision engineering and a commitment to quality, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a leading aerospace manufacturing environment where your skills and expertise will make a real difference.