Skilled Assembler in Basildon

We are looking for a Assembly Operator to work in a busy manufacturing environment at our Basildon site Working hours: Monday – Friday 07:00-16:00, Friday 07:30-12:30 Salary: £18.57 per hour Benefits: * Competitive pay * Overtime available * Pension * 25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days * BUPA Healthcare * Long Service awards * Death in Service Purpose of role and key accountabilities: To carry out assembly of aircraft components to customer defined specification and standard. Core skills/attributes needed: • Ability to work on assembly of new parts with solid rivets using hand & air riveting tools & other equipment for the purpose required. • Visual inspection of completed products • Full knowledge and experience of using Vernier’s and other specialist measuring tools • Experience of working to adjust sheet metal parts for assembly • Current experience of the use of air tools i.e. drills / rivet press / rivet guns • Experience of using sealants • Engineering background ideally in aerospace industry • Experience of reading, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications • Experience of working with a number of different materials and finishes • Attention to detail • Problem solving skills • Utilising a range of hand tools • Finish precision engineering products The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business; ➢ Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all ➢ Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance ➢ Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders Page 2 of 2 ➢ Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets ➢ People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community Measurable performance indicators/objectives of role: • Quality standards • Output targets • Flexibility to undertake a range of activities • Maintenance of health and safety/housekeeping standards within the team to required standard