Semi Skilled Assembler / Assembly Operator 📍 Basildon We are currently recruiting a Semi Skilled Assembler / Assembly Operatorto join our manufacturing team at our Basildon site. within a high-quality, precision-driven manufacturing environment. MUST HAVE an engineering backgroud Salary 💷 £16.49 per hour Working Hours * Monday – Thursday: 7:00am to 16:00pm * Friday: 07:30am to 12:30pm Benefits Package * Competitive salary * Overtime: x 1.5 Monday to Saturday and x 2 on Sundays * Company pension scheme * 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays * Death in Service benefit * Long Service awards * Christmas shutdown 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 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 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 PLEASE NOTE: This role is subject to UK security clearance requirements due to work carried out in support of the UK Ministry of Defence. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance. As a result, this position is open only to British citizens or dual nationals who meet UK security vetting criteria