Assembly Operative
CV-LibrarySS13 1DJ, Nevendon, EssexpermanentPosted: 30 July 2026
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Salary💷 £16.49 per hour
We are looking for a Assembler to work in a busy manufacturing environment at our Basildon site
Working Hours
* Monday – Thursday: 7.30am – 16.00pm
* Friday: 7.30am – 12.30pm
Benefits:
* Competitive pay
* Overtime available
* Pension
* 25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days. Christmas shutdown
* 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 to provide a safe working environment for all
* Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
* Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
* Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
* People: support organizational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
Salary💷 £16.49 per hour
We are looking for a Assembler to work in a busy manufacturing environment at our Basildon site
Working Hours
* Monday – Thursday: 7.30am – 16.00pm
* Friday: 7.30am – 12.30pm
Benefits:
* Competitive pay
* Overtime available
* Pension
* 25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days. Christmas shutdown
* 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 to provide a safe working environment for all
* Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance
* Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders
* Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets
* People: support organizational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community
NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance