Bench Fitter

The Basics: Role: Bench Fitter Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am to 4pm and Fri 7:30am to 12:30 (39hrs) Pay: £18.59 per hour / £37,700 per annum + OT = earnings of £45k and upwards Location: Near Basildon Permanent: Position Environment: Manufacturing - Precision Engineering Overtime available at 1.5 and double. Holidays/Benefits: Company group pension, 33 days holiday, death in service. Overview: We now require a Bench Fitter to join the assembly division. As the Bench Fitter you will be tasked to assemble precision engineered small fabrication components - using hand tools, reading engineering drawings, working with measuring tools such as verniers etc. Duties Assemble new parts using solid rivets with hand and air riveting tools Use air tools (drills, rivet press, rivet guns) and a range of hand tools Adjust and assemble sheet metal components Apply sealants as required Inspect completed products visually for quality and compliance Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Use Vernier callipers and specialist measuring equipment Work with various materials and surface finishes Finish precision-engineered components to a high standardThe ideal candidate / Bench Fitter may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually: Previous experience working in an assembly environment within an engineering or manufacturing function Competent at reading engineering drawings Competent at using hand tools and measuring devices Commutable from: Basildon, Wickford, Chelmsford, Rayleigh and surrounding areas If you are interested in the Bench Fitter role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies