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Bench Fitter

  • Job Location: Basildon, Essex
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Up to £37700 per annum + + overtime £45k and upwards
  • Posted on: 8th May 2026
  • Job Reference: 852026_1778235549
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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 standard

The 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.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.