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Mechanical Assembler

Salary Range
£15 - £15
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Southend-on-Sea, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job description

INTRODUCTION:

Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.

Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines - from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To build/assemble all levels from minor mechanical assemblies, riveted structures, major mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Assemble major riveted structures,
  • Assemble major mechanical assemblies,
  • Assemble minor mechanical assemblies,
  • To carry out brazing of assemblies where applicable,
  • To carry out riveting of assemblies,
  • To carry out electrical sub-assembles,
  • Applying velcro, dressing seats and packing ready for dispatch,
  • Strip down and repair customer returned products,
  • To read engineering drawings and assemble products to quality requirements,
  • To carry out duties in a proper and efficient manner, act wholeheartedly in the interest of the Company and comply with Company rules and regulations,
  • Responsible for ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is maintained,
  • To support other team members with other tasks as and when necessary,
  • To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety procedures,
  • To carry out other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to use hand tools, including rivet plyers/gun
  • Ability to read engineering and wiring diagrams
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above
  • Apprenticeship served
  • Assembly experience
  • Experience in brazing assemblies

COMPANY BENEFITS:

  • Health Care Cash Plan*
  • Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme*
  • Enhanced Holiday
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme*
  • Free car parking
  • Early finish on Fridays (1.00pm)

*After 1 year of service

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Do you have the ability to use hand tools, including rivet pliers/gun?
  • Do you have the ability to read engineering and wiring diagrams?

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Assembler roles across Ipeco Holdings's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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