Assembly Operative

8 hours ago

Lower Road Higher Denham Near Uxbridge Middlesex UB AJ United Kingdom Syntech Full time

Job Description

Metal Fabricator

Location: Near Uxbridge, West London
Salary: £35,593 + overtime {5+ hours per week available}
Interview Process: One-stage, onsite
Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment is working on a retained basis for a UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, renowned for producing high-precision components. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long-term stability and development.

We are recruiting a Metal Fabricator to support the manufacture of high-accuracy pipework and mechanical assemblies. This role is ideal for someone with experience in tube bending, metal fabrication, deburring, and fettling, who enjoys practical, hands-on engineering work within a quality-driven environment

Why join?

  • £35,593 (depending on experience)
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x (typically 5–10 hours per week)
  • Fantastic company pension scheme
  • Healthcare plan
  • Early Friday finish for improved work–life balance
  • Opportunity to work on aerospace-grade precision components
  • Clean, modern working environment
  • Long-term role with development opportunities

Metal Fabricator Duties

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and build instructions
  • Carry out tube bending using semi-automatic machines and form blocks
  • Use workshop equipment including presses, saws, and hand tools
  • Perform deburring, fettling, and finishing to prepare components to specification
  • Assemble metallic components using fixtures, adhesives, and handheld tools
  • Carry out visual inspection to ensure parts meet quality standards
  • Record build progress and traceability using SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Work to SOPs while maintaining high safety and quality standards

Metal Fabricator Profile

  • Proven experience as a Metal Fabricator or Tube Bender
  • Confident using tube bending machines and form blocks
  • Strong background in deburring and fettling
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
  • Experience operating machinery requiring dimensional or co-ordinate input
  • Mechanical assembly experience within manufacturing or precision engineering
  • High attention to detail and confidence using workshop tools
  • Basic computer skills (ERP experience beneficial; SAP ideal)

Simply apply today to speak to one of our consultants.

Please note: candidates must be available to attend interviews in early January to be considered for this position.

All candidates will go through a base line security vetting process (BPSS) before employment commences.

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