Aircraft Fitter 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 an Aircraft Fitter to support the build of sheet metal structures, kits, and sub-assemblies, where riveting quality, process control, and inspection discipline are critical. This role is suited to an aircraft or structures fitter who understands riveting as a primary assembly process and is comfortable working to drawings, build instructions, and quality standards in a production 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 Aircraft Fitter Duties * Assemble sheet metal and structural sub-assemblies to engineering specifications * Carry out riveting operations * Work accurately from engineering drawings and build instructions * Use jigs, fixtures, and hand tools to achieve consistent builds * Perform self-inspection using measuring equipment and Go / No-Go gauges * Identify and record defects or non-conformances * Log build and inspection data using SAP * Work to production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards * Support 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities Aircraft Fitter Profile * Strong understanding of riveting as an assembly process * Hands-on experience with at least one of: Hand rivet gun, Press / squeeze riveting, Hammer and rivet pin methods * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Comfortable using hand tools and basic inspection equipment * Awareness of quality, safety, and controlled build environments * IT-literate and able to follow documented processes Simply apply today to speak to one of our consultants. All candidates will go through a base line security vetting process (BPSS) before employment commences