Tube Bender
Location: Near Uxbridge, West London
Salary: £35,593 + overtime {5+ hours per week available}
Interview Process: One-stage, onsite
Start Date: ASAP
Work on precision aerospace components in a hands-on toolroom environment
Syntech Recruitment is working with a well-established UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, renowned for producing high-precision components used in critical, life-saving aviation systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility with long-term stability and development.
We are recruiting a Tube Bender to support the manufacture of high-accuracy pipework and mechanical assemblies. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Tube bending, deburring, and/or fettling, who enjoys practical, hands-on engineering work.
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
Tube Bending Duties
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and build instructions
* Operate semi-automatic pipe bending machines
* Use workshop equipment including presses, saws, and hand tools
* Carry out deburring and fettling to prepare components to specification
* Assemble metallic components using fixtures, adhesives, and handheld tools
* Perform 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
Tube Bending Profile
This role suits a practical, detail-oriented individual with experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
Essential experience:
* Experienced in Tube/pipe Bending and using 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
* Good 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.
All candidates will go through a base line security vetting process (BPSS) before employment commences