Sheet Metal Technician
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 Sheet Metal Technician 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
Sheet Metal Technician 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
Sheet Metal Technician 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