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