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 opportunitiesMetal 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 standardsMetal 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