Metal Fabricator

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.