Tube Bender

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.