Assembly Operative

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Overtime paid 1.5x

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assembly Operative to build high‑precision aerospace components. You will interpret engineering drawings, assemble from build instructions, and perform self‑inspections with gauges and testing equipment.

The role involves riviting, pipe bending, adhesives and composites as needed. The position offers a 37‑hour week, with an starting salary of £35,500 and overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate, plus benefits and long‑term career progression in

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical assembly or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Confident using hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Experience in aerospace/defence/automotive/medical or precision manufacturing is advantageous.
• Experience with riveting, pipe bending, adhesives, composites or swaging would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of pressure testing equipment, multimeters or automated testing equipment would be advantageous.
• SAP experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components, assemblies and complex sub‑assemblies from engineering drawings and build instructions.
• Build high‑precision products using hand tools, fixtures and assembly equipment.
• Carry out self‑inspection and quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Use measuring equipment, gauges and inspection equipment to ensure components meet specification.
• Work with a variety of manufacturing processes including riveting, adhesives, pipe bending, composites and mechanical fastening where required.
• Inspect and test finished components using gauges, measuring tools and automated testing equipment.
• Record production, inspection and non‑conformance information using SAP.
• Complete work to strict quality, safety and production standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement and 5S activities within the department.
• Maintain tooling and equipment, reporting any defects or calibration issues.
• Work collaboratively within a skilled manufacturing team producing safety‑critical aerospace products.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm | Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm (37 hours per week)

What’s in it for you?

• £35,500 starting salary (£18.45ph)


• Daily overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate


• Friday lunchtime finish every week


• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Employer pension contribution of 9%


• Healthcare cash plan


• Life assurance


• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave


• Retail discounts platform


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Excellent training and long‑term career progression


• Stable permanent position within the aerospace industry

Assembly Operative Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components, assemblies and complex sub‑assemblies from engineering drawings and build instructions


• Build high‑precision products using hand tools, fixtures and assembly equipment


• Carry out self‑inspection and quality checks throughout the assembly process


• Use measuring equipment, gauges and inspection equipment to ensure components meet specification


• Work with a variety of manufacturing processes including riveting, adhesives, pipe bending, composites and mechanical fastening where required


• Inspect and test finished components using gauges, measuring tools and automated testing equipment


• Record production, inspection and non‑conformance information using SAP


• Complete work to strict quality, safety and production standards


• Assist with continuous improvement and 5S activities within the department


• Maintain tooling and equipment, reporting any defects or calibration issues


• Work collaboratively within a skilled manufacturing team producing safety‑critical aerospace products

Assembly Operative Requirements

• Previous mechanical assembly or manufacturing experience


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings


• Confident using hand tools and measuring equipment


• Strong attention to detail and quality standards


• Experience working within aerospace, defence, automotive, medical or another precision manufacturing environment would be advantageous


• Experience with riveting, pipe bending, adhesives, composites or swaging would be beneficial


• Knowledge of pressure testing equipment, multimeters or automated testing equipment would be advantageous


• SAP experience would be beneficial but is not essential