Manufacturing & Test Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Specialist training

Level 1 Radiographer certification

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd near Oxford is recruiting a Manufacturing & Test Technician to assemble, inspect and test aerospace components. The role includes training to achieve Level 1 Radiographer certification, with 4 on, 4 off shifts after a 6‑month probation.

The position offers a competitive package (£28,500 base rising to £34,941 with shift allowance), 9% pension, life assurance, 25 days’ leave, on-site parking and canteen, and opportunities for specialist radiography training.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing or inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect and test aerospace components.
• Operate radiography, DR/CT inspection equipment after training.
• Perform visual inspections against drawings and specifications.
• Carry out proof and leak testing using specialist equipment.
• Support 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and maintain records.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Inspection

Reading drawings

Communication

Basic IT skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manufacturing & Test Technician

Location: Near Oxford (20-minute drive)

Salary: £34,941 per annum (including shift allowance)

Hours: 4 on, 4 off | 7:30am – 4:00pm (after 6-month probation)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for a Manufacturing & Test Technician to join a leading aerospace and defence manufacturer near Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, inspection or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to develop specialist technical skills within a precision engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, inspecting and testing specialist aerospace components to ensure they meet strict quality and safety standards.

Full training will be provided to achieve Level 1 Radiographer certification. Previous radiography experience or qualifications are not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,500 basic salary, rising to £34,941 including 22.6% shift allowance after probation
• 9% pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (subject to confirmation)
• Free on-site parking and canteen facilities
• Specialist technical training and development
• Opportunity to gain Level 1 Radiographer certification
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern following initial 6-month day shift probation

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly, inspect and test specialist aerospace components.
• Operate digital radiography (DR) and computed tomography (CT) inspection equipment following training.
• Carry out visual inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform proof testing and leak testing using specialist equipment.
• Complete mechanical assembly tasks following technical instructions.
• Prepare, identify and package finished components.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records using SAP.
• Identify and report defects, non-conformances and quality concerns.
• Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, inspection or a similar engineering environment.
• Abilityto read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
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• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy.
• Ability to follow technical procedures accurately.

Desirable Experience

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experience.
• Mechanical or precision assembly experience.
• Exposure to radiography, X-ray inspection or specialist testing equipment.
• SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
• Level 1 Radiographer certification.