Mechanical / Aerospace Assembler (Precision Assembly)

Response Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services provider in Hayes, London, is seeking a Bush Fit Honer. The successful candidate will install bushes and bearings, perform dimensional inspections, and hone components while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience in fitting and honing. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a dynamic team environment focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fitting, honing, or bush installation role preferred.
• Competent in using calibrated measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install bushes and bearings following workshop manuals.
• Carry out dimensional inspection using calibrated equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Honing operations

Installation of bushes and bearings

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical training

Tools

Imperial measuring equipment

Job description

Job Title: Bush Fit Honer
Location: Hayes, London
Department: Machine Shop
Reporting to: Production Manager

About the Role

A precision engineering and MRO operation is seeking an experienced Bush Fit Honer to install bushes and bearings, check dimensional tolerances, and carry out honing operations in accordance with approved manuals and procedures. The role plays a key part in meeting customer turnaround times and maintaining quality and efficiency standards.

Key Performance Measures

• Adherence to customer turnaround times.
• Active participation in continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives.
• Achievement of departmental KPI targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Check component and bush logs for accuracy.
• Install bushes and bearings in line with drawings and workshop manuals.
• Carry out dimensional inspection of bushes using calibrated imperial measuring equipment.
• Swage bushings using appropriate methods (pressure, roller, staking, or material displacement).
• Wire‑lock bolts and bushes as required.
• Use cryogenic processes and ovens where applicable.
• Carry out hardness checks on components using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant working procedures applicable to the role.
• Complete tasks delegated by the Area Supervisor.
• Hone bushes to final size.
• Maintain an up-to-date Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
• Provide training or support to colleagues within a defined scope, subject to experience and qualifications.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health & safety, environmental regulations, and company procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by line management.

Education & Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical training.
• Competent using imperial measuring equipment.

Experience & Technical Knowledge

• Previous experience in a fitting, honing, or bush installation role.
• Aerospace experience desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Well organised, punctual, flexible, and quality conscious.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Working Conditions

• Full‑time position.
• No direct reports.

Additional Requirements

• Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
• Completion of mandatory training as required.