Metal Fabricator

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator to join a modern manufacturing facility near Uxbridge. In this role, you will perform tasks such as tube bending, deburring, and assembling components to high standards. Ideal candidates will possess experience in metal fabrication and be confident in using workshop tools. Competitive salary of £35,593 along with overtime, excellent benefits, and opportunities for development await the right individual.

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Fantastic company pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Early Friday finish for improved work-life balance

Clean, modern working environment

Long-term role with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Metal Fabricator or Tube Bender.
• Confident using tube bending machines and form blocks.
• Strong background in deburring and fettling.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Tube bending

Metal fabrication

Deburring

Fettling

Mechanical assembly

Tools

SAP

Workshop equipment

Job description

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.

Please note: candidates must be available to attend interviews in early January to be considered for this position.

All candidates will go through a base line security vetting process (BPSS) before employment commences.