Slough
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