Tube Bender

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