Mechanical Fitter
CV-LibraryUxbridge, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 27 April 2026
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Location: Near Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary: £35,500 + excellent benefits
Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–12:00
We’re recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a highly respected British engineering manufacturer producing complex, safety-critical aerospace equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in precision assembly, aerospace manufacturing, or other high-spec engineering environments.
Working within Final Assembly, you’ll be building and inspecting intricate mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies to exact technical and quality standards.
Mechanical Fitter Benefits
* £35,500 salary
* 9% non-contributory pension
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Early finish every Friday
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 4x Life Assurance
* Subsidised canteen
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Retail discounts platform
* Ongoing training and development
* Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
What you’ll be doing
* Assembling seat pans, mechanisms, main beams, guide rails and survival kit assemblies
* Working from engineering drawings, technical specifications and kits of parts
* Using hand tools, torque equipment and assembly tooling
* Carrying out self-inspection and quality checks on completed work
* Conducting stage inspections and certification of assemblies
* Using SAP / shop floor terminals to update work in progress and component tracking
* Ensuring parts are built to exact technical, quality and production standards
* Supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintaining FOD control and ESD awareness in the work area
What they’re looking for
* Experience in a manufacturing, assembly or precision engineering environment
* Ability to read and understand engineering / technical drawings
* Experience using basic hand tools and assembly equipment
* Strong attention to detail and quality standards
* Comfortable working to production schedules and procedures
* Basic IT skills
* Experience with SAP would be beneficial
* Aerospace, defence, automotive or other regulated industry experience is desirable
Important – Please Read Before Applying
This role will be subject to BPSS clearance before employment can begin. To pass these checks, you’ll need a consistent 5-year work / address history, and the process can add up to 4 weeks on top of any notice period. If you are unable to accommodate this clearance process, this role may not be suitable.
Why apply?
This is a chance to join a stable, growing aerospace manufacturer where the work you do genuinely matters. You’ll be part of a skilled team assembling complex life-saving equipment in a clean, structured and professional environment.
To Apply, press APPLY and one of the Syntech team will be in touch
Location: Near Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary: £35,500 + excellent benefits
Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–12:00
We’re recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a highly respected British engineering manufacturer producing complex, safety-critical aerospace equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in precision assembly, aerospace manufacturing, or other high-spec engineering environments.
Working within Final Assembly, you’ll be building and inspecting intricate mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies to exact technical and quality standards.
Mechanical Fitter Benefits
* £35,500 salary
* 9% non-contributory pension
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Early finish every Friday
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* 4x Life Assurance
* Subsidised canteen
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Retail discounts platform
* Ongoing training and development
* Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
What you’ll be doing
* Assembling seat pans, mechanisms, main beams, guide rails and survival kit assemblies
* Working from engineering drawings, technical specifications and kits of parts
* Using hand tools, torque equipment and assembly tooling
* Carrying out self-inspection and quality checks on completed work
* Conducting stage inspections and certification of assemblies
* Using SAP / shop floor terminals to update work in progress and component tracking
* Ensuring parts are built to exact technical, quality and production standards
* Supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintaining FOD control and ESD awareness in the work area
What they’re looking for
* Experience in a manufacturing, assembly or precision engineering environment
* Ability to read and understand engineering / technical drawings
* Experience using basic hand tools and assembly equipment
* Strong attention to detail and quality standards
* Comfortable working to production schedules and procedures
* Basic IT skills
* Experience with SAP would be beneficial
* Aerospace, defence, automotive or other regulated industry experience is desirable
Important – Please Read Before Applying
This role will be subject to BPSS clearance before employment can begin. To pass these checks, you’ll need a consistent 5-year work / address history, and the process can add up to 4 weeks on top of any notice period. If you are unable to accommodate this clearance process, this role may not be suitable.
Why apply?
This is a chance to join a stable, growing aerospace manufacturer where the work you do genuinely matters. You’ll be part of a skilled team assembling complex life-saving equipment in a clean, structured and professional environment.
To Apply, press APPLY and one of the Syntech team will be in touch