Sheet Metal Technician

Sheet Metal Technician

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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 Sheet Metal Technician to support the build of sheet metal structures, kits, and sub-assemblies, where riveting quality, process control, and inspection discipline are critical.

This role is suited to an aircraft or structures fitter who understands riveting as a primary assembly process and is comfortable working to drawings, build instructions, and quality standards in a production 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

Sheet Metal Technician Duties

* Assemble sheet metal and structural sub-assemblies to engineering specifications

* Carry out riveting operations

* Work accurately from engineering drawings and build instructions

* Use jigs, fixtures, and hand tools to achieve consistent builds

* Perform self-inspection using measuring equipment and Go / No-Go gauges

* Identify and record defects or non-conformances

* Log build and inspection data using SAP

* Work to production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards

* Support 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities xiskglj

Sheet Metal Technician Profile

* Strong understanding of riveting as an assembly process

* Hands-on experience with at least one of: Hand rivet gun, Press / squeeze riveting, Hammer and rivet pin methods

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

* Comfortable using hand tools and basic inspection equipment

* Awareness of quality, safety, and controlled build environments

* IT-literate and able to follow documented processes

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