Assembly Operative Location: 10 minutes from Uxbridge, Middlesex Salary: £35,500 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 9% non-contributory pension, early Friday finish We are recruiting for multiple experienced Assembly Operative to join a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing business based near Uxbridge. This role sits within a specialist Assembly department and involves precision mechanical build work contributing to complex, safety-critical assemblies. This is not a basic production role — we are looking for candidates with strong engineering assembly experience, the ability to read engineering drawings, and confidence using both hand tools and precision measuring equipment. What’s On Offer * £35,500 per annum * 37-hour working week * Early Friday finish * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays * 9% non-contributory pension scheme * 4x salary life assurance * Healthcare cash plan * Cycle to work scheme * Subsidised canteen * Long-term stability within a highly structured engineering environment The Role You will be undertaking a variety of mechanical assembly processes, producing precision builds to strict quality standards. Duties include: * Using hand tools such as files, hacksaws and spanners * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings * Using measuring equipment including verniers, calipers and micrometers * Making adjustments to components to ensure correct fit and tolerance * Carrying out inspections in line with quality standards * Issuing appropriate documentation, certificates and stamps * Monitoring the condition and calibration status of tools and equipment * Working in line with H&S policies and COSHH regulations About You To be considered, you must have: * Proven experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings * Experience using hand tools including files, hacksaws and spanners * Proven experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, calipers and micrometers * A manufacturing or engineering background * Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations Highly desirable: * Experience with riveting and/or swaging processes This role requires attention to detail, quality focus and the ability to work within a structured engineering environment. Security & Screening This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Interested? If you have hands-on mechanical assembly experience and are confident working from engineering drawings, apply now or contact Zachary Pyne at Syntech Recruitment for more information