Mechanical Fitter 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