Assembly Operative | Aerospace Safety Systems
Location: Near Stadhampton / Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
Salary: £26,775 (Starting) + Bonus & Exceptional Benefits
Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00 | Friday 08:00–12:00 (Every weekend starts at noon!)
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a role where "precision" saves lives? Syntech Recruitment is proud to partner with a world-leading aerospace manufacturer in South Oxfordshire. This isn’t just a production line job; it is a permanent career move into a clean, highly organised, and safety-critical environment where you will build components used in global aerospace safety systems.
Why Join This Team?
Beyond a competitive starting salary, this company offers one of the best benefit packages in the region:
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a half-day every Friday.
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Market-Leading Pension: 9% non-contributory pension (they pay in, even if you don’t!).
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Time Off: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy an extra week).
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Peace of Mind: 4x Salary Life Assurance and a comprehensive Healthcare Cash Plan.
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Perks: On-site parking, Cycle to Work scheme, and 1.5x Overtime rates.
The Role
Working in a specialized manufacturing department, you will be responsible for the high-tolerance assembly of aerospace components.
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Precision Build: Use hand tools (torque wrenches, pliers) and specialized equipment to assemble parts to exact standards.
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Technical Literacy: Read and interpret engineering drawings and SOPs to ensure every component is perfect.
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Quality First: Conduct self-inspections and use precision weighing equipment to maintain safety standards.
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Digital Integration: Use SAP systems to log batch data and track work-in-progress.
About You
We are looking for someone methodical, reliable, and proud of their work. You should have:
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Experience: A background in production or manufacturing (ideally in a precision or technical environment).
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Skills: The ability to follow complex written instructions and basic engineering diagrams.
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Mindset: A "safety-first" attitude and the ability to stay focused under pressure.
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Communication: Strong English skills (verbal and written) to ensure compliance with strict aerospace regulations.
Important: Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the aerospace industry, all successful candidates must undergo BPSS Security Clearance.
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You must have a consistent, checkable 5-year work/education history.
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The clearance process typically takes 4 weeks to complete before your start date. Please ensure you are comfortable with this timeline before applying
