Assembly Operative | Aerospace Safety Systems

Syntech Recruitment
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£25,000 – £26,775 pa

Salary

£25,000 – £26,775 pa

Posted
20 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

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

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