Rumbling / Vibratory Machine Operator

Syntech Recruitment
Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom
Today
£43,500 pa

Salary

£43,500 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
1 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more) 9% non-contributory pension 4x salary life assurance Healthcare Cash Plan Cycle to work scheme & retail discounts Ongoing training and development

Rumbling / Vibratory Machine Operator

Salary: £35,500 basic + 22.6% shift uplift (£43,523 total package)

Location: Near Uxbridge (commutable from Denham, Slough, High Wycombe, Watford, Hayes, Harrow, Rickmansworth)

Hours: Double Day Shift

* Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00

* Week 2: 14:00 – 22:00

Important – Please read before applying

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires:

* A consistent 5-year work history (with explanations for any gaps)

* Ability to pass BPSS clearance

Please note: employment cannot begin until clearance is completed, which can take up to 4 weeks.

About the Role

We’re supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer near Uxbridge who are looking to bring in a Rumbling / Vibratory Machine Operator to join their surface finishing team.

You’ll be working within a high-spec finishing plant, playing a key role in preparing and finishing safety-critical components used in aerospace systems.

This is a hands-on role where quality is everything — the work you do directly contributes to equipment designed to save lives.

What’s in it for you?

* £35,500 basic salary

* 22.6% shift uplift (£43,523 total package)

* Daily overtime paid at 1.5x rate

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)

* 9% non-contributory pension

* 4x salary life assurance

* Healthcare Cash Plan

* Cycle to work scheme & retail discounts

* Ongoing training and development

What you’ll be doing

* Operating barrel tumbling and vibratory finishing equipment

* Preparing metallic surfaces for further processing

* Masking components to protect critical features (bores, holes, slots)

* Carrying out inspection of finished components

* Packing parts for internal transport and storage

* Interpreting part numbers, drawings, process specs and finishing requirements

* Working to strict quality and safety standards

What we’re looking for

* Basic understanding of measuring equipment

* Experience within a precision finishing environment is required, ideally experience with rumbling / tumbling equipment.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

* Awareness of health & safety and COSHH regulations

* Previous experience within manufacturing or engineering environments

* Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset

Interested? Press apply and one of the team will be in touch

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