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Tube Bender

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Tube Bender

£18-20.38ph
Tube Bender Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Industry: Aerospace & Motorsport

The Company

Join a growing aerospace engineering business supplying some of the biggest names in the industry. Working with high-performance materials and tight tolerances, this company is known for its quality, innovation, and skilled workforce.

Tube Bender Role & Responsibilities

We’re looking for experienced Tube Benders to join the team in a full-time, permanent role. You'll be responsible for producing high-spec aerospace components using manual and CNC Tube bending machines.

Operate manual and CNC Tube bending machines
The ability to program CNC Tube benders will be a plus
Work with materials including aluminium, titanium, and stainless steel
Use fixtures, jigs, and measuring equipment to ensure accuracy
Read and interpret technical drawings
Maintain high standards of quality and safety
Follow company procedures and health & safety regulations 

Tube Bender Experience Needed

Essential:

Proven Tube bending experience (aerospace or precision engineering preferred)
Confident using both manual and CNC bending equipment
Strong knowledge of measuring tools and technical drawings
High attention to detail and manual dexterity 

Tube Bender - Desirable:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering or Fabrication
Familiarity with aerospace-grade materials
Experience with lean manufacturing principles
Comfortable using basic computer systems 

Company Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £18–20.38ph
5 weeks holiday rising to 6 with service
4-day week
OT at 1.5x when available
Health care (after passing probation)
Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing business
Clean, organised workshop with a strong team culture
Ongoing training and development opportunities 

What Next?

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, apply now, or for more information on the Tube Bender position, call Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed) to find out more

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