Assembly Operative | Aerospace Safety Systems

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: * Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a half-day every Friday. * Market-Leading Pension: 9% non-contributory pension (they pay in, even if you don’t!). * Time Off: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy an extra week). * Peace of Mind: 4x Salary Life Assurance and a comprehensive Healthcare Cash Plan. * 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. * Precision Build: Use hand tools (torque wrenches, pliers) and specialized equipment to assemble parts to exact standards. * Technical Literacy: Read and interpret engineering drawings and SOPs to ensure every component is perfect. * Quality First: Conduct self-inspections and use precision weighing equipment to maintain safety standards. * 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: * Experience: A background in production or manufacturing (ideally in a precision or technical environment). * Skills: The ability to follow complex written instructions and basic engineering diagrams. * Mindset: A "safety-first" attitude and the ability to stay focused under pressure. * 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. * You must have a consistent, checkable 5-year work/education history. * The clearance process typically takes 4 weeks to complete before your start date. Please ensure you are comfortable with this timeline before applying