Job Description:

Manufacturing & Test Technician

Location: Near Oxford (20-minute drive)
Salary: £34,941 per annum (including shift allowance)
Hours: 4 on, 4 off | 7:30am – 4:00pm (after 6-month probation)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for a Manufacturing & Test Technician to join a leading aerospace and defence manufacturer near Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, inspection or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to develop specialist technical skills within a precision engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, inspecting and testing specialist aerospace components to ensure they meet strict quality and safety standards.

Full training will be provided to achieve Level 1 Radiographer certification. Previous radiography experience or qualifications are not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,500 basic salary, rising to £34,941 including 22.6% shift allowance after probation

• 9% pension scheme

• Life assurance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (subject to confirmation)

• Free on-site parking and canteen facilities

• Specialist technical training and development

• Opportunity to gain Level 1 Radiographer certification

• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern following initial 6-month day shift probation

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect and test specialist aerospace components.

• Operate digital radiography (DR) and computed tomography (CT) inspection equipment following training.

• Carry out visual inspections against engineering drawings and specifications.

• Perform proof testing and leak testing using specialist equipment.

• Complete mechanical assembly tasks following technical instructions.

• Prepare, identify and package finished components.

• Maintain accurate production and inspection records using SAP.

• Identify and report defects, non-conformances and quality concerns.

• Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, inspection or a similar engineering environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy.

• Ability to follow technical procedures accurately.

Desirable Experience

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experience.

• Mechanical or precision assembly experience.

• Exposure to radiography, X-ray inspection or specialist testing equipment.

• SAP or similar manufacturing systems.

• Level 1 Radiographer certification.

Apply Now

If you have experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, inspection or NDT and are looking to develop specialist technical skills within the aerospace industry, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today through Syntech Recruitment to find out more.

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