Pyro Inspector

Pyro Inspector

Location:

Chalgrove, Oxfordshire - 20minute drive from Oxford (Commutable by car from Oxford, Thame, Aylesbury, Abingdon, Didcot, Wheatley, Wallingford, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Bicester)

Salary: £32,500 basic | £39,000–£40,000 OTE including shift allowance

Start Date:

ASAP (notice periods considered)

This role would suit candidates with strong experience using handheld inspection tools (verniers, callipers), confidence reading engineering drawings, and a background in precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defence, or automotive.

Syntech Recruitment is working exclusively with a highly respected UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, known for producing safety-critical, life-saving equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long-term stability, strong benefits, and a genuine focus on quality.

As a Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring precision-engineered components meet stringent aerospace and defence standards prior to release.

This role will transition to a 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern after probation, working 177 shifts per year. The shift pattern includes weekends and bank holidays, but excludes Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

• £32,500 basic salary
• £39,000–£40,000 OTE including shift allowance
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Non-contributory pension (9%)
• Healthcare plan & life assurance
• Annual bonus (1–3% of salary, including overtime)
• Improved work–life balance with structured shift pattern
• Work on safety-critical aerospace components
• Clean, modern working environment
• Long-term permanent role with development opportunities

• Inspecting precision-engineered mechanical components and assemblies
• Conducting detailed checks on safety-critical cartridges and equipment
• Using handheld inspection tools such as verniers and callipers
• Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
• Ensuring all parts meet aerospace and defence quality standards
• Working collaboratively within a busy quality inspection team

• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Hands-on inspection experience using verniers, callipers, and similar tools
• Capable of working in metric and imperial measurements
• Background in a precision manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GD&T desirable but not essential
• High attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset