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Assembly, Integration & Test Manager
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Location: Didcot
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible start and finish times)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for delivering high-quality, complex assemblies?
Syntech Recruitment is seeking an Assembly, Integration & Test Manager to join a cutting-edge engineering business operating in a highly regulated sector. In this pivotal role, you’ll take ownership of daily manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Benefits
Salary up to £65,000 per annum
Employee Assistance Programme (360 Wellbeing) — access to GPs, mental health support, counselling, legal & financial advice, online fitness, and retailer discounts
Flexible Benefits Allowance — £1,100 per year to spend on benefits of your choice
Flexible Working — flexible start/finish times, core hours 9:30–3:30, and up to 2 days WFH (role-dependent)
28 days holiday + bank holidays (currently 8)
Contributory pension (4% from you, 4% from employer)
Share options after probation
Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
Free snacks and refreshments in the office
Assembly, Intergration & Test Manager Duties
Managing the daily activities of the MAIT team, ensuring safety, quality, and deadlines are met
Allocating resources, issuing work orders, and preparing build documentation
Coordinating with other departments to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturability
Conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with H&S policies
Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and escalating where necessary
Supporting policy and process development to enhance MAIT operations
Assembly, Intergration & Test Manager Profile
Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics (or HNC/equivalent with strong relevant experience)
Proven management experience in manufacturing, ideally in aerospace or a highly regulated sector
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Knowledge of MAIT processes, including functional testing, bonding/isolation, vibration, and thermal testing
Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to gain SC clearance (UK resident for at least 5 years)
Full UK driving licence
Desirable: ECSS standards experience, space industry background, or apprentice-trained.
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