Job Description

Your Impact

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Southampton site. In this role you will be required t o perform highly precise manual assembly and finishing operations on small, delicate, or high-tolerance components where exceptional hand dexterity, steady control, and attention to microscopic detail are critical to product quality and safety.

What you will do as a Manufacturing Technician

• Assemble micro-scale or high-precision components using hand tools, tweezers, microscopes, or magnification systems

• Perform fine alignment, fitting, and adjustment of components within extremely tight tolerances

• Handle fragile materials (e.g. micro-electronics, thin wires, miniature fasteners, precision springs) without damage

• Conduct detailed visual inspections to identify defects not detectable by automated systems

• Execute repetitive, detail-intensive tasks while maintaining consistent quality over extended periods

• Follow exacting work instructions, schematics, and standard operating procedures

• Maintain cleanroom or controlled-environment discipline where required

• Accurately document assembly steps, quality checks, and deviations

• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve precision-related issues

What you’ll bring

• Exceptional fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

• Ability to manipulate extremely small parts with consistent accuracy

• Steady hands with minimal tremor under magnification

• High tactile sensitivity and spatial awareness

• Strong visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses)

• Ability to maintain focus on intricate tasks for long durations

• Superior attention to detail and error detection

• Patience and discipline in repetitive precision work

• Previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics, medical devices, jewellery, watchmaking, or similar fields

• Manufacturing / Production working environment (Cleanroom & Temperature and Humidity Controlled)

• Familiarity with precision hand tools and micro-assembly equipment

Primary Location:

GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite