Production Technician
5 days ago
Southampton
Location: On-site (5 days per week) near Southampton Contract: Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidates Hours: Part-time (flexible start and finish times) Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour (PAYE) \n Role Overview \n We are looking for a skilled and detail-focused Production Operator / Mechanical Assembler to join a precision manufacturing team. This is a hands-on bench assembly role building high-quality units using clear, step-by-step SOPs. \n You'll be working with small mechanical and electro-mechanical components, carrying out assembly, inspection, and basic testing. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, methodical, and quality-driven, with the confidence to follow detailed instructions and raise issues where needed. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare components, tools, and workstation prior to assembly\n, • Inspect and clean parts, seals, and machined surfaces\n, • Assemble precision components including housings, gears, motors, PCBs, and fittings\n, • Fit O-rings, seals, bearings, springs, washers, and circlips\n, • Apply grease, threadlocker, or sealant as specified\n, • Use calibrated torque tools and hand tools safely and accurately\n, • Carry out inspection checks and basic functional testing (e.g. rotation, alignment)\n, • Record build data, label finished units, and prepare for final testing and dispatch\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Experience in mechanical, electro-mechanical, or production assembly preferred\n, • Confident working with small, delicate parts and precision components\n, • Able to follow SOPs, visual instructions, and checklists accurately\n, • Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset\n, • Comfortable with repetitive, process-driven work\n, • Reliable, organised, and maintains a clean workspace\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Use of torque tools, fasteners, seals (O-rings), bearings, and circlips\n, • PCB connections or basic functional testing\n, • Experience in regulated or quality-controlled production environments (e.g. medical devices, instrumentation, valves, actuators)\n\n Working Environment & Training \n\n • Bench-based workshop or manufacturing setting\n, • Work involves close-tolerance, precision assembly\n, • PPE required (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, lab coat where applicable)\n, • Full training provided covering SOPs, safety procedures, inspection points, and quality standards\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • Flexible part-time hours to suit your schedule\n, • Opportunity to secure a permanent role\n, • Work in a high-quality, precision manufacturing environment\n, • Gain valuable experience in advanced assembly techniques\n\n If you take pride in precision work and enjoy hands-on assembly in a structured environment, we'd love to hear from you. \n