Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician (Aerospace & Defence) - Southampton

£17.50-£18.00 per hour | 37 hours/week | Mon-Fri

Join a leading Aerospace & Defence manufacturer in Southampton and play a hands-on role building and testing high‑precision components used in advanced systems. If you enjoy detailed, practical work in a structured environment, this is a great opportunity to step into long-term, secure manufacturing.

The Role (what you'll be doing)

Depending on your experience, you'll support a mix of precision production and testing activities, including:

Precision / micro‑assembly using hand tools, microscopes and fixtures
Working with small, delicate, high‑tolerance components
Testing and inspection of electro‑optic and electronic parts
Following detailed work instructions, drawings and quality standards
Completing production paperwork accurately and flagging issues early
Keeping your work area clean, safe and compliant (including controlled environments where required)
What we're looking for (essential)

Previous manufacturing or assembly experience
Strong attention to detail and a "right first time" mindset
Good manual dexterity / fine motor skills (comfortable with small parts)
Able to follow technical instructions and procedures accurately
Confident using computers (Microsoft Office essential)
Desirable (nice to have)

Background in Aerospace, Defence, Electronics, Optics or Semiconductor manufacturing
Cleanroom / controlled-environment experience
SAP / ERP exposure

Working environment

Aerospace & Defence manufacturing facility
Some roles based in controlled‑temperature areas and/or clean rooms
Repetitive fine-motor tasks; extended periods sitting or standing

Important eligibility requirement

Due to access and security requirements, only sole UK nationals can be considered for this role.

Interested?

Apply today with your CV. If you've done assembly work with small components (electronics, optics, medical devices, PCB, fine assembly, inspection or test), we'd like to hear from you.

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