Production Technician

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)

Role Overview

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare components, tools, and workstation prior to assembly
• Inspect and clean parts, seals, and machined surfaces
• Assemble precision components including housings, gears, motors, PCBs, and fittings
• Fit O rings, seals, bearings, springs, washers, and circlips
• Apply grease, threadlocker, or sealant as specified
• Use calibrated torque tools and hand tools safely and accurately
• Carry out inspection checks and basic functional testing (e.g. rotation, alignment)
• Record build data, label finished units, and prepare for final testing and dispatch

What We're Looking For

• Experience in mechanical, electro mechanical, or production assembly preferred
• Confident working with small, delicate parts and precision components
• Able to follow SOPs, visual instructions, and checklists accurately
• Strong attention to detail with a quality first mindset
• Comfortable with repetitive, process driven work
• Reliable, organised, and maintains a clean workspace

Desirable Experience

• Use of torque tools, fasteners, seals (O rings), bearings, and circlips
• PCB connections or basic functional testing
• Experience in regulated or quality controlled production environments (e.g. medical devices, instrumentation, valves, actuators)

Working Environment & Training

• Bench based workshop or manufacturing setting
• Work involves close tolerance, precision assembly
• PPE required (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, lab coat where applicable)
• Full training provided covering SOPs, safety procedures, inspection points, and quality standards

Why Apply?

• Flexible part time hours to suit your schedule
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Work in a high quality, precision manufacturing environment
• Gain valuable experience in advanced assembly techniques

If you take pride in precision work and enjoy hands on assembly in a structured environment, we'd love to hear from you.