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.