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Manufacturing Assembler

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 17.5 - 18 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Southampton

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a number of Manufacturing Assemblers with high dexterity skills at a leading manufacturing organisation on a full-time temporary contract in Southampton.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role and the projects involved, applicants must be sole UK nationals only. Eligibility for this position is strictly limited to individuals who hold UK nationality exclusively, as this is a mandatory requirement linked to security, compliance, and project restrictions. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

This role will be working a shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off, with hours of work 7am to 6pm or Monday to Friday from 2pm to 10pm. 

We are seeking individuls with experience in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics, medical devices, jewellery, watchmaking, or even have hobbies that are familiar with precision hand tools and micro-assembly equipment. 

In this role you will 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 
Required Skills & Abilities (Critical)

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 Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy

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