Details:
- Salary: £14 - 16 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Southampton Hampshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
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 techniquesIf you take pride in precision work and enjoy hands-on assembly in a structured environment, we'd love to hear from you