Manufacturing Assembler
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.50 to £18 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Southern, SO15 0LG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59905131 |
Summary
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.
This role will be working a shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off, with hours of work 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.
This role will be working a shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off, with hours of work 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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