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Manufacturing Assembler

Job details
Posting date: 10 February 2026
Salary: £17.50 to £18 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 March 2026
Location: Southampton, Southern, SO15 0LG
Company: Meridian Business Support
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 59151587

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Summary

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

We welcome applications from applicants with previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics, medical devices, jewellery, watchmaking, or similar field who 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 operate as a recruitment agency

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