Manufacturing Technician - Aerospace & Defence

Join a leading Aerospace & Defence innovator in Southampton as an experienced Manufacturing Technician. You'll play a key role in producing high‑precision components used in cutting‑edge electro‑optic systems, working in a clean, modern, and highly controlled environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Precision and micro‑assembly using hand tools, microscopes, and specialist fixtures
Testing and inspection of electro‑optic and electronic components
Handling small, delicate, and high‑tolerance parts with accuracy
Following detailed work instructions, drawings, and quality standards
Completing production documentation and reporting issues clearly
Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work areaWhat You'll Bring

Previous manufacturing or assembly experience (essential)
Excellent attention to detail and a strong quality mindset
Confident manual dexterity and fine motor control
Ability to follow technical instructions and procedures
Computer literacy including Microsoft OfficeDesirable Experience

Aerospace, Defence, Electronics, Optics, or Semiconductor manufacturing
Cleanroom or controlled‑environment work
SAP ERP knowledgeWorking Environment

Modern Aerospace & Defence manufacturing facility
Controlled‑temperature or cleanroom areas (role‑dependent)
Repetitive fine‑motor tasks with periods of sitting or standingAdditional Information

Due to project requirements, this role is open to sole UK nationals only. Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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