Assembly Operative

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech in Whiteley, Hampshire is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build small electromechanical and microfluidic components in a regulated medical device environment. You will follow SOPs, use hand tools, and record your work accurately in a hands-on role.

The role requires meticulous, reliable individuals who can work from detailed instructions, document progress clearly, and contribute to process improvements. 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, temp-to-perm.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or medical device environments.
• Able to follow SOPs and build from instructions.
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Able to document work clearly and accurately.
• Experience in regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small electromechanical components using hand tools.
• Follow SOPs and detailed work instructions at all times.
• Carry out accurate, repeatable builds to quality standards.
• Complete job sheets and production trackers correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and controlled work area.
• Report quality, equipment, or process issues.
• Clean and maintain equipment before use.
• Support prototype builds and basic testing when required.
• Assist with documentation and process improvements.

Skills

SOPs

Hand tools

Documentation

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Electromechanical assembly

Teamwork

Regulated environment

Tools

Soldering

Cable assembly

Crimping

Wiring

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician (Electromechanical Build)

Location: Whiteley, Hampshire
Pay: c£14.90 per hour (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Temp-to-permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

Job Summary

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Whiteley. This is a hands‑on role building small electromechanical and microfluidic components in a regulated medical device environment. The role would suit someone practical, reliable, and detail‑focused who can follow SOPs, use hand tools confidently, and accurately record their work.

Key Duties

• Assemble small electromechanical and precision components using hand tools
• Follow SOPs and detailed work instructions at all times
• Carry out accurate, repeatable builds to quality standards
• Complete job sheets and production trackers correctly
• Maintain a clean, organised, and controlled work area
• Report any quality, equipment, or process issues
• Clean and maintain equipment before use
• Support prototype builds and basic testing when required
• Assist with documentation and process improvements

Skills & Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or medical device environments
• Comfortable building from instructions and following SOPs
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Confident using hand tools for accurate assembly
• Able to document work clearly and accurately
• Basic IT and numeracy skills
• Experience working in regulated or controlled environments is desirable
• Wiring, crimping, cable assembly, or soldering experience is an advantage but not essential
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

This role is ideal for an electromechanical build technician who can reliably build to specification, work methodically, and take pride in producing high-quality work.