Assembly Operative

Matchtech; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Manufacturing Technician (Electromechanical Build) to join our team in Whiteley, Hampshire. The role involves hands-on assembly of small electromechanical and microfluidic components in a regulated medical device environment, following SOPs and precise instructions.

The successful candidate will be practical, reliable, and detail-focused, able to use hand tools, document work clearly, and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small electromechanical components using hand tools.
• Follow SOPs and detailed work instructions.
• Carry out accurate, repeatable builds to quality standards.
• Complete job sheets and production trackers correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organised 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

Attention to detail

Hand tools

SOP adherence

Documentation

Teamwork

Numeracy

Basic IT

Regulated environments

Wiring experience

Job description

Assembly Operative (604664) Whiteley, England

Salary: GBP14.9 - GBP14.9 per hour

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.