Elec/Mech Assembler

Matchtech; Gosport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Immediate starts

Defence technology exposure

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking Electro-Mechanical Assemblers for a defence-focused client in Hampshire. The role involves assembling electro-mechanical products, box builds, cable routing, PCB installations, and final mechanical assembly to strict quality standards.

You will perform soldering to recognised standards and maintain clean, ESD-compliant work areas in a high-rel manufacturing environment. Immediate starts available on long-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Experience in conventional soldering.
• Strong mechanical assembly skills using hand tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, rail, medical or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical products and electronic enclosures from work instructions.
• Carry out box build, cable routing, and final mechanical assembly.
• Install PCBs, connectors, and associated hardware into finished assemblies.
• Perform soldering to recognised industry standards.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality procedures and manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and ESD-compliant working environment.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

Soldering

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Defence/aerospace high-rel experience

Job description

Our client, a leading defence engineering organisation, is currently seeking experienced Electro-Mechanical Assemblers to join their team in Hampshire on an ongoing contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with hands‑on experience in building electronic equipment to the highest quality standards within the defence, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble electro-mechanical products and electronic enclosures from work instructions.
• Carry out box build, cable routing, and final mechanical assembly.
• Install PCBs, connectors, and associated hardware into finished assemblies.
• Perform soldering to recognised industry standards.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality procedures and manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and ESD-compliant working environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Experience in conventional soldering.
• Strong mechanical assembly skills using hand tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience working within defence, aerospace, rail, medical or another high-reliability manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Immediate starts available.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology.
• Supportive manufacturing environment with potential contract extensions.