Manufacturing Technician

Leonardo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off—flexipdays

Pension with employer contribution

Mental health support

Access to online courses

Refer a friend bonus

Private healthcare options

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for the Southampton site. The role involves highly precise manual assembly of micro-scale components, demanding exceptional hand dexterity and attention to microscopic detail to ensure product quality and safety.

You will perform delicate assembly, inspections, documentation, and collaboration with quality and engineering teams in a controlled environment. The position offers a permanent contract with hybrid working options and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics, medical devices, jewellery, watchmaking, or similar fields.

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

Skills

Fine motor skills

Hand-eye coordination

Steady hands under magnification

Tactile sensitivity

Attention to detail

Experience in precision manufacturing

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £29,000-32,500

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is bench marked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Southampton site. In this role you will be required to 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.

What you will do as a Manufacturing Technician

• 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

What you’ll bring

• 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
• Previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics, medical devices, jewellery, watchmaking, or similar fields
• Manufacturing / Production working environment (Cleanroom & Temperature and Humidity Controlled)
• Familiarity with precision hand tools and micro-assembly equipment

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexidays each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Onsite