Precise Woodwork Technician (3-Month Contract)

Workshop Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Workshop Technician in Southampton on a 3-month contract. You will assemble, fit and finish components to tight tolerances using hand and power tools, and interpret engineering drawings to deliver high-quality results.

Ideal candidates have carpentry/joinery or woodworking background, with experience in precision measurement, quality control, and a collaborative approach in a small workshop setting.

Qualifications

• Confident use of hand and power tools in workshop environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Proficiency in precision measurement and inspection using gauges and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and finish components using hand and power tools to defined standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings to ensure correct dimensions and orientation.
• Carry out precision measurement and inspection of parts using gauges, calipers and other tools.
• Identify and report non-conformances or quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop area following health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate workflow and meet production targets.
• Handle materials and fixtures carefully to ensure consistent quality.
• Suggest practical improvements to methods, tooling or processes.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in carpentry/joinery/woodworking

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Job description

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Workshop Technician in Southampton on a 3-month contract. You will assemble, fit and finish components to tight tolerances using hand and power tools, and interpret engineering drawings to deliver high-quality results.

Ideal candidates have carpentry/joinery or woodworking background, with experience in precision measurement, quality control, and a collaborative approach in a small workshop setting.