Precision Manufacturing Technician – Aerospace & Defence

GI Group Main Account; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group Main Account in Southampton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for an Aerospace & Defence role. You will be hands-on, building and testing high-precision components used in advanced systems, operating in a structured manufacturing environment.

Your duties include precision/micro-assembly with hand tools and microscopes, testing and inspection of electro-optic parts, following instructions and quality standards, and helping with production paperwork.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a "right first time" mindset.
• Good manual dexterity / fine motor skills (comfortable with small parts).
• Able to follow technical instructions and procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Precision / micro-assembly using hand tools, microscopes and fixtures.
• Working with small, delicate, high-tolerance components.
• Testing and inspection of electro‑optic and electronic parts.
• Following detailed work instructions, drawings and quality standards.
• Completing production paperwork accurately and flagging issues early.
• Keeping your work area clean, safe and compliant (including controlled environments where required).

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Follow procedures

Tools

SAP / ERP exposure

Job description

GI Group Main Account in Southampton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for an Aerospace & Defence role. You will be hands-on, building and testing high-precision components used in advanced systems, operating in a structured manufacturing environment.

Your duties include precision/micro-assembly with hand tools and microscopes, testing and inspection of electro-optic parts, following instructions and quality standards, and helping with production paperwork.