Precision Micro-Assembler – High-Detail, Cleanroom Work

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

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