Production Technician

Methodfi; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech start-up in the UK is seeking a Production Technician to support production efforts across quantum-sensing technology. The role focuses on hands-on work with delicate components, requiring practical proficiency and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have A-Levels in technical subjects or relevant experience in industry. The company offers a milestone bonus scheme, flexible working hours, and 26 days of annual leave. This position provides a unique opportunity to make an impact in an innovative field.

Benefits

Companywide milestone bonus scheme

26 days annual leave

Full salary-based pension contribution

Flexible core hours

Regular team outings

Half-day knowledge-building every 2 weeks

Qualifications

• Ability to construct and handle intricate components including optics.
• Capable of quality control and defect awareness in production.
• Experience in following detailed manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support main production efforts across different products.
• Develop and refine production processes.
• Collaborate with R&D teams for design considerations.
• Handle and process delicate electronic and optical components.
• Test and evaluate system and sub-system assemblies.

Skills

Practical proficiency

Quality control and attention to detail

Process driven

Technical aptitude and troubleshooting

Tidiness and safety awareness

Education

A-Levels or equivalent in technical subjects

Graduates in relevant fields

Job description

The Role:

We’re looking for a Production Technician to join us!

This is an exciting role for people that love being hands-on with niche, technical and delicate components, building different products across quantum-sensing and cold atom technology and scaling our in-house small batch manufacturing efforts.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the main production efforts of the company, across multiple different products
• Production process development and refinement
• Skills dissemination and teamwork
• Work with R&D teams to advise on production processes and design considerations
• Handling and processing of highly sensitive electronic, op­t EOelectronic, and optical components
• Test and evaluation of system and sub-system assemblies

What We Are Looking For:

• We are open to school leavers with A-Levels or equivalent in technical subjects, Graduates, OR people with experience working in industry in a similar role.
• Practical proficiency – ability to understand the nature of the different parts/components and their handling sensitivities. Comfortable being hands on and dexterity for constructing intricate components including optics.
• Quality control and attention to detail in practice and documentation – Production and documentation of components, awareness of defects in processes, assemblies and components, and ensuring that products meet specifications.
• Process driven – Ability to follow manufacturing process documentation, demonstrating attention to detail and rigor.
• Technical aptitude and troubleshooting – Ability to notice, diagnose, and document possible issues in production and quality control aspects. Ability to communicate effectively on potential solutions, and progress to implementation
• Tidiness and awareness of safety and risk management

What We Offer:

• 💰 Companywide milestone bonus scheme
• 🌴 26 days annual leave + full salary-based pension contribution
• 🕑 Flexible core hours
• 🤝 Regular team outings, training & knowledge-sharing sessions
• 📚 Half-day knowledge-building every 2 weeks

About Us:

At Aquark Technologies, we’re shaping the future of quantum sensing and cold atom technology. Spun out from the University of Southampton, we’re developing the world’s most portable, high-performance cold atom traps, enabling next-generation sensors for navigation, security, and metrology.

Following a major research contract win, we’re expanding our team. This is your chance to join a fast-moving start-up, work on cutting-edge science, and make a real impact.