Graduate Production Technician

Job description

Graduate Production Technician - Southampton

We're working with an innovative technology business looking for a Graduate Production Technician to join its growing team. This is a great opportunity for a recent Physics or Chemistry graduate with hands-on laboratory or cleanroom experience to develop specialist skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You don't need previous commercial experience. What matters is your degree background, practical experience and interest in developing your career in fabrication and advanced materials.

The Role - Graduate Production Technician - Southampton

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Carry out hands-on fabrication of specialist optical devices within a cleanroom environment.

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Work with techniques such as photolithography, etching, dicing and other semiconductor fabrication processes.

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Support the development and manufacture of advanced optical components.

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Work alongside experienced technicians and engineers, gaining exposure to specialist equipment and fabrication techniques.

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Contribute to improving manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency.

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Split your time between the company's site and the University of Southampton, working with specialist fabrication facilities.

What We're Looking For - Graduate Production Technician - Southampton

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A degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related scientific discipline.

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Hands-on laboratory or cleanroom experience gained through a degree, dissertation, research project or postgraduate study.

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Some exposure to fabrication techniques such as lithography, etching, dicing or semiconductor processing.

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A practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail.

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A willingness to learn and develop specialist technical skills.

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A full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is required.

Why Apply? - Graduate Production Technician - Southampton

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A fantastic opportunity to move into a specialist technical field without needing previous commercial experience.

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Work with advanced technology in a growing business.

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Clear opportunities for career progression, with previous technicians progressing into senior and team leader positions.

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Learn directly from an experienced team and develop valuable skills in fabrication and photonics.

Interested?

If you've completed a Physics, Chemistry or related degree and gained practical cleanroom or fabrication experience during your studies, we'd love to hear from you...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English