CMM Operator

Apex Recruitment Services; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CMM Operator for weekday nights in Royal Leamington Spa. This role involves inspecting transmission components and programming CMM equipment while ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a strong understanding of technical drawings and a background in precision inspection, ideally within the motorsport or aerospace sectors. The role is inside IR35 with a pay rate of £19.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technical drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Proven experience in precision component inspection, preferably in motorsport/aerospace.
• Skilled in manual measurement and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect high-precision transmission components for quality compliance.
• Interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Program and operate CMM equipment.
• Identify and resolve non-conformances.

Skills

Technical drawings understanding

Precision component inspection

Manual measurement skills

CMM programming and operation

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

CMM equipment (Mitutoyo advantageous)

Job description

CMM Operator (Weekday Nights)

Location: Leamington Spa - Onsite
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Rate: £19.94 per hour PAYE to be uplifted to be paid via UMBRELLA PAYE payroll model.
Hours: 37 per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Company

Our client is a global engineering and consulting organisation with a long history of delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across multiple industries. Employing thousands of people worldwide, their mission is to create a safe, sustainable, and future‑ready world through advanced engineering and technical excellence. They work with clients across the globe to solve complex and dynamic challenges, providing sustainable products, systems, and services that deliver real‑world impact.

Responsibilities

• Inspect high‑precision transmission components to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, route cards, and geometric tolerances.
• Use manual measuring equipment and inspection techniques to validate component specifications.
• Program and operate CMM equipment.
• Identify and resolve non‑conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Support problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities within the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across manufacturing to meet project delivery deadlines.
• Remain flexible in supporting other production areas and working additional hours when required.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong understanding of technical drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Proven experience in precision component inspection (motorsport/aerospace sector experience preferred).
• Skilled in manual measurement and inspection methods.
• CMM programming and operation experience (Mitutoyo advantageous).
• Highly detail‑oriented, methodical, and quality focused.
• Proactive, innovative, and able to contribute effectively to team problem‑solving.
• Adaptable and flexible to meet shifting priorities and deadlines.

If you are an experienced CMM Operator looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution towards employer costs.