Inspection Technician

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Entech Technical Solutions Limited in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Inspection Technician to join a small, dedicated team. The role focuses on developing and maintaining CMM inspection programmes, performing precise measurements, and ensuring components meet exacting quality standards in a fully onsite, 37-hour week.

The role is a 24-month contract with potential extension, starting 1 December 2026, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 start, in Peterborough.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in inspection/metrology/quality-focused role.
• Experience writing and developing CMM measurement programmes.
• Experience using PC-DMIS or similar CMM software.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Solid engineering principles and engine fundamentals.
• Experience with precision inspection and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of surface topography and related techniques.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and maintain CMM inspection programmes to ensure accurate and efficient component measurement.
• Carry out component inspections using CMMs, Shadowgraph equipment and surface texture measuring equipment.
• Use micrometers and Vernier callipers to verify dimensions.
• Interpret and analyse engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Plan inspection workloads with engineering and production teams.
• Support technical investigations and root cause analysis.
• Ensure components meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvements and process excellence.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

Skills

2-3 years experience in inspection/met

CMM programming experience

PC-DMIS experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Engineering principles knowledge

Precision inspection equipment

Surface topography knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

Inspection Technician

Location: Peterborough

Contract: 24 months (potential to extend)

Start Date: 1 December 2026

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week

Working Arrangement: Fully onsite

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Inspection Technician to join an established engineering and manufacturing team based in Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in precision inspection, metrology and CMM programming to play an important role in maintaining high-quality manufacturing standards.

Working within a small inspection team, you will collaborate closely with engineering and production colleagues, ensuring components meet exacting quality requirements. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to technical investigations, problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and maintain CMM inspection programmes to ensure accurate and efficient component measurement.
• Carry out component inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Shadowgraph equipment and surface texture measuring equipment.
• Use manual measuring instruments, including micrometers and Vernier callipers, to verify component dimensions.
• Interpret and analyse complex engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Plan and coordinate inspection workloads, working closely with engineering and production teams.
• Support technical investigations, root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure components meet required engineering specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvements and process excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and quality documentation.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in an inspection, metrology or quality-focused engineering role.
• Previous experience writing and developing CMM measurement programmes.
• Experience using PC-DMIS software (preferred), or similar CMM programming software.
• The ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models.
• A good understanding of engineering principles and engine fundamentals.
• Previous experience using precision inspection and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of surface topography and surface measurement techniques.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

The Team

You will join a small, close-knit inspection team consisting of another Inspector and an Inspection Manager. The team works collaboratively with engineering and production departments to ensure manufacturing quality and inspection requirements are consistently achieved.

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week across five days.
• Starting at 08:00, Monday to Friday.
• Fully onsite in Peterborough.

If you have experience in precision inspection, CMM programming and engineering measurement, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist manufacturing environment