Metrologist / CMM Inspector

Solveit Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Metrologist to join a busy manufacturing site in Rugby. This role involves operating and programming CMMs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience and a solid grasp of mechanical tolerances. The position offers a salary of £28,000, beneficial perks, and genuine opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Early finish every Friday

Strong benefits package

Long-term job security

Genuine opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of mechanical tolerances.
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings.
• Experience in programming and using CMMs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program CMMs.
• Carry out inspections and record data to meet quality standards.
• Calibrate gauges and precision equipment.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings and tolerances.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical tolerances

Ability to read technical engineering drawings

Experience in programming and using CMMs

Education

HNC/HND (quality or engineering bias preferred)

Tools

CMMs (VMM Mitutoyo, PCDMIS, COSMOS)

Job description

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Looking to join a well-established engineering team where quality matters and career progression is real?

We’re working with a busy manufacturing site in Rugby that’s on the lookout for an experienced Metrologist to support inspection, calibration and programming on the shop floor.

What’s the job?

• Operate and program CMMs (VMM Mitutoyo, PCDMIS, COSMOS)
• Carry out inspections and record data to meet quality standards
• Calibrate gauges and precision equipment
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings and tolerances

What you’ll need:

• Solid understanding of mechanical tolerances
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings
• Experience in programming and using CMMs
• HNC/HND (quality or engineering bias preferred, not essential)

What’s on offer:

• £28,000 per year
• Early finish every Friday
• Strong benefits package
• Long-term job security
• Genuine opportunities to progress

Important: This is not a trainee role – we’re looking for someone with proven hands-on experience.