Metrology Service Engineer

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits package

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a Service Engineer to support installation, calibration, and servicing of metrology equipment at customer sites across the UK, with a mix of field and site-based work in Greater Manchester.

You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, provide technical support and training, and maintain service records while upholding quality and safety standards. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential; ongoing training and a company vehicle are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a service, maintenance, or calibration role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Exposure to metrology equipment (e.g. CMMs, laser scanners, portable arms) is highly desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation, calibration, and servicing of metrology equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs, both on-site and in-house.
• Providing technical support and training to customers on equipment use and maintenance.
• Supporting internal teams with technical expertise and product knowledge.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with quality and safety standards.
• Maintaining accurate service records and documentation.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Tools

CMMs

Laser scanners

Portable arms

Job description

Service Engineer – Metrology Equipment (Field & Site Based)
Location: Greater Manchester (Field-Based with some site work)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in advanced metrology solutions, supporting clients across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and precision engineering sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Service Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and servicing of high-precision measurement equipment.

This is a varied role combining field-based work at customer sites with time spent supporting operations at the company’s facility.

The Role

• Installation, calibration, and servicing of metrology equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs, both on-site and in-house.
• Providing technical support and training to customers on equipment use and maintenance.
• Supporting internal teams with technical expertise and product knowledge.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with quality and safety standards.
• Maintaining accurate service records and documentation.

Requirements

• Experience in a service, maintenance, or calibration role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Exposure to metrology equipment (e.g. CMMs, laser scanners, portable arms) is highly desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regulary across the UK (and occasionally further afield).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with metrology technology.
• Varied role with a mix of field and site-based work.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Company vehicle, and benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within a specialist and growing sector, working with advanced measurement technologies and a diverse client base.

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