Metrology Technician

Planet Recruitment; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical care

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking two Metrology Technicians for a well-established manufacturing business in Oxfordshire.

You will perform dimensional inspections using OGP systems, interpret drawings, and maintain inspection records while supporting production, quality and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in metrology, inspection, quality assurance or precision engineering.
• Experience with OGP measurement systems is highly desirable.
• Proficient with verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional inspections using OGP systems and manual equipment.
• Create and optimise OGP inspection programmes.
• Inspect components against drawings and tolerances.
• Record non-conforming results and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering to resolve queries.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure repeatability.
• Support development and improvement of inspection methods.
• Manage multiple inspection requirements in a busy environment.

Skills

Metrology experience

OGP measurement systems

Manual measuring tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Communication skills

Fast-paced manufacturing

Tools

Verniers and micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Metrology Technician

Location: Oxfordshire

Contract: 6 or 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for two Metrology Technicians to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business based in Oxfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, quality or precision engineering to join a highly technical manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Metrology Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out dimensional inspection activities to support development, validation, production and quality requirements. You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to ensure components are accurately inspected and measurement data is robust and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional inspections using OGP measurement systems and a range of manual inspection equipment.
• Create, maintain and optimise OGP inspection programmes.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications and dimensional tolerances.
• Identify, record and escalated non-conforming results.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to resolve measurement queries.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure inspection methods are consistent and repeatable.
• Support the development and improvement of inspection methods and processes.
• Manage multiple inspection requirements within a busy manufacturing environment.

About You

• Previous experience within metrology, inspection, quality assurance or precision engineering.
• Experience using OGP measurement systems would be highly desirable.
• Good practical experience using manual measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• The ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• A methodical and detail-focused approach to inspection and problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while following quality procedures and inspection standards.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer?

• 6 or 12-month fixed-term contract opportunities.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible working hours around core hours.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus the opportunity to earn additional loyalty days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Enhanced sickness pay.
• Group life insurance.
• Private medical care.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and support.
• Opportunity to work within an established and innovative manufacturing environment.