On-Site Metrology Technician: Precision Inspection & Growth

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is seeking a Metrology Technician to join an expanding advanced manufacturing team in Abingdon. This hands-on role focuses on measurement and inspection of high-precision components across production, quality and operations.

Full training will be provided; prior metrology experience is beneficial but not essential. You will work with structured light, CMM, XCT and optical equipment while maintaining traceable digital records.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to follow inspection plans and established procedures accurately.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes and operate metrology tools.
• Confidence using computer-based systems to operate equipment and record results.

Responsibilities

• Operate metrology and testing equipment, running measurement programmes and inspection routines.
• Support structured light scanning, tensile testing, and exposure to CMM/XCT/optical measurement equipment.
• Follow inspection plans and work instructions to ensure accurate, repeatable results.
• Load components, fixtures and test setups safely for inspection.
• Record inspection results and raise non-conformances where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Instruction following

Equipment operation

Organisational skills

Hands-on learner

Computer literacy

Tools

CMM

XCT

Job description

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is seeking a Metrology Technician to join an expanding advanced manufacturing team in Abingdon. This hands-on role focuses on measurement and inspection of high-precision components across production, quality and operations.

Full training will be provided; prior metrology experience is beneficial but not essential. You will work with structured light, CMM, XCT and optical equipment while maintaining traceable digital records.