Senior Metrology Technician

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Metrology Technician to deliver high accuracy inspection services and mentor junior engineers. You will plan and execute inspection projects using advanced technologies like ZEISS and GOM, while ensuring professional growth in a fast-paced environment. Strong experience in dimensional metrology is essential. The role is based in Reading with a salary of £70,000 annually.

Benefits

Genuine autonomy and influence

Training on advanced metrology systems

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in dimensional metrology or precision inspection required.
• Proficient in GD&T and interpreting complex engineering drawings.
• UK nationality and clean UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver detailed dimensional inspection projects.
• Operate advanced metrology systems at client sites.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

Precision inspection

GD&T

Advanced measurement technologies

Tools

ZEISS

GOM

PolyWorks

ScanBox

Job description

Overview

Senior Metrology Technician | Salary - £70,000 p/a

Location - Reading

Working Hours - Monday to Friday (day shifts)

Job Type - Permanent

A leading precision engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Metrology Technician to take a senior role in delivering high accuracy inspection services, developing internal capability, and mentoring junior engineers. Working with advanced measurement and inspection technologies, you will provide accurate, actionable data for clients across a multitude of high value manufacturing sectors.

What Youll Be Doing as a Senior Metrology Technician

• Plan and deliver detailed dimensional inspection projects
• Operate advanced systems such as ZEISS GOM, ATOS, ScanBox, and PolyWorks
• Analyse results with GD&T and CAD-based reporting
• Work directly at client sites across the UK (and occasionally overseas)
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to automation, process improvement, and capability development

What Were Looking For In a Senior Metrology Technician

• Strong background in dimensional metrology or precision inspection
• Proficiency with ZEISS, GOM, PolyWorks, or similar platforms
• Confident in GD&T and interpreting complex engineering drawings
• Comfortable working independently at client locations
• UK nationality and clean UK driving licence (required for UK/US military clearance)

Desirable

• Programming or scripting experience (e.g. Python)
• Experience with automation or ScanBox systems

Whats on offer for the successful Senior Metrology Technician

• Senior technical position with genuine autonomy and influence
• Training on advanced ZEISS metrology systems and automation
• Opportunity to lead high value, high-profile projects
• Career progression in a fast-growing consultancy environment

If youe an experienced metrology professional ready to shape projects and mentor the next generation of engineers, this role offers both technical challenge and career growth, so click "apply" today!

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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