Technical Engineer

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Holiday

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking a hands-on Technical Engineer to inspect wheels, tyres and assemblies against engineering drawings and specs in Cannock. You will maintain precise technical records, support investigations and provide technical assistance to colleagues and customers.

You will measure dimensions, contribute to PPAP checks and help resolve product quality issues while ensuring compliance with specifications and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings and understanding dimensions, tolerances and inspection requirements.
• Able to operate measuring equipment and accurately record results.
• Experience in quality inspection, testing or a similar hands-on technical role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspections of wheels, tyres and assemblies.
• Measure key dimensions including offsets and fixing patterns.
• Perform periodic PPAP checks and support product testing.
• Identify, record and report non-conforming products with full traceability.
• Support NCR and 8D investigations with measurements, photos and test results.
• Maintain technical documentation and inspection records.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring with equipment

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical or automotive qualification

Tools

Measuring equipment

Test equipment

PPAP checks

Job description

This full-time Technical Engineer role in Cannock offers a salary of £35,000 per annum.

Working with wheels, tyres and assemblies, the successful candidate inspects components against engineering drawings and specifications.

Duties include measurement and testing, keeping precise technical records, supporting quality investigations, and resolving product issues.

The position also involves providing technical assistance to colleagues and customers.

Applicants should be hands-on, detail-oriented and capable of interpreting drawings while maintaining exacting standards.

Experience within an engineering or component supply setting is essential.

Strong communication and record-keeping abilities are equally important for this varied, practical post.

Technical Engineer – Wheels & Tyres

Are you a hands-on Technical Engineer with experience in wheels and tyres? We’re looking for a technically minded, detail-oriented individual to support product inspection, measurement, testing and quality investigations within an engineering and component supply business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring products meet technical specifications, maintaining accurate documentation and resolving product quality issues.

The Role

You will inspect wheels, tyres and assemblies against engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring products meet required standards. You’ll maintain accurate technical records, support quality investigations and provide technical assistance to internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspections of wheels, tyres and assemblies.
• Measure key dimensions, including offsets, centre bores and fixing patterns, using appropriate equipment.
• Perform periodic PPAP checks and support internal and external product testing.
• Identify, record and report non-conforming products, ensuring full traceability.
• Support NCR and 8D investigations through measurements, photographs, test results and verification checks.
• Maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specification sheets, test certificates and inspection records.
• Review supplier drawings, certificates and samples against agreed specifications.
• Support Sales, Purchasing and customers with routine technical queries.
• Assist with new product sample checks and develop practical inspection instructions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Relevant mechanical or automotive qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in quality inspection, mechanical engineering, component testing or a similar hands‑on technical role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand dimensions, tolerances and inspection requirements.
• Confident using measuring equipment and accurately recording results.
• Strong attention to detail, methodical problem‑solving skills and a practical approach.
• Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience with wheels and tyres, particularly in trailer, agricultural, off‑highway or industrial applications.

Hours & Benefits

• Monday–Thursday: 08:15–17:00
• Friday: 08:15–13:45
• Holiday: 23 days per year
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Life insurance: Four times annual basic salary