Inspection Technician in Peterborough

Inspection Technician Location: Peterborough Contract: 24 months (potential to extend) Start Date: 1 December 2026 Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday – 37 hours per week Working Arrangement: Fully onsite The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Inspection Technician to join an established engineering and manufacturing team based in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in precision inspection, metrology and CMM programming to play an important role in maintaining high-quality manufacturing standards. Working within a small inspection team, you will collaborate closely with engineering and production colleagues, ensuring components meet exacting quality requirements. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to technical investigations, problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Develop, optimise and maintain CMM inspection programmes to ensure accurate and efficient component measurement. * Carry out component inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Shadowgraph equipment and surface texture measuring equipment. * Use manual measuring instruments, including micrometers and Vernier callipers, to verify component dimensions. * Interpret and analyse complex engineering drawings and CAD models. * Plan and coordinate inspection workloads, working closely with engineering and production teams. * Support technical investigations, root cause analysis and problem-solving activities. * Ensure components meet required engineering specifications, quality standards and customer requirements. * Contribute to quality improvements and process excellence across manufacturing operations. * Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and quality documentation. Essential Skills and Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: * A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in an inspection, metrology or quality-focused engineering role. * Previous experience writing and developing CMM measurement programmes. * Experience using PC-DMIS software (preferred), or similar CMM programming software. * The ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models. * A good understanding of engineering principles and engine fundamentals. * Previous experience using precision inspection and measurement equipment. * Knowledge of surface topography and surface measurement techniques. * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office. The Team You will join a small, close-knit inspection team consisting of another Inspector and an Inspection Manager. The team works collaboratively with engineering and production departments to ensure manufacturing quality and inspection requirements are consistently achieved. Working Hours * 37 hours per week across five days. * Starting at 08:00, Monday to Friday. * Fully onsite in Peterborough. If you have experience in precision inspection, CMM programming and engineering measurement, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist manufacturing environment