Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer
Location: Near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £18.00 - £19.00 per hour (£36,500 - £38,500 basic)
OTE: Circa £45,000 with regular overtime
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Syntech Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer for a well-established precision engineering business near Stoke-on-Trent.
Our client manufactures complex, tight-tolerance CNC machined components for Formula 1, aerospace and defence customers. With long-term contracts, a strong order book and continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and progressive engineering business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting precision machined components, programming CMMs from CAD models and ensuring products meet stringent quality standards.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 12:30 (early finish)
- £18.00 - £19.00 per hour depending on experience
- Regular overtime at 1.5x (£27.00 - £28.50ph)
- Realistic earnings of approximately £45,000
- 23 days holiday including your birthday, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement with service
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- CMM programming training and career development
- Progression into quality systems and management
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect high-precision CNC machined components.
- Programme and operate CMMs from CAD models.
- Use PC-DMIS software for dimensional inspection.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerances.
- Use micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and optical measuring equipment.
- Produce inspection reports, including FAIRs.
- Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
- Work closely with CNC machinists and engineering teams.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
- Support continuous improvement and quality processes.
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience inspecting precision CNC machined components.
- Ability to independently programme CMMs from CAD models is essential.
- PC-DMIS experience desirable, although training is available.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Confident using precision measuring equipment.
- Experience in aerospace, motorsport or defence advantageous.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to develop.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Syntech Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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CMM Programmer employer: Syntech Recruitment Ltd
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