Reed Specialist Recruitment
Quality Inspector
Quality Inspector at Reed Specialist Recruitment, based in Gloucestershire, paying £30,000 - £39,999 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £39,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Gloucestershire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Quality Engineer
22% below the typical rate for quality engineer
Reference 5419228917
About the role
Are you an experienced Metrology Technician, Quality Inspector or CMM Programmer looking to join a world–class manufacturing business? We are seeking a skilled Metrology Technician to support our Quality and Manufacturing teams, ensuring products meet the highest standards through precise measurement, inspection and validation activities. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced measurement technology in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The Role As a Metrology Technician, you will provide a comprehensive metrology service across new product introduction, product investigations, process validation and continuous improvement projects. You will play a key role in supporting manufacturing quality through accurate measurement, analysis and reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement metrology solutions to support production and quality requirementsCreate, maintain and optimise CMM and vision system programmesSupport new measurement activities and associated technical documentationConduct First Article Inspections (FAIRs) and produce detailed reportsCalibrate gauges and precision measurement equipmentPerform dimensional inspection activities using a variety of metrology equipmentInterpret engineering drawings and GD&T specificationsSupport capability studies and process validation activitiesIdentify, investigate and resolve measurement–related issuesSupport CAPA activities and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with quality and regulatory standardsAbout You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: A Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or significant dimensional inspection experienceStrong understanding of metrology principles and measurement techniquesExperience operating and programming CMMs and vision systemsAbility to interpret engineering drawings and GD&TExperience using precision measurement equipment within a manufacturing environmentStrong analytical and problem–solving skillsExcellent report–writing and documentation abilitiesA methodical approach with exceptional attention to detailAbility to work independently and make quality–related decisions confidentlyDesirable Experience MCOSMOS programming experienceExperience within medical devices, orthopaedics or another highly regulated industryKnowledge of ISO 13485, GMP and FDA–regulated manufacturing environmentsBenefits Night shift allowanceDiscretionary annual bonus25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension scheme starting at 6%, increasing to 9.7%Private medical insurance for you and your familyLife assurance at six times salaryAnnual eye tests and flu vaccinationsEmployee referral scheme with rewards up to 1,000Career development and training opportunitiesApply Today If you have experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, CMM programming or quality inspection and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Join a business at the forefront of manufacturing excellence where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.
Reference: 5419228917 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Reed Specialist Recruitment
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