
CMM Inspector, Precision Machining Business, Manchester £15-18/hr
- Manchester
- £15.00-18.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Manchester
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour + overtime after 36 hours
Hours: Flexible start between 6:00am and 8:00am | 36 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Are you a confident and experienced Quality Inspector looking to join a growing aerospace engineering business that truly values accuracy, ownership, and teamwork?
We're working exclusively with a highly respected precision machining company who supply complex CNC components into the aerospace sector. Due to increased workloads, they're now looking to bring in a skilled Quality Inspector to support their team on a permanent basis.What's in it for you?
- Competitive hourly rate with regular overtime available
- Flexible start times to suit your lifestyle
- Opportunity to work on high-spec, varied aerospace components
- Relaxed but focused working environment with a tight-knit, long-standing team
You'll work in a busy inspection bay supporting a team of 7 machinists, carrying out inspection on a variety of CNC machined aerospace components. You'll be using a mix of manual and CMM inspection tools, including:
- PolyWorks software
- Hexagon articulated arms
- Gantry CMM
- Traditional inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, verniers, gauges)
- Produce inspection reports
- Escalate non-conformances to the Quality Manager
- Liaise with machinists/programmers to investigate issues
- Support continuous improvement in inspection accuracy and throughput
- Previous experience in a precision quality inspection role
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Skilled in both manual and CMM inspection methods
- Experience with PolyWorks or similar software (e.g. PC-DMIS, COSMOS)
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
- Eligibility to pass security clearance
You'll be joining a small, experienced team with a strong sense of accountability and professionalism. The team works hard to meet deadlines, but in a calm, composed, and quality-first way. This isn't a high-pressure, high-churn shop - quality and pride in work are key.Whether you're currently in an inspection role and looking for a more autonomous environment, or you're a seasoned CMM user wanting to work on varied aerospace components, this is a fantastic long-term opportunity to be part of a respected and growing business.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.