via Reed · 10 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Quality Metrology Technician

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Plymouth Full-time GBP 28,000 – 30,000
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Quality Technician (Metrology)

Plymouth

£28,000 - £30,000

Monday - Friday

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts the business has always offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well run, world class operation, manufacturing high quality components.

In this role you will be responsible for carrying out precise measurement, inspection, and calibration activities, while supporting quality standards, production requirements, and customer acceptance processes.

This is what you'll be doing:

  • Carry out precise measurement and inspection of components, castings, and forgings using manual measuring equipment, CMMs, and 3D scanning systems.

  • Produce detailed measurement reports while ensuring full traceability of samples, inspection results, and associated quality records.

  • Complete material integrity testing, including ultrasonic inspection and hardness testing using Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Leeb methods.

  • Maintain, calibrate, and control gauges and measuring equipment, working with external calibration providers where required.

  • Support wider quality assurance activities and provide cover for Customer Acceptance Line (CAL) responsibilities during periods of absence or increased workload.

The experience you'll need in this role:
  • Previous experience within metrology, quality inspection, calibration, or a similar precision engineering environment.

  • Confident using precision measurement equipment, gauges, and a range of inspection tools.

  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and relevant quality standards accurately.

  • Strong attention to detail, with good organisational and documentation skills.

  • Experience with CMM programming, Opticline systems, or 3D scanning technology would be advantageous.

  • Knowledge of ultrasonic testing, hardness testing, or metallurgical preparation techniques would be beneficial.

  • Previous experience within aerospace, automotive, defence, or another high-precision engineering environment is desirable.

And this is what you'll get in return:
  • Opportunity to work with advanced metrology, measurement, and inspection technologies.

  • Join a well-established engineering business offering a professional and quality-focused working environment.

  • Excellent opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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