via reed · 9 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Trainee Metrology Engineer

Solvit
Leicester Full-time GBP 38,000 – 42,500
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Trainee Metrology Engineer

Wigston (LE18)

Monday – Friday (AM & PM rotation)

£38000 - £42500 DOE

Urgent: Full Time

This is not a standard trainee role, please read the job description

This is an amazing opportunity for someone with 2 – 3 years experience as a quality inspector, who has been working with complex metal components, carrying out dimensional inspections and eager to develop your skills further.

This is working with a busy engineering company that is looking to bring in a fresh face to develop and grown within the business for years to come.

What you will be doing

  • Inspecting/Calibrating fixtures & gauges

  • Creating CMM programmes

  • Creating inspection reports

  • Working in the team to develop new engineering projects

Shift rotation
  • Days – Monday to Thursday 05:45 – 13:45 Friday 05:45 – 10:45

  • Afternoon – Monday to Thursday 13:45 – 21:45 Friday 10:45 – 15:45

To be considered

Training is provided only to people who have the following experience:

  • 2 – 3 years carrying out dimensional inspections for metal components

  • Able read engineering drawings, specs & notes

  • Experience with 3D CAD programmes

  • Technical qualification in engineering

Understanding of CMM machinery & programming would be a benefit

In return – this role offers you:

  • £32k - £36k + 19% shift allowance

  • Complete training to develop your career

  • Quarterly bonus

  • Proper career ladder to climb.

  • Excellent facilities.

  • Job security.

  • Social Events

This is working with an aerospace company that is getting fresh orders daily, offers genuine career progression (all senior staff started on the shop floor), job security and a great environment. Most people that join the company don’t leave until they retire to give you an idea of how good it can be.

Sound good to you?

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