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Inspection Technician / Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer

  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Fixed-Term Contract
  • Nov 9, 2026

Inspection Technician / Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer

£21.91 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) + 24 Month Contract + 37 Hours + CMM Programming + Technical Development


Peterborough (Commutable from: Stamford, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Ely, Kettering, Corby, Spalding, Wisbech)

Are you an Inspection Technician, Quality Inspector or CMM Programmer looking for a technically interesting role in a world-class engineering environment, where you will support cutting-edge development work and be recognised for the quality of your output?

On offer is a long-term contract opportunity within a specialist inspection function, working alongside engineering teams to deliver accurate measurement and inspection data to support development programmes and technical investigations.

This organisation is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing leader, known for high standards, robust processes and continued investment in research and development. Due to ongoing project demand and continued workload, they are looking to strengthen their inspection capability.

In this role you will programme and optimise CMM measurement programmes, carry out dimensional inspection, and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models. You will use a range of precision equipment including CMM, micrometers, vernier callipers, surface measurement equipment and shadowgraph equipment, while planning workloads to meet project deadlines.

This role would suit an Inspection Technician / Metrology Technician / CMM Programmer looking for a stable long-term contract, a technically challenging environment, and the chance to support advanced engineering development work.

The Role:

  • Programming and optimising CMM measurement programmes (PCDMIS preferred)
  • Dimensional inspection using CMM and manual measurement equipment
  • Interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models to support investigations
  • Planning and organising inspection workload to meet project deadlines
  • 37 hours per week, fully onsite


The Person:

  • Experience writing/editing CMM programmes and carrying out dimensional inspection
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models
  • Background in engineering/manufacturing metrology/inspection (automotive/aerospace/manufacturing ideal)


Reference Number: BBBH282139

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH282139_1794217445
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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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£20.91 - £21.91 per hour + 24 Month Contract

Per annum

Fixed-Term Contract

Job Type

Engineering

Discipline

BBBH282139_1794217445

Reference Number

09 Nov 2026

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Fred Sibley

Principal Consultant