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Permanent

Inspector

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Leicester
money-bag £16.00 - £19.50/hour
Posted: 24 August 2026 (3 days ago)
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Ref: 225527401

Pay: -15.5019.50 per hour

Job Description:

CMM Inspector

Location: Leicestershire
Commutable from: Loughborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Market Harborough, Coalville and Melton Mowbray
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Day shift - rotating pattern
Job Type: Permanent

Applicants must have previous CMM inspection experience within precision engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.

The rotating pattern includes regular blocks of between two and five consecutive days off:

2 on/4 off, 3 on/2 off, 2 on/5 off, 2 on/3 off, 2 on/2 off and 3 on/4 off.

The Opportunity

An established aerospace engineering business is looking for an experienced CMM Inspector to join its specialist quality team.

You will inspect precision-manufactured components using CMM and manual inspection equipment, ensuring they meet company and customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Undertake CMM, manual, visual and final inspections
  • Evaluate CMM data and make accurate inspection decisions
  • Use hard gauges, DTIs and other manual inspection equipment
  • Complete first-off, patrol and final inspections
  • Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Develop and improve CMM inspection methods
  • Support New Product Introduction projects
  • Maintain accurate inspection and quality records
  • Report non-conformances and liaise with production and quality teams
  • Support 5S, Lean and continuous improvement activities

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous CMM inspection experience
  • Background in precision engineering or quality inspection
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience working to documented quality procedures
  • Strong understanding of inspection and acceptance criteria
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Accurate record-keeping and organisational skills
  • Good communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience within aerospace manufacturing, visual inspection, NPI or inspecting precision-machined components would be advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Permanent position
  • Day-shift rotating pattern with regular blocks of time off
  • Opportunity to develop your CMM and inspection expertise
  • Exposure to complex aerospace components
  • Technical training and development opportunities
  • Long-term career stability

Apply

To apply for the CMM Inspector position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps.

REF:INDMAN



Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking


Work Location: In person





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