CMM Programmer

Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer Location: Near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Salary: £18.00 – £19.00 per hour (£36,500 – £38,500 basic) OTE: Circa £45,000 with regular overtime Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Syntech Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer for a well-established precision engineering business near Stoke-on-Trent.

Our client manufactures complex, tight-tolerance CNC machined components for Formula 1, aerospace and defence customers. With long-term contracts, a strong order book and continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and progressive engineering business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting precision machined components, programming CMMs from CAD models and ensuring products meet stringent quality standards. Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 07:30 – 12:30 (early finish)
• £18.00 – £19.00 per hour depending on experience
• Regular overtime at 1.5x (£27.00 – £28.50ph)
• Realistic earnings of approximately £45,000
• 23 days holiday including your birthday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with service
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• CMM programming training and career development
• Progression into quality systems and management Key Responsibilities
• Inspect high-precision CNC machined components.
• Programme and operate CMMs from CAD models.
• Use PC-DMIS software for dimensional inspection.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and tolerances.
• Use micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and optical measuring equipment.
• Produce inspection reports, including FAIRs.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Work closely with CNC machinists and engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and quality processes. Skills & Experience Required
• Experience inspecting precision CNC machined components.
• Ability to independently programme CMMs from CAD models is essential.
• PC-DMIS experience desirable, although training is available.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Confident using precision measuring equipment.
• Experience in aerospace, motorsport or defence advantageous.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to develop. Apply Now If you're a...

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