Quality Inspector
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hilsea, Southern, PO3 5FN UK |
| Company: | Holt Recruitment Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58502938 |
Summary
Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4pm
A leading precision engineering business serving sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and motorsport is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer to join its high-performing team. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional quality through its ISO 9001:2015-certified processes and advanced engineering capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and program CMM equipment to inspect precision components.
- Conduct detailed dimensional inspection using manual measurement equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, etc.).
- Support the management and continual improvement of the company’s quality management system (QMS).
- Produce accurate inspection reports and documentation in line with customer and internal standards.
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation when required.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in CMM operation and programming
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
- Experience maintaining and supporting a QMS in a precision engineering environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- No direct people management experience required — this is a hands-on technical position.
To find out more please contact Max Sinclair at Holt Engineering max@holtengineering.co.uk
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4pm
A leading precision engineering business serving sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, and motorsport is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer to join its high-performing team. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional quality through its ISO 9001:2015-certified processes and advanced engineering capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and program CMM equipment to inspect precision components.
- Conduct detailed dimensional inspection using manual measurement equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges, etc.).
- Support the management and continual improvement of the company’s quality management system (QMS).
- Produce accurate inspection reports and documentation in line with customer and internal standards.
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation when required.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in CMM operation and programming
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
- Experience maintaining and supporting a QMS in a precision engineering environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- No direct people management experience required — this is a hands-on technical position.
To find out more please contact Max Sinclair at Holt Engineering max@holtengineering.co.uk