Key Details:
* Job Type / Contract: Temporary Contract (3-4 Weeks, potential for extension)
* Location: Colchester, Essex
* Category: Engineering / Quality / Manufacturing
* Salary / Pay Rate: £20.00 – £24.00 per hour (Guide rate, competitive and dependent on experience)
* Shift / Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
About the Role
All Square Recruitment is excited to partner with a reputable engineering client based in Colchester, Essex, to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector for a short-term contract assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented metrology professional to provide dimensional measurement support using Romer Arm and CMM equipment, working within a structured quality environment on a well-established manufacturing site.
Key Responsibilities
* Interpret engineering drawings accurately, including dimensions, tolerances, units, revisions, notes, and title blocks.
* Apply general tolerancing principles, correctly distinguishing between drawing-wide and individually toleranced dimensions.
* Demonstrate a working understanding of GD&T, including flatness, straightness, parallelism, perpendicularity, position, profile, and datums.
* Carry out precise external, internal, step, and depth measurements using vernier and digital callipers.
* Set up and operate a Romer Arm with AS1 scanner, including referencing, probing/scanning, alignment, feature construction, and reporting.
* Prepare surfaces and apply correct scanning technique to ensure full coverage and recognise poor-quality point-cloud data.
* Maintain accurate inspection records, capturing measured values, equipment ID, drawing revision, and acceptance status.
* Check equipment calibration status prior to use and follow correct procedures for overdue or damaged equipment.
* Identify and quarantine nonconforming product, raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) rather than independently accepting deviations.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
* Previous experience in a dimensional inspection, metrology, or quality control role is essential.
* Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T symbols and tolerancing.
* Hands-on experience using a Romer Arm (or similar portable CMM/scanning arm) is highly desirable.
* Competent in the use of vernier and digital callipers for precision measurement.
* Understanding of calibration procedures and non-conformance/NCR processes.
* Strong attention to detail with a methodical, accurate approach to record-keeping.
* Good communication skills and a reliable work ethic.
Benefits & Working Environment
* Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
* Weekly pay for the duration of the contract
* Core day shift, Monday to Friday, offering a consistent work-life balance
* Free on-site parking and an accessible location in Colchester
* Opportunity to work with a reputable, well-established engineering business
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Quality Inspector (Romer Arm / CMM) position in Colchester, Essex, and meet the criteria above, please submit your updated CV today to apply, or contact the All Square Recruitment team directly for further details
Salary description
£20.00 - £24.00 per hour