Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Romer Arm / CMM (Dimensional Measurement)

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.