Cmm Programmer

Advertised by WLD Recruitment

Location
Haydock, St. Helens
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000 a year + Overtime
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
14 October 2026
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Job description

CMM Inspector / CMM Programmer – Precision Engineering

Location: Haydock, Merseyside
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum (£19.72–£24.65 per hour)
Hours: 39 Hours Per Week – Days
Overtime: 1.33x Weekdays / 1.5x Weekends
Job Type: Permanent

WLD Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced CMM Inspector / CMM Programmer to join an established precision engineering company in the Haydock area.

Due to continued investment in its inspection capabilities, our client has recently purchased an additional Mitutoyo CMM and a new vision inspection system. They are now looking to strengthen their quality department with an experienced CMM Inspector.

The company operates PC-DMIS and Mitutoyo MCOSMOS inspection software, offering the opportunity to work with modern metrology equipment and high-precision engineered components.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).

  • Working with PC-DMIS and Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software.

  • Producing, editing and modifying CMM inspection programmes.

  • Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections.

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T.

  • Inspecting precision-machined components to tight tolerances.

  • Producing detailed inspection reports and quality documentation.

  • Using conventional measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges.

  • Identifying non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience as a CMM Inspector, CMM Programmer or Quality Inspector.

  • Experience operating and ideally programming CMM equipment.

  • Knowledge of PC-DMIS and/or Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software would be highly advantageous.

  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.

  • Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components.

  • Confident using conventional measuring equipment.

  • Experience within precision engineering or CNC machining environments.

Working Hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm

  • Friday: 8:30am–4:00pm

  • Lunch: 30 minutes unpaid

  • Total: 39 paid hours per week

Salary & Benefits

  • Basic Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum.

  • Basic Hourly Rate: £19.72–£24.65.

  • Weekday Overtime (1.33x): £26.23–£32.79 per hour.

  • Weekend Overtime (1.5x): £29.59–£36.98 per hour.

  • Permanent day-shift position.

  • Early Friday finish.

  • Opportunity to work with newly purchased Mitutoyo CMM and vision inspection equipment.

  • Established precision engineering company investing in its inspection capabilities.

Apply today or contact Dan Whitmarsh at WLD Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Reference 225723818

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