Are you an experienced Metrology Engineer who would like to travel the world whilst getting paid for it? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Ideally you will be from a toolmaking background specialising in jigs and fixtures for aerospace/automotive tooling - who manufacture, install and align the tooling at site using specific alignment equipment including laser trackers/Faro Arm or portable CMM.
These positions will be UK based - supporting both UK and international operations.
Contek Recruitment are currently working exclusively with the world’s leading on-site machining organization, who have been in operation since 1904. As part of their continued company growth and expansion, they are currently recruiting for multiple Metrology Engineers to join their extremely busy on-site teams on projects all around the world. Their Engineers will travel all over the world, in support of all types of global industry. One week you could be working on a naval ship in the Caribbean, the next week you could be working within a steel works in India, there’s a lot of variety involved.
You could be working as part of a large team on very big projects or working in a two-man team on a smaller project, the scope can vary dependent on the project. Your engineering knowledge will be tested and expanded in all situations. You must have a “thinking outside the box mentality” and a “can do” attitude. Candidates must be confident, resourceful, physically fit and have a current, in-date UK passport. You must be willing to travel worldwide at very short notice and in some cases be prepared to stay up to 5 weeks on site before coming back to the UK.
This is a very exciting and challenging and demanding role with excellent earning potential for the right candidate. Most engineers will be earning upwards of £70,000 per year, due to allowances for working on-site and bonuses. The company also offer a company pension scheme and 35 days paid holiday each year. Company van, travel and accomodation is all paid for.
Here are some examples of some environments and locations that you could be working in:
Steel Mills – Kazakhstan, Mexico, Romania, Holland, Belgium.
Power stations (steam and gas) – Tunisia, Chile, Romania, Italy, Malaysia, Sardinia, Thailand, Greece.
Offshore ships and oil rigs – China, Gibraltar, Spain, France.
Requirements:
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A strong Metrology Engineer with over 5 years experience
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Experience working with Laser trackers, portable CMM's and Faro arms
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Ideally from a background within toolmaking and jigs/fixtures
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Reading and proficiency with engineering drawings and blueprints
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The ability and flexibility to work away from home for long periods of time
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A current and in-date UK passport and driving license.
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Be physically fit.
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Commitment to the role.
If this does sound like something you’d be interested in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be happy to have a further chat and talk through the opportunity with you in more detail. I’m anticipating that there will be significant interest in this position, so if you are interested, then send an application right away