Job Title
Metrology Engineer
Reference
51010
Location
Halewood, Merseyside
Duration
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
Salary
£46,587.88 per annum (inclusive of 35 % holiday bonus) plus 33 days holiday (25 vacation and 8 bank holidays). Potential earnings up to £59,299.54.
About the Company
GPW Recruitment is partnering with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd (FHTL) in Halewood to recruit a Metrology Engineer / Measurement Room Specialist. FHTL develops and manufactures transmissions and is investing £230 million to transform the facility to build electric power units for future all‑electric vehicles.
Overview
As a Metrology Engineer / Measurement Room Specialist, you will be part of the Quality Department and be responsible for working in metrology and metallurgical laboratories measuring internal and external components and maintaining measurement systems. You will collaborate with engineers, managers, production and maintenance teams to deliver projects and services that support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment.
On Offer
* Base salary £46,587.88 per annum with 35 % holiday bonus and 33 days holiday.
* Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme.
* Opportunity to access Ford’s Privilege scheme for discounted vehicle purchase.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Generous work‑life balance and holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of shutdown dates).
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* On‑site facilities such as a gym, sauna and steam room.
Hours and Shift Pattern
Working a 3‑shift system:
* Earlies: Monday 6.30 am‑3 pm; Tuesday‑Thursday 7 am‑3 pm; Friday 7 am‑12 pm.
* Lates: Monday‑Thursday 3 pm‑11 pm; Friday 12 pm‑5.30 pm.
* Nights: Monday‑Thursday 11 pm‑7 am; Friday 5.30 pm‑11 pm.
A 27.5 % shift allowance applies and you must be flexible to work any shift pattern aligned with business requirements. Halewood’s standard hours are Monday‑Thursday 7:00‑15:30 and Friday 7:00‑12:30.
Qualifications and Experience
* Completed Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship and an HNC/HND equivalent.
* Good knowledge of measurement principles and processes.
* Background in metrology laboratory measurement preferred.
* Computer literacy – good knowledge of Word and Excel.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to read engineering drawings.
* Self‑motivated, adaptable and willing to learn.
* Proven ability to work in a team, be self‑motivated and flexible.
* Good understanding of 5S and workplace organisation.
* Experience with CMM, calibration, programming, GDT (Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).
Key Responsibilities
* Support commissioning of new measurement equipment.
* Measure internal and external purchased components using laboratory equipment.
* Support development of test methods and continuous improvement opportunities.
* Produce measurement reports for components measured.
* Assist with quality investigations providing measuring support.
* Work within a team to ensure tasks align with targets.
About Ford
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive leader, producing vehicles in over six continents, with 200,000 employees worldwide and 13,000 in the UK. Ford’s+ plan focuses on new technology, quality and efficiency.
Future Prospects
FHTL supports employee development and growth, with a track record of promoting from within based on performance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less‑favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.
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