Gauging Engineer
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£45,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2125 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 55% sure that is the right code. Meridian Business Support is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2125 Production and process engineers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £36,000 Clears | £40,500 Clears | £45,000 Clears |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £46,800 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Opportunity:
What a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Engineer with experience of Gauging and Measurements or Calibration. The GaugeEngineer will provide technical expertise for manufacturing processes on this expansive, engineering site, focusing on measurement equipment for production gauging. The Manufacturing Engineer / Gauging Engineer will be to develop automated manufacturing processes whilst offering the team measurement expertise.
The Role:
- Create, verify and release measurement programs for automated measurement equipment including 3D structured light systems (Zeiss Scanbox) & CMM
- Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
- Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
- Support justification of capital funding requests
- Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques.
- Creating and maintaining all documentation including SOPs, EMSs, JSAs for Production gauging and other Automated operations
- Support NADCAP compliance for NADCAP controlled manufacturing equipment
- Mentor other team members in CAD, GD&T & Automation
- Support identification and implementation of new manufacturing technology
- Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment
- Implement and support EH&S activities
- Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
- Minimum of five years experience in an engineering environment
- Knowledge of 3DSL measurement equipment
- CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)
- Experience in Aerofoil Inspection
- Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)
8.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday
Associated Benefits:
Competitive salary in the region of £45000 depending on your experience and qualifications.Day working (Mon-Fri) and a range of benefits including company bonus and an excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Please note that this specific role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment from this particular company will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production and process engineers (SOC 2125) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~56k in sample- Middle half £37,128–55,276
- Median £45,292
- Going rate £45,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,500
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Meridian Business Support holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2125 going rate of £45,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.