Our Manufacturing Division consists of experienced consultants who have over ten years experience in recruiting Technical staff within the Manufacturing and Production sectors.
Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures, with such a large process involved, we are specialised to recruit for the whole spectrum. Therefore candidates such as Operatives, Toolmakers, Weld Engineers, Production Engineers, Commodity and Raw Materials Purchasing, Team Leaders, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Directors are finding employment through Probe on a daily basis.
- Continuous Improvements
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- JIT
- CNC
- Health & Safety
- Cost Reduction
- Waste Management
- Toolmaking
- Production Control
If you would like a confidential discussion surrounding strategic hiring for your organisation or your own career path we would be delighted to hear from you to determine how our services can assist you in finding the right solution so please call us on 0121 321 4311
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36 Jobs Found
- £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Package
PRODUCTION MANAGER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION MANAGER
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Production Manager to ensure products are manufactured to the correct quality and Health and Safety guidelines.
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
- Days
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 33 Days holiday including stats
- 35 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the daily operations of the plant in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
- Monitor and analyse manufacturing performance, providing monthly statistical reports to senior leadership.
- Ensure the production plan is met, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or delays.
- Work with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive operational improvements.
- Manage and support production supervisors while providing guidance to indirect reports.
- Serve as a key point of contact for production-related queries and problem-solving.
- Champion health and safety compliance, ensuring all guidelines are strictly followed.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines.
- Oversee quality incidents, ensuring timely review and implementation of corrective actions.
- Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager or Directors.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in a production management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise processes.
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualified ideally
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
- Must have previous management of direct reports previously
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- £28,600 + Excellent Package
R & D TECHNICIAN
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a R & D TECHNICIAN
A Kings Award winning business, need a R & D Technician to support duties for the R&D Lab. Which includes packing samples to send to customers and collecting materials for testing. Could this be you?
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £28,600
- Overtime Paid
- Days
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 33 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers.
- Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials.
- Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples and R&D purposes.
- Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores.
- Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance.
- Perform experimental work following R&D protocols.
- Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Assist with quality assurance, addressing issues related to rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects.
- Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required.
- Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager.
- Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry or related subject
- Experience of following testing techniques
- A “hands-on” approach
- Calibration knowledge
- Good IT skills
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!
- £70,000 + Excellent Package
CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
A Kings Award winning business, need a Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure effective implementation of process whilst observing risk management process. Could this be you?
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. We have 2 roles available, one more Senior and that allows us to consider a more Junior individual
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £70,000
- Days
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 33 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations
- Develop and implement process safety strategies to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
- Deliver technical safety/process engineering solutions that support business objectives.
- Lead and participate in process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies, generating reports and managing follow-up actions.
- OEE improvements
- Improvement of cell layouts and lean methodologies
- Conduct hazardous area classification following industry standards and guidelines.
- Develop and implement Functional Safety Management Plans.
- Review and produce safety engineering deliverables, including HSE plans, safety specifications, and equipment specifications.
- Provide technical input to design assurance reviews, such as P&ID reviews and constructability assessments.
- Ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices in process safety and environmental engineering.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline, ideally Chemistry
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk management frameworks.
- Experience in process safety methodologies, design practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of relevant H & S Environmental legislation
- Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Plant Start-up processes.
- Experience of HAZIP/HAZOP/LOPA
- Strong knowledge of continuous improvements
If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!
- £50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Package
SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.
We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.
We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements
Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone and Curdworth
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
- Free parking on site
- Employee discount (reward gateway)
- Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December
- Long service award after 4 years of service
- Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
- Flexible start & finish times
- Death in service (once passed probationary period)
- 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
- Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
- Pristine and modern working environment
- Market leader with more continued growth predicted
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
- Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
- Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
- Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
- Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
- Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
- Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
- Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s)
- Familiarity with metrology and techniques
- Strong leadership qualities
- Experience with Supplier visits
- Excellent analysis, attention to detail
- To have the ability to coordinate
- All manufacturing backgrounds are considered
- Customer facing with superb communication skills
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!
- £35,000 - £39,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER
This is a super opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing organisation who have a significant uplift in work, creating the need for an additional Toolmaker in the Toolroom.
We have our own design facility on site.
The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing press tools to support our production operations. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of engineering tools and materials.
Working days with an early finish on Friday, plus paid Overtime available, this is a great opportunity to be part of a growing success story.
Commutable from Birmingham, Rowley Regis, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Telford, Bloxwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Wombourne, Wednesbury, Codsall,
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (dependant on experience)
- DAYS
- Early finish Fridays
- Paid Overtime
- On-site parking
- Great staff retention
- Outstanding long- term prospects
- Significant work coming in
- Friendly supportive office
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
- Operate manual machinery, including milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
- Read and interpret technical drawings
- Conduct tool trials, identify issues, and implement modifications to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot tooling issues in collaboration with the production team.
- Work with a variety of materials, including steel and aluminum,
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate documentation of tooling modifications and repairs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Apprentice trained ideally or equivalent
- Experience with Presstools, preferably progression
- Proficiency in using various machining tools including mills, lathes and grinders
- Happy to work days
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!
- £36,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Package
Are you seeking a new opportunity within a busy & friendly environment? Are you a qualified CNC Programmer with proven experience programming FANUC and MAZATROL controls?, if so this may be the role for you. We are currently recruiting for a leading specialist organisation based in the North-West who are now looking to strengthen their already established Workshop team by recruiting an additional CNC Programmer.
- Position: CNC Programmer / Production Engineer
- Shift: Days only Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday.
- Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
- 33days holiday
- Pension
- On-site parking
This position is commutable from the following Area’s: Hyde / Ashton-Under-Lyne / Manchester / Altrincham / Stretford / Stockport
Ideally the CNC Programmer / Production Engineer will hold the following:
- Previous experience with Programming on MAZAK & FANUC Controls
- Must be fully trained with proven experience
- Experience with generating and proving out programs on both CNC Lathes and vertical milling machines.
- Ability with Setting / operating / milling and turning – mainly FANUC and Mazatrol Controls.
- Able to work to engineering drawings and 3D Models
- Proven experience with programming MAZAK integrex multi axis turning centres.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies – Kaizen & 5S
- Ideally the CNC Programmer will be Apprentice trained holding a HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering.