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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- £38,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Package
Environmental Officer Required
The role of an Environmental Officer is crucial in maintaining and improving these standards within the manufacturing organization. As the Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing various processes, protocols, with a strong emphasis on Environmental management systems.
In a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment, there may be unique challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement. The Environmental Officer would be involved in identifying potential risks, analysing incidents, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to enhance safety measures and maintain quality standards.
We take pride in being a one-of-a-kind manufacturing organisation, pushing boundaries in innovation and producing cutting-edge products that make a difference in people's lives. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Officer to play a crucial role in maintaining our commitment to excellence.
Benefits
- £38,000 - £40,000
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a forward-thinking organization.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your ideas and contributions.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
- Modern and well-equipped facilities, fostering a conducive work environment.
- Be part of a team that creates groundbreaking products that impact lives positively
- Flexi-working hours
- Recent large investment
- Vast customer base
- Very friendly organisation
- Really nice staff canteen!
Duties of Environmental Officer
- Develop, implement, and maintain our Environmental management systems to uphold compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards, risks, and non-conformities, and proactively develop corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees are well-trained and equipped to work safely.
- Implementation and Maintenance of ISO 14001 and BS:OHSAS 45001- Occupational Heath, Safety Management System
- Analyse and evaluate incidents and accidents
- Drive initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, championing sustainability efforts
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders
Requirements for Environmental Officer
- Experience in an Environmental role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Or a HSE professional, looking to take on the Environmental duties
- Knowledge of QHSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively.
- Enthusiasm for innovation and a continuous improvement mindset
- £29,000 - £34,000 + Excellent Package
Electro Plater Required
Are you an Electro Plater, looking for a really pleasant working environment to be part of? This is a unique working environment, with lots of new investment going into this facility.
Producing components for a variety of different industry sectors, this lends a huge amount of stability to this business.
Working Days, with always a lunchtime finish on Fridays, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Electro Plater, to join a friendly, supportive team. You may either experienced with Electroplating, or Nitriding will also be considered.
You will be reporting in the Production Manager and you will be given responsibility for the operation of the Tin Plating Line process. Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, with strong attention to detail, this is a super opportunity.
Our location is conveniently commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Solihull, Chelmsley Woods, Coventry, Atherstone, Lichfield, Minworth, Castle Vale and Yardley
Key Benefits for Electro Plater
- Salary: £29,000 - £34,000
- Double Day shifts
- Early Friday finish
- Lunchtime finish on Fridays
- Company contributory pension
- Family Days
- Superb on-site canteen facilities
- Life assurance
- 25 days of holiday
- Healthcare coverage
- Pristine and modern working environment
- Market leader with more continued growth predicted
Responsibilities of Electro Plater
- Responsibility for operating of the Tin Plating Line process
- Health and Safety compliance
- Ensure the process produces the highest quality product
- Analyse of production data and engineering runs
- Optimise the plating process
- Quality checks by use of Xray machines, Pero washing
- Operating and programming furnaces
- 5S
- Loading and unloading furnaces
- Establish process controls
- Cost and scrap reduction
Requirements for Electro Plater
- Experience of electroplating in a production environment
- Nitriding experience readily consdidered
- Previous experience of setting up and sustaining electrochemistry equipment
- Knowledge of metrology methos
- Handson knowledge of chemical development and electrochemical processes
- FLT licence – Counter Balance would be beneficial
- Previous experience of measuring equipment and chemicals
- IT Literate
- This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, with strong communication skills
- A positive “can-do” attitude
- £40,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Package
PROCESS ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PROCESS ENGINEER
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
The Engineering Department is a vital division within the business's overall operations, responsible for ensuring that all machinery and processes remain fully functional. This role supports the Operations team by maintaining the seamless execution of key processes, implementing lean methodologies, and driving continuous efficiency improvements across the business.
As our Process Engineer, you will be key to understanding all the processes and driving OEE improvements.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Burntwood, Solihull, Halesowen, Wombourne, Oldbury, Wolverhampton, Kingswinford and Aldridge
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Hours 7.30am-4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 7.30am to12.30pm Fri
- Busy, manufacturing facility
- Superb long-term prospects
- Friendly, supportive team
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Labour efficiency reduction initiatives.
- Optimising production cell layouts and introducing SOPs and lean methodologies.
- Enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Supporting the Quality team in rolling out the 5S program.
- Optimising cycle times
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of all processes
- Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Optimise the layout of all designated production cells and processes.
- Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements
- Develop and execute a labour efficiency reduction plan,
- Collaborate with Operations to refine or adjust timings where necessary and validate cycle times for agreed equipment and processes.
- Foster and implement a Lean Manufacturing culture within the business.
- Support the General Manager in process improvements and material flow optimization
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Process Engineering experience
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing, ideally high volume
- Engineering Qualifications to support experience
- Excellent knowledge of labour efficiency improvements and reductions
- Previous experience of driving OEE and process improvement
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting. What are you waiting for?
- £32,200 + Excellent Package
QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNCIAN
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products
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: £32,200
- Weekend Days - (36 hours per week)
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 23 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications.
- Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate.
- Perform testing on incoming materials
- Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule.
- Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team.
- Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
- Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records.
- Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist).
- Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions.
- Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager
REQUIREMENTS
- HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4
- Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies.
- To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
- Previous Lab experience
- Calibration knowledge
- Happy to work Weekend DAYS
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- £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!