Manufacturing & Production

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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We are currently assisting a leading Manufacturing organisation in their search for a Maintenance electrician to join their already established maintenance team. Having site through-out the UK and overseas this is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation that continue to grow.  

Shift in place: Working Rotating – Days & Afternoons – 2 weeks working days – then 2 weeks working afternoons: Early finishes on Friday (NO Weekend) 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £37.359  
  • 8% Pension scheme 
  • Life Assurance 
  • 25+8days holiday
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Cycle to work scheme. 

Duties and requirements the Maintenance Electrician will hold and be responsible for: 

  • Planned preventative maintenance tasked. 
  • Understand equipment fault and resolve the faults 
  • Ideally holding both fault-finding and modifications on PLC’s – ideally Mitsubishi & Allen Bradley 
  • Fault-finding abilities on Robots – ideally Motoman and Kawasaki 
  • Proven experience with: SCADA systems, general electrical tools, Drills, Grinders, Saws, Safety systems, Hydraulics & Pneumatics 
  • Upkeep of production equipment
  • Read Electrical and mechanical drawings 
  • Ensuring PPM’s are Completed 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer 
  • Holding a formal qualification – Level 3 in electrical engineering i.e. HNC / City & Guilds / NVQ 
  • Proven and previous experience within a Manufacturing environment.
 

A fantastic opportunity for a Tooling Engineer to join a worldwide manufacturer at one of their sites in Shropshire. My client distributes their products to various industry sectors including food, automotive, logistics and the building industry.

My client is looking for a Tooling Engineer who will report to the Tooling Leader to join their Monday-Friday day shifts. 

Tooling Engineer Benefits:

  • £32,000 to £36,000 
  • Monday – Friday (Days)
  • 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holiday 
  • Company Pension
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Discount Scheme 

Tooling Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Service and maintain injection moulding tools and ensure smooth running of production plans.
  • Attend tool breakdowns and diagnose/ resolve tooling issues.
  • Regular checks of power tools and equipment used.
  • Liaise closely with the Tooling Leader on tooling issues regarding production downtime, low stock levels, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs.
  • Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Tooling Engineer Requirements:

  • Mechanical/fitting training
  • Knowledge of Sequential gate hot runner systems.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic/ pneumatic cylinders in relation to hot runner systems and tooling cores.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work alone or with a team dependent on jobs.
  • Experience of using lathes, milling machines and surface grinder tables.
  • Basic understanding of electrics associated with tool heating and controls.

If you are interested in this Tooling Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Bridgenorth and Wolverhampton.

 

We are a well-respected employer within our sector and due to retirement we are seeking to recruit proven Maintenance Technician, to join our established maintenance team who support some of the most cutting edge technology in the region within a stable (non automotive) manufacturing environment. We have an established presence in the region and have a very low staff turnover. 

Benefits: 

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

  • Annual salary in the region of £45,000
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Enhanced Company Pension (with above average company contribution)
  • Excellent Holiday Entitlement
  • Company Funded Healthcare
  • Sick Pay
  • Critical Illness Insurance 
  • Staff Parking 
  • Product Allowance
  • Straight Day Working (Mon – Fri) 

Maintenance Technician Duties:

  • As a proven Maintenance Technician, you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing, process or production environment.  

Maintenance Technician Requirements:

  • Ideally you will be apprentice trained and ideally be qualified Electrically and have (as a minimum) fault finding abilities with Plc Controls and exposure to Robot technology.  
  • However mechanically qualified and suitably skilled engineers will also be considered. 
  • You must also be multi skilled in your abilities, having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing, process or production environment.

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a stable market sector, where you will not only gain an incredible benefits package and ongoing training and development, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment supporting some of the most cutting edge equipment in the region. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Brownhills, Cannock, Cheslyn Hay, Heath Hayes, Lichfield & Tamworth

 

CNC Sliding Head Machinist Required with Immediate start available.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CNC Sliding Head Machinist to be part of a small / medium manufacturing company in the Birmingham area. 

Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed. We boast a rich tradition of excellence, reliability and innovation, proudly contributing to the esteemed industrial heritage of the UK.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Solihull, Moseley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Minworth, Aston, Wednesfield and Harbourne

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £14 - £15 per hour
  • Paid Overtime
  • 37 Hour working week
  • Death in Service Life assurance
  • Loyalty schemes
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Well established, offering great stability.
  • Birmingham based SME organisation.
  • Friendly team
  • Easily accessible

CNC Setter Operator Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring seamless production of parts
  • Setting and Operating CNC sliding head machines
  • Gauging the final product
  • Rectifying faults
  • Implementing preventative measures
  • Loading raw materials and unloading finished components
  • Upholding the 5S methodology

CNC Setter Operator Requirements:

  • Experience of setting and operating CNC sliding Head machines
  • Happy to work days
  • A team player, we are a friendly bunch!
  • If you can tweak existing programs, that would be a bonus, though not essential

Send your details over asap, and we will contact you to discuss further.

 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Test Engineer in a unique and fascinating role within our organization. The working environment is nothing short of spectacular, characterized by its cleanliness, modernity, and pleasant atmosphere. Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed.

This is an unrivalled opportunity to be part of an outstanding organisation, where your long-term prospects would be beyond outstanding.

Quality Control is paramount, and our Quality standards, are only as good as the people who test, and why your diligence ensures the quality of every single part being accurate.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Solihull, Birmingham, Cannock, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Rugeley, Burntwood, Aldridge, Walsall, Aston and Minworth

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £42,000 - £47,000
  • Unrivalled Long-term prospects
  • Super generous contributory pension
  • Annual bonus
  • Car scheme available
  • Subsidised canteen
  • 26 days of holiday
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Pristine modern working environment

Responsibilities:

  • Install and develop systems to support testing
  • Process improvement of testing
  • Planning new test facilities
  • Conducting tests
  • Constructing test cells
  • Processing quality issues
  • Service test cells

Requirements:

  • Experience and knowledge of test cells 
  • Either internal combustion or electric motors
  • Apprentice trained
  • Borad knowledge of engine manufacturing and investigations
  • You may be a Test Engineer, who wants to expand your knowledge more into planning of tests
  • Or, you may enjoy “hands-on” test of engines, and investigations
  • IT literate
  • This would suit a highly self -motivated, adaptable individual 

This role will suit someone who thrives in a proactive and initiative-driven team. If you are seeking a long and rewarding career within a remarkable working environment, we welcome your application. 

Enjoy our exceptional range of benefits and opportunities!

 

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £41,000 per annum

Working Hours: Days (Monday – Friday) + Early Friday Finish 

Benefits:  

  • Paid Overtime Opportunities
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Company-Funded Pension Scheme
  • Free On-site Car Parking
  • Early Friday Finish 

Are you a highly skilled and electrically qualified Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician with mechanical proficiency and additional expertise in hydraulics and pneumatics? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are a well established and respected business with a rich history in the region. Our commitment to quality, innovation and excellence has positioned us as a leader in our industry. 

With a strong focus on employee satisfaction, we boast a track record of low staff turnover and a positive, collaborative work environment.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician:

  • As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a diverse range of manufacturing plant and equipment. This includes CNC controlled machinery, robotics and a variety of bespoke equipment integral to our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Collaborate with production teams to optimise machinery performance and efficiency.
  • Provide technical support for CNC controlled plant, robotic systems, and bespoke equipment.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
  • Adhere to health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:  

  • Electrical qualification and proven experience in electrical maintenance.
  • Mechanical competence with a strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Familiarity with CNC controlled machinery and robotic systems.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are a motivated and skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a dynamic team, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Join us and contribute to our legacy of excellence in manufacturing. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team!

The role is commutable from Birmingham, Coleshill, Erdington & Sutton Coldfield.