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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I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton and Dudley. As chargehand you will be in charge of a small team of engineers to co-ordinate and initiate engineering activities.   

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their team on a Continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference on bias. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world’s best employers.  

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £47,084 
  • Premium overtime rates. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • 12% Employer Pension Contribution. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Xmas Bonus. 
  • Cycle to work. 
  • Volunteering days off. (Paid) 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift rota. 
  • Improve and promote safety across site. 
  • Lead a team of multi-skilled engineers. 
  • Focus on departmental KPI’s. 
  • Manage and supervise contractors. 
  • Shift reports. 
  • Planned and reactive maintenance. 
  • Identify and procure critical spares. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
  • Previous experience in team leading role. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety. 
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
  • SCADA systems (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.

 

Are you a skilled and versatile Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical background, experienced in maintaining plant and equipment within a manufacturing, process, or production environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Commutable from Dudley, Walsall, West Bromwich & Wolverhampton

  • Salary: £42,000
  • Paid Overtime
  • Company-Funded Pension
  • Paid Holiday
  • Electrical Training (if required)

Shifts: Rotating Shifts

About Us:

We are a stable and reputable organisation within the FMCG sector and pride ourselves on our low staff turnover. We take pride in our commitment to maintaining a high quality working environment and investing in the professional development of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting routine maintenance on plant and equipment
  • Responding promptly to breakdowns and resolving issues efficiently
  • Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding and repairs
  • Working in a rotating shift pattern to ensure 24/5 coverage

Qualifications & Experience:

  • lectrical qualifications are essential 
  • Proven experience in maintaining plant and equipment
  • Multi-skilled with electrical skills
  • Familiarity with working in a manufacturing, process, or production environment
  • Ability to work effectively in a rotating shift pattern

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £42,000 with additional paid overtime opportunities
  • Company-funded pension scheme
  • Generous paid holiday allowance
  • Support for non-electrically qualified engineers to obtain accreditation
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and skilled Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a stable and supportive company, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.

 

We are a well established and highly regarded business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees. 

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically diverse setting, gaining exposure to a wide range of plant and equipment. 

Join our DAYS based maintenance team, known for its longevity and grow professionally in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Benefits: 

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following salary, perks and benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: c£43,000
  • Company Funded Pension
  • Bespoke Day Working 
  • Free Onsite Parking 
  • Exposure to a Technically Diverse Environment
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement & Plant Training 
  • Working within a Stable Engineering Sector, Far Away from the Highs and Lows of the Automotive Sector. 

Duties of a Maintenance Technician:

  • Working within a small but effective team you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance to our wide range of production plant & equipment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

  • As a maintenance technician you must hold formal electrical qualifications to either a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, allied ideally having undertaken an electrical apprenticeship. 
  • In addition you must also have experience of undertaking planned and reactive maintenance to plant and equipment within high volume automated production or manufacturing environment, where you have gained exposure to supporting Plc controls and Robots. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a bespoke day working role, where you will be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker. 

This Role is Commutable From: Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury & Tipton

 

I am looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician on an early and lates shift (double days). 

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the UK subsidiary of a large multi-national company. This is a great role for someone who is hands-on, technical, and operational.

As part of a top manufacturing group, as a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to maintain plant and machinery to a high standard through PPM and proactively schedule maintenance works to maximise service levels.

The package details for the role of Maintenance Electrician include:

  • A salary banding that’s negotiable up to £45,000 depending on experience.
  • Company Pension which is a salary sacrifice
  • Holidays starting at 23 and increasing to 28 with service. 

As a Maintenance Electrician this will be a high-pressured environment so the ability to be able to work well under pressure is a pre-requisite of the position, in addition the ideal candidate will be: 

  • PC Literate, good knowledge of Excel / Word / PowerPoint
  • General Maintenance Apprenticeship
  • Have knowledge to read engineering drawings.
  • 17th Edition is desirable.
  • Experience of Mitsubishi & Alan Bradley PLC’s
  • Some basic Welding skills (Arc / Mig) would be beneficial 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.

 

I am excited to be recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Maintenance Electrician to join a well-respected employer within the engineering sector.

As a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a fast-paced manufacturing, process, food or production environment and be comfortable in undertaking facilities maintenance work too.

Along with a continental shift pattern of 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off 6-6, the Maintenance Electrician role also has a package of:

  • Salary £38,000 (hourly rate is £17.50) 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Company Pension at 3% company and 5% employee 
  • 20 Holiday days 
  • Stable Working Environment.

You must be an Electrically qualified Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician and hold Electrical abilities and some exposure to supporting PLC controls including Siemens S7.

The role of Maintenance Electrician is commutable from Tamworth, Burton on Trent, Derby and Leicester.

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few months, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation that won’t be affected by any potential fallout from the current economic climate.

 

Company

This is an exciting role with a global leader in the design and manufacturing of specialist machinery who have manufacturing facilities across Europe. They are part of an established group who have 70+ years experience behind them, with continual growth taking place, including the introduction of new products.

Role Function

The Materials Controller provides leadership, vision, direction and focus to the Planning, Production Control, and Shipping and Receiving Materials Control Functions to ensure the right material arrives at the point of fit at the right time, whilst ensuring that inventory levels are kept to a minimum in line with set targets.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

  • £31,000 - £33,000 negotiable, dependant on experience 
  • 37.5 hours per week. 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexibility available)
  • Life Assurance, x2 of salary
  • Employee rewards portal
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Tamworth

Materials Controller Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in a fast paced, busy material control role. 
  • Good understanding of MRP.
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications or equivalent.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to produce and work to timing plans.
  • Understanding of modern material control processes.
  • The Materials Controller will take responsibility for resolution of issue, to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and externally and to be self-motivated and results oriented.
  • Possess good analytical skills and have the ability to think creatively. A team player with good interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work under pressure and to time constraints. Flexibility and adaptability. A logical thinker. Ability to retain composure during tough times.

Materials Controller Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • Assess & take necessary action re shortage & material at risk reports (trial kits) on a daily basis and feedback information to Materials, Planning and Logistics Manager, ie. re-dating orders and pulling in material as necessary to support build.
  • The Materials Controller will communicate with designated suppliers on a daily basis in order to expedite material in to support right first time build and hold out unnecessary material to control inventory levels.
  • Run & take necessary action re due & overdue report contacting suppliers. Work closely with the transport coordinator to arrange transports where needed.
  • Support Purchasing to implement inventory improvement policies which support right first time build whilst at the same time controlling the level of inventory ie sequencing/improved packaging/ Kanbans etc. - changing system parameters as required and communicating same to respective suppliers.
  • Conduct physical inventory checks on high value & critical components to understand accuracy and ensure continuity of supply. 
  • Leading and driving ECN Changes across the business. Working closely with Program and Production teams to ensure the smooth introduction of new products for safe launch into the business
  • Investigate the cause of shortages & liaise with the Lean Team & other affected areas of the business. 5S audit work area & maintain required standard, ensure zero shortages & overdue orders on product line.