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 offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

You would be joining an exceptionally friendly, family orientated, highly successful Birmingham based business. With over 40 years’ experience, we are expert at providing a range of products that deliver quality, robustness, and durability.  This is backed up with a friendly, caring, and personal support service, which is fundamental in building relationships with customers.

You may have just completed your Apprenticeship, and are looking for another role, where you can continue to expand your skill set and experience.

This would be an excellent career move, if you are looking for a long-term career, within a friendly and caring organisation.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Great Barr, West Bromwich, Minworth, Castle Vale, Tamworth, Lichfield, Smethwick, Cannock and Willenhall

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Days – 7.00am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday
  • Friday finish at 1pm
  • Overtime Paid
  • Great longevity with employees
  • Super friendly and supportive team
  • Very busy
  • Family friendly events

Toolmaker Responsibilities:

  • Use of standard Toolroom equipment
  • Repair and maintenance to existing tools
  • New tooling
  • Complete relevant tooling notes
  • Happy to work days

Toolmaker Requirements:

  • Apprentice trained
  • Relevant Toolmaking experience
  • All areas of Toolmaking are considered – plastic injection moulding, extrusion and pressings
  • A learning curve is being offered to the right person
  • Happy to work days
  • This would suit an Engineer, not long out of Apprenticeship, where you are looking to expand your skills, or  maybe you a highly experienced Toolmaker, who is looking for a steady, stable role, where you will be left to work automously
  • Experience of use of standard Toolroom equipment
  • This would suit a friendly, easy-going character, as the team is so pleasant

If you would like to be part of a continuing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

 

Maintenance Manager (Machine Build) Join Our Unique Business With A Strong Legacy

About Us:

Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, producing well-known products that has garnered global recognition. With extremely low staff turnover, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees.

Benefits Available for a Maintenance Manager

  • Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £60,000
  • Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
  • Annual Tax Free Bonus 
  • Enhanced Company Pension
  • Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
  • Life Assurance (above market average) 
  • Paid Overtime  
  • Ongoing Training & Development 
  • The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference

Duties of a Maintenance Manager

  • As Maintenance Manager you will lead a multi-disciplined team of technicians to ensure each build is completed on time, within budget and that its handed over to the customer with complete satisfaction.  
  • As part of your role you will also be tasked with managing site services, driving 5S and ensuring all statutory regulations are adhered too. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Manager

Have a proven background in leading a maintenance team within a special purpose machine / machine build or lean manufacturing environment. Where you have had direct responsibility for plant performance, achieving targets, process development, mentoring staff, setting and monitoring KPI’s and managing critical projects.

  • You will ideally be qualified to a HNC standard. 
  • Hold either ILM or NEBSM accreditation. 
  • Have climbed the ranks of maintenance into a management position. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Maintenance Manager with relevant experience, apply now to be part of our vibrant team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

The role is commutable from most areas of Warwickshire & The West Midlands

 

Company

This is a leading manufacturer and supplier, specialising in the machining and assembly of a number of product ranges for clients across the world. Their facility offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a highly competent engineering team, the site offers its customers a complete package for all their machined component requirements.

Role Overview

  • The Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager - the role is to support, grow and continuously improve the manufacture of world class products. 
  • You will be a critical part of a team in developing new methods of manufacture for machining of internal components to drawings specifications. 
  • The Production Engineer will be required to work closely with the Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams to influence the design for manufacture on existing products and NPI. 
  • Key elements for the role will be NPI, customer liaison for NPI to include APQP, PPAP activities. 
  • Knowledge of designing jigs & fixtures, tooling, create work instructions, improve product flow is essential.

Production Engineer Salary and Hours

  • £36,000 – 40,000
  • Working hours 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 7.30am – 12.30pm Friday.

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley

Essential Candidate Requirements

  • A proven track record within a Production Engineer or / Manufacturing Engineer role.
  • Strong knowledge of machining techniques, working with manual & CNC machine tools - specifically CNC Turning (knowledge of Mazak controls is desirable but isn’t essential).
  • A good knowledge of castings & cutting tools.
  • Able to work under own initiative, and as part of a team.

Other Useful Experience

(some of the below would also be nice, not all are required)

  • Experience of time measurement and analysis of lost time.
  • Communicating and presenting data effectively.
  • Familiar with Quality Systems / PPAP & Environmental Issues.
  • Experience implementing Lean improvements.
  • Experience in mid / low volume assemblies.
  • Ability to pick up a project from cradle to grave hitting pre-determined timelines
 

We are a well-respected employer within our sector and due to retirement we are seeking to recruit proven Maintenance Technician, to join DAY SHIFT 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) 

Duties of an Senior Maintenance Technician    

  • 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.  

Requirements of a Senior Maintenance Technician    

Ideally you will be apprentice trained and ideally be qualified Electrically but must have fault finding abilities with Plc Controls and exposure to Robot technology.  

  • You must also be multi skilled in your abilities, having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced automated 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

 

Join this up and coming lighting company, working mainly with brass. With a massive selection of products, all beautifully crafted and very desired after. Started in the 1980’s, has rapidly expanded and now holds offices in some of the most prestigious areas of London. With a team of fantastic designers, they are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail to join their production team as a CNC Programmer Setter Operator.

Widely known, working with some of the biggest hotels and restaurants in the UK and America. With new products being designed frequently, expanding continuously and always looking for the next big step for the company. Take this opportunity to apply for this role and find out why they have became one of the leading lighting manufacturers at home and abroad. 

Salary and Benefits for a CNC Programmer Setter Operator:

  • £31,000 - £33,000
  • Free on-site parking
  • Pension contribution
  • 08:30 – 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 - 17:00 Friday (with an hour break each day, two 15 mins and one half an hour)  

Role Responsibilities and Skills Required for a CNC Programmer Setter Operator:

  • Produce precision brass components – mostly from 3D CAD models and drawings.
  • Have the ability to produce new parts and products from ideas and concept sketches.
  • Identify the most effective tooling for the job, based off what materials/machine is being used. 
  • Work to tight precise tolerances and have the ability to check your own work.
  • Using manual lathe machines XYZ Proturn lathe / XYZ CNC bed mill. (Or have used similar) 
  • Have the ability to use Protrack control systems.
  • Currently expanding, having experience with Driven head and Siemens shop turn control systems are desirable but not required.
  • The right candidate would have worked in precision engineering previously. 

Commutable from: Wyson / Ludlow / Tenbury Wells / Worcester / Malvern / Ledbury / Hereford / Preston On Wye / Kington / Knighton

 

Join Our Internationally Renowned Manufacturing Organisation in the West Midlands.

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to work with cutting edge technology, within a stable environment, that has a very low staff turnover ? 

If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Company Overview: We are a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with a key site in the West Midlands. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and employee satisfaction has made us a leader our industry sector. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, resulting in an impressively low staff turnover.

Benefits: 

In return for your skills and expertise, we offer:

  • Competitive Base Salary of £36,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates, providing you with additional earning potential.
  • No Night Shift Working & an Early Friday Finish, giving you a true work life balance. 
  • Above Average Company Funded Pension Scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
  • Above Average Paid Holiday Entitlement, giving you ample time to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Company Funded Healthcare, keeping you in good health.
  • Company Funded Life Assurance, to provide peace of mind.
  • On Site Free Car Parking 

Duties of an Maintenance Technician 

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of our state-of-the-art equipment and machinery. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting scheduled maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve production processes and maximize efficiency.
  • Supporting PLC controls and/or Robot applications, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production and equipment reliability.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

  • Ideally be Apprentice trained and qualified in either Electrical or Mechanical disciplines, with City & Guilds or NVQ certification.
  • Proven multi skilled ability, showcasing expertise in handling various engineering tasks.
  • Ideally have exposure to supporting Plc controls and/or Robot applications.
  • Previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing or production environment will be essential 

If you are eager to be part of a thriving and innovative manufacturing organisation, with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, please submit your application including your updated CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Don't miss this chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a globally renowned organization. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Aldridge, Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury & Willenhall