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

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We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION MANAGER.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in high quality products, 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, our teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

This is a Days role with an early finish on Friday

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Dudley, West Bromwich, Walsall,

Cannock, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Wednesbury

KEY BENEFITS FOR THE SUCCESFUL PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Unlimited Career progression
  • Extra generous holiday entitlement
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Excellent Pension contributions
  • Very stable, busy manufacturing organisation
  • Friendly, long - standing staff
  • Days position

PRODUCTION MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overseeing Production Processes: Develop production plans and schedules to meet output demand and quality standards. Ensure efficiency and safety throughout the process.
  • Budget Management: Monitor the production budget, forecast expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Resource Management: Maintain adequate material and equipment supplies, minimize downtime, and achieve targets.
  • Health and Safety: Uphold health and safety standards, train employees, and maintain equipment.
  • Quality Control: Monitor product quality and implement procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Team Management and Communication: Support, train, and manage production teams. Collaborate with other departments to align with company goals.
  • Problem-Solving and Efficiency: Identify and resolve issues to maximize quality, safety, and efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Significant senior management experience
  • You will have gained your management experience from within manufacturing – Essential
  • Ideally a high - volume production environment
  • Exposure to working in continuous improvement culture
  • A real “can do” attitude, energetic, adaptable and empathetic
  • Happy to work days

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a World Class manufacturing organisation

 

 
 

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. They are looking for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer who will have an understanding of Siemens S7 and have worked in a heavy engineering environment. 

This position would be ideal for someone with plant maintenance skills and a good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. You will be working a continental shift pattern, and you will be paid a lifestyle bonus of £43 for every weekend day worked (excluding overtime). 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £46,729.91
  • OT at premium rates (x1.5). 
  • £43 lifestyle payment (paid every rostered weekend day). 
  • Employer contribution pension scheme. 
  • Product specific training. 
  • 23 days holiday. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift 2 days – 2 nights. 
  • Make improvements to production. 
  • To always maintain manufacturing machinery.
  • To ensure all data recording and feedback is completed accurately and on time. 
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Installation work where necessary. 
  • To maintain safe working practices at all times. 
  • To undertake training as required.
  • Mechanical and electrical fault finding. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised Engineering Qualifications. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics. 
  • Siemens S7 understanding. 
  • Heavy engineering background. 
  • Welding (advantageous). 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas.

 

We have received an exciting opportunity with a leading manufacturing organisation, Located in the UK as well over Sea’s. An international organisation who are looking to appoint a Maintenance Electrician to join their already established team. 

Are you looking to join a company who continue to make major investment a company who continue to take on new projects and a company who pride themselves on a good working environment. You will have the opportunity to work with some top of the range new kit and help drive new projects.  

The maintenance electrician will be required to work the following shift: Winter hours – 32 weeks – 48Hr – 12Hr shifts 4Days – Friday Early finish. / Summer hours: 36HR –– 5days. Shift requirements will be discussed at interview to provide a better understanding. NO Weekends – Monday to Friday opportunity – DAYS Only 

Benefits the maintenance electrician will receive: 

Salary: £45,000 
Life Assurance / Employee Awareness Scheme / 9% Pension scheme / Retailor discounts / Gym discounts / Generous holiday / Overtime 

The Maintenance electrician will hold the following: 

  • Experienced within a Manufacturing / FMCG Environment. 
  • Holding fault finding abilities with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s 
  • Installation, Single & 3phase systems 
  • Experience carrying out preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to facilitate repairs under pressure.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to situations as they occur.
  • Able to work in a team and independently.
  • IT literate; including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook,), Gradus CMMS system.
  • Familiar with building maintenance tasks
  • Apprentice trained. 
  • Educated to HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Extensive Electrical knowledge 17th Edition – progressing to 18th.
  • Full valid UK Driving Licence
  • Flexible – as you may be required to travel to alternative sites on occasions. 

The Maintenance electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Chester / Mold / Prestatyn / Rhyl

 

Our firm boasts a long standing and esteemed reputation in the region, consistently delivering renowned products that have achieved international acclaim. We take great satisfaction in fostering a nurturing and consistent workplace for our team, as evidenced by our minimal employee turnover.

In light of our companies growth, we are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and versatile Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to become an integral part of our on site maintenance team.

Benefits: 

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

  • Starting Salary of c£43,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Bespoke 8 Hour Shift Working  
  • Employer Pension Contribution 
  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Life Assurance 
  • Early Friday Finish
  • Free Onsite Parking 

Duties of a Maintenance Technician 

  • As a proven Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, that will see you supporting state of the art automated production equipment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

  • Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified Electrically to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard and have some understanding of Plc Controls and Robot technology, allied to having previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within a fast paced manufacturing or production environment.

The role is commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coventry and Lichfield

 

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.