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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METALLURGIST

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Metallurgist.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Well established and steeped in history, the opportunity for a Metallurgist to be part of such an organisation, would be superb.

A world leader, situated in the heart of the Black Country, utilising a vast variety of different manufacturing processes to produce their world renowned products.  

As the Metallurgist, you will exhibit a strong understanding of metallurgical concepts.

Commutable from Birmingham, Kidderminster, Worcester, Dudley, Halesowen, Redditch, Wombourne, Rubery, Northfield, Longbridge, Bromsgrove and Stourport-on-Severn

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Early Friday finish
  • Choice of start and finish times
  • Days
  • World Leading manufacturing organisation
  • Well established and stable
  • Plenty of growth
  • Friendly, long- term standing staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor failure trends and investigate mechanical test failures
  • Ensure standards are met in the manufacturing facility
  • Technical contract reviews
  • Creation of new manufacturing procedures
  • Selection of material and processes
  • Provide training and support
  • Conduct metallography for routine testing and failure investigation
  • Technical input
  • Investigate quality and non-conformance

REQUIREMENTS

  • HNC or equivalent in Materials Engineering / Metallurgical 
  • Strong understanding of metallurgical concepts
  • Experience of Metallographic preparation and analysis would be beneficial
  • To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing industry
  • Good attention to detail

ONLY UK BASED EXPERIENCE CAN BE CONSIDERED

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Site Service Engineer to become part of the team, in 
servicing and commissioning company equipment. They are a leading UK manufacturer with a foundation of 40+ years’ experience and globally very well respected. 

The role will require you to be both based from home and the facility near Spalding.  

The package details for the role of Site Service Engineer includes:

  • Salary £33,000+ base over time on top 
  • Monday – Friday role hours 08.00 until 17.00 some days hours may vary due to the nature of the role 
  • Company Pension 3% and 5%
  • Holidays – 20 days plus bank holiday. This increases with years of service 
  • Company Van

To make a successful Site Service Engineer you must hold an Electrical bias and have experience in a role travelling around customer sites in England. There could be a potential for overseas work, but this isn’t definite.

Some duties include:

  • Commissioning of newly installed machines.
  • Servicing, maintaining, and repairing installed machines.
  • Diagnosing and rectifying faults as part of warranty claims.
  • Producing reports which can be shared with customers.
  • Preparing and assisting in preparing and completing Risk Assessments and Method 
  • Ensuring equipment required for the role and retained in the company vehicle are 
  • maintained and tested when required.
  • Conduct basic site surveys with the requirement to read engineering drawings.
  • Provide basic electrical support.

The Service Engineer role is commutable Peterborough, Sleaford, Boston and Kings Lynn.

 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Maintenance Electrician .  

Are you looking to join a company who continues to make investment and are continuing to grow, then this may be the right move for you. 

We have the pleasure in supporting leading Food & Manufacturing organisation that are known throughout the UK and continue to grow. An opportunity to join a Friendly & busy site where you will join an already established team.  

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations:  Harrogate, York, Middlesbrough, Ripon, Kilburn, Lower Dunsforth ~

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • £50.000   
  • Progression opportunities 
  • Up to 10% Pension Contribution 
  • Private Healthcare 
  • 25+8days holiday
  • Cycle to work scheme. 
  • Assistants Program / Health Advice 
  • Overtime  

Shift in place for the Maintenance Electrician:  

  • Mornings: 6am till 15:30pm – Monday to Friday 
  • Lates: 9:30am till 8pm Monday to Thursday & Friday 9:30am till 3pm. 

Key Responsibilities the Maintenance Electrician:   

  • To work as part of the Maintenance team as an electrical focused engineer with some multi-skilled experience. The position will be responsible for providing electrical expertise, carrying out repairs on plant equipment in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring equipment is safe and fit for purpose. 
  • To provide Electrical support to the maintenance department in order to carry out repairs on all plant equipment. 
  • Ensure all machinery and equipment on site is both electrically and mechanically safe. 
  • Carry out other support maintenance work when required. 
  • Strong faults find abilities with PLC’s – Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley. 
  • Carrying out repairs on the following Kit: Pumps / Conveyor systems / Gearboxes / Hydraulics & Pneumatics.
  • Ideally holding experience within Chemical or Heavy engineering. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained Maintenance engineer. 
  • Holding a formal qualification in Electrical engineering. 
  • Flexibility is key – a Motivated individual who is keen to take on over time. 
 

A massive opportunity for an electrically bias maintenance engineer to join a global company based in Kidderminster. With an annual turnover of £3.5 billion my client is the world market leader in its sector. They have over 200 plants worldwide in over 30 different countries, including 16 in the UK. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their 4 on / 4 off continental shift at one of their biggest UK sites. Loaded with benefits and a great salary package, if this job sounds appealing to you, please read on. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • Salary £46,800 starting. (Rising well over £50,000 with service). 
  • Premium OT and shift cover. 
  • Company pension.
  • Holiday trading. 
  • Life assurance.
  • SIP (Share Scheme).  
  • Private Medical / Dental Options. 
  • Tech Scheme. 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme. 
  • Perkpal – discounts / cashback from various retailers.


Maintenance Engineer Duties: 

  • 4 on / 4 off Continental Shift.  
  • Install and/or maintain plant machinery. 
  • Operate a preventative electrical maintenance system. 
  • Fault finding and repairing any electrical or electro-mechanical related problems. 
  • Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good working and clean condition.
  • Program all Siemens & other PLC equipment. (Desirable) 
  • Assist with the installation of new plant equipment. 


Maintenance Engineer Requirements: 

  • Electrical apprentice trained.
  • HNC or equivalent in electrical engineering. 
  • 17th / 18th edition qualified.  
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment; Ideally heavy manufacturing. 
  • Siemens S7 knowledge. 
  • Excellent fault-finding abilities. 
  • Pneumatics. 


This is a huge opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer so please apply to find out more details. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Dudley, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas. 
 

 

 

I have a great opportunity for a junior maintenance team to join a well-established firm in Wolverhampton, my client is one of a kind in the UK and are growing rapidly! They cover many sectors including aerospace, automotive, rail and more. 

My client is looking for a junior maintenance engineer who will shadow more senior engineers on the team and learn all aspects of maintenance, mechanical and electrical to become an integral part of the team. For this position you don’t have to have maintenance experience but will come from an engineering background with some hands-on experience. 


Junior Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £29,000 - £34,000 (DOE). 
  • Premium OT. 
  • 28 days holiday (rising with service).  
  • Life assurance scheme, paying 4x base salary. 
  • Private health insurance 
  • Employer Contribution Pension Scheme 6%. 
  • Sick pay.
  • Uniform and vending key. 
  • Chance to learn new skills such as PLC’s. 
  • Chance to gain certification and training. 


Duties of Junior Maintenance Engineer include:

  • Days. (08:00-16:30). 
  • To shadow senior maintenance engineers and assist with planned and reactive maintenance. 
  • Implement new ideas. 
  • Attend training courses. 
  • To encourage health and safety on site. 
  • Help grow the maintenance department. 
  • Assist with maintenance logs. 
  • Equipment testing. 

As a Junior Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised engineering qualification. 
  • Maintenance background (advantageous). 
  • Hands-on engineering experience. 
  • Ability to think on your feet. 
  • Work well as a team. 
  • Willingness to learn. 


A great opportunity to join a fantastic company with loads of benefits. If you like the look of this role, please apply to find out more details. 

This Junior Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from:  Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Birmingham, and surrounding areas. 

 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Apprentice trained Maintenance Electrician, an opportunity to join a Global manufacturing organisation based in the Northwest Area, not only an opportunity to join a leading organisation but to also join an already established friendly maintenance team. 

Are you looking to join a company who continues to make investment and are continuing to grow, then this may be the right move for you. 
 
The Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Rochdale / Oldham / Wigan / Blackburn / Bury 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following shift:  Days: 07:30am till 3:30pm    

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £45,000  
  • 33days holiday 
  • Health care 
  • 8% Pension 
  • Onsite parking 

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

 

  • Strong fault- finding abilities with Allen Bradley & Siemens S7 PLC’s 
  • Experience with: Motors and Drives / Inverters / Single and 3 Phase systems. 
  • Confident with both Hydraulics & Pneumatics / Bearings / Fluid systems / Steam systems / Press Machinery / Conveyor systems  
  • Experienced with Motor testing. 
  • We are ideally looking for the individual to hold a 60/40 Split – electrically biased. 
  • Welding and machining experience would be at an advantage. 
  • Previous experience within a Textiles / Manufacturing environment. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
  • Holding a ONC / City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering 
  • Also holding their 18th IEE Wiring regulations. 
  • Flexibility is key as there will also be a call out Rota in place – rotating Weekly.