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.

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  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • JIT
  • CNC
  • Health & Safety
  • Cost Reduction
  • Waste Management
  • Toolmaking
  • Production Control

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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
 

Ready to apply your Maintenance Talents in a role that offers the chance to work Straight Days in an Excellent Environment, Supporting some of the Latest Technology on the Market?

We are a highly respected employer in our sector and due to a retirement, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our DAY SHIFT TEAM. 

You’ll be supporting some of the most advanced technology in our sector within a stable, non-automotive manufacturing environment. With our established presence in the area, we take pride in our exceptionally low staff turnover.

Benefits: 

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

  • Annual salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000
  • 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 Senior 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 but must be qualified Electrically and 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 Senior Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Brownhills, Cannock, Cheslyn Hay, Heath Hayes, Lichfield & Tamworth 

 

Maintenance Technician – No Night Shifts, Low Staff Turnover and an Employer who are Internationally Renowned…

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 

 

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.