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Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a unique manufacturer based in Leicester. You will be part of a team of Maintenance Engineers delivering maintenance support and activities to maintain site compliance, improve the safety, quality and efficiency of all assets.

The benefits package for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role include:

• Salary depending one experience £40,000 - £48,000 
• There are 40 hour weekly rotational shift patterns in place covering earlies, lates and nights covering both sites. (6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm / 10pm – 6am).
• Annual leave of 31 days inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 32 after 5 years’ service and your 
• birthday off after 2 years’ service)
• Company sick pay (after successful probation) of 8 weeks
• Health Cash Plan

You must be a qualified Engineer, City and Guilds or equivalent trained dual skilled with strong skills across both mechanical/electrical disciplines. Due to the varied equipment, they have across both sites, qualifications, skills and experience we are mainly looking for include electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, motors, belts (this is not an exhaustive list).
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The key areas of focus and duties for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role include: 

• Extensive experience in service driven production/process industries
• Ability to identify and implement actions to improve/maintain productivity.
• To work with production teams to optimise the production processes of mixing, coating & converting to 
• improve quality and reduce waste. 
• Provide as necessary support for the installation of new parts and equipment.
• To perform repairs to plant and equipment in accordance with best practice.

There are several other duties that will be discussed further at initial interview. 

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Electricians or Maintenance Technicians also who are looking for the next role based around Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Northampton and Peterborough.  

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineering Manager to join a unique manufacturer based in Leicester. The company are experts in their field, and reporting into a Director, your role will be to lead an engineering and maintenance team to safely and cost effectively achieve the uptime and productivity targets required to grow sales and success. Flexibility is key for this role along with project management and organisation skills.

• The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:
• Salary is up to £55,000 based on qualifications and experience
• Annual leave of 31 days inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 32 after 5 years’ service)
• Flexitime 36+ hours a week
• Company sick pay (after successful probation) of 13 weeks
• Laptop and company phone
• There are 2 sites very close to each other

This role would suit someone who is appropriately qualified (Degree/ HND in technical Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering or tools qualified with significant experience). Also to have worked in a manufacturing environment that understands the needs of both the business targets and the long-term requirements of the equipment. An experienced Maintenance or Engineering Manager of teams who are spread across more than one large site is advantageous where health and safety is of vital importance. 
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The key areas of focus and duties for the Engineering Manager role include: 

• To ensure the completion of planned preventive maintenance schedules using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (Agility). 
• To work with the Maintenance Team Leader to support the development of effective planned preventive maintenance schedules and to analyse the data produced to identify engineering improvement projects 
• Plant Availability to agreed targets.
• PPM’s Completion to agreed targets and standards
• Delivery of strategic projects to original justification, budget and timeframes
• There are several other duties that will be discussed further at initial interview. 

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers looking for the next step based around Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Northampton and Peterborough. 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

About You

You will be a process led, diligent CNC Programmer / Engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.

Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £34,000 - £37,000 (dependant on experience)
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
• The chance to join a very successful and growing business
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Candidate Requirements

• An experienced Machinist with CNC (VMC/Milling) programming ability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines.
• Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software experience would be useful.
• Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
• Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications. PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages. 
• Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc.
• MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace.
• Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas. 

Role Overview

• The CNC Programmer will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
• As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Programmer will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
• Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met. 
• You will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.

The Company

The business is a niche company with over 60 years of manufacturing heritage and a worldwide presence. They have a global supply chain and export over 30% of their product to a world-wide network of customers. The majority of their work is product designed and manufactured by the company at their UK site. 

Contracts Manager Salary and Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000
• Plus, car allowance (£500 per month, £6,000 per year)
• 37.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm, 12pm on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Early finish Friday’s

Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent

Contracts Manager Role Overview

The Contracts Manager will profitably manage and develop the Contracts Department incorporating Installations, Maintenance & Electrical Design within the agreed Business Plan.

Contracts Manager Person Specification

• Experience of Project Planning, People Management and Motivation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, safely and profitably.
• A self-motivated Manager who is able to work well within a team of Managers and on their own initiative.
• Excellent multi-tasker with the ability to manage their time to meet deadlines.
• An excellent communicator, who is able to communicate effectively across all levels of the business. 
• A holder of a health and safety qualification, ideally IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Previous experience in the steel erection / steelwork industry would be an advantage.
• Possess excellent IT skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Be prepared to role your sleeves up and get your hands dirty.
• Visit sites and clients in conjunction with the sales team and engage with clients to demonstrate a proficiency in company operations.

Contracts Manager Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities within the Department including Project Management, QS and estimating ensuring they all deliver on time and in compliance with the customer orders.
• Monitor and advise on overhead and profit management for projects.
• Negotiation with Sub-Contractors.
• To ensure adequate provisions are made to ensure the safe delivery of all activities, including (but not limited to) overseeing RAMS, training and the safe use of plant and equipment.
• Implement agreed Business Plans to achieve targeted growth and profit levels for the business. 

We currently have a requirement for a mechanically-biased Maintenance Engineer to join on of the leading, largest, private Engineering organisations within the Lancashire. This is an opportunity to join an established organisation who have sites throughout the UK, a company who continue to make major investments and drive training and progression on site. This is an opportunity to join an already established maintenance team and an organisation who hold 50+ years within the industry 

The maintenance engineer’s position is commutable from the following: : Bolton / Heywood / Rochdale / Radcliffe / Bury 

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive

• Position: Maintenance Engineer 
• Shift: Days Monday to Friday – 8am till 5pm – 1hour Lunch. 
• Salary: £30,000 - £33,000  
• Benefits: 8% Pension, Profit related pay scheme, Company health care, 24+8days holiday 
• Location: Bury, Lancashire

Experience with Maintenance Engineer will hold: 

• Ideally the maintenance engineer will hold previous experience within a heavy engineering Plant. 
• Mechanically biased with a slight electrical ability would be at an advantage – roughly 80/20 Split 
• Experience with: Furnaces, Bearings, Transmission systems, Pulleys, Pipe Fitting, Welding – Fabrications – STICK welding. Some Installation work. 
• Must be Apprentice trained – holding a NVQ Level 3 – City & Guilds Level 3 in mechanical engineering. 

Duties the Maintenance engineer will undertake: 

• Carry out Servicing and maintenance requirements throughout the plant. 
• Respond to all breakdowns within the Plant 
• Complete required Documentation for the engineering systems 
• Monitor Stock levels on site – re-order as and when required 
• Assist with Projects – Installation and commissioning on Plant. 
• Carry out all required training on site. 

I have a great opportunity for a Facilities Manager who has worked in a manufacturing environment and has experience in energy reduction to join the building service team of a global manufacturer in Shropshire.     

My client is looking for a Facilities Manager to manage maintenance activities, engineers, and CMMS to provide specialist knowledge in energy management. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal operational efficiency of the building. This role will have a focus on energy management so, the right candidate will have previous experience. 

Facilities Manager Role Benefits:

• Salary £54,220 
• x2 yearly bonuses (£3,000). 
• Private medical. 
• 8% employer pension contribution. 
• Lunch time finish Friday. 
• Subsidised café. 
• Sick pay. 
• Income protection. 
• Onsite parking. 

Facilities Manager Duties include:

• Co-ordinate and control water / energy reduction. 
• Maintain compliance with climate change regulations and internal environmental reporting requirements.
• Implementation of activities to achieve Co2 reduction targets.
• To own CMMS structure to ensure the energy related asset structure is up to date and maintained. 
• Continuous improvement activities. 
• Research low carbon technologies. 
• Project planning and budget submission. 
• Investment justification. 

As a Facilities Manager Requirements: 

• Recognised engineering qualifications. (NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree). 
• Energy management experience. 
• Facilities management experience. 
• Worked in a manufacturing environment. 
• Mechanical and electrical engineering. 
• Project management experience. 
• CMMS experience. 

Please apply to find out more about this role, or if your CV is not up to date, please call me to find out whether this role may be right for you.

This Facilities Manager position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Bilston, Featherstone, Cannock, and surrounding areas.