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Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Engineer for a specialist and unique heavy environment. We are looking for a Reactive Maintenance Engineer, to join the Engineering team at the recycling facility in Grantham. The role would suit someone who would thrive in a diverse and challenging work environment. This position would suit an Engineer able to be part of projects, overhauling and adapting machinery, alongside reactive and planned preventive maintenance.

The package details for the role of Maintenance Engineer includes:

• Salary £40,000
• 12-hour shifts on a rotating shift pattern of 3 in, 4 off, 4 in, 3 off. Hours are 06:00-18:00 & 18:00-06:00.
• Hours will be 06:00-18:00 only for 2 to 3 months while training
• NEST pension
• 22 Days Holiday

To make a successful Maintenance Engineer the requirements for this position are a minimum of Level 3. Mechanical knowledge such as bearings, compressors, chains, hydraulics and pneumatics are essential. Some duties include: 

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The role of Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Sleaford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Newark on Trent and Grantham. 

Operating from a new factory, this UK leading business has an outstanding reputation for quality, reliability and workmanship.

They offer a full design service, project management and product development facilities. While still focusing on the Retail market, they now offer design expertise, prototyping and manufacturing for the hospitality, healthcare, corporate, sport, leisure and education sectors.

CAD Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 - £45,000
• 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Hybrid working option
• Modern manufacturing facility
• Onsite parking

Commutable From: Dudley, Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, Halesowen, Oldbury, West Bromwich 

The Role

Due to the growth of the company, the business is seeking an enthusiastic CAD Engineer to join their Design department. The role will be to specialise in the design of retail equipment within Interior Shop Fit Outs. Knowledge of CAD Design, Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks and having a background within retail shopfitting would be hugely advantageous. 

The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions but also act on your own accord, whilst working to tight deadlines and schedules. The role will be to create full production drawing packs, create cutting list and requisition sheets whilst supporting the rest of the team, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.

CAD Engineer Person Specification

• Highly proficient in Solidworks packages or Autodesk Inventor
• Experience in the design and manufacture of retail equipment / retail interiors (this experience would be a big advantage)
• An Engineering / Design degree would be useful, but is not essential
• Knowledge of different timbers, materials and joinery
• Good working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Excellent engineering problem solving
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – beneficial
• Full UK driving licence

CAD Engineer Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• High attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Enthusiastic
• Team Player

CAD Engineer Key Responsibilities

• CAD design and development of retail equipment
• Create full production drawing packs
• Create cutting lists and requisition sheets

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER.

A well established, busy manufacturing organisation are looking for a Toolmaker to join the Engineering Department.

This is a super opportunity to be part of a domestic Toolroom with an organisation that is synonymous with innovation and reliability.  Join us and be part of a team that prides itself in quality and excellence.

If you are initiative-taking, task-oriented, and have a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity  

Super shift pattern – Days 12-hour shift pattern, leaving lots of free time and a great way to book your holidays.  Overtime is available

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Rugeley, Lichfield, Atherstone, Barton Under Needwood, Measham, Nuneaton, Twycross, Aldridge and Minworth

KEY BENEFITS

• £37,500
• DAYS
• Paid Overtime – OTE - £42/£44k
• 12-hour day shifts – popular shift pattern leaving lots of free time
• Well established, stead manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Great longevity with staff
• Toolmakers from all manufacturing backgrounds are welcomed - plastics and / or pressings

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair, refurbish, and manufacture tooling to achieve maximum production efficiency.
• Work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• General machining and bench hand skills are essential.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery and wire erosion is a plus.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in the tool room.

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentice trained
• Experience in an extrusion or mould shop environment, or pressings is happily considered
• CNC knowledge would be helpful, though not essential
• Happy to work 12-hour DAY shift pattern
• This would suit a motivated, friendly individual  

You would enjoy a fruitful and lengthy career within a busy, stable manufacturing organization.  

ONLY UK BASED EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit proven Site Services Electrician, to join our on site facilities maintenance team. 

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

Benefits: 

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

• Starting Salary of c£43,000 
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Bespoke Day Working (Mon – Fri) 
• Employer Pension Contribution 
• 33 Days Holiday
• Life Assurance 
• Early Friday Finish
• Free Onsite Parking 

Duties of a Facilities Engineer / Site Services Electrician

• As a proven Site Services Electrician / Facilities Engineer you will working on our single site as a static engineer, undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance to the sites electrical infrastructure and building services associated to the facility. 

Requirements of a Facilities Engineer / Site Services Electrician

• Have a proven background in undertaking Electrical Installation work (single & three phase) within a manufacturing, process or production environment. 
• Ideally Have Experience of undertaking statutory maintenance checks on Compressed Air Infrastructure, Fire Suppression Systems and Sub Stations. 
• Have experience of supporting a wide range of internal lighting and power (Ideally both LV & HV)
• Qualified Electrically to City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
• If you have undertaken a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and / or hold JIB or AM2 accreditation it will be at an advantage. 

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

Site Based Maintenance Fabricator Welder – Join Our Established Team in a Stable Industry Sector 

About Us:

We are a well established and highly regarded engineering 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 DAY SHIFT Maintenance Fabricator Welder, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically diverse setting, gaining exposure to a wide range of plant and equipment. Join our engineering team, known for its longevity and grow professionally in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Benefits: 

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

• Competitive Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £35,000
• Outstanding Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance 
• Day Working (Monday – Friday)
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates 
• Generous Paid Holiday Entitlement
• Attractive Staff Discount on Company Products
• Free Onsite Car Parking 
• Opportunity to work in a stable and Thriving Engineering Sector

Duties of a Maintenance Fabricator Welder 

• Working as part of the site maintenance team you will be required to undertake welding and fabrication tasks throughout our plant (this isn’t a production welding role).

Requirements of a Maintenance Fabricator Welder

• Ideally you will have completed either a modern or advanced modern apprenticeship but must hold formal welding & fabrication qualifications. 
• You will ideally be competent in undertaking a number of welding applications i.e. Tig, Mig, Stick, Arc & Gas or Oxy, working with a range of materials such as Steel, Mild Steel and Stainless and have the ability to read an interpret drawings. 
• You must also have site based experience, ideally as part of a plant maintenance team where you have undertaken a wide variety of “maintenance” oriented fabrication and welding tasks which ultimately ensures that plant continues to operate and safety guarding is kept up to spec.

If you are a dedicated Maintenance Fabricator Welder with a passion for “a job well done” and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply. 

The Maintenance Fabricator Welder role is commutable from Bloxwich, Brownhills, Cannock & Walsall
 

TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER

A Tooling Design Engineer is required to join a busy, family orientated organisation, who enjoy extremely high staff retention.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Tooling Design Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in our Technical Engineering Department. As the Tooling Design Engineer, we need you to have good 3D CAD experience.

Supplying into a wide range of different industry sectors, this offers great stability and long- term growth opportunities.

Commutable from :- Stoke on Trent, Stockport, Knutsford, Congleton, Buxton, Wilmslow, Whaley Bridge, Macclesfield and Cheddleton

BENEFITS for a Tooling Design Engineer

• £35,000 - £38,000
• Flexi hours
• DAYS
• Training offered in some aspects of Toolroom
• Life Assurance
• Death in Service
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Annual Bonus
• Cycle to work scheme

DUTIES for a Tooling Design Engineer

• Working with the team of skilled Toolmakers and Engineers in the Toolroom facility
• Hands-on Turning, milling and grinding
• Machine building experience
• Problem solving
• Wire cutting
• Programming
• Use of 3D CAD systems

REQUIREMENTS for a Tooling Design Engineer

• To have gained your experience within a manufacturing environment
• Engineering Qualifications to support experience
• General engineering experience with regards to Turning, Milling and grinding
• Mechanical trouble shooting
• Wire cutting would be advantageous
• Knowledge of 3D CAD systems
• Training can be offered in some aspects of the Toolroom functions
• The role involves collaboration with a team of skilled Toolmaker/Engineers in our Toolroom facility.
• A logical approach to problem solving
• Full driving licence is essential

A wonderful opportunity awaits you!