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Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician – Does Your Current Package Lack Any Real Benefits?  

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, to join our maintenance team. Utilising state of the art automated equipment we manufacture high quality products for a diverse range of customers. 

We are proud of our low staff turnover, which reflects our commitment to our employees well-being. This commitment is further supported by a sector leading base salary and our extensive benefits package, designed to provide a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for all team members.

Benefits: 

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

  • Starting Salary of c£48,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
  • Company Funded Pension
  • Life Assurance 
  • Excellent Holiday Entitlement (With Holiday Days Buy & Sell Options)
  • Genuine Career Development and Further Education Support 
  • Gym Membership 
  • Healthcare  
  • Early Friday Finish 


Duties of an 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 start of the art automated production equipment. 

Requirements of an Maintenance Technician

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

The role is commutable from Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Rugeley & Tamworth 

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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I have a great opportunity for a mechanically biassed Maintenance Engineer to join a leading company in Shopshire. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical bias, this role offers stability and progression routes.   

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £45,000 
  • Premium overtime rate 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • 6% pension. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Life assurance. 


Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift rota. 
  • Improve and promote safety across site. 
  • Carry out planned and preventive maintenance. 
  • Fault find on mechanical and electrical equipment. 
  • Respond to breakdowns. 
  • Report on machinery faults. 
  • Update CMMS. 
  • Contact OEM’s and suppliers. 


Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
  • Recognised engineering qualification. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • CMMS experience. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety.  
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 


Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.

 

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. 

 

About Us:


We are a well established manufacturing company known for delivering high quality products into a stable industry sector. With low staff turnover, we provide a supportive and consistent work environment for our staff.

As a Shift Maintenance Technician, you'll have the chance to work in a technically diverse environment, handling a variety of plant equipment and machinery. Become part of our experienced maintenance team, where you can develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Benefits: 

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

  • Competitive Negotiable Base Salary to £51,000
  • Outstanding Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance 
  • Rotating 12 Hour Shift Working 
  • 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

Position Overview:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational efficiency and reliability of our facilities and equipment. This is a hands-on position that requires a solid foundation in electrical maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular maintenance, inspections and repairs on machinery, equipment and facilities.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical & Plc control issues to determine appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborate with the production team to address urgent maintenance requirements and minimize downtime.
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality and extend the lifespan of equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work done, parts used, and time spent.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and company standards at all times.


Duties of a Maintenance Technician: 

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational efficiency and reliability of our production equipment. This is a hands on position that requires a solid foundation in electrical maintenance.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

  • Electrical qualifications to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard.
  • Completion of a recognised apprenticeship programme.
  • Proven experience electrical maintenance within a Heavy Engineering, Process, Production or Manufacturing Environment.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
  • Effective communication skills to report maintenance updates.


If you are a dedicated Maintenance Technician with a passion for electrical maintenance and you thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply. 

Join our team of skilled professionals who take pride in maintaining our organisation's exceptional standards.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Atherstone, Drayton Bassett, Fazeley, Tamworth & Polesworth 

 

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Maintenance Electrician to join a well-respected employer within the Food Engineering sector. As a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant. This will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a fast-paced manufacturing, process, food or production environment and be comfortable in undertaking facilities maintenance work too.

Benefits:

Along with a continental shift pattern of 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off 6-6, the Maintenance Electrician role also has a package of:

  • Salary £38,000 (hourly rate is £17.50) 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Company Pension at 3% company and 5% employee 
  • 20 Holiday days 
  • Stable Working Environment.

You must be an Electrically qualified Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician and hold Electrical abilities and some exposure to supporting PLC controls including Siemens S7.

The role of Maintenance Electrician is commutable from Tamworth, Burton on Trent, Derby and Leicester.

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few months, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation that won’t be affected by any potential fallout from the current economic climate. 

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton. As an engineer you will support the engineering team leader to carry out effective maintenance across the site.  

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference as training will be provided. As well as a good salary and benefits package my client offers career development opportunities for those who seek it. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £51,161 
  • Premium rate overtime. (x1.5 and x2). 
  • Pension Scheme. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • Clear progression routes. 
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance. 
  • Company activities and events. 
  • Free Parking. 
  • Subsidized Café 
  • Fantastic Facilities. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift pattern 2 days 2 nights. 
  • Planned and Reactive maintenance. 
  • Ensure smooth running of the plant and machinery. 
  • Manage and supervise sub-contractors on site. 
  • Identify and procure critical plant spares. 
  • Monitor electrical and mechanical systems performance. 


As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. 
  • 18th edition (Advantageous). 
  • FMCG experience. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety.  
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
  • CMMS Knowledge. 
  • Be able to work as part of a team. 


Please apply find out more about this role. 

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

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Machine Shop Foreman to join a recognised world leader in their Manufacturing facility. We are looking for a dynamic person who has good engineering background to work in a friendly environment as part of a small team, excellent working conditions and stable permanent employment.

The package details for the role of Machine Shop Foreman includes:

  • Salary £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience 
  • 8 Hour days Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.
  • Company pension
  • 22 + 8 days Holiday
  • Potential for overtime 
  • Discretionary company bonus 

The successful applicant for the Machine Shop Foreman role must be able to read Engineering Drawings, work to precision tolerances, this position is a very hands-on role. Some duties include: 

  • Appropriate experience/qualifications
  • Machining CNC milling/lather experience on medium large components is required ideally using XYZ machine tools, although training can be offered. Other CNC interfaces will be considered. 
  • Organising workflow and ensuring work is completed promptly
  • Helping manage daily operations, and making important decisions such as managing resources, workflows, and quality control to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest standards.
  • Experience of fabrication/fitting would be an advantage.

The role of Machine Shop Foreman is commutable from Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton on Trent and Cannock surrounding areas. 

 

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician for a global manufacturer based near Rutland. We are looking for somebody to manage and assist in development and engineering projects at the site and to provide second line support to the Engineering team. You identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations to improve machine and process effectiveness.

The benefits package for the Maintenance Electrician role include:

  • £45,000 salary.
  • Days role Monday - Friday 
  • 33 days holiday
  • Auto enrolment pension
  • All PPE and training provided
  • Company sick pay after one years service, increasing with length of service to a max 24 weeks                             . 

The key areas for the Maintenance Electricians focus: 

  • Timed served engineer, electrical bias
  • Mechatronics Apprenticeship would be desirable 
  • Ideally, a good working knowledge of PLC and servo control systems
  • Understand and be able to work with Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • Good computer skills, CAD systems, ideally Auto-Cad would be desirable.
  • Have experience on installing and commissioning new pieces of equipment.

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Engineers or Development Engineers that want to be back hands on based around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham

 

We are currently assisting a leading organisation in their search for Maintenance Supervisor. 

This is an opportunity to join an already established maintenance team, and to join a company who have been established for 50+ Years. A company who drives training and development on site and pride themselves on a good working environment. 

Maintenance Supervisor Benefits:

  • Offering a salary of £50,000
  • 31days holiday entitlement
  • Company pension
  • Healthcare
  • Annual Bonus
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Parking & Uniform provided
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Christmas Shut down
  • Company Events and staff treats.  

Shift requirements: 40Hours per week:  Monday to Friday. 

The Maintenance Supervisors role is Commutable from the following locations: Bolton / Rochdale / Radcliffe / Middleton 

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Supervisor: 

  • Lead Daily meetings as required, ensure all requirements are actioned and up to date. 
  • Be responsible for emergency and planned events scheduling 
  • Maintain and register CMMs
  • Assist the manager in leading the maintenance department 
  • Work closes with HR – Investigations / Interviews / Disciplinaries / attendances / Inductions and training. 
  • Creating and maintain Stock list 
  • Maintain equipment as required. 
  • Produce and report on KPI’s set for the team. 
  • Assist the team with Preventative and or reactive maintenance of the plant and equipment 
  • Finding or fixing faults or arranging for replacement parts. 

Experience the Maintenance Supervisor will hold: 

  • Holding both Electrical and mechanical abilities. 
  • Previous experience within a Supervisor / Team leader role 
  • Experienced within Manufacturing Environments 
  • Hold Good leadership skill / Great Communicator. 
  • Able to use Excel / Power point / Word and Email. 
  • Ideally, we are looking for a Qualification Maintenance Engineer – Qualified Electrically and ideally mechanically – Hold formal qualifications – Level 3
 

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Maintenance Engineer to join a well-respected manufacturing business. We are seeking an experienced, multi-skilled, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to perform pro-active and reactive maintenance activities across the manufacturing facilities. The role will cover a range of machinery (from manual machines through to machining centres) along with fabrication equipment and general maintenance.

Along with a day shift Monday – Friday with a 12.30 finish on a Friday, the Maintenance Engineer role also has a package of:

  • Salary £40,000  
  • Paid Overtime at 1.5x
  • Company Pension at 4% company and 4% employee 
  • 33 Holiday days 
  • Stable Working Environment
  • Sick Pay
  • Onsite Parking 

You must be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent and have experience with Machine Tool, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Electro/ Mechanical. Some duties include:

  • Install new equipment on site to the required standards and specifications.
  • Diagnose faults on plant and equipment as required and establish methods for rectification
  • Ensure any relevant start up procedures are performed following the repair of any plant or equipment.
  • Ensure any mechanical or electrical work is carried out within the level of competence.
  • Ensure effective procurement of any spare part requirements, including communication with suppliers and the raising of purchase orders.

The role of Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield & Mansfield. 

 

 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Maintenance electrician to join a Manufacturing Specialist within the Greater Manchester Area, are you looking to join a well-established company, a company who Design and manufacture and are a leading UK Organisation. 

This is an opportunity to join a company who continue to Grow, a company that drive a good working environment. The wellbeing of employees is of high priority, and they always look to develop and progress individuals inhouse. 

Shift the maintenance electrician will be required to work: 8am till 4:30pm 

The maintenance electrician role is commutable from: Warrington / Preston / Bolton / Wigan 

Benefits the Maintenance electrician will receive:

  • Salary: £45,931.00
  • 23+8days holiday
  • 8% Pension
  • Health care. 

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will hold the following: 

  • Previous experience within an ATEX Chemical or Process type industry 
  • COMAH experience would be at an advantage. 
  • Reactive maintenance 
  • Trouble shooting 
  • Planned preventative maintenance. 
  • Electrical infrastructure systems i.e., Single and 3 phase systems 
  • Instrumentation experience 
  • There is also preventative maintenance work which typically includes testing of alarms, electrical equipment emergency lighting, earth testing etc
  • The type of work typically would be isolation of motors and electrical equipment to accommodate repairs/replacement by the fitting team as and when required to react to breakdowns. 

Qualifications Required:

  • Ideally, we are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
  • Holding a City & Guilds 2391 in testing & inspection. 
  • 18th Edition IEE Wiring regulations 
  • CompEx certificate 
  • Valid JIB Card 
  • IOSH Managing Safely
 

Maintenance Fitter, Stable Company, No Shifts and a Short Working Week…

Join our established engineering organisation known for its stability, innovation and commitment to excellence. With a proven track record of low staff turnover, we take pride in nurturing a supportive work environment where employees thrive. 

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our DAYS team and contribute to our legacy of success.


Benefits: 

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

  • Competitive Base Salary of 36,000
  • Day Working with EVERY FRIDAY OFF
  • Outstanding Company Pension Scheme
  • Paid Overtime Opportunities
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Free On Site Parling 
  • Opportunity to work in a stable and thriving engineering sector


Duties of a Maintenance Fitter

Working with a team of Maintenance Engineers you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive multi skilled maintenance activities across our plant. 


Requirements of a Maintenance Fitter

You must hold formal mechanical qualifications (and ideally be apprentice trained too), with proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter supporting plant and equipment within a robust manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.  

The role is commutable from Blackheath, Cradley Heath, Halesowen, Rowley Regis & Woodgate Valley 

 

 Due to retirement, an opportunity has arisen for a maintenance engineer to join a nationwide FMCG company in Stoke-on-Trent. 

This position would be perfect but not essential for a mechanically bias maintenance engineer who has experience within a food manufacturing environment. My client boasts great attrition rates and are keen on training and developing their engineer’s skills. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £51,364.68
  • Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
  • 14% Pension (4% your contribution / 10% their contribution).  
  • 24 days holiday. 
  • Cycle to work. 
  • Discounted products. 
  • Access to health and dental services. 
  • X4 death in service. 
  • Employee assistance programmes. 
  • Training and development (PLC courses etc). 


Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift (2 days – 2 nights).  
  • Assist with breakdowns. 
  • Planned and reactive maintenance. 
  • Improving and maintaining production equipment. 
  • Updating CMMS. 
  • Fault diagnostic and repair. 
  • Continuous improvement projects. 


Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised engineering qualifications.  
  • Apprentice trained. 
  • Excellent mechanical abilities. 
  • Able to read engineering drawings. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
  • Electrical knowledge advantageous.
  • Welding abilities advantageous.  


Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.