QUALITY ENGINEER

Company and Role Overview

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector for a major, long-term project. The ideal candidate will have proven Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Quality Control experience. 

You will be responsible for overseeing production processes, to ensure that the quality of the end product meets the required standards. You will collaborate with the Production, Finishing and Despatch departments to conduct inspections before products are despatched to site. You will ensure that any defects or improvements are identified and communicated.

Quality Inspector Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £31,000 - £33,000 (dependant on what hours you do)
• 40 hours per week. There are two shifts available, days or afternoons 10:00am – 8:15pm 
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Discounts
• Training and development opportunities.

Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield

Quality Inspector Candidate Requirements

• Proven Quality experience.
• The environment is always changing, so you have to be adaptable. 
• IT literate – an amount of time will be spent transferring data into the system.
• A good communicator – confident enough to challenge individuals. 
• UK Driving license as the site is not easy to get to via public transport.

Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities

• Engage production teams in quality management processes and drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Inspection of product at all stages of production in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan.
• Identification of defects, non-conformance and opportunities for improvement within the production processes. Assistance in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Participate in internal and external accrediting body audits.

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Quality Control Manager Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000  
• 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday (with some flexibility and an earlier finish on Friday’s)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – holiday allowance increases with service
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Full PPE and Training Provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 

Quality Control Manager Role Overview

• The business is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Control Manager to join a well-established manufacturing team. This is a standalone role, with no direct reports.
• You will be responsible for ensuring quality control, implementing improvements and maintaining compliance.

Quality Control Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a hands-on Quality Engineer / Quality Control Manager, working to the quality principles of ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, ISIR, DPU and experience of these methodologies in a manufacturing environment are highly desirable.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Can conduct risk assessments and generate safe systems of work documentation.
• Experience of simple project management.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems and testing methodologies.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Quality Control Manager Key Responsibilities

• Create an APQP based quality system for manufacturing to include workflows, training and control plans. They do not require statistical process control.
• Specify, acquire and implement appropriate dimensional measurement tools.
• Investigate customer returns, establish the root cause and apply learnings.
• Monitor the production cycle and report on malfunctions.
• Inspect procedures for the production cycle and ensure their efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards, recording supplier performance.
• Maintain records of testing, information and metrics. 
• Develop, document and maintain a thorough network of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure standards are maintained to the ISO 90001 system.
• Assess adherence to industry codes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Senior Quality Engineer Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000 (dependant on experience) 
• 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday (with some flexibility and an earlier finish on Friday’s)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – holiday allowance increases with service
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Full PPE and Training Provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 

Senior Quality Engineer Role Overview

The business is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing team.
You will be responsible for ensuring quality control, implementing improvements and maintaining compliance.

Senior Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quality Engineer, working to the quality principles of ISO 9001
• Manufacturing environment exposure
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and schematics
• Can conduct risk assessments and generate safe systems of work documentation
• Experience of simple project management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems and testing methodologies
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Senior Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Investigate customer returns, establish the root cause and apply learnings
• Monitor the production cycle and report on malfunctions
• Inspect procedures for the production cycle and ensure their efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards
• Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards, recording supplier performance
• Maintain records of testing, information and metrics
• Develop, document and maintain a thorough network of Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure standards are maintained to our ISO 90001 system
• Assess adherence to industry codes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Company and Role Overview

With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry. 

The Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) will report to the Chief Financial Officer who needs a right-hand person to support the management and development of the finance function. 

The core role is the production of financial accounts / reports but in parallel ensure the finance systems and processes are robust and scalable.  

This role is office based – Monday to Friday. 

Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000
• 39 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:30pm, 4:30pm on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

This role is commutable from: Lichfield, Tamworth Cannock, Walsall, Burton upon Trent, Derby

Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) Candidate Requirements

• It is essential that you can demonstrate day-to-day manufacturing accounts experience or Production Accounting experience
• You will be a fully qualified Accountant - CIMA or ACCA 
• Experience of Peoplesoft or Coins accounting packages and construction/ engineering experience would be an advantage
• You may be required, periodically, to visit job sites and regional offices.

Senior Management Accountant (Manufacturing) Key Responsibilities

• Full preparation and control of the production and manufacturing accounts
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparation of regular group reports including monthly management accounts, cash reporting and quarterly statutory consolidation
• Working with site teams and the shared service department to review and understand monthly costs whilst improving reporting accuracy
• Periodically visiting job sites
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of year end accounts and group consolidation (IFRS)
• Compliance activities: audit, tax and statutory returns
• Provide technical accounting guidance where needed re UK/international GAAP
• Support Chief Financial Officer in preparation of plans/forecasts and on adhoc commercial projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a world leading engineering manufacturer, with over 45 years of experience. You will be working on technically complex products and assemblies for flagship UK projects and programs.

The Project Engineer will be the primary technical lead of designated projects. You will be the point of contact with the customer and will ensure that designated projects are delivered on time, right first time and within cost targets. This will be achieved through strong technical leadership, liaising with all other business functions to ensure manufacturing best practice is embedded throughout the project.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 7:30am – 4:30pm, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

This role is commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Alfreton, Ilkeston, Chesterfield 

Project Engineer Candidate Requirements
Please Note: Due to the security level of the projects the business work on, British Nationality is required for this role.

• Project Engineer experience within a precision engineering business in a regulated industry
• Qualified to HNC level minimum - someone who is Apprentice Trained would be ideal. 
• You will have a precision engineering background, exposure to machining - someone with previous hands-on machining experience would be perfect
• Experience of manufacturing routings
• Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies
• Demonstrable experience of defining methods of manufacture for complex products and assemblies.
• CAD/CAM experience in a relevant software package would be an advantage
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Project

Candidate Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of working un-supervised and using own initiative
• Good eye for detail

Project Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Contract Review
• Engineering & Planning
• Deliver project commitments on time
• Continuous Improvement
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Quality Management System
• Pro-actively assist the Document Quality Team with creation of Documentation Packs for designated projects

An Estimator with steel experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company. 

The Steelwork Estimator must be familiar with and fully comply with the requirements of the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems. You will be required to perform all the necessary functions required to fulfil the duties of a Steelwork Estimator including but not limited to the below:

• The main works the Steelwork Estimator must be able to undertake is steelwork platforms, walkways, access ways complete with stairs, handrails, etc, structural buildings and cladding, rail, constructions, rail, MOD, utilities, nuclear.

Salary and Hours

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience
• 8:00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Essential Skills of the Steelwork Estimator

• Proven estimating experience within steelwork / metalwork / fabrication.
• Technical knowledge of structural designs and materials for relevant industries
• Good level of numeracy and grammar
• Detailed knowledge of all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• Time management skills enabling multiple tender enquiry management
• Commercial awareness of the goals of the company
• Ability to seek out additional project work
• Excellent phone manner both internal and external
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Competent user of Exchequer system 
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Disciplined approach to administration of documentation

Key Responsibilities

• The Steelwork Estimator will review technical drawings and initial scope of works for all enquiries.
• Ensure all relevant industry standards and procedures are available for enquiries.
• Develop a bill of quantity for all steelwork and associated products within a given tender.
• Forecast fabrication, metal finish and installation requirements of projects.
• Ensure any formal programs for the project received from customers are filed with tenders, to allow successful project management.
• Consider all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems requirements for tenders.
• Produce final tender documents including full cost base and scope of works.
• Update the Enquiry Management Access database with all relevant information.
• Make projects live on Exchequer when orders are confirmed.
• Store tender related documents on the T: drive within the customer related directories.
• Liaising with clients to confirm works and attending sites to complete surveys when necessary.
• Agreeing specifications of work with clients and making adequate notes to enable the manufacture and installation of projects.
• Periodically contacting customers to chase up tender acceptance.

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global, hypergrowth company, 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. 

Role Overview

This important role requires a committed individual who will gain a thorough understanding of the company products, Supply Chain and Operations. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach.

The successful Warehouse Manager will have previous experience in a similar role with team leadership experience. Those from a Stores and Despatch background will be considered especially if gained within a manufacturing environment. You will be used to different ERP tools, capable in Excel, Word, an effective communicator, organised and agile.

Warehouse Manager Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £41,000 (dependant on experience)
• Hours: you are able to work 8:00am – 4:00pm or 7:00am – 3:00pm (or a mix of both), with an early 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  

Warehouse Manager Candidate Requirements – but not limited to

• The Warehouse Manager will have previous experience from a similar role with some leadership experience.
• Previous experience with a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
• You will be IT literate - ERP systems experience will be at advantage.
• Ideally you will have previously worked in a demanding warehouse environment with automated storage and enjoy a ‘hands on’ approach.
• Hold a driving license.
• Forklift license preferred (training can be provided).

Warehouse Manager Key Responsibilities – but not limited to

• Responsible for leading and motivating the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. To include, receiving goods to Stores and delivery to point of requirement according to scheduled and other demands & for Packing, Despatch and Shipping operations.
• Ensure inbound On-Time In-Fill is maximized through prompt and accurate goods receipt. Positively influence Sales On-Time In-Fill through making available raw materials and parts, right time and right place and pulling through Sales Orders to meet customer delivery targets.
• Effective management of stock holding ensuring optimisation of warehouse locations to support the smooth flow of materials and goods to the point of use and outbound shipment of sales orders.
• Line management responsibility for the Warehouse team including, return to work meetings, team morale, KPI creation, performance reviews and appraisals meetings.
• Develop strong relationships with company stakeholders globally - work effectively to support strategic customers.

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.

The business is well known for their high level of expertise in producing complex and varied components, with a consistent quality commitment. 

CMM Programmer Salary and Hours

• £36,000 – 42,000 (negotiable dependant on experience – call Scott to discuss)
• Working hours 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 7.30am – 12.30pm Frida

Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley

CMM Programmer Candidate Requirements

• It is essential that the CMM Programmer has Mitutoyo machines experience.
• Proficiency with MCOSMOS programming system.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in machining and assembly of components industries is preferred.

CMM Programmer Key Responsibilities

• The CMM Programmer will develop and execute CMM programs using the MCOSMOS software.
• Perform precise measurements and inspections of components using Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate measurements.
• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment.
• Analyse measurement data and generate detailed inspection reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER.

Decarbonization is high on our agenda, and we support customers looking to reduce their environmental impact through the entire product lifecycle, from production to end-of-life.

Used in combination with other advanced materials, our products are accelerating the shift towards sustainable methods of manufacture for a greener future.

We work with the world’s leading manufacturers, such as OEM’s, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, marine, aerospace, and marine sector, to name but a few.

This role would suit either a Quality Control Engineer who would like the opportunity to develop skills further into Environmental, or you may be an Environmental Specialist, who is keen to add Quality to your repertoire.  This role offers a blend of technical expertise in quality and environmental standards,

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Wombourne, Walsall, Bloxwich, Oldbury, Kinver, Shenstone, Telford, Stourbridge, Cradley Heath, Bridgnorth and Stourbridge

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
• Free parking on site
• Day’s role
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unlimited Career progression
• Chance to expand your Quality experience into Environmental
• Or the chance to extend your Environmental knowledge into Quality Control as well
• Unique manufacturing environment
• Extensive growth predicted
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) by identifying gaps, assessing opportunities for improvement, and coordinating corrective action planning and execution.
• Lead the accreditation process for BS EN 9001, AS9100, and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and up to date.
• Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance and identify areas for process improvement.
• Ensure full legal compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to operational facilities.
• Actively promote adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) policies, fostering a culture of compliance.
• Oversee compliance processes and maintain effective reporting systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for quality and environmental guidance, offering expert support to the business and liaising with regulatory and accreditation bodies as needed.
• Provide training to new hires and current employees on all aspects of the Quality Management System.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Quality Control experience and / OR Environmental exposure and Health and Safety
• Ideally, you will have gained your experience from with a manufacturing environment
• A WAMITAB qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of EN 9001, AS9100 and or ISO14001
• Experience of compliance

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

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.