PROJECT ENGINEER

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a European leading 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.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Production Operative Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £25,000 - £26,000 
• 6:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Thursday, 1:30pm finish on Friday’s
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

This Production Operative role is commutable from the following areas: Ripley, Alfreton, Sutton in Ashfield, Pinxton, South Normanton  

Production Operative Candidate Requirements

• 3 Years + experience in a manufacturing role
• Good standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Forklift truck experience would be advantageous
• Clean driving license is desirable
• IT competent
• Able to operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to all health and safety procedures
• Work on own initiative, check work and solve problems
• Candidates will need to have permanent eligibility to work in the UK, sponsorship candidates cannot unfortunately be considered

Production Operative Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Production Operative will use tools to assemble parts or components to build products.
• Transfer goods safely to the correct location, physically moving items to the appropriate work area in a prompt, safe, and efficient manner.
• Participate in the transfer of goods between manufacturing sites.
• Ensure that all goods picked are of the correct quantity, and of acceptable quality as defined by the Quality Control procedures.
• Transfer goods safely to the correct location and process these promptly and correctly via the ERP system.
• Reference documentation such as drawings and BoM’s.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and quality.
• Adherence to all health and safety requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a European leading 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.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Stores Supervisor Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 
• 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

Commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Role Overview

The Stores Supervisor will oversee order processing and coordinate the daily warehousing activities, including responsibilities across Despatch. You will implement production, productivity, quality and customer service standards and continuing to ensure that daily operations meet and exceed daily performance. 

Stores Supervisor Essential Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate experience working in a highly pressurised environment - the business is looking for this person to be able to identify, raise and offer solutions
• Proven and demonstrable Supervisory experience, you will have the ability to direct and coordinate operations
• This is a hands-on role, so you will have experience of and be prepared to be hands-on
• Knowledge of stores software packages and MS office proficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational and time management skills
• Driving licence
• Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain management or business administration – desirable but not essential

Stores Supervisor Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, despatching and assuring quality of goods
• Measure and report the effectiveness of stores activities and employee’s performance 
• Organise and maintain inventory and storage area
• Ensure shipments and inventory transactions accuracy
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees, building a strong team
• Determine staffing levels and assign workload
• The Stores Supervisor will interface with other departments to answer questions or solve problems
• Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project Stores status
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
• Maintain health and safety standards

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Production Supervisor to join a market leading Manufacturing facility. We are looking for someone with previous supervisory responsibility. In the past working within a team of Production Operatives and Line Operatives guaranteeing that production activities are completed accurately, and to the required standards of quality, and health and safety. This is an excellent time to join due to business growth.   

You must be flexible to work 12-hour shifts, covering days and nights. 

The package details for the role of Production Supervisor:

• Salary £50,000 depending on experience.  
• Company pension matched (will be disclosed at interview)
• 23 + 8 days Holiday – Holiday increases with service 
• Life Assurance 
• Discretionary company bonus (% discussed at interview) 

Some duties for the Production Supervisor will involve:

• Following Health & Safety regulations.
• Quality inspection of product 
• Conduct quality checks in key areas on a regular basis 
• Take ownership and responsibility for the on-going and future development of the operations production team members 
• Responsibility for the efficient operation of the production line/s and associated activities.
• Be pre-emptive in ensuring that production targets are met.
• The role of Production Supervisor is commutable from Derby, Burton on Trent, Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch 

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 Engineer Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £30,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) 
• 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• 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 Engineer Role Overview

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

Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer
• 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 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

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation.  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, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
• Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
• Familiarity with metrology and techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience with Supplier visits
• Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
• To have the ability to coordinate 
• All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
• Customer facing with superb communication skills

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!

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

This is a super opportunity for  an  experienced Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing organisation who have a significant uplift  in work, creating the need for an additional Toolmaker in the Toolroom.

We have our own design facility on site.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing press tools to support our production operations. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of engineering tools and materials.

Working days with an early finish on Friday, plus paid Overtime available, this  is a great opportunity to  be part of  a growing success story.

Commutable from Birmingham, Rowley Regis, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Telford, Bloxwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Wombourne, Wednesbury, Codsall, 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (dependant on experience)
• DAYS
• Early finish Fridays
• Paid Overtime
• On-site parking
• Great staff retention
• Outstanding long- term prospects
• Significant work coming in
• Friendly supportive office

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Operate manual machinery, including milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Conduct tool trials, identify issues, and implement modifications to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot tooling issues in collaboration with the production team.
• Work with a variety of materials, including steel and aluminum, 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tooling modifications and repairs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentice trained ideally or equivalent
• Experience with Presstools, preferably progression
• Proficiency in using various machining tools including mills, lathes and grinders
• Happy to  work days

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!

Are you seeking a new opportunity within a busy & friendly environment? Are you a qualified CNC Programmer with proven experience programming FANUC and MAZATROL controls?, if so this may be the role for you. We are currently recruiting for a leading specialist organisation based in the North-West who are now looking to strengthen their already established Workshop team by recruiting an additional CNC Programmer. 

• Position: CNC Programmer / Production Engineer 
• Shift: Days only Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday. 
• Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
• 33days holiday 
• Pension
• On-site parking 

This position is commutable from the following Area’s: Hyde / Ashton-Under-Lyne / Manchester / Altrincham / Stretford / Stockport 

Ideally the CNC Programmer / Production Engineer will hold the following: 

• Previous experience with Programming on MAZAK & FANUC Controls 
• Must be fully trained with proven experience 
• Experience with generating and proving out programs on both CNC Lathes and vertical milling machines. 
• Ability with Setting / operating / milling and turning – mainly FANUC and Mazatrol Controls. 
• Able to work to engineering drawings and 3D Models 
• Proven experience with programming MAZAK integrex multi axis turning centres. 
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies – Kaizen & 5S 
• Ideally the CNC Programmer will be Apprentice trained holding a HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering. 
   

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

You would be joining an exceptionally friendly, family orientated, highly successful Birmingham based business.  

With over 40 years’ experience, we are expert at providing a range of products that deliver quality, robustness, and durability.  This is backed u with a friendly, caring, and personal support service, which is fundamental in building relationships with customers.

We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker to strengthen our Toolroom.

This is a day’s role with an early finish on Friday. 

This would be an excellent career move, if you are looking for a long-term career, within a friendly and caring organisation.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Great Barr, West Bromwich, Minworth, Castle Vale, Tamworth, Lichfield, Smethwick, Cannock and Willenhall

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £36,000 - £37,000
• Free parking on site
• Days 
• Friday finish at 1pm
• Overtime Paid
• Great longevity with employees
• Super friendly and supportive team
• Very busy
• Family friendly events

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use of standard Toolroom equipment
• Repair and maintenance to existing tools
• New tooling
• Complete relevant tooling notes
• Happy to work days

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Toolmaking experience
• All areas of Toolmaking are considered – plastic injection moulding, extrusion and pressings
• A learning curve is being offered to the right person
• Happy to work days
• Experience of use of standard Toolroom equipment
• This would suit a friendly, easy-going character, as the team is so pleasant

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

CNC SUPERVISOR /PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR

We are offering a super opportunity for a CNC Supervisor / Programmer / Setter / Operator.

We enjoying an uplift in orders coming through, which means we have a role as a CNC Supervisor / Programmer / Setter tole now available.

You may be an experienced CNC Programmer, who is looking to step up in your career.  This could be just the opportunity for you!

As a unique manufacturing organisation, we have the advantage of being long established, plenty of work, and are well placed to continue to our success story.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley, Kidderminster, Worcester, Blackheath, Willenhall, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £45,000 £47,000
• Days’ role though flexibility will be needed to cover
• Unlimited Career progression
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment
• Little competition

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program, set, and operate CNC machines to produce high-quality components
• Working with Mazak and Fanuc controls
• Team Leading a small team of Operators
• Optimise machining processes for efficiency and precision
• Maintain Quality control and trouble shoot issues
• Champion continuous improvements
• Happy to work days

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant CNC Programming / Setting and Operating experience
• Predominantly CNC Milling
• Ideally, to have some supervisory experience, or to have worked at a Senior level
• However, you may be a CNC Programmer, who is looking to step up your career into a more Senior role
• To have the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Happy to work days, but flexibility would be required to cover when needed
• Ambitious and keen to progress

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

As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift 6am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6am – 1.30pm on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of piling equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Benefits for the role of Plant Fitter: 

• This role is weekly paid, on an hourly rate of £16.93. 
• 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown 
• Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff  
• Overtime 

Key Duties

• As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: 
• Using appropriate processes and techniques, you will read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
• Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
• Use appropriate processes and techniques to complete tasks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements of the Plant Fitter 
To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• This is a fitter role for the rigs not the factory, so previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment. 
• Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence. 
• Experience with JCB’s and CAT
• Welding and fabrication 

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester. 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on an early and lates shift. This is an outstanding opportunity to join the UK subsidiary of a large multi-national company. This is a great role for someone who is hands-on, technical, and operational. As part of a top manufacturing group, you will be required to maintain plant and machinery to a high standard through PPM and proactively schedule maintenance works to maximise service levels.

The package details for the role of Maintenance Engineer include:

• A salary banding that’s negotiable up to £45,000 depending on experience.
• Company Pension which is a salary sacrifice
• Holidays starting at 23 and increasing to 28 with service. 
• Rotating 2 shifts Monday – Friday 

As a Maintenance Engineer this will be a high-pressured environment so the ability to be able to work well under pressure is a pre-requisite of the position, in addition the ideal candidate will be: 

• To hold a level 3 Engineering or Maintenance qualification 
• Have a strong electro / mechanical aptitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment 
• Can troubleshoot and repair sophisticated machinery (such as electrical, pneumatic or mechanical systems) 
• Can respond urgently to immediate problems and be disciplined enough to plan routine tasks, future improvements and preventative maintenance 
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing techniques (such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, AM & PM).

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.