DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

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. 

Contract Instrumentation Technician – Required for an Immediate Start 

Benefits Available for a Contract Instrumentation Technician

• Negotiable Hourly Rate 
• Paid Overtime for all Additional Hours
• Day Working Monday – Friday

Duties of a Contract Instrumentation Technician 

• As a Contract Instrumentation Technician, you will be required to support our team of instrumentation technicians who calibrate and maintain our wide range of instrumentation equipment that is utilised in the monitoring of pressure, flow, temperature and Ph values. 
• The role is hands on but will require you to have experience of supporting junior technicians, maintaining equipment registers and planning projects from conception to final hand over. 

Requirements of a Contract Instrumentation Technician

• Ideally you will have gained your Instrumentation experience of supporting instruments within a heavy engineering or process environment and must have some experience of supporting staff. 
• You ideally you will be apprentice trained, however must qualified to a City & Guilds Part C / NVQ 3 standard within either pure Instrumentation or E&I disciplines. 

This Role is Commutable From: Blackheath, Dudley, Smethwick, Wednesbury, West Bromwich & Oldbury

METROLOGY ENGINEER

We are offering a role for a METROLOGY ENGINEER to work on a permanent AFTERNOON  position.

An award winning leading Midlands manufacturer are looking to expand their Metrology department and are looking  for a Metrology Engineer.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Hall Green, Tyseley, Solihull, Harbourne, Bournville, Handsworth, West Bromwich, and Hollywood

KEY BENEFITS for Metrology Engineer

• Salary: £33,000
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Overtime Paid
• Early Friday finish
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual training budget allocation
• Permanent afternoon shift
• 25 Days holiday plus Stats on top
• Employee recognition scheme
• Award winning manufacturing business

RESPONSIBILITIES for Metrology Engineer

• Measure components
• Working from customer drawings with limited supervision
• Programming CMM machines
• Dimensional investigation work
• Conduct hardness testing

REQUIREMENTS FOR A Metrology Engineer

• To be able to work from engineering drawings
• CMM Programming abilities
• An understanding of GD & T
• Previous experience of using verniers and micrometers
• IT literate

This is a super opportunity to be part of an established business, where there are unlimited career opportunities.

The Company

This is a great opportunity with a world leading supplier in their field, who are privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They have this exciting opportunity to become a key member of their dedicated UK external sales team, where you will be responsible for the account management and growth of the business, along with a responsibility for the achievement of turnover and profit margin targets across the Midland’s region.

Please Note: The Area Sales Manager must have proven sales experience within either; Instrumentation, Sensors, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatics or similar.

Area Sales Manager Package and Benefits

• £50,000 + bonus
• Company car
• Work from home role
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, increasing with service, plus paid birthday leave
• Life Assurance 4x salary, enhanced sick pay, private medical insurance, professional subscriptions

Area Sales Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven sales experience within either; Instrumentation, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatics or similar. 
• ONC in Electrical / Instrumentation (highly advantageous but not essential).
• Degree in Engineering would be advantageous.
• A clean driving license.
• Has a good proven track record of field sales background.
• Strong negotiating skills and capacity.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions of management and respond to requests from others in the team in a helpful manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Area Sales Manager Key Responsibilities

• Manage the market share within allocated geographic areas, industries or accounts in the Midland’s region.
• Develop and expand on a long-term basis certain nominated and parent company established Global accounts within the area of responsibility.
• Continuous focus, action and target setting for developing new business and building new customer bases in the Midlands region.
• Accountable for the establishment of both annual and monthly sales objectives in coordination with the Company’s strategic plan.
• Follow-up leads generated by marketing activities.
• Implementation of the sales and marketing plans.
• Assist in the reporting and forecasting functions monthly, as well as assisting in the reporting, controlling, forecasting, and managing of the allocated industries and accounts within the areas of responsibility.
• Provide an Industry and product reporting package as determined by Company Management.
• Expected to be knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies. 
• Maintain appropriate data and information on the company CRM system 
• Other duties as determined by the Regional Sales Manager.

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. 

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will define, develop & implement equipment, processes and standards of working for application within the production environment.

Forming part of the company global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will work cross functionally with Product Design and Testing, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Plant Maintenance and Quality functions and be instrumental in ensuring robust design and development of manufacturing and production systems and processes in a planned and intentional manner, working ahead of business operational requirements strategically.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £40,000 - £43,000 (dependant on experience)
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s 
• The chance to join a very successful hypergrowth 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

• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar qualification
• Working experience in a high speed, high pressure electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment within a Manufacturing Engineering function is essential
• Hands on experience in use and application of PFMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow tools
• Strong track record in continuous improvement and project management
• Experience of Industrial design and Engineering (Factory layout, assembly process development)
• Proven aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to work with commercial acumen and consideration within manufacturing design and development

About you

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be a process led, proactive and pragmatic engineer with a good eye for detail
• Good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication
• Able to demonstrate experience in an electro-mechanical environment at a practical level, preferably in a similar industry
• You will have a background in process design and development that includes a strong understanding of whole-of-factory level impact and commercial considerations with regard to large change projects as well as continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and delivering manufacturing programmes for process, equipment, tooling and factory layout improvements, as well step-change ground-up projects
• Engineering solutions for manufacturing and production that deliver benefits in efficiency, quality and accuracy both today and for the future state
• Managing and planning product changes (quality cost and time justification for and against within manufacturing, supporting NPI as part of a cross functional business wide team)
• Future design and development of factory layout scenarios and process flow design in line with operational strategy
• Supporting production engineering with longer term continuous improvement projects
• Development of manufacturing standards, processes and measures in line with the business performance that can be translated globally across Operations

Desirable Experience

Any of the below would be useful but aren’t essential:
Experience in using AutoCAD or similar plant layout design CAD software, Working knowledge of production lean methodologies and associated tools i.e. OEE, TPM, 5S, Experience of working with quality management systems within manufacturing and production, Practical application of industry standard problem-solving tools i.e. 8D, 5Y, Team and project leadership experience in similar environment or role, Background and experience in automation solutions for production in similar industry or environment, Experience in jig and tool design, Ability to read and produce engineering drawings

We are seeking a talented Maintenance Electrician to join our team in the industry. If you have a passion for maintaining and improving equipment in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

This is an opportunity to join and established organisation with 25+ years in the industry, working with an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following Shift: Double Days – 6am till 2pm & 2pm till 10pm – Rotating weekly. 

The Maintenance Electrician roles is commutable from the following locations: Wigan / Bolton / Skelmersdale / Warrington 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

• Pension Contribution up to 8%
• Healthcare 
• 22+8days holiday 
• Staff Discount 
• Food & Drink facilities 
• Plenty of Overtime 

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Electrician:  

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on a range of equipment, including PLCs, textile machinery, and sewing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software issues effectively.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability.
• Document maintenance activities and assist in continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications the Maintenance Electrician will hold:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG or textiles environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems and control mechanisms
• Experience with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, Sewing equipment. 
• Welding abilities: MIG / TIG / ARC 
• Able to read Engineering Drawings. 
• Hands-on experience with textile machinery and sewing equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work double days and adapt to changing priorities.
• Apprentice trained – holding a Level 3 – City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical engineering 

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

FIELD PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR - MOBILITY PRODUCTS

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 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, with this role being part of that growth.

This role will cover PE, NN, NR and north IP postcodes.

Required Abilities and Experience

• Ideally you will have had previous experience in the vehicle adaptation, modification business and a good idea how the Motability scheme works.
• A hardworking outgoing person who thrives in dealing with people with disabilities and a passion for improving their vehicle driving experience with the range of vehicle adaptations the business offers.  

Field Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience
• Company car
• Commission – uncapped (average pay out is £500 - £2,000 per month)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
• Life Assurance
• Profit related pay

Commutable From: East Midlands, West Midlands, Staffordshire, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire

Field Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

• Target driven individual with excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills coupled with a good technical understanding.
• First-class attention to detail is a prerequisite for the role.
• IT literate and competent in using the MS Office Suite.
• Skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and dealers alike.
• Possess a logical approach to problem solving.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Regular travel and some over-night stays are required for this role.

Field Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

• Identify and fully understand the customer needs.
• Able to demonstrate all products offered by the Company.
• Work with the Head of Business Development to identify and implement opportunities for growth.
• Work closely with the Central Sales Team to assist in the development of both existing and new partners and partner groups.
• Be able to match the right products to meet the needs of the customer.
• Complete all paperwork and CRM.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of all products and services on offer, ensuring the highest level of customer service.
• Attend shows, exhibitions and group development meetings.