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ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job Description

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineering Manager to join a unique manufacturer based in Leicester. The company are experts in their field, and reporting into a Director, your role will be to lead an engineering and maintenance team to safely and cost effectively achieve the uptime and productivity targets required to grow sales and success. Flexibility is key for this role along with project management and organisation skills.

  • The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:
  • Salary is up to £55,000 based on qualifications and experience
  • Annual leave of 31 days inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 32 after 5 years’ service)
  • Flexitime 36+ hours a week
  • Company sick pay (after successful probation) of 13 weeks
  • Laptop and company phone
  • There are 2 sites very close to each other

This role would suit someone who is appropriately qualified (Degree/ HND in technical Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering or tools qualified with significant experience). Also to have worked in a manufacturing environment that understands the needs of both the business targets and the long-term requirements of the equipment. An experienced Maintenance or Engineering Manager of teams who are spread across more than one large site is advantageous where health and safety is of vital importance. 
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The key areas of focus and duties for the Engineering Manager role include: 

  • To ensure the completion of planned preventive maintenance schedules using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (Agility). 
  • To work with the Maintenance Team Leader to support the development of effective planned preventive maintenance schedules and to analyse the data produced to identify engineering improvement projects 
  • Plant Availability to agreed targets.
  • PPM’s Completion to agreed targets and standards
  • Delivery of strategic projects to original justification, budget and timeframes
  • There are several other duties that will be discussed further at initial interview. 

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers looking for the next step based around Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Northampton and Peterborough. 

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

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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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This is a very successful and growing 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 Vehicle Technician Pay, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000
  • 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Profit Related Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme

This role is commutable from the following areas: Peterborough, Stamford, Huntingdon, Wisbech, Yaxley


Senior Vehicle Technician Role Overview

  • The Senior Vehicle Technician will specialise in customer vehicle adaptations for their specific needs. 
  • They are looking for a highly motivated team player, who is looking for an opportunity to be a part of making a difference to someone’s life by improving their mobility.  There is a positive, friendly and encouraging family culture across the business. 
  • The role is primarily based at their Workshop in Peterborough, but there will be an occasional requirement to carry out installations at customers houses or car dealerships in the branch area.
  • The business will provide an excellent induction and training programme and on-going full support to enable you to be successful in the role.


Senior Vehicle Technician Candidate Requirements

  • Experienced automotive mechanic or engineer, with a recognized qualification in motor vehicle mechanics
  • Extensive experience of vehicle mechanics, electricals and body structure, having undertaken a structured training scheme or recognized apprenticeship
  • Flexible and used to working to high standards
  • Have a strong ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Hold a full clean driving license
  • Experience of and ability to train others
  • Organized with good planning skills
  • Motivated and able to work on own initiative


Senior Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a professional installation service for all of the company products
  • Deal with customers in a friendly and helpful manner
  • Work to a weekly and daily schedule of work
  • Conduct on-site training/guidance for new customers
  • Provide Technical support for installers
  • Liaise with clients, sales, engineering and manufacturing colleagues
  • Contribute to on-site training for distributers
  • Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard
  • Confirm to all health and safety practices
 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Corby on a permanent night shift working Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their engineering skills and join a privately owned global business. As well as being focused on continuous improvement and implementing specific products, as a Maintenance Electrician you will also be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the buildings and grounds areas of the plant facility.

The package details for the role of Maintenance Electrician include the below and further at interview:

  • Salary £50,000 (including shift allowance)
  • 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00
  • 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions
  • 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
  • Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary
  • An annual pay review is conducted every January

Along with a minimum NVQ Level 3 or higher in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent, as a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to have experience/further education in engineering. Experience of PLC systems for fault finding and minor programming modifications. Experience using and installing Variable Speed Drives VSD’s within an FMCG environment is beneficial. 
Other key duties involve:  

  • Maintenance of plant and equipment.
  • Identifying, diagnosing and fixing faults and breakdowns.
  • Carrying out of planned Preventative Maintenance.
  • Facilitating and executing continuous improvement activities.

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough. 

 

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a superb opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a growing medium sized engineering team, maintaining a range of manufacturing plant equipment. The Maintenance Engineers role requires you to work a Monday – Friday alternating AM/PM 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm on machinery that manufactures their beautifully crafted products. The company offers:

Benefits for the Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • A starting salary of £46,300 (inclusive of shift allowance)
  • 25 + 8 Days Holiday 
  • Standard company pension 
  • Plenty of overtime 
  • Discount on company products 

Along with a recognised maintenance qualification in either Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance, the ideal Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will have experience of CNC / PLC/ PC controlled machine tool or process control/production equipment. Ability to interpret technical drawings including PLC, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.

Requirements/ Duties for the role of Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • When reactive job is allocated ensure that the task is personally owned and followed through to completion or when shift handover required the maintenance supervisor is given all the correct information.
  • Personally own any planned preventative tasks issued and liaise with operations to ensure task is completed to a high standard, with minimal operational disruption.

We would be looking to talk to Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians or Maintenance Electrician’s/ Maintenance Engineers, and the role is commutable from Nuneaton, Coventry, Leicester, Hinckley and Rugby. 

 

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

 

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. 

 

 

Are you currently a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead with experience of utilising your skills within a Special Purpose Machine Build Environment? 

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

Benefits Available for a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead

  • Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £55,000 
  • Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
  • Annual Tax Free Bonus 
  • Enhanced Company Pension (with above average employer contribution)
  • Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
  • Life Assurance (above market average) 
  • Paid Overtime  
  • Ongoing Training & Development 
  • The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference

Duties of a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead

  • As Special Purpose Machine Build Supervisor you will lead a multi-disciplined team of technicians to ensure each build is completed on time, within budget and that it’s handed over to the customer with complete satisfaction.  
  • As part of your role you will also be tasked with managing site services, driving 5S and ensuring all statutory regulations are adhered to.

Requirements of a Machine Build Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader or Engineering Assembly Lead

  • Have a proven background in leading an engineering team within a special purpose machine build environment. Where you have had direct responsibility for plant performance, achieving targets, process development, mentoring staff, setting and monitoring KPI’s and managing time critical projects.
  • Qualified to a HNC standard Mechanically  
  • Have climbed the ranks of engineering from an apprentice level (ideally in toolmaking or mechanical fitting) into a position where you have supervised a team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Workshop Supervisor with relevant experience, apply now to be part of our vibrant team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

The role is commutable from most areas of Warwickshire & The West Midlands 

 

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join one of my favourite clients to recruit for.  They’re a nationwide FMCG company based in the Stoke-on-Trent area, and this company actually does do what it promises, placing a huge emphasis on the training and the development of their Engineers, which, along with a genuinely superb salary and benefits package, they have incredibly low staff turnover, and this position has only arisen due to a retirement.

The ideal candidate would be an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer who has experience working within food manufacturing, but there is flexibility, as recruiting the right person into their established team is important to them, so if you feel that you could be a good fit and would like to work for a fantastic employer who will invest in your development, please read on.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits: 

  • £51,364.68
  • Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
  • Pension matched up to 10% 
  • 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.  (NVQ Level 3 as minimum). 
  • Apprentice trained. 
  • Electrically qualified. 
  • PLC knowledge advantageous. 
  • FMCG experience. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics.


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.

 

QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Engineer

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art, Kings Award winning manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  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.
 Commutable from Wigan, Bolton, St Helens, Preston, Burscough, Skelmersdale, Standish, Chorley, Leigh and Blackburn

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £30,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Kings Award winning business
  • Plenty of growth forecast
  • Busy, unique, stable manufacturing organisation
  • Healthcare
  • 33 Days holiday

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly to meet deadlines
  • Adhere to procedures outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) and follow decisions made during Management Reviews
  • Support the execution of the combined Internal Audit Schedule
  • Collaborate with the Production team to establish and maintain quality standard.
  • Monitor and analyse quality performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret data to identify areas for improvement in processes and systems
  • Document, track, and report on quality-related actions and their outcomes
  • Coordinate and manage corrective actions to address quality issues effectively
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement in quality processes and systems
  • Ensure all company products and services meet or exceed quality standards
  • Respond promptly to corrective and preventive action requirements to resolve issues efficiently

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience in roles such as Quality Coordinator, Quality Assurance, or similar, with a solid understanding of chemical processes
  • In-depth knowledge of quality control methodologies and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with product testing and quality control systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including proficiency in techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa, and CAPA
  • A collaborative mindset, with a desire to work with team members to enhance processes and improve product quality
  • Exceptional attention to detail, including maintaining high standards of housekeeping
  • Proficient in documentation practices and requirements
  • Sound knowledge of sampling methods and product testing
  • Familiarity with management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work well in team environments
  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metric evaluation
  • Capable of investigating, researching, and managing information efficiently
 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading Manufacturing facility. You will be required to take part in general maintenance activities, fault finding, PPM's, upgrades and modifications as well as installation work. 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 Maintenance Engineer:

  • Salary £47,000 depending on experience.  
  • Company pension matched (will be disclosed at interview)
  • 23 + 8 days Holiday – Holiday increases with service 
  • Life Assurance 
  • Stable workforce 

Along with a minimum Level 2 in Mechanical Maintenance and a previous background within a heavy manufacturing facility, some duties for the Maintenance Engineer role will involve:

  • Preventative maintenance plans and routines in conjunction with production requirements.
  • Adherence to a robust maintenance system for work orders.
  • Effective planning and carry out of work schedules.
  • Have equal abilities with Hydraulics & Pneumatics 

The role of Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Derby, Burton on Trent, Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. 

 

We have received a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a Leading manufacturing organisation, Located in the UK as well over Sea’s. An international organisation who are looking to strengthen their already established maintenance team 

Are you looking to join a company who continue to make major investments a company who drive Progress opportunities within, and support engineering who are keen to development. This is a company who pride themselves on a good working environment and are passionate in supporting all member staff. 

The maintenance Engineer will be required to work the following shift: Double Days shift: 6am till 2pm & 2pm till 10pm  – Monday to Friday  

Commutable from: Crewe / Stoke-om-Trent / Winsford / Chester   

Benefits the Maintenance engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £43,081.57
  • 10% Pension Contribution
  • 25+8days holiday
  • Holiday buy back scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Overtime – rates – T/H & D.T
  • Development / Progression / Training. 

The Maintenance Engineer will hold the following: 

  • Experienced within a Manufacturing / FMCG Environment. 
  • Holding experience with Hydraulics & Pneumatics, ovens, Conveyors, Gearboxes 
  • General machining experience 
  • Welding abilities – MIG & TIG  
  • Holding basic electrical abilities would be at an advantage – Re-wiring etc, 
  • Experience carrying out preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to facilitate repairs under pressure.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to situations as they occur.
  • Able to work in a team and independently.
  • IT literate; including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook,), Gradus CMMS system.
  • Familiar with building maintenance tasks
  • Apprentice trained.
  • Educated to HNC in Mechanical engineering (or equivalent)
  • Full valid UK Driving Licence
  • Flexible – as you may be required to travel to alternative sites on occasions. 
 

We are currently assisting a Leading organisation in their search for X2 multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers – Electrically-biased holding a 70/30 Split

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. 

Package for the succesful Maintenance Technician 

  • Offering a salary of £45,470
  • 31days holiday entitlement
  • Holiday Purchase scheme
  • Healthcare, Annual Bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Shutdown over Christmas
  • Company events and staff treats
  • Parking
  • Canteen

Shift requirements:

  • 3 Shift Rota – Mornings / Afternoons / Nights. 
  • Afternoons - Sunday 14:00 – Thursday 22:00
  • Nights – Sunday 22:00 – Friday 06:00
  • Earlies – Monday 06:00 – Friday 14:00

These Maintenance Electrician roles are Commutable from the following locations: Bolton / Rochdale / Radcliffe / Middleton 

Ideally the right Maintenance Electrician will hold the following experience: 

  • Proven Experience with Control Systems and Drives. 
  • Fault finding abilities with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s 
  • Ideally, we are looking for a multi-skilled engineer who holds and 70/30 Split – Electrically Biased 
  • Mechanical experience required: Fabrication / Welding and Bench Fitting 
  • Previous experience within FMCG / Textiles would be at an advantage. 
  • Additional Skills: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Conveyor systems, Lenze Drives. 
  • Must be Apprentice trained, Holding a formal qualification in Electrical Engineering.
 

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.


Supply Chain Production Planner Pay, Hours and Benefits

  • £27,000 - £30,000 
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme

The Supply Chain Production Planner role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.


Supply Chain Production Planner Candidate Requirements

  • The Supply Chain Production Planner will have detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
  • Strong ownership and influencing skills – required to work across a wide stakeholder group. 
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics (or similar).
  • Proficient in Excel.
  • Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented and tenacious.
  • Strong organisational skills.


Supply Chain Production Planner Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • Review and action MRP recommendations to release Production Orders required to enable OTIF across the product range.  
  • Input into item parameter and BOM changes based on commodity knowledge, facilitate and maximise efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.  
  • Work with Production to plan capacity and schedule work into Production.
  • Preparate sales order data to facilitate the management of sales orders.
  • Manage daily orders through the production process.
  • Work closely with Sales to communicate any impacts on fulfilment date where stock is not available.
  • Facilitate the resolution of issues and potential blockages within the Production Process to achieve OTIF. 
  • Ensure that all sales orders are shipped and invoiced on the day that they are despatched.
  • Work with Production Planning Analyst to ensure that production is forward planned, agreed, and actioned.
  • Own documentation relating to Production Planning activities.  Develop, document, and maintain a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions encompassing activities conducted within sphere of responsibility. 
  • Provide input into process improvements across the E2E business.