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TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER.

A well established, busy manufacturing organisation are looking for a Toolmaker to join the Engineering Department.

This is a super opportunity to be part of a domestic Toolroom with an organisation that is synonymous with innovation and reliability.  Join us and be part of a team that prides itself in quality and excellence.

If you are initiative-taking, task-oriented, and have a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity  

Super shift pattern – Days 12-hour shift pattern, leaving lots of free time and a great way to book your holidays.  Overtime is available

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Rugeley, Lichfield, Atherstone, Barton Under Needwood, Measham, Nuneaton, Twycross, Aldridge and Minworth

KEY BENEFITS

  • £37,500
  • DAYS
  • Paid Overtime – OTE - £42/£44k
  • 12-hour day shifts – popular shift pattern leaving lots of free time
  • Well established, stead manufacturing organisation
  • Supportive, friendly team
  • Great longevity with staff
  • Toolmakers from all manufacturing backgrounds are welcomed - plastics and / or pressings

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Repair, refurbish, and manufacture tooling to achieve maximum production efficiency.
  • Work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Interpret and work from engineering drawings.
  • General machining and bench hand skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of CNC machinery and wire erosion is a plus.
  • Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in the tool room.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Apprentice trained
  • Experience in an extrusion or mould shop environment, or pressings is happily considered
  • CNC knowledge would be helpful, though not essential
  • Happy to work 12-hour DAY shift pattern
  • This would suit a motivated, friendly individual  

You would enjoy a fruitful and lengthy career within a busy, stable manufacturing organization.  

ONLY UK BASED EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED

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

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

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

Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION 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 Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994

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TOOLMAKER REQUIRED DAYS

We are offering a role for a TOOLMAKER, to work on a permanent DAYS position.

Established for many many years, offering a range of different manufacturing processes, such as pressings, stampings, welding, and CNC Machining, providing products into a wide variety of different manufacturing industry sectors.

We specialise in high-quality products, to meet the exacting demands of industries worldwide.

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Wombourne, Coven, Shiftnal, Norton Canes, Aldridge, Pelsall, Telford, Stourbridge, Handsworth and Kidderminster

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £30,000
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Plenty of free parking on site
  • Overtime Paid
  • Days
  • Lunchtime 12 noon Friday finish
  • Recent investment
  • Long established and stable business
  • Charity events
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for TOOLMAKER

  • Manufacture, repair, and maintain tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Work from technical drawings and specifications to ensure precise tolerances and high-quality results.
  • Operate a variety of manual machinery including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
  • Inspect and test finished products to ensure they meet strict quality standards.
  • Collaborate with engineers and production teams to optimize tooling solutions and improve production processes.
  • Maintain a safe and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.

REQUIREMENTS for TOOLMAKER

  • Proven experience as a Toolmaker or relevant role in a manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to interpret and work from complex technical drawings.
  • Strong knowledge of general Toolroom equipment and materials.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.


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!

 

CNC MACHINE SHOP MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced CNC Machine Shop Manager.

A well -established organisation, who supply into a multitude of different industry sectors, now has a requirement for a CNC Machine Shop Manager.

Easy to get to, outside the Clean Air zone, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive team.  

You may be a CNC Programmer, who is looking to step up your career.  This is a superb opportunity to embrace a role that can offer management opportunities.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for day-to-day planning, problem solving and operation of the machine shop.

UK BASED EXPERIENCE ONLY CAN BE CONSIDERED

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team 
  • Room for growth and career advancement 
  • Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment 
  • Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects

COMMUTABLE FROM: - Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Dudley, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Lichfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Moseley

BENEFITS

  • £55,000 - £63,000
  • Day’s role
  • Lunchtime finish Friday
  • 25 Days holiday
  • Company Pension
  • Annual Bonus
  • On site parking
  • Staff discounts
  • Private healthcare
  • Friendly, well established, stable business

DUTIES

  • Day to day planning, problem solving and operation of the Machine Shop
  • Identification for areas for improvements
  • Ensure team meets the required performance targets
  • Day to day planning
  • Performance and development appraisals and identification of training needs
  • Working closely with designers and customers to provide technical input
  • Programming /Offline Programming using CADCAM software
  • CNC Setting and Operating
  • Day to day running of the Machine Shop
  • Contribute to monthly management meetings

REQUIERMENTS

  • Previous experience of managing / supervising a CNC Machine Shop environment
  • You may be looking to step up your career, this would be a fabulous opportunity to do so 
  • A hands-on CNC background with Setting, Operating and Programming abilities
  • To be able to thrive under pressure
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Excellent problem solver

What are you waiting for? Send your CV asap to be considered.

 

Join Our Team as a PRODUCTION MANAGER!

An established manufacturing organisation, steeped in history, have a vacancy for a Production Manager.  

This is a clean and tide environment, that needs someone to manage and instigate improvements within a manufacturing facility.  This is a busy, organisation, and the potential for this to develop into a bigger role, with more responsibilities is huge, your destiny really is in your own hands

It’s a lively working environment, and you will be managing an already pretty motivated team.  

Commutable from:- Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Smethwick, Moseley, Halesowen, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Aldridge, Brownhills, Lichfield, Rowley Regis and Tyseley

BENEFITS

  • £35,000 - £45,000
  • Morning Shift
  • X3 Life cover
  • 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays on top
  • Very well-established business
  • Friendly and supportive team
  • Consistent and stable organisation
  • Company Pension 8%

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise and manage a team of approximately fifteen staff
  • Drive continuous improvements
  • Oversee production schedules and ensure timely delivery of projects. 
  • Mentor and train team members on best practices and safety protocols. 
  • Maintain machine efficiency and troubleshoot issues as needed.
  • Collaborate with other supervisors to optimize production processes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Reduction of cycle times and increase productivity
  • New product introduction, increasing product range
  • Reduction of tooling costs
  • Maintaining a high level of housekeeping

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong Leadership and communication skills
  • Experience drawn from a CNC environment ideally
  • To have previously driven continuous improvements
  • This would suit someone who is truly motivated to make an impact
  • Previous experience of supervising Operators and Setters
  • This would suit an experienced Man-Manager, or someone who is looking to step up
  • To be able to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment
  • Happy to work morning shift
  • Flexible to cover shifts if needed

This is a super opportunity for someone to really take the reins.  So much potential available for the right person.  What are you waiting for??

Send your CV ASAP

Only applications with the Right to Work in the UK and with UK based experience can be considered
 

 

Shift Supervisor:

One of the leading galvanising companies in the UK is now hiring! My client is looking for someone who is eager to lead, strong minded and able to communicate with and assist in training and mentoring staff. With a day shift (06:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday) and a night shift role (20:00 – 06:00) both available. 

Salary and Benefits of a Shift Supervisor:

  • £37,000
  • 28 Days Holiday
  • Pension
  • Free Parking

Key Responsibilities for a Shift Supervisor:

  • Assist in day to day functioning of the team and ensure things are going smoothly. 
  • Train and mentor staff.
  • Work towards targets. 
  • Follow and implement health and safety procedures.
  • Monday to Friday (06:00 – 16:00) or Monday – Friday (20:00 – 06:00)  

Skills/Experience Required for the Shift Supervisor role:

  • Strong leadership qualities.
  • Excellent time keeping.
  • Physically fit and able. 
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English.
  • Ability to train and mentor. 
  • Ability to follow and make sure health and safety is maintained throughout the production lines. 
  • Work alongside management to ensure targets are met. 
  • Knowledge of galvanising.
  • Ability to operate a counterbalance fork lift and have license. (advantageous) 

Commutable from:
Shrewsbury / Wolverhampton / Stourbridge / Dudley / Stafford / Kidderminster / Cannock / Walsall

 

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.

 

 

Quality Technician 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY TECHNICIAN / INPECTOR / ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. 

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a vast number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Our products are truly unique, making us a very stable option for you to develop your career.

You may already be a Quality Inspector looking to step your skill set.  Or you might already be a Quality Technician or Quality Engineer, who is looking for a more stable role, where there is genuine career progression available.

For the Quality Technician / Inspector / Engineer, this role is commutable from:-

Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Moseley, Tyseley, Bearwood, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Aston, Hall Green, Acocks Green and Minworth 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £27,000 - £32,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Unique manufacturing facility
  • Very friendly and supportive team
  • Genuine progression available
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Fascinating products

RESPONSIBILITIES for Quality Technician / Inspector /  Engineer

  • This is a shopfloor -based role, supporting Quality and manufacturing issues
  • Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to drive improvements in both quality and process
  • Support NPI and lease of  new projects with quality inspection and homologation of parts
  • Working closely with Suppliers on Quality Inspection and validation of parts
  • Champion lean and good housekeeping (5S)
  • Review process control activities
  • Provide daily support with all Quality issues
  • Line balancing, CI activities to improve efficiencies and productivity 
  • Cost and scrap reductions

REQUIREMENTS for Quality Technician / Inspector / Engineer

  • Relevant experience gained within Quality / and or Process Engineering
  • You will have gained your experience within manufacturing
  • Due to the nature of the manufacturing products, you must have gained your experience from within the UK
  • Shop floor based experience 
  • Exposure to working to lean manufacturing 
  • Experience of cost reductions and continuous improvements
  • Supplier liaison

UK BASED APPLICATIONS ONLY PLEASE

You will be given the opportunity to be part of a well-established organisation, steeped in history.  You would be offered the change to grow and develop within a unique manufacturing facility.
 

 

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

  • £43,000 - £48,000 (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
 

Purchasing Logisitics Clerk

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Purchasing Logistics Clerk

Immediate interviews are being offered.

We are a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing business]. We pride ourselves on delivering top-quality products and services to our customers. To support our expanding operations, we are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Purchasing / Logistics Clerk to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about supply chain and procurement processes, we would love to hear from you!

The Purchasing / Logistics Clerk will play a key role in ensuring that our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for supporting the purchasing and logistics teams by coordinating order placements, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely deliveries. You’ll work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to manage the flow of materials and products.

Commutable from Birmingham, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Dudley, Kingswinford, Hagley, Quinton, Woodgate Valley, Harbourne, Kidderminster and Wombourne

What we Offer

  • Salary: £25,000
  • Free parking on site
  • 12 NOON Finish on Fridays
  • Very friendly and supportive team
  • Stable organisation
  • Busy manufacturing business
  • Great potential for bigger opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Assist with creating and processing purchase orders (Pos)
  • Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and deliveries.
  • Coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies or issues with orders.
  • Monitor inventory levels and place replenishment orders as necessary.
  • Schedule and coordinate deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods.
  • Track shipments and provide updates to internal teams as needed.
  • Assist with managing incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Verify shipment contents and ensure accuracy of order receipts.
  • Communicate with freight companies and couriers to manage shipping schedules.
  • Support the warehouse team with inventory management and reconciliation tasks.

Requirements

  • Experience in purchasing / logistics is preferred
  • Strong IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Word
  • Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem solving skills with good attention to detail

If you would like to find out more, please send your CV asap to be considered.

 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in high quality products, supplying into a vast customer  base. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

As Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will be tasked with ensuring the effectiveness of the EHS Department

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 Standish, Skelmersdale, St Helens, Eccles, Bolton, Chorley, Ormskirk

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
  • Company Pension
  • Private healthcare
  • 33 days holiday (inc Stats)
  • King and Queens Award winning business
  • Fantastic chance to make  an impact
  • Free parking on site
  • Huge customer base

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Promote EHS on site
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are developed and maintained
  • Management of 45001 and 14001
  • Accident and incident investigations
  • Review audit requirements
  • Keep up to date with legislation
  • Manage legislation register
  • Organise HSE training sessions
  • Act as Fire Safety Officer on site
  • Manage COSHH assessments
  • Process hazard assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and HFA

REQUIREMENTS

  • It is essential that you have relevant Health, Safety and Environmental experience from within a manufacturing environment
  • Your experience needs to be UK based
  • Previous experience of Risk Assessments including COSHH
  • Knowledge of a COMAH site would be highly desirable
  • Essential that you have 45001 and 14001 experience
  • NEBOSH level 3
  • IOSH managing safely
  • Lead Auditor

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!
 

 

TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER

A Tooling Design Engineer is required to join a busy, family orientated organisation, who enjoy extremely high staff retention.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Tooling Design Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in our Technical Engineering Department. As the Tooling Design Engineer, we need you to have good 3D CAD experience.

Supplying into a wide range of different industry sectors, this offers great stability and long- term growth opportunities.

Commutable from :- Stoke on Trent, Stockport, Knutsford, Congleton, Buxton, Wilmslow, Whaley Bridge, Macclesfield and Cheddleton

BENEFITS for a Tooling Design Engineer

  • £35,000 - £38,000
  • Flexi hours
  • DAYS
  • Training offered in some aspects of Toolroom
  • Life Assurance
  • Death in Service
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Annual Bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme

DUTIES for a Tooling Design Engineer

  • Working with the team of skilled Toolmakers and Engineers in the Toolroom facility
  • Hands-on Turning, milling and grinding
  • Machine building experience
  • Problem solving
  • Wire cutting
  • Programming
  • Use of 3D CAD systems

REQUIREMENTS for a Tooling Design Engineer

  • To have gained your experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Engineering Qualifications to support experience
  • General engineering experience with regards to Turning, Milling and grinding
  • Mechanical trouble shooting
  • Wire cutting would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of 3D CAD systems
  • Training can be offered in some aspects of the Toolroom functions
  • The role involves collaboration with a team of skilled Toolmaker/Engineers in our Toolroom facility.
  • A logical approach to problem solving
  • Full driving licence is essential

A wonderful opportunity awaits you! 

 

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit proven Handyman, to join our onsite facilities maintenance team. 

Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, with a low staff turnover we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees and we don’t work shifts !

Benefits: 

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

  • Starting Salary of c£28,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Day Working (Mon – Fri) 
  • Option to Flex your Start Time
  • Option of a 4 Day Working Week 
  • Employer Pension Contribution 
  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Early Friday Finish


Duties of a Handyman

  • As an experienced Handyman you will be required to undertake “hands on” tasks across our facility. 
  • The role will see you being involved in undertaking a wide range of FM work such as basic brickwork, carpentry, painting and plumbing.  

Requirements of a Handyman

  • Ideally you will hold some form of relevant accreditation, however you must have a proven background in undertaking similar work as part of a small but effective team. 
  • This is a great opportunity to move your career into a single sited role, where the company will give you flexibility of your hours and days of work.

The role is commutable from: Aston, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Erdington, Harborne, Smethwick & Sutton Coldfield