PRODUCTION ENGINEER

METROLOGY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a METROLOGY ENGINEER.

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

You may already be a METROLOGY ENGINEER looking for a fresh challenge, within a highly prestigious organisation

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

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 (Neg Dependant on experience)
• Free parking on site
• Flexible working hours
• 11.30am Friday finish
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 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
• Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unlimited Career progression

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating CMM programs, utilising PC-DIMIS
• Evaluate measurement data
• Daily planning and scheduling of metrology workloads
• Conduct and complete set ups, measurements and interpretations for part investigations
• Creating measurement programs for CMM with or without CAD model
• Drawing up initial sample test reports as per the VDA and PPAP template
• Calibration of gauges, maintain measuring equipment
• Re-qualification inspections
• SPC

REQUIREMENTS

• It is essential that you have relevant CMM Programming experience
• Ideally PC-DMIS
• Any QUINDOS knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential
• To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of PPAP’s and SPC
• Good level of IT Literacy

This role will suit an energetic, and ambitious  Metrology Engineer

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!

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.

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.

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

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
 

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

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

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:

• Base salary would be £37,516.72, with the option of 208 hours contractual overtime giving an extra £5625.36, if the successful candidate wanted to start doing this after completion of their probation period. There could also be some negotiation on the base salary for the right candidate. 
• 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        

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The key areas for Maintenance Electrician focus: 

• Timed served engineer, electrical bias
• 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 Electricians or Development Managers that want to be back hands on based around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham. 

We are a specialist automation organisation with an established presence across the globe. As we continue to innovate and lead the industry, we are actively seeking a talented Controls Software Engineer to join our dynamic team who support our Central UK operations.

Benefits of a Controls Software Engineer:

• Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £50,000
• Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
• Annual Tax Free Bonus 
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
• Life Assurance (above market average) Paid Overtime  
• Potential Relocation Assistance 
• Ongoing Training & Development 
• The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference

Duties of a Controls Software Engineer:

• As a vital member of our team you will be required to create bespoke automation solutions for our manufacturing requirements. 
• The role requires you to undertake Plc design, programming, commissioning, alongside providing support throughout the complete project lifecycle. 
• On occasions you may also be asked to support with the robot programming, vision systems and have an understanding of good manufacturing practice guidelines. 
• Collaborate with clients and internal staff to design concepts that meet requirements.
• Assist in developing cost estimates for proposals.
• Create validation documentation, including software design specifications, test records and supporting documentation like O&M manuals, software releases, and disaster recovery plans.
• Design, code, commission, test and provide aftermarket support for our bespoke machinery worldwide.
• Conduct system validation, including Factory Acceptance Testing and oversee validation.
• Requirements of a Controls Software Engineer:
• Proven experience designing Plc software alongside supporting existing applications. 
• Competent with communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial, etc.)
• Competent with IEC 61131-3, C#, Java or Structured Text.
• We are particularly keen to talk to candidates that have direct programming experience with one or more of the following applications:
• Siemens Tia Portal
• Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert or Unity Pro
• Beckhoff CX series, C60xx or TwinCAT 
• Omron CX-Programmer, Sysmac Studio
• Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3, GX Developer
• ABB Automation Builder
• Wago CODESYS
• Bosch Rexroth IndraWorks
• Phoenix Contact PC WORX, PLCnext Engineer
• Delta Electronics ISPSoft
• B&R Automation Automation Studio

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Software Professional 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