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Maintenance Technician – No Night Shifts, Low Staff Turnover and an Employer who are Internationally Renowned…

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to work with cutting edge technology, within a stable environment, that has a very low staff turnover ? 

If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Company Overview: We are a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with a key site in the West Midlands. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and employee satisfaction has made us a leader our industry sector. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, resulting in an impressively low staff turnover.


Benefits: 

  •  In return for your skills and expertise, we offer:
  • Competitive Base Salary of £36,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates, providing you with additional earning potential.
  • No Night Shift Working & an Early Friday Finish, giving you a true work life balance. 
  • Above Average Company Funded Pension Scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
  • Above Average Paid Holiday Entitlement, giving you ample time to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Company Funded Healthcare, keeping you in good health.
  • Company Funded Life Assurance, to provide peace of mind.
  • On Site Free Car Parking 


Duties of an Maintenance Technician 

  • As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of our state-of-the-art equipment and machinery. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting scheduled maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve production processes and maximize efficiency.
  • Supporting PLC controls and/or Robot applications, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production and equipment reliability.


Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

  • To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:
  • Ideally be Apprentice trained and qualified in either Electrical or Mechanical disciplines, with City & Guilds or NVQ certification.
  • Proven multi skilled ability, showcasing expertise in handling various engineering tasks.
  • Ideally have exposure to supporting Plc controls and/or Robot applications.
  • Previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing or production environment will be essential 


If you are eager to be part of a thriving and innovative manufacturing organisation, with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, please submit your application including your updated CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Don't miss this chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a globally renowned organization. Apply now and take the next step in your career!


The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Aldridge, Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury & Willenhall 

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 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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Maintenance Fitter, Stable Company, No Shifts and a Short Working Week…

Join our established engineering organisation known for its stability, innovation and commitment to excellence. With a proven track record of low staff turnover, we take pride in nurturing a supportive work environment where employees thrive. 

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our DAYS team and contribute to our legacy of success.


Benefits: 

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

  • Competitive Base Salary of 36,000
  • Day Working with EVERY FRIDAY OFF
  • Outstanding Company Pension Scheme
  • Paid Overtime Opportunities
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Free On Site Parling 
  • Opportunity to work in a stable and thriving engineering sector


Duties of a Maintenance Fitter

Working with a team of Maintenance Engineers you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive multi skilled maintenance activities across our plant. 


Requirements of a Maintenance Fitter

You must hold formal mechanical qualifications (and ideally be apprentice trained too), with proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter supporting plant and equipment within a robust manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.  

The role is commutable from Blackheath, Cradley Heath, Halesowen, Rowley Regis & Woodgate Valley 

 

A great opportunity for a mechanically bias Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and successful roll form manufacturer in the West Midlands. Working across a broad range of market sectors such as construction, commercial vehicles, storage systems and much more. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the afternoon shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm) to maintain all kit on site. My client is looking for someone who is willing to learn and further their skills. If this sounds like the right role for you, please read on. 


Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £38,000
  • Company contribution pension.
  • Overtime at premium rates. 
  • 25 days + BH 
  • Early Finish Friday. 
  • Quarterly bonus. 
  • Training.

Maintenance Engineer Duties: 

  • PM shift 2:00pm – 10:00pm  
  • Carry out planned maintenance activities. 
  • Maintaining site equipment. 
  • Regularly liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues. 
  • Atten breakdowns, fault-find and repair. 
  • Machine improvements. 
  • Update maintenance logs. 
  • Order critical spares. 


Maintenance Engineer Competencies: 

  • Relevant engineering qualifications NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.  
  • Practical experience of Mechanical duties  
  • Welding. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience. 
  • An awareness of health and safety legislations. 
  • Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to read technical drawings. 


This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a fantastic company that will support you to learn new skills and take you to the next level. Please apply to find out more details. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: West Bromwich, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Aldridge. 

 

I have a great opportunity for a mechanically biassed Maintenance Engineer to join a leading company in Shopshire. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with a mechanical bias, this role offers stability and progression routes.   

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £45,000 
  • Premium overtime rate 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • 6% pension. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Life assurance. 


Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift rota. 
  • Improve and promote safety across site. 
  • Carry out planned and preventive maintenance. 
  • Fault find on mechanical and electrical equipment. 
  • Respond to breakdowns. 
  • Report on machinery faults. 
  • Update CMMS. 
  • Contact OEM’s and suppliers. 


Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
  • Recognised engineering qualification. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • CMMS experience. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety.  
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 


Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.

 

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 

 

I have a great opportunity for a Facilities Manager who has worked in a manufacturing environment and has experience in energy reduction to join the building service team of a global manufacturer in Shropshire.     

My client is looking for a Facilities Manager to manage maintenance activities, engineers, and CMMS to provide specialist knowledge in energy management. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal operational efficiency of the building. This role will have a focus on energy management so, the right candidate will have previous experience. 

Facilities Manager Role Benefits:

  • Salary £54,220 
  • x2 yearly bonuses (£3,000). 
  • Private medical. 
  • 8% employer pension contribution. 
  • Lunch time finish Friday. 
  • Subsidised café. 
  • Sick pay. 
  • Income protection. 
  • Onsite parking. 

Facilities Manager Duties include:

  • Co-ordinate and control water / energy reduction. 
  • Maintain compliance with climate change regulations and internal environmental reporting requirements.
  • Implementation of activities to achieve Co2 reduction targets.
  • To own CMMS structure to ensure the energy related asset structure is up to date and maintained. 
  • Continuous improvement activities. 
  • Research low carbon technologies. 
  • Project planning and budget submission. 
  • Investment justification. 

As a Facilities Manager Requirements: 

  • Recognised engineering qualifications. (NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree). 
  • Energy management experience. 
  • Facilities management experience. 
  • Worked in a manufacturing environment. 
  • Mechanical and electrical engineering. 
  • Project management experience. 
  • CMMS experience. 


Please apply to find out more about this role, or if your CV is not up to date, please call me to find out whether this role may be right for you.

This Facilities Manager position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Bilston, Featherstone, Cannock, and surrounding areas. 

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton and Dudley. As an engineer you will be tasked with looking after the kit on site and keep downtime to a minimum. 

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference on bias. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world’s best employers.  

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £49,707 
  • Premium overtime rates. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • 12% Employer Pension Contribution. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Xmas Bonus. 
  • Cycle to work. 
  • Volunteering days off. (Paid) 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift rota. 
  • Improve and promote safety across site. 
  • Lead a team of multi-skilled engineers. 
  • Focus on departmental KPI’s. 
  • Manage and supervise contractors. 
  • Shift reports. 
  • Planned and reactive maintenance. 
  • Identify and procure critical spares. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
  • Previous experience in team leading role. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety. 
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous). 
  • SCADA systems (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.  

 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Maintenance electrician to join a Manufacturing Specialist within the Greater Manchester Area, are you looking to join a well-established company, a company who Design and manufacture and are a leading UK Organisation. 

This is an opportunity to join a company who continue to Grow, a company that drive a good working environment. The wellbeing of employees is of high priority, and they always look to develop and progress individuals inhouse. 

Shift the maintenance electrician will be required to work: 8am till 4:30pm 

The maintenance electrician role is commutable from: Warrington / Preston / Bolton / Wigan 

Benefits the Maintenance electrician will receive:

  • Salary: £45,931.00
  • 23+8days holiday
  • 8% Pension
  • Health care. 

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will hold the following: 

  • Previous experience within an ATEX Chemical or Process type industry 
  • COMAH experience would be at an advantage. 
  • Reactive maintenance 
  • Trouble shooting 
  • Planned preventative maintenance. 
  • Electrical infrastructure systems i.e., Single and 3 phase systems 
  • Instrumentation experience 
  • There is also preventative maintenance work which typically includes testing of alarms, electrical equipment emergency lighting, earth testing etc
  • The type of work typically would be isolation of motors and electrical equipment to accommodate repairs/replacement by the fitting team as and when required to react to breakdowns. 

Qualifications Required:

  • Ideally, we are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
  • Holding a City & Guilds 2391 in testing & inspection. 
  • 18th Edition IEE Wiring regulations 
  • CompEx certificate 
  • Valid JIB Card 
  • IOSH Managing Safely
 

 Due to retirement, an opportunity has arisen for a maintenance engineer to join a nationwide FMCG company in Stoke-on-Trent. 

This position would be perfect but not essential for a mechanically bias maintenance engineer who has experience within a food manufacturing environment. My client boasts great attrition rates and are keen on training and developing their engineer’s skills. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £51,364.68
  • Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
  • 14% Pension (4% your contribution / 10% their contribution).  
  • 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.  
  • Apprentice trained. 
  • Excellent mechanical abilities. 
  • Able to read engineering drawings. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
  • Electrical knowledge advantageous.
  • Welding abilities advantageous.  


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. 

 

 

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a mechanically biassed Maintenance Engineer to join a nationwide FMCG company in Stoke-on-Trent. 

This position would be ideal for someone who is mechanically minded and is able to strip down and rebuild machinery and who has experience within a food manufacturing environment. My client boasts great attrition rates and are keen on training and developing their engineer’s skills. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £43,000
  • Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
  • 14% Pension (4% your contribution / 10% their contribution).  
  • 33 days holiday. 
  • Cycle to work. 
  • Discounted products. 
  • Access to health and dental services. 
  • X4 death in service. 
  • Employee assistance programmes. 
  • Training and development 


Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Day shift (Monday-Friday). 
  • Stripping down existing machinery. 
  • Assist with breakdowns. 
  • Undertake planned maintenance tasks.
  • Improving and maintaining production equipment. 
  • Updating CMMS. 
  • Continuous improvement projects. 


Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised engineering qualifications. 
  • Ideally apprentice trained. 
  • Food packaging machinery experience would be ideal but not essential. 
  • Strong mechanical engineering abilities. 
  • Experience with 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.

 

A fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a global manufacturing company based near Stourport. My client is a multi-national UK firm supplying to stores across the UK and Europe.   

My client is looking for looking for a maintenance engineer to join their afternoon shift, who will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production equipment, keeping down-time to a minimum. 


Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £41,511
  • 25 Days + BH 
  • Company pension with Scottish Widows. 
  • Free eyecare. 
  • Death in service. 
  • Critical illness cover. 
  • Big retailer discounts. 
  • Holiday purchase scheme. 
  • Volunteering days. 
  • Training opportunities. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Monday – Friday (14:00-22:00) 
  • Ensure all machines are running at all times.
  • Diagnose and repair machine faults.
  • Respond to breakdowns. 
  • Carryout TPM and PPM work. 
  • Open communication with shift leaders. 
  • Reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

 
Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised electrical qualifications. 
  • PLC fault finding abilities. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience. 
  • Ability to read circuit diagrams.
  • Experience with conveyors. 
  • Single and Three phase power supplies. 
  • AC and DC Drives. 


An overall brilliant opportunity to join a very well-established company in the Kidderminster area. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you please apply to find out more details.  

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from:  Kidderminster, Dudley, Bridgnorth, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Stourport, Redditch and surrounding areas.

 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global, hypergrowth company, 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

This important role requires a committed individual who will gain a thorough understanding of the company products, Supply Chain and Operations. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach.

The successful Warehouse Manager will have previous experience in a similar role with team leadership experience. Those from a Stores and Despatch background will be considered especially if gained within a manufacturing environment. You will be used to different ERP tools, capable in Excel, Word, an effective communicator, organised and agile.


Warehouse Manager Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £41,000 (dependant on experience)
  • Hours: you are able to work 8:00am – 4:00pm or 7:00am – 3:00pm (or a mix of both), with an early finish on Friday’s
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing 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  


Warehouse Manager Candidate Requirements – but not limited to

  • The Warehouse Manager will have previous experience from a similar role with some leadership experience.
  • Previous experience with a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
  • You will be IT literate - ERP systems experience will be at advantage.
  • Ideally you will have previously worked in a demanding warehouse environment with automated storage and enjoy a ‘hands on’ approach.
  • Hold a driving license.
  • Forklift license preferred (training can be provided).


Warehouse Manager Key Responsibilities – but not limited to

  • Responsible for leading and motivating the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. To include, receiving goods to Stores and delivery to point of requirement according to scheduled and other demands & for Packing, Despatch and Shipping operations.
  • Ensure inbound On-Time In-Fill is maximized through prompt and accurate goods receipt. Positively influence Sales On-Time In-Fill through making available raw materials and parts, right time and right place and pulling through Sales Orders to meet customer delivery targets.
  • Effective management of stock holding ensuring optimisation of warehouse locations to support the smooth flow of materials and goods to the point of use and outbound shipment of sales orders.
  • Line management responsibility for the Warehouse team including, return to work meetings, team morale, KPI creation, performance reviews and appraisals meetings.
  • Develop strong relationships with company stakeholders globally - work effectively to support strategic customers.
 

Company

This is a leading manufacturer and supplier, specialising in the machining and assembly of a number of product ranges for clients across the world. Their facility offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a highly competent engineering team; the site offers its customers a complete package for all their machined component requirements.

The business is well known for their high level of expertise in producing complex and varied components, with a consistent quality commitment. 


CMM Programmer Salary and Hours

  • £36,000 – 42,000 (negotiable dependant on experience – call Scott to discuss)
  • Working hours 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 7.30am – 12.30pm Frida

Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley


CMM Programmer Candidate Requirements

  • It is essential that the CMM Programmer has Mitutoyo machines experience.
  • Proficiency with MCOSMOS programming system.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Experience in machining and assembly of components industries is preferred.


CMM Programmer Key Responsibilities

  • The CMM Programmer will develop and execute CMM programs using the MCOSMOS software.
  • Perform precise measurements and inspections of components using Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment.
  • Analyse measurement data and generate detailed inspection reports.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.