SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Maintenance Electrician to join a well-respected employer within the Food Engineering sector. As a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant. This will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a fast-paced manufacturing, process, food or production environment and be comfortable in undertaking facilities maintenance work too.

Benefits:

Along with a continental shift pattern of 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off 6-6, the Maintenance Electrician role also has a package of:

• Salary £38,000 (hourly rate is £17.50) 
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Pension at 3% company and 5% employee 
• 20 Holiday days 
• Stable Working Environment.

You must be an Electrically qualified Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician and hold Electrical abilities and some exposure to supporting PLC controls including Siemens S7.

The role of Maintenance Electrician is commutable from Tamworth, Burton on Trent, Derby and Leicester.

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few months, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation that won’t be affected by any potential fallout from the current economic climate. 

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit proven Maintenance Supervisor, to support our onsite 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 Available for a Maintenance Supervisor: 

• Starting Salary of c£50,000 
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Day Working (Mon – Fri) 
• Employer Pension Contribution 
• 33 Days Holiday
• Early Friday Finish

Duties of a Maintenance Supervisor  

As a Maintenance Supervisor you will be required to lead the maintenance team on a daily basis, ensuring that PM’s are undertaken to schedule whilst also managing breakdown situations, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Supervisor 

You must have gained your experience from working within a manufacturing or production environment with experience of either supervising or managing a maintenance team, managed external contractors, issued permits and also managed a PM structure with the use of CMMS software. 

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

I have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton. As an engineer you will support the engineering team leader to carry out effective maintenance across the site.  

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 as training will be provided. As well as a good salary and benefits package my client offers career development opportunities for those who seek it. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• Salary £51,161 
• Premium rate overtime. (x1.5 and x2). 
• Pension Scheme. 
• Generous holiday entitlement. 
• Clear progression routes. 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance. 
• Company activities and events. 
• Free Parking. 
• Subsidized Café 
• Fantastic Facilities. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Continental shift pattern 2 days 2 nights. 
• Planned and Reactive maintenance. 
• Ensure smooth running of the plant and machinery. 
• Manage and supervise sub-contractors on site. 
• Identify and procure critical plant spares. 
• Monitor electrical and mechanical systems performance. 

As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Apprentice trained. 
• 18th edition (Advantageous). 
• FMCG experience. 
• Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
• Health & Safety / Food Safety.  
• Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
• PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
• CMMS Knowledge. 
• Be able to work as part of a team. 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

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

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Machine Shop Foreman to join a recognised world leader in their Manufacturing facility. We are looking for a dynamic person who has good engineering background to work in a friendly environment as part of a small team, excellent working conditions and stable permanent employment.

The package details for the role of Machine Shop Foreman includes:

• Salary £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience 
• 8 Hour days Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.
• Company pension
• 22 + 8 days Holiday
• Potential for overtime 
• Discretionary company bonus 

The successful applicant for the Machine Shop Foreman role must be able to read Engineering Drawings, work to precision tolerances, this position is a very hands-on role. Some duties include: 

• Appropriate experience/qualifications
• Machining CNC milling/lather experience on medium large components is required ideally using XYZ machine tools, although training can be offered. Other CNC interfaces will be considered. 
• Organising workflow and ensuring work is completed promptly
• Helping manage daily operations, and making important decisions such as managing resources, workflows, and quality control to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest standards.
• Experience of fabrication/fitting would be an advantage.

The role of Machine Shop Foreman is commutable from Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton on Trent and Cannock surrounding areas. 

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit proven Site Services Electrician, to join our on site facilities maintenance team. 

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

Benefits: 

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

• Starting Salary of c£43,000 
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Bespoke Day Working (Mon – Fri) 
• Employer Pension Contribution 
• 33 Days Holiday
• Life Assurance 
• Early Friday Finish
• Free Onsite Parking 

Duties of a Facilities Engineer / Site Services Electrician

• As a proven Site Services Electrician / Facilities Engineer you will working on our single site as a static engineer, undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance to the sites electrical infrastructure and building services associated to the facility. 

Requirements of a Facilities Engineer / Site Services Electrician

• Have a proven background in undertaking Electrical Installation work (single & three phase) within a manufacturing, process or production environment. 
• Ideally Have Experience of undertaking statutory maintenance checks on Compressed Air Infrastructure, Fire Suppression Systems and Sub Stations. 
• Have experience of supporting a wide range of internal lighting and power (Ideally both LV & HV)
• Qualified Electrically to City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
• If you have undertaken a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and / or hold JIB or AM2 accreditation it will be at an advantage. 

The role is commutable from: Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coventry and Lichfield   

Welder Fabricator – Join Our Established Team in a Stable Industry Sector 

About Us:

We are a well established and highly regarded engineering business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees. 

As a DAY SHIFT Welder Fabricator, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically diverse setting, gaining exposure to a wide range of plant and equipment. Join our engineering team, known for its longevity and grow professionally in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Benefits: 

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

• Competitive Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £35,000
• Outstanding Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance 
• Day Working (Monday – Friday)
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates 
• Generous Paid Holiday Entitlement
• Attractive Staff Discount on Company Products
• Free Onsite Car Parking 
• Opportunity to work in a stable and Thriving Engineering Sector

Duties of a Welder Fabricator

• Working as part of the site maintenance team you will be required to undertake welding and fabrication tasks throughout our plant. 

Requirements of a Welder Fabricator

• Ideally you will have completed either a modern or advanced modern apprenticeship but must hold formal welding & fabrication qualifications. 
• You will ideally be competent in undertaking a number of welding applications i.e. Tig, Mig, Stick, Arc & Gas or Oxy, working with a range of materials such as Steel, Mild Steel and Stainless and have the ability to read an interpret drawings. 

If you are a dedicated Welder Fabricator with a passion for “a job well done” and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Bloxwich, Brownhills, Cannock & Walsall

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.  

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for Electrical biased maintenance engineer. This is an opportunity to Join an organisation who pride themselves in providing Development and progression opportunities, a company who will fund courses to help progress  engineers on site. The right individual will join a Friendly & busy site where you will join an already established team as well as being part of a major manufacturing organisation. 
  
The Maintenance electrician role is commutable from the following locations:  Blackburn / Blackpool / Burnley / Preston  

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

• £56.542    
• Progression & Training and development opportunities 
• Great Pension 
• Medical Care 
• 25+8days holiday 

Shift requirements in place for the Maintenance electrician:

• 3 Shift Rota / Mornings – Monday to Friday / Afternoons – Monday to Friday & Saturday / Nights: Monday to Thursday 

Key Responsibilities 

• Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment. 
• Dealing on both Maintenance and Facilities. 
• Apprentice trained holding a HNC / City& Guilds in Electrical engineering / 17th – 18th Edition. 
• Ability to fault find on various electrical controls systems at both single and three phase.
• Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC’s. 
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements specific to plant maintenance
• Ability to conduct electrical installation work. 
• Good understanding of Facilities & Maintenance processes and production critical equipment
• Can demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment or on own
• Qualified to conduct work to BS 7671 wiring regulations. 
• Qualified to conduct electrical inspection and test. 
• Good level of computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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 an electrically 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:

• £51,000
• Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
• 14% Pension (4% your contribution / 10% their contribution).  
• 22 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).  
• Planned and reactive maintenance. 
• Improving and maintaining production equipment. 
• Updating CMMS. 
• Fault diagnostic and repair. 
• Continuous improvement projects. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised electrical qualifications. 
• Electrical fault finding. 
• Must be able to interpret electrical drawings. 
• PLC knowledge (advantageous). 
• Food / FMCG experience (advantageous). 
• Willingness to learn new skills. 

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. 

Contract Instrumentation Technician – Required for an Immediate Start 

Benefits Available for a Contract Instrumentation Technician

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

Duties of a Contract Instrumentation Technician 

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

Requirements of a Contract Instrumentation Technician

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

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

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Electrician:  

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

Experience and Qualifications the Maintenance Electrician will hold:

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

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