Electro Plating Technician Required

Are you an Electro Plating Technician who is looking to step up their career to Technician level, this could be just the job for you! This is a unique working environment, with lots of new investment going into this facility.

Producing components for a variety of different industry sectors, this lends a huge amount of stability to this business.

Working Days, with always a lunchtime finish on Fridays, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Electro Plater, to join a friendly, supportive team.  You may either experienced with Electroplating, or Nitriding will also be considered.

You will be reporting to the Production Manager and you will be given responsibility for the operation of the Tin Plating Line process. Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, with strong attention to detail, this is a super opportunity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Solihull, Chelmsley Woods, Coventry, Atherstone, Lichfield, Minworth, Castle Vale and Yardley.

Key Benefits for Electro Plating Technician

• Salary: £29,500
• Days
• Early Friday finish
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Superb on-site canteen facilities and Family Days
• Life assurance
• 25 days of holiday
• Healthcare coverage
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

Responsibilities of Electro Plating Technician

• Responsibility for operating of the Tin Plating Line process
• Ensure the process produces the highest quality product
• Trouble shoot new plating techniques and drive process performance improvements
• Analyse of production data and engineering runs
• Optimise the plating process
• Quality checks by use of Xray machines, Pero washing
• Operating and programming furnaces
• 5S
• Loading and unloading furnaces
• Establish process controls
• Cost and scrap reduction

Requirements for Electro Plating Technician

• Experience of electroplating in a production environment
• Nitriding experience readily consdidered
• Previous experience of setting  up and sustaining electrochemistry equipment
• Experience  of trouble shoot new plating techniques and driving process performance improvements
• Handson knowledge of chemical development and electrochemical processes
• FLT licence – Counter Balance would be beneficial
• Previous experience of measuring equipment and chemicals
• IT Literate
• This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, with strong communication skills

Environmental Officer Required

The role of an Environmental Officer is crucial in maintaining and improving these standards within the manufacturing organization. As the Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing various processes, protocols, with a strong emphasis on Environmental management systems.

In a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment, there may be unique challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement. The Environmental Officer would be involved in identifying potential risks, analysing incidents, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to enhance safety measures and maintain quality standards.

We take pride in being a one-of-a-kind manufacturing organisation, pushing boundaries in innovation and producing cutting-edge products that make a difference in people's lives. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Officer to play a crucial role in maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• £38,000 - £40,000
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a forward-thinking organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your ideas and contributions.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Modern and well-equipped facilities, fostering a conducive work environment.
• Be part of a team that creates groundbreaking products that impact lives positively
• Flexi-working hours
• Recent large investment
• Vast customer base
• Very friendly organisation
• Really nice staff canteen!

Duties of Environmental Officer

• Develop, implement, and maintain our Environmental management systems to uphold compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards, risks, and non-conformities, and proactively develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees are well-trained and equipped to work safely.
• Implementation and Maintenance of ISO 14001 and BS:OHSAS 45001- Occupational Heath, Safety Management System
• Analyse and evaluate incidents and accidents
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, championing sustainability efforts 
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders 

Requirements for Environmental Officer

• Experience in an Environmental role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Or a HSE professional, looking to take on the Environmental duties
• Knowledge of QHSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and a continuous improvement mindset

Electro Plater Required

Are you an Electro Plater, looking for a really pleasant working environment to be part of? This is a unique working environment, with lots of new investment going into this facility.
Producing components for a variety of different industry sectors, this lends a huge amount of stability to this business.

Working Days, with always a lunchtime finish on Fridays, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Electro Plater, to join a friendly, supportive team.  You may either experienced with Electroplating, or Nitriding will also be considered.

You will be reporting in the Production Manager and you will be given responsibility for the operation of the Tin Plating Line process. Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, with strong attention to detail, this is a super opportunity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Solihull, Chelmsley Woods, Coventry, Atherstone, Lichfield, Minworth, Castle Vale and Yardley

Key Benefits for Electro Plater

• Salary: £29,000 - £34,000
• Double Day shifts
• Early Friday finish
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Company contributory pension
• Family Days
• Superb on-site canteen facilities
• Life assurance
• 25 days of holiday
• Healthcare coverage
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

Responsibilities of Electro Plater

• Responsibility for operating of the Tin Plating Line process
• Health and Safety compliance
• Ensure the process produces the highest quality product
• Analyse of production data and engineering runs
• Optimise the plating process
• Quality checks by use of Xray machines, Pero washing
• Operating and programming furnaces
• 5S
• Loading and unloading furnaces
• Establish process controls
• Cost and scrap reduction

Requirements for Electro Plater

• Experience of electroplating in a production environment
• Nitriding experience readily consdidered
• Previous experience of setting  up and sustaining electrochemistry equipment
• Knowledge of metrology methos
• Handson knowledge of chemical development and electrochemical processes
• FLT licence – Counter Balance would be beneficial
• Previous experience of measuring equipment and chemicals
• IT Literate
• This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, with strong communication skills
• A positive “can-do” attitude

Company

This is an opportunity to work for a leading special purpose engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of quality products for the Aerospace and Automotive sectors.

Due to continued success, they have a permanent opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer, working in a Precision Engineering environment.

This will be a varied and interesting job role, with a focus on the design of the company specialist products.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £27,000 - £42,000 (salary is negotiable dependant on your level of experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Attendance bonus
• Relaxed working environment

Commutable From: Leicester, Coventry, Corby, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Coalville

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• The Mechanical Design Engineer must have experience in a previous Engineering Design role using 2D and 3D CAD on AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Minimum qualification is HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a Precision Engineering environment 
• Tool design experience would be highly advantageous.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Producing design Layouts for quotation purposes.
• Produce the technical design and specification of the tool to meet customer’s enquiry.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD production drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Help support the Technical Department with root cause analysis of technical issues and provide general design support.
• Support theBlog production department with technical queries.

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

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

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

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

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• 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
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
• Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
• Familiarity with metrology and techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience with Supplier visits
• Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
• To have the ability to coordinate 
• All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
• Customer facing with superb communication skills

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!

This is a senior position with an international group of companies who specialise in products for the Automotive industry.

The Quality Manager will have proven quality management exposure within the Automotive industry, and importantly, you will have demonstrable extensive experience of being ‘hands-on’ with quality, managing Automotive Quality systems and building a quality team. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £55,000 - £65,000, dependant on experience
• 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm
• Early finish on Friday’s
• Private health care
• Employee Participation share scheme

Commutable From: Coventry, Leicester, Tamworth, Birmingham, Rugby

Role Purpose

The Quality Manager will manage all aspects of Quality, Quality Procedures & Business Operating Systems and to provide technical support to the business in the technical development of the Quality department and the operating equipment used to confirm quality assurance.

• Ensuring ongoing accreditation in accordance with the business needs.
• Develop / analyse the business through the agreed business systems.
• Identify & implement improvement projects through robust PDCA.
• The Quality Manager will assist the Managing Director in developing a cross-functional support team.
• Drive the continuous improvement programme.
• Liaise with customers / suppliers externally and internally as necessary.
• Manage the department to achieving key performance criteria.

Quality Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven Automotive industry experience.
• The quality team is small, so you will be willing and prepared to literally be ‘hands-on’ and support the quality team when required. 
• IATF16949 experience is essential. An HNC in Engineering would be useful.
• Demonstrable experience in managing quality functions and implementing a quality management system.
• Man-management skills (inc. Disciplinary, Performance monitoring, Manpower planning and recruitment).
• Manufacturing / production experience (In-depth experience of production planning and lean manufacturing). 
• Customer liaison / Supplier focussed. Experience with excellent analytical & practical problem-solving skills. Financial awareness.
• Previous experience of developing efficient quality and business operating systems.

Key Responsibilities (but limited to)

• The Quality Manager will support / devise Quality and Environmental action plans, to meet all relevant standards including IATF16949 and ISO14001 and ensuring the complete and timely introduction of appropriate measures.
• Authoritarian with respect to decision making on customer affected quality issues.
• Ensure departmental & company procedures are aligned with the quality standards as
• determined by the customer and adhering to the company’s quality procedures thereby ensuring continued TS 16949 registration.
• Develop a cross-functional teamwork approach involving all departmental disciplines.
• Constantly monitor and analyse performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Maximize efficiency of operations via good management, a flexible manning approach to standardised work, practical problem solving, continuous improvement and plan, do, check & act methodology with built in quality.
• Devise and maintain a continuous training and development plan.
• Constantly improve and develop the process to ensure an efficient operation and delivering / improving the facility with all the necessary documentation so as to achieve full utilisation of the manufacturing resource focusing on consistent process that achieves the daily production targets.

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Wellingborough on a Monday – Friday day shift with a 37.5-hour week. The ideal candidate will provide both mechanical and electrical service to the Production Department in terms of maintaining machines and site services to achieve minimal downtime as well as reduced engineering costs. 

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

• Salary from £40,000+
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 
• 3% / 5% pension on Auto enrolment 
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Premium overtime rates 

Along with a HNC in electrical or electronic engineering and training in 17th / 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations, or equivalent. You must be a multi-skilled engineer with Electrical bias with either print/packaging / FMCG / food experience. Experience of PLC’s (programming and fault-finding), process controls and AC / DC and Servo drives.

Other key duties for the Maintenance Electrician role involve:  

• Undertake work of any kind as directed by the Engineering Supervisor
• Work on both mechanical and electrical plant and carry out installation work.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance to reduce future unplanned downtime.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns, ensuring downtime is minimised.
• Undertake facilities maintenance where necessary.
• Supervise sub-contractors where necessary.

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Northampton, Daventry, Lutterworth and Coventry

We are a well established and highly regarded low volume manufacturing business with a track record of providing high value products into a very stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees and We Don’t Work Shifts !

Benefits: 

As a valued member of our Maintenance team, you will enjoy the following salary and benefits:

• Starting Salary in the region of £40,000 
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Funded Pension (Above Average contribution)
• Company Funded Sick Pay
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
• Day Working with an Early Friday Finish 
• Onsite Parking 
• Working within a Stable Manufacturing Environment, Supporting a Wide Variety of Plant and Equipment

Duties of a Maintenance Technician

The role will see you working within a team undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance to plant and equipment and would ideally suit an engineer with experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

• Proven experience in undertaking planned and reactive maintenance to plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment.
• Hold a Multi skilled ability, ideally with some exposure to supporting Plc Controls, CNC or Robot Technology.
• Hold City & Guilds or NVQ accreditation Electrically.
• Ideally be Apprentice trained.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Coventry, Crick, Dunchurch, Lutterworth & Rugby

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

Benefits for the Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer:

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

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

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

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

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

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Purchasing Coordinator to join a very busy production facility near Banbury. This is a fast-paced role that needs high attention in the small team. You must be a motivated individual who will be able to direct and coordinate the purchase of a range of materials for the Company whilst ensuring that they are working in accordance with specifications, budgets and agreed quality standards.

The package details for the role of Procurement Coordinator include the below and further at interview:

• Salary £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience 
• Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday, 1 hour lunch, 35 hours per week
• Pension – 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions
• Annual Salary Reviews – an annual pay review is conducted every January 
• Holiday –23 days plus Bank Holidays, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service 
• Family friendly – Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay, as well as an annual family fun day 
• Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary

Along with 2 years Procurement experience ideally in a manufacturing environment; you will need excellent communication skills, with an ability to balance conflicting demands. Excellent time management with an ability to remain calm under pressure in an ever-changing environment.

Other key duties for the Purchasing Coordinator role involve:  

• Analyse the daily stock requirement report spreadsheet, placing the necessary purchase orders using Suppliers/Pricing Structures set up by the Buyers whilst maintaining safety stocks and not exceeding stock parameters or warehouse capacity
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure that materials are confirmed, delivered on time, at the agreed price, within agreed specification and comply with the company’s quality standards.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers to resolve any problems to meet production requirements. 
• Maintain and update raw material ‘Goods In’ schedule for the Warehouse Department, keeping within daily and weekly delivery quotas and ensure regular communication to minimise any adverse factors that may lead to missed production schedules and transport deadlines. 
• Work with Accounts and Buyers to resolve invoice queries. 

We would be keen to also speak to Purchasing Assistants, Procurement Coordinators and Buyers. This role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Northampton and Coventry. 
 

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.

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