Role and Company Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with over 40 years of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

If you are an individual who is looking for career growth and development, this role with become a Technical Manager role for the right person within 2+ years.

The role will allow for some hybrid working following successful probation.

Senior Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000
• 39.5 Hours per week
• 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s, or you can work 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• Some hybrid working following successful probation
• Private health scheme 
• Company performance bonus
• Sick pay
• Immediate Start 

Commutable from - Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry, Stone, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Lichfield

Senior Design Engineer Candidate Requirements 

• Any experience within heavy engineering, castings or similar would be a huge advantage.
• Ideally qualified to HND or Degree level, but this isn’t essential. 
• You must have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product design processes. 
• Proven experience using both AutoCAD 2D and Inventor. 
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment. 
• Mentoring and support of junior staff. 
• The right personality is key, you will be an excellent communicator and a good listener.
• Able to travel overseas when needed – this won’t be too frequent.

Senior Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the management of design activities from concept through to production validation.
• The robust design of products in accordance with the department procedures.
• Investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency.
• Preparation of Project Engineering data for new product assemblies and components, 3D / 2D Drawings, BOM's, Technical Specifications.
• Customer technical liaison on new projects, ensuring that the designs meet the customer's requirements and often exceed their expectations and remain competitive to achieve sales growth and increase market share.
• FEA of critical components. 

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. 

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. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector for a major, long-term project. The ideal candidate will have proven Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Quality Control experience. 

You will be responsible for overseeing production processes, to ensure that the quality of the end product meets the required standards. You will collaborate with the Production, Finishing and Despatch departments to conduct inspections before products are despatched to site. You will ensure that any defects or improvements are identified and communicated.

Quality Inspector Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £32,711
• 40 hours per week, 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Discounts
• Training and development opportunities.

Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield

Quality Inspector Candidate Requirements

• Proven Quality experience.
• The environment is always changing, so you have to be adaptable. 
• IT literate – an amount of time will be spent transferring data into the system.
• A good communicator – confident enough to challenge individuals. 
• UK Driving license as the site is not easy to get to via public transport.

Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities

• Engage production teams in quality management processes and drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Inspection of product at all stages of production in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan.
• Identification of defects, non-conformance and opportunities for improvement within the production processes. Assistance in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Participate in internal and external accrediting body audits.

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. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Lifting Supervisor - the ideal candidate will have a proven Lifting Supervisor background and will be A61 CITB Blue card, A62 Blue Card, Slinger Signalled A40 Card qualified.

Lifting Supervisor Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £52,660
• 47.5 hours per week with overtime available
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym and attractions in the Merlin group
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives

Commutable From: Peterborough, Stamford, Corby, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Grantham

Lifting Supervisor Key Responsibilities

• Create method statements and safe systems of work for required lifting operations.
• Regularly review and update lifting plans.
• Manage and monitor crane stability, duty charts and safety devices.
• Plan and execute all mobile crane contract lifts onsite.
• Undertake routine checks on lifting equipment in line with LOLER regulations.
• Manage and monitor daily workload and priorities for a team of Slingers, Signallers, Bankspeople and crane operators.
• Lead the daily operational briefing.
• Supervise working areas and makes sure any changes are addressed through revised risk assessments.
• Carry out competence-based workplace assessments for OHC Operators, Slingers, Signallers and Bankspeople.
• Prepare exclusion zones.

Lifting Supervisor Other Responsibilities

• Health and Safety and taking care of our team members is paramount.
• Take reasonable care not to put yourself, other people, fellow colleagues and members of the public at risk by what you do or don’t do in the course of your work.
• Co-operate with your line manager, making sure you attend and receive appropriate training, and you understand and follow the company’s health and safety policies.
• Report any injuries, strains or illnesses that occur as a result of doing your job, this may require a change in the way you work.
   

Role Overview

An experienced Quantity Surveyor with proven structural steel / steel structures experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company who work on a multitude of projects, including: structural buildings & cladding, rail, construction, rail, MOD, utilities and nuclear.

• Salary £45,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience
• Office based - Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Quantity Surveyor Candidate Requirements

• Proven and experienced Quantity Surveyor, to include demonstrable work with Structural Steel projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering would be ideal, but candidates without a degree will also be considered. 
• Membership or accreditation from recognized professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• Strong understanding of construction, material, and contract law is essential.
• Skills in project management and budgeting are immensely beneficial.

The Quantity Surveyor role requires an amalgamation of analytical skills, precise judgment, and robust communication abilities. Detailed knowledge of construction processes, materials, and laws are fundamental, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, economically, and legally compliant. 

Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
• Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
• Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
• Performing risk, value management, and cost control during construction.
• Providing advice on contractual claims and disputes.
• Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

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. They are currently working on a huge, long-term, high value project, which you will be part of in this role. 

The business is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector for a major, long-term project. The ideal candidate will have proven Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Quality Control experience. 

You will be responsible for overseeing production processes, to ensure that the quality of the end product meets the required standards. You will collaborate with the Production, Finishing and Despatch departments to conduct inspections before products are despatched to site. You will ensure that any defects or improvements are identified and communicated.

Quality Inspector Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £31,000 - £33,000 (dependant on what hours you do)
• 40 hours per week. There are two shifts available, days or afternoons 10:00am – 8:15pm 
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Discounts
• Training and development opportunities.

Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield

Quality Inspector Candidate Requirements

• Proven Quality experience.
• The environment is always changing, so you have to be adaptable. 
• IT literate – an amount of time will be spent transferring data into the system.
• A good communicator – confident enough to challenge individuals. 
• UK Driving license as the site is not easy to get to via public transport.

Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities

• Engage production teams in quality management processes and drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Inspection of product at all stages of production in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan.
• Identification of defects, non-conformance and opportunities for improvement within the production processes. Assistance in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Participate in internal and external accrediting body audits.

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineering Manager to join a unique manufacturer based in Leicester. The company are experts in their field, and reporting into a Director, your role will be to lead an engineering and maintenance team to safely and cost effectively achieve the uptime and productivity targets required to grow sales and success. Flexibility is key for this role along with project management and organisation skills.

• The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:
• Salary is up to £55,000 based on qualifications and experience
• Annual leave of 31 days inclusive of bank holidays (rising to 32 after 5 years’ service)
• Flexitime 36+ hours a week
• Company sick pay (after successful probation) of 13 weeks
• Laptop and company phone
• There are 2 sites very close to each other

This role would suit someone who is appropriately qualified (Degree/ HND in technical Electrical / Mechanical / Engineering or tools qualified with significant experience). Also to have worked in a manufacturing environment that understands the needs of both the business targets and the long-term requirements of the equipment. An experienced Maintenance or Engineering Manager of teams who are spread across more than one large site is advantageous where health and safety is of vital importance. 
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The key areas of focus and duties for the Engineering Manager role include: 

• To ensure the completion of planned preventive maintenance schedules using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (Agility). 
• To work with the Maintenance Team Leader to support the development of effective planned preventive maintenance schedules and to analyse the data produced to identify engineering improvement projects 
• Plant Availability to agreed targets.
• PPM’s Completion to agreed targets and standards
• Delivery of strategic projects to original justification, budget and timeframes
• There are several other duties that will be discussed further at initial interview. 

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers looking for the next step based around Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Northampton and Peterborough. 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Corby on a double days shift, working Monday - Friday, 06.00-14.00 and 14:00 - 22:00. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their engineering skills and join a privately owned global business. As well as being focused on continuous improvement and implementing specific products, you will also be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the buildings and grounds areas of the plant facility.

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

• Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience (including shift allowance)
• 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00
• 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions
• 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
• Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary
• You would qualify for the annual pay review this and every January

Along with a minimum NVQ Level 3 or higher in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent, as a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to have experience/further education in engineering. Experience of PLC systems for fault finding and minor programming modifications. Experience using and installing Variable Speed Drives VSD’s within an FMCG environment is beneficial. 

Other key duties involve:  

• Maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Identifying, diagnosing and fixing faults and breakdowns.
• Carrying out of planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Facilitating and executing continuous improvement activities.

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough.  

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. 

An Estimator with steel experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company. 

The Steelwork Estimator must be familiar with and fully comply with the requirements of the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems. You will be required to perform all the necessary functions required to fulfil the duties of a Steelwork Estimator including but not limited to the below:

• The main works the Steelwork Estimator must be able to undertake is steelwork platforms, walkways, access ways complete with stairs, handrails, etc, structural buildings and cladding, rail, constructions, rail, MOD, utilities, nuclear.

Salary and Hours

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience
• 8:00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Essential Skills of the Steelwork Estimator

• Proven estimating experience within steelwork / metalwork / fabrication.
• Technical knowledge of structural designs and materials for relevant industries
• Good level of numeracy and grammar
• Detailed knowledge of all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• Time management skills enabling multiple tender enquiry management
• Commercial awareness of the goals of the company
• Ability to seek out additional project work
• Excellent phone manner both internal and external
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Competent user of Exchequer system 
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Disciplined approach to administration of documentation

Key Responsibilities

• The Steelwork Estimator will review technical drawings and initial scope of works for all enquiries.
• Ensure all relevant industry standards and procedures are available for enquiries.
• Develop a bill of quantity for all steelwork and associated products within a given tender.
• Forecast fabrication, metal finish and installation requirements of projects.
• Ensure any formal programs for the project received from customers are filed with tenders, to allow successful project management.
• Consider all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems requirements for tenders.
• Produce final tender documents including full cost base and scope of works.
• Update the Enquiry Management Access database with all relevant information.
• Make projects live on Exchequer when orders are confirmed.
• Store tender related documents on the T: drive within the customer related directories.
• Liaising with clients to confirm works and attending sites to complete surveys when necessary.
• Agreeing specifications of work with clients and making adequate notes to enable the manufacture and installation of projects.
• Periodically contacting customers to chase up tender acceptance.

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Technical Support Engineer to join a world leading supplier in their field. Privately owned, their global reach extends to 20 countries, and in the UK they develop and manufacture bespoke products which are exported around the world.

This is a great opportunity to join them in a key role as Technical Support Engineer, where you would provide a proactive, effective, and efficient technical service and customer complaint root cause analysis function within the business. The successful candidate with clear focus and direction will ensure all deliverables are achieved, on time and to the highest quality standards within a rapidly growing and developing organisation.

The excellent package details for the role of Technical Support Engineer include:

• Salary £46,000 + Bonus
• Monday – Friday hours are 7am – 4.15pm Monday – Thursday and Friday 7am – 12pm 
• Company Pension 
• Enhanced Annual leave of 24 + 8 days holiday increasing with length of service to 26
• 4x Death in Service 
• Private Medical Insurance after 12 months 

To make a successful Technical Support Engineer you will be a very driven individual with a proven track record in a technical electro / mechanical fault-finding and Service work whilst also being able to lead and develop a small team. Experience with an ERP system such as SAP is essential along with a minimum of HNC in Mechanical or Electronics. Other key duties involve:

• Co-ordinate all activities within the Service / CCF department such as primary investigations, and corrective action
• Processing customer enquiries for mechanical, electrical, documentation and testing requirements according to agreed procedures.
• Quotations for service work and spares to the required specifications.
• The requirement of quick response times to customer complaint enquiries is essential to sales companies and end customers, therefore the role is measured against agreed KPIs.
• Ensure primary inspections are completed in accordance with department service level agreements and that technical clarity is assured.
• Manage end to end all customer complaint investigations through to root cause and prepare suitable technical reports.

The Technical Support Engineer role is commutable from Northampton, Wellingborough, Bedford, Leicester and Peterborough. 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Technical Maintenance Engineer to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering Team near Banbury on days Monday – Friday. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their engineering skills. This role would suit someone ambitious and ready to take the next step in their career.

The package details for the role of Technical Maintenance Engineer include:

• Salary up to £56,000 depending on experience.  
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday days 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Pension is 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 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.

This role has been called a Technical Maintenance Engineer as your main duty is to support the site Engineering Manager. You must be an Apprentice trained Electrical Engineer with Mechanical & Electronical / PLC skills with 17th / 18th Edition qualification.

Other key duties involve:  

• Support the day-to-day maintenance of the site and to assist the Engineering Manager with co-ordinating the safe and efficient operations of the site in accordance with health and safety and legislative requirements.
• To carry out risk assessments of routine maintenance procedures and unplanned works.
• Supporting shift engineers with day to day challenging tasks and looking to resolve in a timely, effective manner 
• Assisting with maintaining the stores and the correct critical spares are kept in stock, and ensuring replacement of parts as required at all times.
• Must be competent in both electrical and mechanical principles
• Must be able to use PLC Control and understand machine data networks 
• Must be able to read mechanical and electrical schematic diagram

The Technical Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough.