We are a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing 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 and due to a promotion in the team we are seeking an experienced maintenance technician to join us. 

Benefits for the successful Maintenance Technician: 

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

• Starting Salary of £48,000 
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Funded Pension & Life Assurance
• Company Funded Sick Pay
• Paid Holiday 
• Onsite Parking 
• Genuine Company Funded Training
• Working within a Stable Non-Automotive 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.
• Be Apprentice trained and hold City & Guilds or NVQ accreditation within either an Electrical or Mechanical discipline. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Cradley Heath, Dudley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Quinton & Bromsgrove.

We are seeking to recruit a number of Multi-skilled Maintenance contractors to support our plant with a key project.  

You will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance tasks to our wide range of production machinery that will require you to hold good multi skilled abilities.

Linked to your multi skilled abilities you must also hold some exposure to supporting Plc controls and robotic applications and ideally have undertaken three phase installation work. 

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must hold formal qualifications electrically to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, having gained your maintenance experience within a fast moving manufacturing or production environment. 

In return for your skills and experience we offer a negotiable hourly rate and ongoing work for up to six months. 
 
*Please note that as this project falls inside IR35, we will have to pay you via a FCSA accredited Umbrella. 

Commutable from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Kings Norton, Rowley Regis, Walsall & Wolverhampton.

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a temporary 12-week contract for a Panel Wirer to be based at a business in Worcester. They are a lovely small firm which are extremely busy and due to annual leave need some cover. You will be responsible for ensuring the precise installation of electrical wiring and associated materials to schematic and engineering drawings. 

The package details for the role of Panel Wirer include the below and further at interview:

• Hourly rate of £17 p/h 
• Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm 
• Standard Pension 
• 20 + Bank Holidays 
• There is overtime on offer but paid at the normal rate 
• Minimum 12 week contract

You must have a minimum 3-year previous experience building & wiring panels. Good numeracy and literacy skills. BS7671 18th edition desirable.

Other key duties and experience for the Panel Wirer role involve:  

• Perform panel layout, assemble components into panel.
• Wiring panels.
• Read, interpret and work from schematic / engineering drawings / instructions from engineers
• Site based installations and Panel modifications
• Undertaking all relevant tasks along with general housekeeping duties.
• Occasional site visits for trouble shooting, repairs or installation.
• Machine wiring experience advantageous

The Panel Wirer role is commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Tewkesbury and Evesham

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!

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £34,000 - £40,000
• The position will go hybrid after a bit of time in the role
• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
• The chance to join a hypergrowth business
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Mechanical Design Engineer Role Overview

The business is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a pre‐existing Engineering project team focussed on the development, documentation and validation of multiple assemblies and subassemblies used within the company’s existing products.

Activities within this role will include providing technical review into existing assemblies made onsite, creation of new assembly drawings as well as planning for and performing any necessary validation testing required for final project approvals.

The role will be primarily focussed on the maintenance and development of existing products and assemblies, however, work may be supplemented by additional NPD work and projects.

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Degree or similar qualification in Mechanical Design Engineering or comparable subject.
• Experience in 3D CAD software CREO and Windchill (other similar CAD software will also be considered).
• Ability to accurately read, layout and create 2D Engineering drawings, in particular assembly style drawings.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and other similar Engineering principles.
• Understanding of Bills of Materials.
• Experience and understanding of ERP software(s) (Microsoft Navision preferred).
• Hands‐on approach to product testing.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities 

• Design and development of mechanisms, components, and assemblies with a focus on existing company products.
• Generation of mechanical drawings and specifications using 3D CAD packages.
• Inspection, testing and validation of designs and products.
• Support the introduction of parts and designs into manufacturing and production.
• Assessment and documentation of products against required specifications and standards.
• Assisting the Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and teams where necessary.

We are a well-established and highly regarded 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 and don’t work night shifts. 

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically diverse setting, gaining exposure to a wide range of plant and equipment. 

Benefits: 

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

• Competitive Salary: c£43,000
• Company Funded Pension
• Bespoke Day Working 
• Free Onsite Parking 
• Exposure to a Technically Diverse Environment
• Opportunities for Career Advancement 
• Working within a stable Engineering Sector, far away from the highs and lows of the Automotive Sector. 

Duties of a Maintenance Engineer:

Working within a small but effective team you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance to our wide range of production plant & equipment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer:

As a maintenance engineer you must hold formal mechanical qualifications to either a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, allied ideally to some Electrical training. 

In addition you must also have experience of undertaking planned and reactive maintenance to plant and equipment within either a process, production or manufacturing environment.  

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a bespoke day working role, where you will be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker. 

This Role is Commutable From: Alvechurch, Bromsgrove, Lapworth, Redditch, Studley & Wythall 

CNC SUPERVISOR /PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR

We are offering a super opportunity for a CNC Supervisor / Programmer / Setter / Operator.

We enjoying an uplift in orders coming through, which means we have a role as a CNC Supervisor / Programmer / Setter tole now available.

You may be an experienced CNC Programmer, who is looking to step up in your career.  This could be just the opportunity for you!

As a unique manufacturing organisation, we have the advantage of being long established, plenty of work, and are well placed to continue to our success story.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley, Kidderminster, Worcester, Blackheath, Willenhall, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £45,000 £47,000
• Days’ role though flexibility will be needed to cover
• Unlimited Career progression
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment
• Little competition

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program, set, and operate CNC machines to produce high-quality components
• Working with Mazak and Fanuc controls
• Team Leading a small team of Operators
• Optimise machining processes for efficiency and precision
• Maintain Quality control and trouble shoot issues
• Champion continuous improvements
• Happy to work days

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant CNC Programming / Setting and Operating experience
• Predominantly CNC Milling
• Ideally, to have some supervisory experience, or to have worked at a Senior level
• However, you may be a CNC Programmer, who is looking to step up your career into a more Senior role
• To have the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Happy to work days, but flexibility would be required to cover when needed
• Ambitious and keen to progress

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

WASTE ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a WASTE ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK – NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED

As our Waste Engineer, you will be given the responsibility to manage the waste across the processes we operate.

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.

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Free parking on site
• Life Assurance
• Generous sick scheme if needed
• DAY position
• Overtime Paid
• Life Assurance
• Large, stable well -established business
• Super long- term prospects
• Friendly supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with Quality on analysis of waste
• Ensure all packaged process waste are managed and disposed in accordance with UK legislation
• Liaise with Research and Development with regards to waste streams being generated
• Reduction in waste
• Review offsite waste disposal 
• Arrange preparation of untreated containers for off-site disposal to minimise haulage 
• Manage quarterly budgets
• Manage on-site solvent incineration

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!

• A Degree in Chemistry
• Experience of waste management or chemical waste
• Knowledge of Duty of Care Regulations
• Ideally Qualifications to support experience, such as WAMITAB, but this is not essential
• Good use of excel and PowerPoint 

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We will be moving to Worcester towards the end of the year.

ONLY RELEVANT TOOLMAKING  EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED, MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Redditch and Ledbury.

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £37,000
• Free parking on site
• DAY position
• Overtime Paid
• Early Friday finish
• Large, stable well -established business
• Super long- term prospects
• Friendly supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning & Degreasing –
• Precision Assembly & Dismantling – Regrind parts, replace tooling punches & dies, and restore tools to full functionality.
• Using conventional tool room equipment (surface grinders, millers, drilling machines, lathes).
• Preventative Die Maintenance 
• Adjustments & Repairs 
• Assisting press shop setters to keep tools in production and avoid unnecessary downtime.
• Breakdown Support 
• Ensure modifications are properly recorded for long-term reliability
• Working Days

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentice trained ideally
• Experience of Toolmaking
• Crane and Forklift truck licence is required, but training can be provided if not
• Happy to work days

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Willenhall, Handsworth, Sutton Coldfield, Cradley Heath, Bartley Green and Walsall

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £36,000
• Free parking on site
• DAY position
• Overtime Paid
• Early Friday finish
• Large, stable well -established business
• Super long- term prospects
• Friendly supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full use of Toolroom equipment
• Produce new tooling
• Working from engineering drawings
• Refurb and maintenance of existing tooling
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve tooling issues
• Working with a large team of Engineer and production teams to meet deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally Apprentice trained or equivalent
• Proven Toolmaking experience
• Proficient use of standard toolroom equipment
• Strong problem solving abilities
• The ability to read engineering drawings
• Happy to work days

Let’s craft the future, together!  Send your CV ASAP to be considered

Only relevant Toolmaking experience will be considered, and you musty have the Right to Work in the UK.

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. 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.

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary and Benefits

• Up to £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable dependant on experience)
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares

Commutable From: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Role Purpose

The Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Manufacturing Engineering Team activities and developing capabilities to meet the needs of the business. 

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, this role will play a key role in establishing a global network of efficient and high-quality manufacturing facilities that can leverage the advantages of being close to the market. 

You will be an excellent communicator who is driven and committed to quality, continuous improvement. With previous experience in a similar environment, you will ‘ideally’ have a strong understanding of electro-mechanical assembly and production processes, as well as a demonstrable background in lean manufacturing techniques.

This is a data driven role that enables robust change management and decision making.

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Candidate Requirements (but not limited to)

• Natural leader and change manager.
• Significant relevant experience (ideally 5+ years leading a Manufacturing Engineering / Operations Excellence team).
• Performance Management: Implement and oversee performance management systems to ensure team members meet their goals and objectives, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.
• Intimate knowledge and experience of implementing lean methodology, ideally formal lean training e.g. Lean six Sigma.
• Demonstrable understanding and proven delivery of key process development tools (i.e. D+PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPS).
• Must be an excellent collaborator working closely with a peer group.
• Capable of driving a team to complete projects on time and in full, managing budget and resource challenges and opportunities.
• Be an excellent communicator, capable of engaging with individuals one-on-one. Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner and share information/new ideas with team members.
• Ability to dive deep into processes, analyse and dissect data and drive results in a structured and methodical way through the team. “Data driven decision making”.
• Ability to - take on any task thrown your way, and hunger to continuously learn and develop: To meet tight deadlines and balance multiple, competing priorities.

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Manage a diverse Manufacturing Engineering team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment in an agile and dynamic way, tackling unexpected & emerging issues as they arise.
• Analyse current working methods, drive key KPI’s (SQDCP) and implement improvements to better the efficiency and quality of company processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and support improvement projects, through effective change management. From minor product and process changes, through to Capex justification and supporting of operations transformational projects.
• Lean Manufacturing: Instil a continuous improvement mindset, developing and mentoring team members in key tools and techniques to drive CI. Foster robustness and stability within Manufacturing Engineering aligned with future business growth plans and production demands.
• As part of the manufacturing leadership team, develop and input into appropriate problem-solving tools and preventative actions, techniques and measures.
• Review current processes and ways of working, gathering feedback and data from all internal stakeholders.
• Work cross functionally to develop the production layout plans, value streams layout, organization and standardization plans to support growth ambitions.
• Change management: Able to drive change as business evolves, supporting your team and the wider production team, emphasizing a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement, is what supports the growth ambitions
• Global Mindset: Work with global teams to utilize best practice and initiatives to support global standardization.
• Create and deliver briefings, workshops, and training material relevant to manufacturing and production operations
• Cost Management: Support the reduction in overall manufacturing costs through best practice standardization and operational development.
• SQCDP: Utilize the SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People) framework within your team, and improve key performance indicators in these areas, ensuring a balanced approach to organizational excellence and continuous improvement.

Due to retirement, I have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to start working for a global company that provide services for the building industry worldwide. My client has secured massive investment and is moving to a brand-new facility. 

My client needs an electrically bias Maintenance Engineer to join their double day shift to look after plant and equipment. This role will be perfect for someone who has supported presses or similar kit.   

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £46,000
• Overtime (x1.5 – x2). 
• Early finish Friday / Late Start Monday. 
• Bonus 
• 6% Pension.
• Food days. 
• Training. (PLC’s, IPAF, Welding). 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Double Days. (06:00 – 14:30 / 10:30 – 19:00)  
• Planned and preventive maintenance. 
• Working with presses. 
• Update maintenance logs. 
• Reactive maintenance. 
• Fill in for maintenance manager in absence. 
• Promote health and safety on site. 

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Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised electrical qualifications. 
• Siemens S7 fault finding. 
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings. 
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience.
• Experience using CMMS. 
• Fault finding abilities electrical and mechanical. 
• Welding (Can be trained). 
• Excellent teamwork and organization skills. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Kidderminster, Dudley, Stourport, Droitwhich and surrounding areas.