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We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
Salary: £32,200
Weekend Days - (36 hours per week)
BUPA healthcare available
Kings Award winning business
Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
Varied and fascinating role
23 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications.
Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate.
Perform testing on incoming materials
Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule.
Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team.
Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records.
Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist).
Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions.
Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager
REQUIREMENTS
HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4
Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies.
To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
Previous Lab experience
Calibration knowledge
Happy to work Weekend DAYS
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION MANAGER
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Production Manager to ensure products are manufactured to the correct quality and Health and Safety guidelines.
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Days
BUPA healthcare available
Kings Award winning business
Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
Varied and fascinating role
33 Days holiday including stats
35 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the daily operations of the plant in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
Monitor and analyse manufacturing performance, providing monthly statistical reports to senior leadership.
Ensure the production plan is met, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or delays.
Work with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive operational improvements.
Manage and support production supervisors while providing guidance to indirect reports.
Serve as a key point of contact for production-related queries and problem-solving.
Champion health and safety compliance, ensuring all guidelines are strictly followed.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines.
Oversee quality incidents, ensuring timely review and implementation of corrective actions.
Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager or Directors.
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience in a production management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise processes.
A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
NEBOSH or IOSH qualified ideally
You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
Must have previous management of direct reports previously
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a R & D TECHNICIAN
A Kings Award winning business, need a R & D Technician to support duties for the R&D Lab. Which includes packing samples to send to customers and collecting materials for testing. Could this be you?
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
Salary: £28,600
Overtime Paid
Days
BUPA healthcare available
Kings Award winning business
Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
Varied and fascinating role
33 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers.
Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials.
Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples and R&D purposes.
Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores.
Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance.
Perform experimental work following R&D protocols.
Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Assist with quality assurance, addressing issues related to rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects.
Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required.
Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager.
Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry or related subject
Experience of following testing techniques
A “hands-on” approach
Calibration knowledge
Good IT 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!
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
A Kings Award winning business, need a Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure effective implementation of process whilst observing risk management process. Could this be you?
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. We have 2 roles available, one more Senior and that allows us to consider a more Junior individual
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
Salary: £70,000
Days
BUPA healthcare available
Kings Award winning business
Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
Varied and fascinating role
33 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations
Develop and implement process safety strategies to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
Deliver technical safety/process engineering solutions that support business objectives.
Lead and participate in process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies, generating reports and managing follow-up actions.
OEE improvements
Improvement of cell layouts and lean methodologies
Conduct hazardous area classification following industry standards and guidelines.
Develop and implement Functional Safety Management Plans.
Review and produce safety engineering deliverables, including HSE plans, safety specifications, and equipment specifications.
Provide technical input to design assurance reviews, such as P&ID reviews and constructability assessments.
Ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices in process safety and environmental engineering.
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline, ideally Chemistry
Must have the right to work in the UK
Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk management frameworks.
Experience in process safety methodologies, design practices, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of relevant H & S Environmental legislation
Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Plant Start-up processes.
Experience of HAZIP/HAZOP/LOPA
Strong knowledge of continuous improvements
If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!
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.
As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!
This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift 6am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6am – 1.30pm on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of piling equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.
Benefits for the role of Plant Fitter:
This role is weekly paid, on an hourly rate of £16.93.
39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown
Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff
Overtime
Key Duties
As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include:
Using appropriate processes and techniques, you will read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
Use appropriate processes and techniques to complete tasks
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Requirements of the Plant Fitter
To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria:
You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
This is a fitter role for the rigs not the factory, so previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment.
Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence.
Experience with JCB’s and CAT
Welding and fabrication
This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester.
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!
I’m looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer who is looking for a new opportunity at a state-of the-art facility. Ideally the candidate will have past experience within an FMCG environment and have the willingness to learn new techniques such as PLC programming.
My client is a UK leading manufacturer and is continuously investing in new and exciting technology, which you could be a part of. If you’re a maintenance engineer looking for a secure role with a progressive and forward-thinking company, then this may be the role for you.
Maintenance Engineer Benefits:
£49,400.
13% pension (5%/8%).
Enhanced holiday scheme.
Premium OT (x1.5).
Health cash plan.
Health and life insurance.
Real training and development opportunities. (PLC programming and electrical fault finding).
Maintenance Engineer Duties include:
Continentals.
Reactive maintenance.
Planned and preventive maintenance.
Supporting lead development engineers with continuous improvement projects.
Promote health and safety.
Update maintenance logs.
Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:
Recognised Engineering Qualifications.
Apprentice trained.
Ideally Electrically qualified.
FMCG experience (advantages).
Willingness to learn.
Understanding of electrical diagrams.
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas.
An exciting opportunity for a talented Controls Engineer to join a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the heart of Shropshire. We are looking for someone who would like to become part of an engineering development team, working with and supporting lead engineers developing new innovations.
My client is a UK leading manufacturer and is continuously investing in new and exciting technology, which you could be a part of. If you’re a controls engineer looking for a secure role with a progressive and forward-thinking company, then this may be the role for you.
Controls Engineer Benefits:
£60,000 (DOE)
13% pension (5%/8%).
25 Days + BH.
Health cash plan.
Health and life insurance.
Real training and development opportunities.
Controls Engineer Duties include:
Day’s role (08:30-17:00).
Provide technical leadership in programming PLC’s.
Projects from initial concept to final product.
PLC programming (Siemens and Schneider).
SCADA work.
Drive improvements.
Working to deadlines.
Controls Engineer Requirements include:
HNC or Degree – Electrical Engineering.
Siemens or Schneider PLC experience. (Programming as a min).
Food / FMCG experience.
SCADA knowledge advantageous.
Ability to work in a team and individually.
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Controls Engineer position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas.
Are you a Maintenance Electrician actively seeking a new opportunity? Are you looking for a company who can offer stability – then this might just be the role for you!
We are currently assisting a Manufacturing organisation based in the Lancashire Area who are actively recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician to join their already well-established maintenance team on site due to production and high demands. This is an opportunity for a Driven individual who also like to take on Overtime as there is plenty going on site.
The Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley
Benefits the maintenance electrician will receive:
Position: Maintenance Electrician
Shift: Days – Monday to Friday – Option of work 07:30am till 4:30pm or you can work 08:00am till 5pm
Earnings £45.334
Benefits: 25+8days holiday / Life Insurance / 10% Pension scheme / Overtime Plenty on offer / Canteen serving Hot food / Sick-Pay
Experience and Duties the Maintenance Electrician
To be multi-skilled – electrically biased – holding roughly a 70/30split
To Complete all PPM for the site
Site Maintenance of Electrical and mechanical equipment
Respond to Breakdowns in a timely manner
Experience with both Electrical and mechanical parts
Able to read Electrical drawings
Experience with the following: Hydraulics & Pneumatics / PLC systems / Shredders and Granulators / Single and 3 Phase systems / Temp Controllers and pressure controllers
Fault finding abilities on PLC’s – Siemens preferably
Must be Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification in Electrical engineering HNC / City & Guilds
Minimum of 5 years-experience
Hold great attention to details / be highly motivated / keen to join a busy organisation / Also keen to take on Overtime.
Probe Technical are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on an early and lates shift. This is an outstanding opportunity to join the UK subsidiary of a large multi-national company. This is a great role for someone who is hands-on, technical, and operational. As part of a top manufacturing group, you will be required to maintain plant and machinery to a high standard through PPM and proactively schedule maintenance works to maximise service levels.
The package details for the role of Maintenance Engineer include:
A salary banding that’s negotiable up to £45,000 depending on experience.
Company Pension which is a salary sacrifice
Holidays starting at 23 and increasing to 28 with service.
Rotating 2 shifts Monday – Friday
As a Maintenance Engineer this will be a high-pressured environment so the ability to be able to work well under pressure is a pre-requisite of the position, in addition the ideal candidate will be:
To hold a level 3 Engineering or Maintenance qualification
Have a strong electro / mechanical aptitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Can troubleshoot and repair sophisticated machinery (such as electrical, pneumatic or mechanical systems)
Can respond urgently to immediate problems and be disciplined enough to plan routine tasks, future improvements and preventative maintenance
Good understanding of lean manufacturing techniques (such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, AM & PM).
The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.
I'm looking for a mechanically biassed Maintenance Engineer in the Stoke area. We’re working closely to identify an Engineer that is qualified to a minimum level 3 in a mechanical discipline. You will be part of a big multi-disciplined maintenance team on a continental shift rota. They will offer you a great package starting at £51,400 + shift cover premiums and OT. They also offer an extensive benefits package including a matched pension of up to 10% and training courses such as mech to elec and PLC training.
My client is a British firm that operates across the UK for a wider group, and they can offer you a secure position packed with benefits during an uncertain period.
Maintenance Engineer Benefits:
£51,364.68
Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift).
Pension matched up to 10%
24 days holiday.
Cycle to work.
Discounted products.
Access to health and dental services.
X4 death in service.
Employee assistance programmes.
Training and development (PLC courses etc).
Maintenance Engineer Duties include:
Continental shift (2 days – 2 nights).
Assist with breakdowns.
Planned and reactive maintenance.
Improving and maintaining production equipment.
Updating CMMS.
Fault diagnostic and repair.
Continuous improvement projects.
Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:
Recognised engineering qualifications. (NVQ Level 3 as minimum).
Apprentice trained.
Mechanical engineering experience.
FMCG experience.
Knowledge around pneumatics.
Welding.
Knowledge with packaging machinery (advantageous).
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.