Our Design / Research & Development Resource Team are equipped and experienced specialists in searching and sourcing relevant engineers at all levels. This team consists of experienced consultants supported by a specialist sector researcher, covering all aspects of the needs and demands of a modern engineering customer base, from blue sky concept design, research and development, right through to design for product launch.
Reputation:
The name of Probe in the marketplace has developed an excellent reputation for quality thus ensuring that our clients come back to us having benefited from our superb service in the past. We also attract the very best engineers, should they be Contract or Permanent, because we have the level of vacancies they are looking for.
Having one of the largest databases of Design Engineers in the UK also means that we attract a very large portfolio of companies who regularly tap into our vast resources and professional expertise.
Manpower Resource (Contractors):
This service is aimed at providing Contract Engineers at short notice, to work either on or off site to supplement your existing workforce. These engineers have all been interviewed and screened for their qualifications, suitability and experience and many have a strong working history supporting our customers with their project workloads.
The benefit to our Clients is he pure flexibility of being able to take on an engineering resource to complete a given task over a given timeline on a given budget, putting you in control of your project timelines. You can staff up & down to suit your particular workload with engineers who have the relevent skills to complete the tasks required.
Key Areas of Specialism:-
- 2D & 3D CAD Design, Modelling & Detailing on all the major CAD packages (Product / Mechanical / Styling / Electro-Mechanical)
- Electrical & Electronic Development / Test & Design
- Finite Element Analysis , Hand Calculations, Linear, Non-Linear - Dynamic, Static
- Mathematical and Simulation Software
- CFD - Thermal, Fluid, Flow Analysis and Dynamics
- NVH - Noise and Modal Analysis
- Research and Development / Test Engineering - Durability, Calibration, Test , Control and Feasibility
- Project Engineering / Management - Concept / Prototype / Process / Value Engineering / Design
- Senior Department Heads – Engineering / Design / Test / Development
If you would like a confidential discussion surrounding strategic hiring for your organisation or your own career path we would be delighted to hear from you to determine how our services can assist you in finding the right solution so please call us on 0121 321 4311
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- £35,000 - £42,000 + 10% employer pension, death in service + package
Due to a long-serving employee who will be retiring, they wish to recruit a CNC Miller & Turner to work in their machine shop making precision parts.
The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.
CNC Miller / Turner Benefits and Hours
- Salary £35,000 - £42,000, negotiable dependant on experience
- 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Fridays 7:30am – 12:30pm
- 10% employer pension
- Death in service benefit
- Health insurance
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Commutable From: Northampton, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury
CNC Miller / Turner Candidate Requirements
- The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.
- A minimum of five years’ experience working in a precision machining environment.
- Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering drawings.
- Ability to produce complex components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately.
- Adherence to quality standards.
- Possessing an enthusiastic can-do attitude with an eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Making one-offs and small batches of complex precision machined components from various aerospace grade materials.
- Accurately inspecting and measuring components using various inspection equipment including, but not limited to, Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges.
- Setting and Operating Manual/CNC Mills and Lathes using Fanuc controls.
- Writing CNC programs using AlphaCam and/or CAD/CAM post processors
- £13 - £15 + Overtime
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRESS BRAKE SETTER OPERATOR in a unique and fascinating role within our organization. The working environment is characterized by its cleanliness, modernity, and pleasant atmosphere. Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed. We are a well - known-branded organisation
As a Press Brake Setter Operator, you will play a crucial role in producing precision components from start to finish in a high-precision engineering environment.
Working individually, and as part of a team, you will be operating a range of machinery in order to produce a variety of metal materials with manual and automated equipment, to high quality standards
Our location is conveniently commutable from Lytham, Morecambe, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Blackburn, Preston, Garstang, Southport
Key Benefits:
- Salary: £13 - £15 per hour
- Choice of Shifts
- Shift allowance on top
- Nights would be x4 nights
- Overtime Paid and Available
- Well known brand
- Good stability and long-term prospects
- 25 Days holidays with Stats on top
Press Brake Setter Operator Responsibilities:
- Set and Operator Press Brake Machines
- CNC Press Brakes
- Conduct regular Quality checks
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Following internal processes
- Working from Engineering drawings
- Use of measuring equipment
Press Brake Setter Operator Requirements:
- Experience with Setting and Operating CNC Press Brake machines
- To have the ability to read engineering drawings
- Previous knowledge of Trumpf machines would be highly beneficial, though not essential
- Good manual dexterity
- Experience of use of measuring equipment
- A good practical awareness of lean manufacturing and understanding 5S activities
This role will suit someone who thrives in a proactive and initiative-driven team. If you're seeking a long and rewarding career within a remarkable working environment, we welcome your application.
- £31,000 + Overtime, Pension
A well-established presswork business is typically involved in metal forming and fabrication processes to create components for various industries require a Press Setter to strengthen their existing team.
A highly regarded presswork business with decades of experience in the metal pressings industry. Specialising in pressings, stamping, and assembly, the company has built a reputation for
delivering high-quality components to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and more.
Located close to Birmingham city, but outside the clean air zone, recent investment has gone into this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with advanced press machines.
Commutable from: Birmingham, Aston, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Walsall, Halesowen, Moseley, Kings Heath, Aldridge and Willenhall
Press Setter Benefits:
- £31,000
- Days Role
- Busy, friendly working environment
- Paid Overtime
- Relaxed, easy going culture
- Recent new investment
- Plenty of parking available
- Workplace Pension
Press Setter Responsibilities:
- Running and loading material
- Setting Progression Presses
- Understanding the machine settings
- Tool changes
- SMED activity
Press Setter Requirements:
- Basic planned Maintenance
- Previous experience of setting Presses
- Preferably progression presses
- Happy working days
- FLT and Crane license would be desirable
- Understanding of safe systems of work
- A willingness to learn
- £47,000 - £48,000
An International organisation, are looking for a Group Leader, to join on a temporary basis initially.
This is a fast paced, dynamic working environment, well established with sites across the world.
This would be an opportunity for you to be able to show case your management skills, and champion continuous improvements. It would also be super experience for you to absorb too.
A well-established business, with a motivated team on board, your experience will help to hone their skills, and increase productivity.
Our location is conveniently commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Aldridge, Walsall, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Birmingham, Smethwick, Oldbury, Brownhills and Wednesbury
Key Benefits:
- Salary: £47,000 - £48,000
- 6 Month Contract with Strong chance of becoming a permanent roles
- Shifts: Early and late shifts Monday to Friday (no Friday work on late shift pattern)
- 37 hour week
- Stable, busy environment
- Supportive, friendly team
- Immediate start available
Group Leader Responsibilities:
- Make sure everyone on the team follows safety rules and takes care of the environment.
- Make sure all quality controls, plans are adhered to.
- Maintain Production Schedule and components made are delivered on time to customers.
- Teach the team and make sure they do their jobs the right way.
- Keep the workplace clean and organized as agreed.
- Allocate and adjust labour.
- Deal with problems with how people work and get help if needed.
- Check and make sure we spend the right amount of time talking to others to plan our work.
- Conduct first day on the job assessments.
- Ensure all TPM activities are completed
- Plan changeovers to minimise process downtime.
- Raise requests to Maintenance for breakdowns.
- Use the ERP system (SAP) to check and monitor stocks and customer demand.
- Regular check and update machine planning boards to ensure reliable supply based on current conditions.
- Conduct regular checking of machine outputs and take actions/get support where required.
- Support and lead continuous improvement activities (quality improvement, changeover reduction, etc).
Group Leader requirements:
- You must have previous experience of managing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- A good understanding of 5S / 7 Wastes
- Strong man-management skills
- Knowledge of SMED and TPM
- Conversant with Microsoft Office Tools
- To be able to start quickly
- Happy to work a Double Day shift
- £15 - £16
Are you a Toolmaker, who is looking for a role, that can offer an excellent work / life balance?
This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker, to enjoy working in a friendly, well established manufacturing environment, with the flexibility of a 4 day week, and options to start work to suit your preference.
Our facility contains some of the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. This enables us to provide metal formed components and welded assemblies to a high specification at competitive prices.
Our main strengths are:
The technical ability to assess manufacturing feasibility of customer component designs.
Expertise in developing production tooling to optimise product capability.
Dedicated and motivated teams to achieve quality and delivery requirements.
Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Birmingham, Smethwick, Dudley, Halesowen, Moseley, Solihull, Aldridge, Brownhills, Hockley, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury and Oldbury
Key Benefits:
- Salary: £15 - £16 per hour – dependant on experience
- Days
- 4 Day week
- If Friday working – Overtime
- Flexible start and finish times
- Parking available
- Stable, busy organisation
- Friendly, supportive business
Toolmaker Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair press tooling.
- Problem solving
- Strip and rebuild tools for maintenance / repair and re-grind
- Tool try-outs
- Strive to improve 5S standards
- Working from Engineering drawings
Toolmaker Requirements:
- Experience with Toolmaking with pressings
- To have the ability to read engineering drawings
- Happy to work days
- Apprentice trained, ideally
- Knowledge of transfer and progressions tooling
This is a great role. You would be joining a friendly, busy organization, who make coming to work a pleasure.
- £14 - £15
CNC Sliding Head Machinist Required with Immediate start available.
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CNC Sliding Head Machinist to be part of a small / medium manufacturing company in the Birmingham area.
Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed. We boast a rich tradition of excellence, reliability and innovation, proudly contributing to the esteemed industrial heritage of the UK.
Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Solihull, Moseley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Minworth, Aston, Wednesfield and Harbourne
Key Benefits:
- Salary: £14 - £15 per hour
- Paid Overtime
- 37 Hour working week
- Death in Service Life assurance
- Loyalty schemes
- Lunchtime Friday finish
- Well established, offering great stability.
- Birmingham based SME organisation.
- Friendly team
- Easily accessible
CNC Setter Operator Responsibilities:
- Ensuring seamless production of parts
- Setting and Operating CNC sliding head machines
- Gauging the final product
- Rectifying faults
- Implementing preventative measures
- Loading raw materials and unloading finished components
- Upholding the 5S methodology
CNC Setter Operator Requirements:
- Experience of setting and operating CNC sliding Head machines
- Happy to work days
- A team player, we are a friendly bunch!
- If you can tweak existing programs, that would be a bonus, though not essential
Send your details over asap, and we will contact you to discuss further.