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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- £52,000 - £55,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
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.
Role Overview
The business is looking to recruit a Senior Electronics Engineer to support the continuing growth of their design department. The role will involve providing technical guidance to other members of the Electronics Design team, working alongside other engineering disciplines, designing hardware and embedded software to extend the businesses product range.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £52,000 - £55,000
- Hybrid
- 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
- The chance to join a very successful and growing 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
Candidate Requirements
- The Senior Electronics Engineer will hold a degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or a comparable subject.
- Proven experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing would be a huge advantage, along with, firmware unit, integration, and system testing.
- Solid experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including PCB schematic design and layout.
- The Senior Electronics Engineer will have EMC design and test experience.
- New product development, and design validation process – FMEA, DFM.
- Creation of supporting design documentation, development reports, BoM, build packs.
- Experience of electronics design within a highly regulated industry, with experience of working with third party approval/certification bodies.
- Experience in architecture design and architecture design tools, with a familiarity of machinery safety standards or similar.
Key Responsibilities
- The Senior Electronics Engineer will be a lead electronics resource for the business.
- Identify areas of improvement and assist implementing new processes.
- Design and maintenance of hardware and embedded software for use within company products.
- Assessment and documentation of products against specifications
- Coordinate with and assist other departments.
- £35,000 - £45,000
An Estimator with steel experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company.
This person 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.
Package
- Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience
- 8:00am to 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.
- £50,000
This is your chance to work with a very fast paced UK leading business who have strategic partnerships with the biggest global food service brands.
They are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join their team in Nottingham. The ideal candidate needs to take the safety of their 350 employees as the main priority, supporting the business as the lead in all Health and Safety on site. The role requires someone with a strong character, a person who isn’t afraid of a very fast paced business - previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar industries is desirable.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £50,000, dependant on experience
- 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday, with flexibility on start and finish times
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) which increases with service up to 33 days
- Life Assurance of 3x annual salary
Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Mansfield
Candidate Requirements
- 5 years + experience working as a Health and Safety Manager.
- The role requires someone with a strong character, a person who isn’t afraid of a very fast paced business.
- NEBOSH diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent.
- Cert. IOSH or above desirable, with commitment to regular CPD.
- Proven track record and hands on experience in a Health and Safety role.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar industries is desirable.
- Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene procedures.
- Organised and motivated to move the department forward.
- The Health and Safety Manager will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work within all levels of the organisation.
- Good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation and the requirements this imposes on a business.
Key Responsibilities
- The Health and Safety Manager will champion Health and Safety throughout the Business.
- Undertake health and safety risk assessments on general business activities, the use of machinery and hazardous substance.
- Create and review safe systems of work and procedures for health and safety.
- Coordinate accident and near miss investigation processes.
- Review, update and maintain the sites Health and Safety policy in line with legislation.
- Coordinate the supply and issuing of PPE.
- Create and lead worker Health and Safety forums.
- Site Health and Safety audits and act on the outcome of these audits.
- Carry out reviews and give Health and Safety guidance on any project undertaken by the business.
- Work towards an ISO Health and Safety accreditation.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
- Deliver health and safety training and briefings to staff.
- Co-ordinate the occupational health programme.
- £43,250 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
Are you an Experienced Machine Shop Team-Leader with proven experience and looking to join a Busy & Friendly organisation based in the Manchester Area? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity.
We are currently recruiting for an international organisation based in Manchester area who are looking to appoint a Machine shop Team Leader to join their already established team. The right individual will be responsible for a team of CNC Millers & Setters. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that continues to Grow and Invest.
This role is commutable from the following locations: Stretford / Sale / Stockport / Salford
The Machine Shop Team leader will be required to work Sunday to Thursday (Nights) – 10pm till 6am
Benefits on offer to the Machine shop Team leader
- Salary: £43.250
- 5.5% + 3.5% Pension Contribution
- 25 + 8days holiday
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Health care
- Company Bonus
We are looking for an Ambitious forward-thinking individual who holds desire to make continuous changes to carry the business forward.
Duties:
- Manage the Teams Attendance and Development
- Ensure Health and Safety in Maintained within the Team.
- Ensure the team members have an even workload on a daily basis.
- Assist with problem solving and any issues that arise on site.
- Attend weekly production meetings.
- Report back to the Production leader.
- Identify and develop manufacturing improvements and Procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience within a Senior / Team-Leaders role.
- Experience with 3,4 & 5 AXIS vertical machining.
- Knowledge of operating CMM Machines
- Practical experience of manufacturing techniques
- Previous experience in Operating a CNC / CMM Machines (FANUC & MAZAK)
- Checking of drawing where required when using CMM Machines
- Time Served Engineer
- Holding a formal qualification in Engineering
- Previous Team-leader / Supervisory is Key to the role.
- £33,000 - £35,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
You will be joining a business who design and manufacturer state of the art telecommunication equipment for multiple industry sectors. The client has achieved growth through a customer driven approach, focusing on adapting existing product to the specific demands of the market to keep ahead of the competition.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary between £33,000 and £35,000
- Bonus scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
- Death benefit scheme 2x annual salary
- Long service awards
- Birthday card and voucher, Christmas gift
- Simply Health Benefit
- Unum Employee Assistance Programme
- Incentive Plan
- Regular company social events
Purpose of the Role:
As a Production Engineer, you'll ensure manufacturing processes meet safety standards, achieve efficient production, and deliver top-quality results. Collaborating with the Production Management team, you'll refine processes, develop work instructions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support timely and high-quality production as a Production Engineer
- Maintain plant and resources for longevity and efficiency
- Ensure a safe working environment
- Implement lean philosophies for continuous improvement
- Provide technical support and mentorship
- Innovate and improve manufacturing processes
Skills / Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a Production Engineer
- Experience in lean environments
- Ideally in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly
- Engineering or science-related degree/HNC/HND
- Proficient in problem-solving techniques (8D, PFMEA)
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Computer literate, especially in Excel
- Previous CNC and programming experience preferred
- CAD experience advantageous but not essential
Commutable from: Dudley – Walsall – Birmingham – Stourbridge – Kidderminster – Kingswinford - Wombourne
- £45,000 - £55,000 + Healthcare
Role Overview
Do you have a background in designing bespoke machinery and leading projects from start to finish?
Are you a Senior Design Engineer or Design Manager with good industry experience in bespoke machinery design?
We are looking to recruit an experienced individual for a bespoke equipment manufacturer based in Staffordshire.
The company have a long history of providing bespoke solutions to customers all over the globe and are often requested to create one off machines for specific tasks.
After another great growth year for the company in the way of orders and project requests, and this upturn is now requiring a new Design Manager to join the company and assist in the demand for new projects to be designed.
Salary and Benefits
- £45,000 - £55,000
- 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
- Healthcare
- 37 Hours per week, 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s, with some flexibility.
- Immediate Start
Commutable from: Stafford, Sutton Coldfield, Burton, Derby, Tamworth, Rugeley, Lichfield, Burton, Burntwood, Cannock
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified to HND / Degree level in an engineering discipline, ideally Mechanical or Product Design.
- You must have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product design processes.
- It is essential that you have several years' experience designing using 3D CAD in Mechanical Machinery Design.
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- A Design Manager or Engineer with experience of managing a small team.
- Candidates should have a strong Design background in Fabrications, Machine Parts and Hydraulics.
Key Responsibilities
- As the Design Manager you will be responsible for updating existing machines and working on new and existing product ranges, with a strong partnership to shop floor and other engineering personnel.
- You will take ownership of Design Projects from start to finish.
- Management of all 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, e.g. 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.