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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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
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- £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
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.
The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company.
Salary and Benefits
- £30,000 to £35,000
- The chance to join a very successful and growing business
- 10.5% company pension
- Company bonus
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Cash health plan
Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster
Role Overview
- The CNC Machinist will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines (Hurco and HAAS) for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
- As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Machinist will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
- Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Machinist will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met.
- The CNC Machinist will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.
Candidate Requirements
- GCSE Level A-C, A Level in Sciences, BTec Level 3 Certificates in Engineering (or equivalent), Level 4 qualification preferred.
- Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines (Hurco and HAAS in particular)
- Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software
- Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
- Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications.
- Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc
- MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace
- Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas.
- Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages
About You
You will be a process led, diligent CNC programmer / engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.
Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.
- £30,000 - £38,000 + Pension, Life Insurance, Canteen
An opportunity for a EHS Officer to join one of our leading and biggest manufacturer clients where you will be working alongside the General Manager at one of their sites located near Telford.
This is a super role, where you will be responsible for day to day tasks relating to Environmental Health and Safety. You will be working with a well known International brand, giving you superb long-term prospects
This Environmental, Health and Safety Officer position is commutable from: Telford, Wolverhampton, Newport, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, Stafford, Cannock and surrounding areas
Benefits:
- £30,000 - £38,000 Salary
- Monday – Friday (Mon – Thurs 8am-5.15pm, Friday 8am-12pm)
- 23 Days Annal Leave + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Employee Discount
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking / Bike Store
- Private Medical Insurance
- Canteen
Environmental Health & Safety Officer Duties:
- Day-to-day tasks relating to Environmental Health and Safety.
- Promote an environmental, health and safety awareness / culture to fully achieve compliance with legalization and the strategic direction of the company,
- Ensure the MME’s rules, policies and procedures are compliant with current Environmental, H&S legislation,
- Ensure that an Environmental Management System is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with ISO 14001.
- Liaise with the Company’s insurers regarding any personal injury claims and provide all required data to them regarding each claim.
- Ensure COSHH Data Sheets and risk assessments are in place and kept up to date.
- Develop and implement a Health & Safety system, to a framework aligned to ISO45001
Environmental Health & Safety Officer Requirements:
- Proven experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’S (or equivalent) at Grade C and above to include Maths and English.
- IOSH / NEBOSH Qualification (General, Environmental and Fire).
- Knowledge and experience of implementing, auditing and maintaining a QMS ISO 14001 system preferred.
- £Negotiable + Pension, Healthcare
Company
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS Lead, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas.
The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.
Role Overview
The EHS Lead will be familiar with all applicable Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) legislation and to plan, implement, monitor and optimise management systems to ensure the company complies with its statutory obligations. This applies to all company operations for EMEA and customer sites where applicable.
Hours and Benefits
- Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:45pm, 3:00pm Finish on Friday’s (with flexibility)
- 30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
- Life Assurance
- 6% company pension
- Company and Private Healthcare Scheme
- Sick pay
Commutable From: Corby, Wisbech, Spalding, Stamford, Peterborough
EHS Lead Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, such as NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, is essential.
- Previous experience in a similar role within manufacturing / engineering is essential.
- Understanding of ISO 14001, along with an understanding of the application of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislation relevant to the company’s business.
- Ability to effectively influence those at a senior level.
- Professional approach to dealing with issues and employees.
- Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Approximately 10-15% travel activity mainly based in the UK.
EHS Lead Key Responsibilities
- Create, review and manage EH&S policies, procedures, risk assessments and monitoring systems and manage associated actions.
- Audit compliance with company EH&S policies, SSoWs, legislation and guidance and report areas of non-compliance.
- Monitor health and safety risks and hazards in the workplace and inform Supervision immediately of any situations that require immediate rectification or stopping of operation.
- Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g. customers, insurers, HSE, EA, LA) on EH&S matters.
- Carry out workplace monitoring (e.g. noise, dust, vibration) as necessary and maintain records.
- Investigate all serious accidents, collect performance data and report quarterly to the various H&S committee meetings.
- Keep up to date with changes in legislation and guidance and implement changes where relevant (e.g. to policies or procedures).
- Provide advice on the environment, health and safety to employees at all levels of the business.
- Work with and train employees to manage, monitor and improve the environmental, health and safety standards in the workplace - advise employees on how to minimise or ultimately avoid risks and hazards in the workplace.
*The role responsibilities list is by no means exhaustive; a full role description will be shared.
- £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
The best opportunity of the year has arrived, if you are a skilled Machinist, who is looking for that special next role.
This is a superb facility, where your opportunities, are genuinely second to none. The working environment, is spectacular, giving you the most fabulous workplace. We are looking for people with passion and pride, who can work independently, or as part of a highly motivated team.
As a Skilled Machinist, you will operate and maintain a group of machines, within a complex manufacturing system, ensuring productivity and quality targets are achieved.
Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Tamworth, Wednesbury, Moseley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lichfield, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Walsall, Aldridge and Cannock
Benefits available to Skilled Machinists
- Salary: £50,000
- Free parking on site
- Bonus
- 25 Days holiday (Bank Holidays on top),
- Healthcare
- Extremely generous Company contributory pension
- Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
- Pristine and modern working environment
- Market leader with more continued growth predicted.
- Unlimited Career progression
- And much more…
Responsibilities of Machinists
- Operate and maintain a group of machines within a complex manufacturing system.
- Working to tight tolerances
- CNC Turning and milling.
- Own Quality inspection – measuring own parts.
- Utilising grinding and polishing machines
- Gear cutting and heat treatment.
- Working on automated systems
- Set and Operate – No programming.
- Working a 3-shift system – nights is 4 nights, Mon - Thurs
Requirements for Machinists
- Apprentice trained to Level 3, or other engineering qualifications considered.
- To have worked in a fast paced, automated environment
- CNC turning knowledge, but CNC Milling experience also readily considered.
- Strong machining skills
- This would suit ambitious, energetic, initiative-taking individuals, who are looking for an incredibly special long-term career.
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!
- £55,000 + Pension, Healthcare
Company and Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering & Design Lead, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas
The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.
The purpose of the Mechanical Design Team Leader is to manage a team of mechanical design engineers of a specific product sector. This requires hands-on technical design leadership, in addition to managing the team workload, communication, quality, and long-term professional development of the team.
Pay, Hours and Benefits
- £55,000
- Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5pm, 1:30pm Finish on Friday’s
- 30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
- Life Assurance
- Healthy Pension
- Company and Private Healthcare Scheme
Commutable From: Corby, Wisbech, Spalding, Stamford, Peterborough
Engineering & Design Lead Candidate Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience in 3D design, analysis and testing of mechanical systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly
- Experience leading and developing other engineers
- Commercially aware
- A level of flexibility is required, as some UK and Global Travel is included
Engineering & Design Lead Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
Technical
- Provide technical direction to the team, producing sound engineering solutions to engineering problems, backed up with design analysis where appropriate.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to problems incorporating the latest materials, manufacturing processes and technology to drive the product range forward.
- Manage product developments, ensuring changes are controlled and implemented across the product range to maintain a standard equipment offering
- Take overall design responsibility for projects assigned to the team and manage them from project launch to completion ensuring all project deliverables are met.
- Ensure all required design standards and legislation are met and that supporting documentation is produced and approved.
- Take responsibility for equipment quality, resolving any design problems found during manufacturing or commissioning.
- Coordinate technical support to sales to help produce accurate project proposals and to manage project risk.
Team Management
- Direct day-to-day management of team members.
- Recruitment and training plans for direct reports as well as mentoring of junior engineers.
- Management of project cost, schedule and quality.
- Review and provide feedback on prospects incl schedule, design hours and project risk.
- Deputise for the Engineering Manager or other Lead Sector Engineers when needed.
- Drive and be a role model for the company values & behaviours.
- To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures, in respect of self and others.
- £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
Are you a Production and Warehouse Manager, who has the ability to lead, develop and manage within a manufacturing and distribution environment?
We are a well-established organisation, with unique product line, supplying into a broad range of customers. This is a pristine environment, purpose build facility, well laid out modern manufacturing environment.
Commutable from: Birmingham,Tamworth, Stafford, Burton Upon Trent, Lichfield, Telford, Atherstone, Barton-Under-Needwood, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Burntwood and Cheslyn Hay
Production Operations Manager Benefits:
- Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (neg) and dependant on experience
- Free parking on site
- Employee discount
- Varied, autonomous role, challenging but highly rewarding
- 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top)
- Early Friday finish
- Health care
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Modern well laid out purpose built facility
- Market leader with more continued growth predicted
Duties for Production Operations Manager
- Lead, manage and develop the manufacture and dispatch of products
- Lead transformation of production and warehouse operations with increased level of automation
- Create management strategy
- Regular staff reviews and support progress
- Identification of training needs and implementation of skills training
- Monitor costs against budgets, prepare annual budgets
- Proposals for capital and operational expenditure
- Develop a lean management and continuous improvement culture and NPI
Requirements for a Production Operations Manager
- Significant previous Production and Warehouse Operations Management experience
- High volume environment, preferably FMCG, Will consider other areas, such as packaging, food, beverage and automotive
- To have managed where there is a high level of automation
- To have previously managed culture change
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Previous experience of budget control and management
This will suit a strong Leader, who is initiative-taking, with a modern management approach, enthusiastic, and goal orientated.