Manufacturing & Production

Our Manufacturing Division consists of experienced consultants who have over ten years experience in recruiting Technical staff within the Manufacturing and Production sectors.

Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures, with such a large process involved, we are specialised to recruit for the whole spectrum. Therefore candidates such as Operatives, Toolmakers, Weld Engineers, Production Engineers, Commodity and Raw Materials Purchasing, Team Leaders, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Directors are finding employment through Probe on a daily basis.

  • Continuous Improvements
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • JIT
  • CNC
  • Health & Safety
  • Cost Reduction
  • Waste Management
  • Toolmaking
  • Production Control

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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TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

This is a well - established manufacturing organisation, with plenty of new and existing work.  You would be joining a friendly team.

Aswell as tooling repairs, you will also be supporting the Setters with troubleshooting on the tooling.  This would suit a Toolmaker, who is looking for additional responsibilities

This is a day’s role, with a choice of start and finish times.

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Brownhills, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Dudley, Rowley Regis, West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wombourne

Key Benefits

  • Salary: £39,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Day’s role
  • Overtime paid
  • Early Friday finish available
  • Friendly, supportive team
  • Strong, solid well- established business

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regrinds and repairs on tooling
  • Carry out TPM checks
  • Using all standard Toolroom equipment
  • Carry out changeovers and small repairs
  • Supporting the Press Setters with trouble shooting
  • Responsibility for keeping and inventory of spares
  • Happy to work days

Requirements

  • Ideally, Apprentice trained
  • A forklift truck licence would be helpful, though not essential
  • Strong Toolmaking experience
  • Lifting and slinging qualifications
  • Happy to work a Days role
  • Would suit an experienced Toolmaker, who is looking to step up
 

Due to significant investments my client is looking for an Engineering Stores Manager to take complete control of the engineering stores area. You will be responsible for the sites new CMMS and collaborate with the new planned maintenance team. 

My client is a British leading manufacturing company based in Shropshire. Great company and culture and growing year on year. 

Stores Manager Role Benefits:

  • Salary £40,000 
  • 25 days holiday + BH 
  • 6% pension. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Life assurance. 


Stores Manager Duties Include:

  • Days based role (07:00-16:00).
  • Tracking and reporting stores performance. 
  • Complete regular cycle counts. 
  • Inventory management and critical analysis. 
  • Continuous improvement collaboration. 
  • Monitor and improve min/max order point. 
  • Develop and enhance CMMS. 
  • Ownership of stores KPI’s. 


Stores Manager Requirements include: 

  • Previous experience in engineering stores. 
  • Continuous improvement experience. 
  • CMMS or MRP experience. 
  • Strong IT and excel skills. 
  • FMCG experience advantageous. 


Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Stores Manager position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.  

 

PRODUCTION OPERATOR - NIGHTS

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Production Operative.

The Process Operator is primarily responsible for the batch manufacturing of products. This includes the preparation, mixing, and reacting of chemical ingredients, alongside monitoring, and documenting the manufacturing process to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. The role contributes to the continuous improvement of production processes and requires collaboration with the production team to optimize methods and outcomes.

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

There will be an initial training period where you will be expected to work days. 

Once fully trained, the working shift pattern will be Monday to Thursday 12 Hours - 06:00 - 18:00.

Commutable from Wigan, Standish, Skelmersdale, Bolton, Leigh, Adlington, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Rainford

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £35,000 (Night shift included)
  • 25 Days holiday plus stats
  • Health medical plan
  • Well established, steady stable business
  • Life Assurance
  • Weekend Nights
  • Kings Award Winning Business
  • Patented Products

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations during batch manufacturing.
  • Promptly report deviations, incidents, or hazards using the appropriate systems.
  • Follow formulation batch sheets and specifications precisely.
  • Accurately adjust processes under laboratory staff guidance.
  • Document process activities completely and promptly.
  • Oversee the operational state of equipment during production.
  • Notify supervisors when raw materials are required or finished products are ready for transfer to the warehouse.
  • Assist with process and product improvements by providing observational feedback.
  • Participate in design and hazard reviews as required.
  • Undertake reasonable additional tasks as directed by management.
  • Perform FLT (Forklift Truck) operations if licensed.
  • Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization.
  • Respond to corrective and preventive action requirements in a timely manner.

This role demands a diligent, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented individual with a commitment to supporting team success and continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Fork Lift truck is required
  • Previous Production Operating experience gained from within a chemical / process type industry
  • Troubleshooting 
  • An understanding of the chemical process
  • Willingness to comply to Heath and Safety requirements
  • Happy to work weekend NIGHTS


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!