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

 

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.

 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Test Engineer in a unique and fascinating role within our organization. The working environment is nothing short of spectacular, characterized by its cleanliness, modernity, and pleasant atmosphere. Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed.

This is an unrivalled opportunity to be part of an outstanding organisation, where your long-term prospects would be beyond outstanding.

Quality Control is paramount, and our Quality standards, are only as good as the people who test, and why your diligence ensures the quality of every single part being accurate.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Solihull, Birmingham, Cannock, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Rugeley, Burntwood, Aldridge, Walsall, Aston and Minworth

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £42,000 - £47,000
  • Unrivalled Long-term prospects
  • Super generous contributory pension
  • Annual bonus
  • Car scheme available
  • Subsidised canteen
  • 26 days of holiday
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Pristine modern working environment

Responsibilities:

  • Install and develop systems to support testing
  • Process improvement of testing
  • Planning new test facilities
  • Conducting tests
  • Constructing test cells
  • Processing quality issues
  • Service test cells

Requirements:

  • Experience and knowledge of test cells 
  • Either internal combustion or electric motors
  • Apprentice trained
  • Borad knowledge of engine manufacturing and investigations
  • You may be a Test Engineer, who wants to expand your knowledge more into planning of tests
  • Or, you may enjoy “hands-on” test of engines, and investigations
  • IT literate
  • This would suit a highly self -motivated, adaptable individual 

This role will suit someone who thrives in a proactive and initiative-driven team. If you are seeking a long and rewarding career within a remarkable working environment, we welcome your application. 

Enjoy our exceptional range of benefits and opportunities!

 

A Busy Midlands based Manufacturing organisation, have a role available for a Metrology Engineer.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Metrology Engineer, to be part of a friendly team within Quality. 

This is an organisation that has grown over the years, from a small family-owned business, into a market leader in the Midlands for their products. As the Metrology Engineer, you would be joining a strong, stable manufacturing facility, where your development and progression would be actively encouraged.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Minworth, Coleshill, Birmingham, Moseley, Solihull, Coventry, Tyesley, Tamworth and Aldridge

Key Benefits

  • £30,000 - £34,000
  • Afternoon Shift: 14:00 to 22:00
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Access to learning and development courses.
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Busy, friendly working environment
  • Superb prospects to develop.

Metrology Engineer Responsibilities

  • Performing precise measurements and aligning intricate components according to customer specifications
  • Ensuring adherence to high-quality standards 
  • Interpreting customer drawings and defining measurement report formats.
  • Programming automated CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programs.
  • Understanding of SPC and R&R
  • Collaborating with the Project team to fulfil measurement requirements for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) approval.
  • Conducting dimensional investigations to support engineering teams. 
  • Implementing 5S principles 
  • Carry our Hardness tests (Vickers hardness testers)
  • An understanding of GD7T

Metrology Engineer Requirements

  • To have the ability to program CMM machines.
  • Ideally Axel or PC-DIMIS, or Metrolog or Camio
  • Proven experience of using GD&T
  • To have the ability to read engineering drawings.
  • Experience of using Vickers hardness tester

This would suit a friendly, experienced individual, who enjoys working as part of a team, and being given the freedom to use your initiative

 

PRESS SETTER - PERMANENT NIGHTS

We are a highly successful manufacturing facility located in the vibrant Birmingham area, and we're on the hunt for skilled Press Setters to join our dynamic team. Experienced and Team leader level experience ideal

Why Choose Us? 

Exceptional Long-Term Prospects: When you join us, you're not just joining a company – you're becoming a part of our family. We value our employees and provide outstanding growth opportunities for those who are dedicated and passionate about their work.

Nights – from Monday to Friday. Plus, you'll enjoy an early finish on Fridays, giving you more time to kick-start your weekend!

Commutable from Birmingham, Tamworth, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Moseley, Kings Heath, Halesowen, Water Orton, Walsall, Aldridge Lichfield, Coventry and Aston

BENEFITS FOR PRESS SETTER                                                                     

  • £36,500 (Includes shift premium)
  • Super Paid Overtime rates
  • Work - Place Pension
  • The chance to be experience being part of a stable, consistent, growing organisation
  • Family fun days
  • 25 annual days leave
  • Access to employee health and well-being.
  • Renowned within the industry
  • Outstanding growth opportunities

DUTIES OF PRESS SETTER

  • Setting large Transfer and progression presses
  • Training and mentoring others
  • Safety checks on equipment
  • Quality checks
  • Driving SMED activity
  • Running / loading material and tools
  • Escalation of issues
  • Involvement in tooling trials
  • Completing complex tool changes
  • Deputising for Team Leader

REQUIREMENTS OF PRESS SETTER

  • It is essential that you have relevant Press Setting experience. 
  • For Senior level / Team Leader, - Supervisory experience 
  • To have worked in a continuous improvement environment
  • This would suit an energetic, ambitious and motivated individual.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Don't miss this chance to join a leading manufacturing facility with a reputation for excellence. Apply now and become a part of our exciting journey towards success.