We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Electrician to support a medium size Maintenance team within a Heavy Industry Environment. Our client is well established and is a successful and expanding business manufacturing high integrity and high-volume products for a worldwide customer base.

Benefits for Maintenance Electrician:

• The salary for the role of Maintenance Electrician is £30,000 depending on experience
• Overtime
• 3% - 5% Pension. 
• The shift pattern of the role is double days with hours of work being 6-2/1-9. 

Requirements for Maintenance Electrician:

• Ideally the ultimate Maintenance Electrician will have experience supporting kit from a Heavy Environment including, Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Pumps, Motors, Hydraulics/ Pneumatics and some welding and fabrication experience. The candidate must hold:
• Electrical Bias with Mechanical abilities
• Apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering – HNC / ONC / Degree / NVQ

This Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Alfreton, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Newark-on-Trent.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994

We are recruiting an exceptional opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician. You will be responsible for the electrical maintenance of all capital plant, equipment, and site facilities. The role is also responsible for mechanical breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance ensuring maximum uptime. The role of Maintenance Electrician requires you to work a Morning and Afternoon shift 0600-1415 (week 1), 1400-2215 (week 2) with a benefits package of:

Maintenance Electrician Benefits:

• Life assurance of 4x salary
• £31,000 salary 
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised café on site
• Gym on site
• 28 days holiday pa which increases with service

Requirements/ Duties for the Maintenance Electrician:

• Investigate all electrical plant and machinery breakdowns, and mechanical plant and machinery breakdowns where necessary/as required, determine root cause, and carry out necessary repair work inclusive of obtaining spare parts as necessary.
• Investigate failures in services, determine root cause and carry out necessary repair work inclusive of obtaining spare parts as necessary
• Ensure all plant/machinery records are kept up to date.

Desired skills include Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline or post Apprenticeship experience in an industrial environment and competent in programmable logic controllers.

We would be keen to talk to Electrical Maintenance Engineers or Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers also that are commutable from Leicester Kettering and Rugby

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994

Our Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Test Development Engineer Function:

The Test Development Engineer is a support team member in the Product Development department. The role is running quality assurance tests on New Product Integration & for continual improvement of current products.

This is a hands-on testing role of prototypes and production products. Feedback and analysis from the products tested are required to continually improve the design with the Product Development team.

This role has a direct impact on the business achieving increased market share and return through cost effective and timely development of innovative products which comply with National and International Standards

Test Development Engineer Salary: £40,000, 39 hours per week

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Candidate Requirements

• The Test Development Engineer will be qualified to a minimum of HND/HNC in a suitable engineering discipline, this can be electrical or mechanical, but you will have a good appreciation of both disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively independently or part of a project team.
• The ability to analyse and compile testing data from the tests performed.
• Proactive and pragmatic: find the most cost-effective solutions to yield the best test results.
• Possess good analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft applications, Word, Excel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.
• Ideally the candidate will have skills in gas/ fuel technology together with the ability to understand electrical circuit diagrams and formulate new when required.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Test Development Engineer will be capable of setting up and monitoring tests, preparing models for submission to the appropriate test authority.
• Develop in conjunction with the project team, the gas and electrical sub systems used within the product.
• Interpret marketing briefs into tangible product that can be manufactured within the business capabilities.
• Develop new products in line with best practice and a number of National / International Standards, briefly EN30-1-1 International Gas Safety Standard and BS EN 60335 Appliance Safety Standards for Electrical and DF Appliances. Also working to USA and other Regionally different Standards.
• Support & manage testing, writing and publishing detailed and comprehensive test reports internally and management of risk for the team, producing both technical presentations and applied samples as and when required in support of sales for customer demonstration and information
• Create and maintain internal design and test verification test methods in line with the latest approval standards.
• Be accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data, including signoffs of quality control data as acceptable
• Maintain programmes throughout the NPI process. Be adept at drawing on internal knowledge as well as industry and/or academic resources in reaching testing conclusions.
• Actively support test time reduction through Continuous Improvement principles and promote 5S principles within the test department.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

This role would suit someone with significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, ideally within pressings, assembly, fabrication, sheet metal or a related industry.

Manufacturing Engineer Function:

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for delivering and maintaining a well-engineered manufacturing process with quality controls, operator accountability and performance monitoring built in. 
• The role will include provision of documentation and training support to ensure all operator actions and decisions are clearly and unambiguously understood by the production operators and their manager.
• You will also be responsible for making sure the department manager and operators know how the process should be maintained and what the limits of its capability are. 
• The Manufacturing Engineer will also provide real-time process support to the production team and will make sure process problems are quickly brought to the attention of the manager. 
• You will be responsible for highlighting and evaluating improvement opportunities and for making clear the likely consequences of any proposed change. 
• Where appropriate you will take the lead, facilitate or just monitor any process change that is authorised by the department manager.

Manufacturing Engineer Salary: £40,000, 39 hours per week

This Manufacturing Engineer role is commutable from: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, ideally within pressings, assembly, fabrication, sheet metal or related industry.
• A manufacturing engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent experience) with production process design bias and a proven record of accomplishment of delivering results.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems techniques such as Lean, SMED, SPC, Process loading, PFMEA, 5S, Standard work, Poke Yoke, visual management, operator maintenance, Spaghetti diagrams, Yamazumi, single piece flow, no fault forward, kan-ban material control and VSM.
• The capability to use Solidworks, Draftsight, AutoCAD systems to create tooling or layout specifications and drawings.
• The capability to use Radan in order to program Laser, Turret Punch, Folders, etc
• Familiar with H&S and risk assessments and strategies to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Able to exploit the use of PC based systems and MS office tools to support the needs of the role.

In Addition

• Familiar with the requirements of Quality Management Systems and Quality planning processes required to support ISO 9001 and to drive continuous improvement.
• Able to create standard operating procedures and work instructions, have an understanding of ladder logic and able to read engineering drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Well organised and methodical, and able to plan work to balance conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Administration skills, able to keep calm in a crisis, reliable attendance and good timekeeping.
• Flexible and able to respond to occasional unusual working hours and weekends.
• Work well as part of a team and also alone
• Experienced of working in a fast-paced environment where variants are high and lead times are short.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Manufacturing Engineer will reduce and eliminate workplace hazards and ensure continuous improvements to workplace health and safety.
• Design new systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones. Supporting and Leading Continuous Improvement projects, driving out waste, reducing downtime and improving OTIFEF delivery to customers.
• Target inefficiencies quickly using problem solving techniques such as A3’s, Pareto, Ishikawa, and Root Cause Analysis. Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Ensure non-conformances within production are eliminated and controls are in place to prevent reoccurrences and ensure all manufacturing processes are supported by the necessary training, documentation and Quality Controls.
• Create, improve, and review Standard Operating Procedures. Support the introduction of new products and changes to current products into production. Ensure all documentation is relevant and up to date.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements, equipment layout, and visual controls.
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. As well as designing and implement data driven product quality and process capability improvements by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and processes; establishing standards and confirming repeatability within manufacturing processes, including 8D analysis

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

We are seeking to recruit an experienced maintenance professional to join our management team as the Maintenance Manager to support our multi-disciplined engineering team at a leading manufacturer.
 
Benefits Available for a Maintenance Manager:

• £46,000 salary
• Annual Bonus
• Health care plan and life assurance
• Company Pension
• Share option scheme
• Commitment to career progression and development

Details of the Maintenance Manager role:

• Lead the site maintenance team to implement a robust planned maintenance system.
• Provide a timely and efficient breakdown service to minimise machine downtime.
• Manage revenue and capital spends within a significant budget.
• Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements of a Maintenance Manager 

• The position of Maintenance Manager will require you to have a proven track record in developing maintenance structures, where your individual input into the business has seen improvements in plant reliability, production volume, staff retention and overall profitability.
• It is essential that you have supported a team of Maintenance Engineers as either a Manager or Senior Supervisor where you have championed continuous improvement and managed plant related CAPEX projects. 

Preference is given to candidates that have climbed the ranks of Maintenance from an Apprentice level and are qualified to an HNC/HND standard. 

This Maintenance Manager role is commutable from Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994

A leading manufacturer are now seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead with all H&S processes, policies, legislation and legal obligations across all site operations.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER ROLE BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary of up to £38,000 dependent on skills and experience
• Company pension
• Site based at 1 manufacturing location in Telford

DUTIES OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER:

• Lead the development of H&S objectives/targets and implementation of best practices. 
• Prioritise H&S actions/initiatives and successfully transfer these to operational plans relevant to the level of risk.
• Ensure H&S systems and policies are applied across all departments.
• Provide Qualitative and quantitative information on H&S including performance statistics and reviews.
• Lead the completion of H&S incident investigations and Learning Reviews.
• Proactively drive the development of on-site H&S competencies and approve H&S changes in design and operations.
• Management, co-ordinate and Delivery of inspiring H&S training.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental
• Minimum of general certification in NEBOSH
• Minimum 5 year’s, experience in EHS/Safety Management
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (HSE, Environment Agency, Councils)
• Understanding and experience of Safety / Environmental Management Systems inc ISO 45001
• I would welcome applications from candidates who have gained experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A superb communicator
• Proactive, hands-on approach

The Health, Safety and Environemnt Manager role is commutable from Wolverhampton, Walsall,  Shrewsbury, Telford, Stafford, Cannock and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Planner / Production Scheduler, to work with a leading manufacturing of advanced process technology company, 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.

Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £25,000, possibly negotiable dependant on experience
• Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4pm, 12:30pm 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

Production Planner Function:

• The Production Planner will plan, schedule and monitor workload through manufacturing components.
• Ensure components workload is planned in advance for each resource in manufacturing, to enable the delivery of the correct materials/tools/programs etc. Thus, enabling the accurate delivery of spares and capital work to internal and external customers.

Person Specification:

• Ability to plan and communicate production orders under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills. The Production Planner will be able to interact well with internal and external customers.
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.
• In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years production planning experience in a related industry.
• Good communications skills.
• Knowledge of lean and continuous improvement beneficial.

Production Planner Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Compliance with the Health & Safety Policy, to be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures, in respect of self and others.
• Ensure correct load is planned to each resource in components and monitor delivery of components through the business.
• Develop accurate scheduling system to constantly improve internal delivery. Work with PED/Purchasing/Stores/Manufacturing to ensure all requirements are met before jobs are loaded into the manufacturing plan.
• To review requirements for developing an efficient manufacturing planning department, develop manufacturing scheduling using MRP system.
• Produce production reports on adherence and co-ordinate exceptions to build schedule through manufacturing.
• Point of contact for manufacturing schedule exceptions, raising concerns when load exceeds production capacity with production control.
• The Production Planner will be aware of and demonstrate the company values and behaviours.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Supervisor to work alongside our Maintenance & Engineering Managers who support our large, complex operation located within the Wiltshire region.

Maintenance Supervisor  Benefits: 

• £45,000
• Paid Overtime
• Company Pension
• 33 Days Holiday Entitlement
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of an Maintenance Supervisor 

• You will be required to lead the shift team providing “hands on” technical support whilst also developing the use of preventative maintenance strategies and a continuous improvement ethos.

Requirements of an Maintenance Supervisor

• The position of Maintenance Supervisor will require you to have a proven track record in developing maintenance structures, where your individual input into the business has seen improvements in plant reliability, production volume, staff retention and overall profitability. 

It is essential that you have supported a team of Maintenance Engineers as either a Supervisor or Manager, within a fast-paced manufacturing, process or production environment. 

The role is commutable from Bath, Frome, Salisbury, Westbury, Warminster & Wells

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994

We are a well-respected employer within the engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Site Based Handyman / Facilities Engineer to join our Sites Services team on a permanent basis. 

Handyman Facilities Engineer Benefits: 

• £25,000
• Paid Holiday
• Pension Contribution
• Stable Working Environment

Duties of a Handyman Facilities Engineer

• As a proven Handyman Facilities Engineer you will be required to undertake “hands on” tasks across our facility. 
• The role will see you being involved in undertaking a wide range of FM work such as basic brickwork, carpentry, painting and plumbing.  

Requirements of a Handyman Facilities Engineer

• Ideally you will hold some form of relevant accreditation, however you must have a proven background in undertaking similar work as part of a small but effective team. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a single sited role, where you will work directly for the end employer within an industry sector that will see you classified as a Key Worker.

The Handyman Facilities Engineer role is commutable from Frome, Melksham, Market Lavington, Warminster, Westbury

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

We are a well-respected employer within the Food Processing sector and are seeking to recruit a number of proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join our established maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

• Salary of up to £36,000 (dependent on your chosen shift pattern)
• Company Pension
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
• Stable And Secure Working Environment.  

Duties of a Maintenance Technician

• As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a food processing or packaging facility. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

• Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified either Electrically or Mechanically and be multi skilled in your abilities. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment where you have supported an array of sector specific equipment such as ovens, check weighers, metal detectors, flow wrappers and high speed conveyors.  

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a stable market sector, where you will not only gain an incredible benefits package and ongoing training and development, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as an Essential Key Worker . 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coleshill, Erdington and Birmingham

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994