The Planner / Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating fabrication materials from one or more vendors in support of the site strategy.  This requires evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers, a familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing procurement field. 

Planner / Buyer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary £28,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience
• 7:30am – 4:00pm, 1:30pm finish on Friday’s (37.5 hours per week)
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme

Commutable From: Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Coventry, Tamworth

Planner / Buyer Candidate Specification

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office. (Word, Excel, Outlook), with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Purchasing & Engineering Change experience in an MRP environment
• Strong ability to assess engineering drawings and proceed to RFQ based on supplier capability, strong negotiating skills, ability to multitask, prioritize work and work closely with other departments.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field.
• Be able to take responsibility for resolution of issues.
• You should be self-motivated, and results orientated and be able to work to time constraints & use own initiatives to solve problems.

Planner / Buyer Key Tasks

• Buying responsibility for designated fabrication vendors to support plant & chamber production.
• Ensure inventory levels are kept within set targets.
• Support efforts to reduce RAW & WIP inventory.
• Identify opportunities & support efforts to reduce cost.
• Support NPPD activities, when requested.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Works with operations, planning and organizing all tasks.
• The Planner / Buyer will review purchase request for material via MRP or manual purchase requisition.
• Monitor purchase orders & net demand schedules to ensure required ‘need dates’ are achieved.
• Must be able to develop excellent working relationship with both internal and external customers as well as suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships in order to drive cost reductions while continually achieving the highest level of quality material.
• Ability to interface with company and supplier senior management. Excellent negotiation, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Plan & expedite the required material to ensure availability to meet production demand whilst maintaining inventory levels to a minimum and in line with set targets.

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer with Programming experience, 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

• £30,000
• 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

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified engineer to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical/ Production Engineering preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• A broad knowledge of machined components and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experienced in machine tool programming (HyperMill an advantage).
• Familiarity with writing specifications, procedures and instructions.
• The Production Engineer will be a good team player with excellent communication skills, flexible and able to work on your own initiative, with a methodical approach to tasks.
• Strong IT skills. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.

Production Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and expertise in CNC machining methods, tooling and work holding.
• Improve production process efficiencies with particular emphasis on the reduction of waste activities.
• Play a pivotal role in the development of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Engineer production requirements in line with the required manufacturing schedules.
• Provide engineering support within the business and to help ensure its products can be produced to meet the requirements of safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Ensure an accurate database of costs to help with sales quotations.
• Reduce costs and continuously improve the service of the Production Engineering Department to the rest of the business.

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer, 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

• £28,000
• 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 Engineer Role Summary

• To produce accurate specifications for machined and fabricated components.
• Enable the manufacture of existing designs by remodelling, and create tool designs, in CAD.
• Engineer production requirements in line with the required manufacturing schedules.
• Provide engineering support within the business and to help ensure its products can be produced to meet the requirements of safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide an accurate database of costs to help with sales quotations.
• Be responsible in reducing costs and continuously improve the service of the Production Engineering Department to the rest of the business.

Candidate Requirements

• A Mechanical / Production Engineering qualification would be an advantage.
• Apprenticeship and /or broad manufacturing engineering experience.    
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fully conversant with CAD (Ideally NX).
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the latest manufacturing process and technologies.
• Experience in using integrated manufacturing ERP systems
• Experience with writing specifications, Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.

Production Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Production Engineer will produce accurate Methods of Manufacture for machined and fabricated components.
• Tool and fixture designs on CAD, along with Engineering CAD models from existing designs to support their aftermarket offering.
• You will produce DXF files from engineering models.
• Carry out continuous improvement project work across a range of processes.
• Resolve problems and improve processes, methods within manufacturing teams.
• Provide support for technical queries for all areas of the business and provide an effective Interface between technical and shop floor personnel.
• Develop ideas for reducing costs in the business.
• Support and promote our continuous improvement culture and support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager as and when required.

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

Are you a CNC Setter Operator Leader looking for a New Year challenge then look no further as we have a superb opportunity for an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join a busy manufacturing organisation.

You will be joining a well-respected, long- established company, who are experiencing a significant uplift in their orders.  They supply into a vast range of industry sectors and as the CNC Setter Operator, you will be “hands-on” setting and operating Bard fed CNC Turning Machines.

BENEFITS

• £10 - £12 per hour (Dependant on Experience)
• Night Shift premium to go on top of hourly rate
• Choice of either Double Day or Nights
• Extensive Overtime available
• EARLY FINISH FRIDAY
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• Long established manufacturing Business
• Well respected and well known
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF CNC SETTER OPERATOR

• Set and Operate Bar fed CNC Machines (Turning)
• Working with drawings and specifications
• There are some machining centres
• Combination of HASS / Fanuc / Mazak / Mazatrol
• Operators Considered if no previous Setting knowledge
• Problems solving
• Change inserts, drills and taps
• Working to tight tolerances

REQUIREMENTS OF CNC SETTER  OPERATOR

• CNC Operating experience
• Setting CNC turning lathe machines would be ideal
• Exposure to HASS, Fanuc, Mazak and / or Mazatrol would be the cherry on the cake!
• Choice of shifts – either Double Days or Nights
• Experience of changing off sets and insert, drills and taps

Immediate start available

The role is commutable from Redditch, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester

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

Quality Manager (NPD / NPI)

We are working with an organisation that support a broad range of Blue-Chip Engineering Industry Companies with the fast delivery of electro-mechanical safety devices. These devices are often designed and hand built assembled to bespoke and tailored requirements of key customers, with a strong need to deliver high quality products within short lead times. 

To support this side of the operation and future proof systems and procedures for their new generation of innovated products, a Senior Manager position has been created to oversee and looking after the Quality and Compliance aspects of getting products from NPD through NPI safely, ensuring compliance within agreed time frames. This is an opportunity to join a successful organisation who are within an exciting period of growth.

Quality Manager - Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary
• Good Bonuses and car allowance
• Pension 
• 33 Days Holidays 
• Personal Development 
• Excellent Career Progression 

Key Responsibilities of Quality Manager  

• Ensuring that the products or service provided is consistent and always fit for purpose, meeting both external and internal requirements. (This includes compliance with legal requirements and standards set by regulatory bodies.)
• Support and train employees in matters of quality, audit and inspection.
• Be responsible for maintaining and conducting inspections and performing audits.
• Lead the company’s efforts to maintain continuous product or service quality by implementing process controls, conducting data analysis and device measurement.
• Involvement in NPD, NPI and engineering change activity to ensure product and process compliance.
• Provide compliance expertise and specialist support as required.
• Provide compliance and technical data to support product introductions with new and existing customers.
• Advise on changes and offer recommendations on how to implement them
• Direct and supervise vendor-supplied raw materials or partially finished goods, maintaining effective compliance and corrective action procedures.
• Develop and manage effective and sustainable AQLs for both suppliers and customers.
• Involvement in NPD, NPI and engineering change activity to ensure product compliance.

Quality Manager Key Requirements

• Minimum Degree educated (or equivalent) and lead auditor qualifications
• Thorough understanding and effective management of Total Quality Management, ISO90001 and associated policies in a global manufacturing supply chain
• Thorough understanding of compliance requirements across all aspects of the supply chain
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen, with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Able to communicate complex technical, compliance and regulatory information in a simple, engaging manner.
• A willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a busy and dynamic team, where projects are varied and will often offer different design challenges. 

Commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Birmingham, Stourbridge, Dudley, Stafford, Shrewsbury, West Bromwich. 

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An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a CHEMICAL ENGINEER.  

You would be joining a well-established, stable manufacturing organisation, who supply into a multitude of different industry sectors. As the CHEMICAL ENGINEER, you will be given responsibility for development of new processes.

If you are a CHEMICAL ENGINEER, looking to join a stable, reputable organisation, look no further.   

he role is commutable from Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Worcester, Telford, Birmingham and Aldridge , Birmingham and Dudley

Benefits of a Chemical Engineer 

• £35,000 - £40,000 - Dependent on experience
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and 25 Days holidays + Stats
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Life Assurance
• 36.25 hour working week

Duties of the Chemical Engineer

• Initiation, design, implementation and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals in order to modify existing plan
• Hazard Assessments and HAZOPS
• Develop new processes and improving existing ones
• Decide the scope and extent of hazard assessment relevant to process
• Carry out calculations and advise on testing programmes
• Liaison with Project Engineering to develop the plant design, layout, costing and proposals
• Provide technical expertise
• Act as a Project Lead with specified projects with responsibility for budget expenditure, overall design and completion to agreed targets
• Initiate, design, implementation and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals, to modify existing plant, including all relevant hazard assessments and HAZOPs

REQUIREMENT OF THE CHEMICAL ENGINEER

• You will have a Degree in Chemistry
• Relevant industrial experience 
• Experience of development of new processes and improving existing ones
• On-Plant experience in commissioning and practical trouble shooting
• Experience of DSEAR methodology
• SIL and LOPA assessments

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QHSE MANAGER REQUIRED

A busy unique manufacturing organisation in the Greater Manchester area have a requirement for a QHSE Manager, to take over responsibility for all QHSE issues on site.

The demand for their products, is through the roof, which in turn can offer you greater stability and long- term prospects in a busy, friendly manufacturing business.

As the on-site QHSE Manager, you will be leading and co-ordinating work systems to ensure that all products and services of the business are being met.

BENEFITS

• £38,000 - £42,000 
• Excellent Pension 
• 25 Days holidays
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• Unique products – Market Leader
• Long established manufacturing Business
• Well respected and well known
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF QHSE MANAGER

• Responsibility for all Quality Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental aspects
• Manage ISO9001, ISO 14001 and H&S standarda
• Internal and external audits
• Management of non-conformance
• Manage and investigate work related accidents
• Implementation of robust corrective and preventative measures
• Chairing QSHE meetings
• Risk assessments
• Management of occupational health obligations
• QHSE training
• Management of Covid Return to Work

REQUIREMENTS OF QHSE MANAGER

• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent Level 3 NVQ in Health and Safety
• Recognised environmental and QA qualifications
• Internal auditor training 
• Full Clean driving license
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
• You will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Policy and procedural development
• Accident investigation experience

The role is commutable from Manchester, Stockport, Ashton Under Lyne, Hyde, Altringham and Stretford

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A manufacturing company in the Oxfordshire area, now have a requirement due to expansion and increased productivity for an experienced CNC Programmer.  This exciting opportunity is working within a busy, Precision Engineering manufacturing organisation that manufacture precision components for a number of industries including Aerospace.

BENEFITS FOR THE CNC PROGRAMMER

• £34,000 - £37,500
• 23 Days Holiday, increasing with service + Bank holidays
• Days based role working Monday – Friday 39 hrs p week.
• Life Assurance and Death in Service
• Pension

DUTIES OF THE CNC PROGRAMMER

• This is an integral role where you will program, set and operate CNC Lathes / Mills
• You will read and interpret from engineering drawings to enable programming, setting and manufacture.
• Create layout sheets to document tooling, tools, set ups and machine parameters.

    
REQUIREMENTS FOR CNC PROGRAMMER

• Experience in programming and operating 3, 4, & 5 axis CNC machines CMM programmes and will ideally hold a time served apprecticeship.
• Good Knowledge of and experience with  Fanuc (ISO) or Heidenhain controls
• Previous experience of large machining.

The CNC PROGRAMMER role is commutable from Newbury, Wantage, Abingdon, Oxford, Aylesbury, Bicester, Banbury, Swindon, Thame, High Wycombe, Marlow, Maidenhead

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

A leading manufacturer are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental officer to support with the implementation and delivery of Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental strategy, processes, policies, legislation and legal obligations across all site operations within this expanding business. You will be joining a SHEQ team to ensure all systems and policies are being met across the business. 

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ROLE BENEFITS:

• Excellent Company pension
• Private Healthcare and life assurance
• Competitive Salary package
• Holiday purchase scheme and long service awards

DUTIES OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ROLE:

• Support the delivery of Quality, Environmental, and H&S policies across all departments. 
• Provide advice on legislative requirements / codes of practice.
• Maintain quality and environmental systems compliant with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Conduct Audits and Risk Assessments to ensure compliance.
• Organise and deliver training on legislative requirements.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ROLE:

• Minimum 2 year’s, experience in a Health & Safety role gained ideally within a manufacturing, chemical, or food/fmcg environment and will ideally hold  NEBOSH certificate and be IOSH certified.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (HSE, Environment Agency, Councils)
• Understanding and experience of Safety / Environmental Management Systems inc ISO 40001 and ISO 9001
• A superb communicator (written and verbal) with excellent planning, time management and organisation skills.

The HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER ROLE is commutable from Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, Burton on Trent, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Aluminium Window Fabricators for my client in West Bromwich:

Hours and salary for this Aluminium Window Fabricators role:

• Salary - £12 to £14 PER HOUR – OVERTIME at X 1.5 – WEEKLY PAID
• Monday – Friday -  8 – 4.30 with 30 mins for lunch.
• 28 days holiday
• Contributory Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance 
• Health Insurance 
• Free Parking 

This indow Fabricators role will involve but not be limited to:

• Experience with AL UK Systems
• Experience with Seniors Systems
• Experience with Reynaers Systems
• Experience using a manual non-CNC router.

Essential experience required for this Aluminium Window Fabricators role:

• Experience in manufacturing Aluminium doors, windows, and curtain wall
• Someone who can fabricate doors from drawings, cut the bars, fabricate the job, glaze in the glass and have it ready to go.
• Glazing experience
• Ability to read drawings and cutting sheets
• Able to use measuring equipment
• Ability to use mitre saw
• Able to work on own initiative, and sometimes tight deadlines
• Willingness to ‘chip in’ in other areas – as we are a small company

Personal Attributes for these Aluminium Window Fabricators  roles:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to adapt to new working practises

This role is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Wednesbury, and Smethwick.

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

A growing manufacturing organisation are in the unenviable position, of being super busy, and are expecting to continue this growth well into next year. A well-established company, their technology has diversified and expanded over time, and now they have a need for a Process Engineer to strengthen their engineering team.

You will be given the responsibility for all technical aspects of life cycle management, including the development of new and current manufacturing processes.

They are in a lovely part of the world; the working environment is superb.   

Process Engineer Benefits:

• £40,000
• GROWING ORDER BOOK
• PRESTINE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• EXCELLENT PENSION AND HOLIDAYS
• UNIQUE MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
• SUPERB PROSPECTS
• OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL WELL KNOWN MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Process Engineer Duties:

• Development of new and current manufacturing processes and improving efficiencies, utilisation, and reduction / elimination of all waste forms
• Lead and participate with the project teams for all process related activities form initial ideas to implementation of processes, including costs and budget controls
• Creation of Project plans to determine improvement activities
• Keep on top of technological developments in process engineering
• Selection of equipment suppliers
• Writing validation protocols and validation reports
• Organise testing
• Product specification, equipment, and service requirements
• Process validation
• New product introduction

Process Engineer Requirements:

• Process Engineering experience is essential
• Time study analysis
• Validation experience
• You will have gained your knowledge from preferably a modern manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge of Lean tools and techniques
• To have the ability to travel, both here in the UK and overseas (Europe, USA, and Asia)
• Good knowledge of statistics
• An excellent problem solver

The role is commutable from Coventry, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Tewksbury, Banbury, Worcester and Birmingham

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

An exceptional opportunity has arisen within a busy, incredibly stable company for a Graduate Technical Applications Engineer.  A role of Graduate Technical Applications Engineer has become available to support further growth.

They enjoy a vast product range, and due to the uniqueness of their products, are an extremely busy, stable organisation to be part of.  And their staff retention is phenomenal, ensuing you, as the Graduate Technical Applications Engineer a long, and enjoyable career. They supply into UK and Europe and are looking to continue to expand their customer base

You may already be an experienced Graduate Applications Engineer, looking to expand your experience in a new industry sector, or you might be a recent Graduate, who has an interest in a career in Applications Engineering.  This would be a truly exceptional opportunity.

This role is commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Walsall, Tyseley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Worcester, and Dudley

Benefits of a Graduate Technical Applications Engineer

• £35,000 (NEG)
• Company Car
• Company Phone
• Exceptional opportunity for either a recent Grad or an experienced Applications Engineer
• Excellent Pension scheme
• You will be joining a very friendly and super stable organisation
• Out of this world staff retention

Duties of a Graduate Technical Applications Engineer

• Supporting Manufacturing and Sales / Marketing Teams
• Support the expansion of the Business
• Office based
• Building strong customer relationships
• Advising customers of machine capabilities, cycle times and application of the machines in the best environment
• Supporting new business development activities
• Providing expert advice

Requirement of a Graduate Technical Applications Engineer

• You will be able to demonstrate a high technical expertise to wide range of their applications
• To have gained your experience within a manufacturing environment
• Your expertise may have been gained in the heat treatment area, or moulding, semi- conductors, spark eroding or casting
• Or you may have recent Graduated with a Mechanical or similar Degree, who has an interest in pursuing a career within Applications Engineering 
• A good commercial awareness
• Ideally you will have customer facing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A strong self- starter and an excellent team player
• Flexibility for the occasional overnight stay

This would suit someone who enjoys customer exposure and who is looking to enjoy a long and fruitful career.

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