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METALLURGIST

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Metallurgist.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Well established and steeped in history, the opportunity for a Metallurgist to be part of such an organisation, would be superb.

A world leader, situated in the heart of the Black Country, utilising a vast variety of different manufacturing processes to produce their world renowned products.  

As the Metallurgist, you will exhibit a strong understanding of metallurgical concepts.

Commutable from Birmingham, Kidderminster, Worcester, Dudley, Halesowen, Redditch, Wombourne, Rubery, Northfield, Longbridge, Bromsgrove and Stourport-on-Severn

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Early Friday finish
  • Choice of start and finish times
  • Days
  • World Leading manufacturing organisation
  • Well established and stable
  • Plenty of growth
  • Friendly, long- term standing staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor failure trends and investigate mechanical test failures
  • Ensure standards are met in the manufacturing facility
  • Technical contract reviews
  • Creation of new manufacturing procedures
  • Selection of material and processes
  • Provide training and support
  • Conduct metallography for routine testing and failure investigation
  • Technical input
  • Investigate quality and non-conformance

REQUIREMENTS

  • HNC or equivalent in Materials Engineering / Metallurgical 
  • Strong understanding of metallurgical concepts
  • Experience of Metallographic preparation and analysis would be beneficial
  • To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing industry
  • Good attention to detail

ONLY UK BASED EXPERIENCE CAN BE CONSIDERED

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Specialist Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Redditch, and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £50,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Employee discount (reward gateway)
  • Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
  • Long service award after 4 years of service 
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
  • Flexible start & finish times
  • Death in service (once passed probationary period)
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
  • 12pm finish Friday
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  •  Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
  • Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
  • Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
  • Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
  • Manage internal documentation and update customer portals for complaint resolution.
  • Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
  • Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.
  • Occasional Supplier / customer visits

REQUIREMENTS

  • Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
  • Familiarity with metrology and techniques
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Experience with Supplier visits
  • Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
  • To have the ability to coordinate 
  • All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
  • Customer facing with superb communication skills

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!

 

SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEADER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEAD

Join Our Team as Supply Chain Lead – MRP & Warehouse

Are you ready to take the reins in managing and optimizing supply chain operations? We are seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Lead to oversee MRP & Warehouse functions and drive operational excellence.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

You may already be a Supply Chain Team Lead, who is looking for a fresh challenge.  Huge amount of new work is scheduled to arrive shortly, making this an exceptional opportunity, with genuine long-term stability and prospects.

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Halesowen, Shirley, Northfield, Harbourne, Alvechurch, Bromsgrove and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £50,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Employee discount (reward gateway)
  • Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
  • Long service award after 4 years of service 
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
  • Flexible start & finish times
  • Death in service (once passed probationary period)
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
  • 11 am finish Friday – if worked
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the MRP & Warehouse team, providing performance appraisals and fostering growth.
  • Strategic Planning: Oversee resource planning, including material procurement, production scheduling, and delivery planning, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Host weekly meetings to maintain the integrity of master data and MRP- activities
  • Control and monitor budget allocations for MRP & Warehouse activities.
  • Inventory Management: Conduct regular inventory checks and annual counts in coordination with the Production Controller.
  • Process Optimization: Ensure compliance with company standards and continuously improve logistics processes, from goods receipt to dispatch.
  • Collaborate with the Quality team to generate 8D reports for resolving quality complaints.
  • Perform SAP checks to align system records with actual inventory.
  • Report KPIs in monthly team lead meetings and provide regular updates in daily supply chain briefings.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience in supply chain operations, material resource planning, and warehouse management.
  • You will bring knowledge that would also include exposure to manufacturing
  • Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teams toward shared goals.
  • Expertise in data accuracy, budget management, and process optimization.
  • Familiarity with SAP and inventory control processes.


Join us in this pivotal role to shape our supply chain's efficiency and impact!

 

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. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 


Quality Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £32,000
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • The chance to join a hypergrowth business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • 10% company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan
  • A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  


Role Overview

Reporting to the Lead Customer Quality Engineer, the Quality Engineer will design, develop, inspect and improve the quality standards of operational processes and manufacturing outputs supporting all the businesses customers. You will use your knowledge of quality control systems and troubleshooting skills to implement appropriate quality measures, meeting quality specifications and complying with safety regulations.


Candidate Requirements

  • The Quality Engineer will have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar quality role within a manufacturing environment. 
  • Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 minimum requirement. Lead auditor would be an advantage. 
  • Membership of Chartered Quality Institute would be advantageous. 
  • HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4 Qualified Mechanical Engineer desirable. 
  • Lean Six Sigma, 8-D problem solving, Kaizen, 5-WHY, Fishbone experience (one or some of these would be useful).  
  • Experienced in using ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Salesforce experience would be advantageous. 
  • Metrology and CMM experience preferred but not essential.
  • A positive and flexible approach to working time and travel (occasional travel incl. overseas may be needed).


Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • The Quality Engineer will oversee customer cases to ensure action is taken within the allocated time frame and that issues are resolved through recognised problem-solving techniques to lower the number of customer complaints to within an agreed level. 
  • Be the first point of contact when Quality Assistance is required in dealing with manufacturing, supply chain and customer related issues. 
  • Maintain all quality specification documentation within the quality system, including the creation and maintenance of technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, and other documentation where necessary. 
  • Provide guidance, review, and support on improvements to production and process controls, including handling of nonconformities through ICAR and 8D processes. 
  • Ensure that Root Cause Analysis is being carried out in a timely manner and to provide support to the rest of the team as required. 
  • Conduct internal audits in-line with the requirements of the Internal audit schedule. Support the Quality Manager in audit follow-up through to closure of any minor/major NCRs raised during the audit. 
  • Provide knowledge on advanced techniques to ensure that assurance is designed into products and processes, including Design/Process FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gauge R&R Studies, and Lean Six Sigma. 
     
 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER / BENCH HAND

We are a well- established, busy manufacturing organisation, ISO9001 accredited with the latest CADCAM technology on site.  

Are you a skilled Toolmaker Bench Hand ready to craft excellence and shape innovation? We're seeking talented individuals like YOU to strengthen our team and take your career to the next level!

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Willenhall, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Dudley, West Bromwich, Essington, Aldridge, Brownhills, Great Barr and Cannock 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £34,500  
  • Paid Overtime
  • Day’s role
  • Lunchtime finish Fridays
  • 33 days holiday (stats included)
  • Friendly supportive team
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Busy, consistent, stable organisation, offering long term career certainty 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manufacture, assemble, and maintain precision tools, jigs, and fixtures
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications with precision
  • Perform hand-finishing and polishing of components for a flawless finish
  • Collaborate with engineers and machinists to ensure top-tier quality
  • Troubleshoot and repair tooling to maintain smooth production flow
  • Happy to work a Days role

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience in toolmaking or as a bench hand
  • Ability to hand tools and measurement instruments
  • Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
  • Strong understanding of machining techniques and materials
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent teamwork skills
  • To be able to work from engineering drawings
 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global, hypergrowth company, 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. 


Role Overview

This important role requires a committed individual who will gain a thorough understanding of the company products, Supply Chain and Operations. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach.

The successful Warehouse Manager will have previous experience in a similar role with team leadership experience. Those from a Stores and Despatch background will be considered especially if gained within a manufacturing environment. You will be used to different ERP tools, capable in Excel, Word, an effective communicator, organised and agile.


Warehouse Manager Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £41,000 (dependant on experience)
  • Hours: you are able to work 8:00am – 4:00pm or 7:00am – 3:00pm (or a mix of both), with an early finish on Friday’s
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  


Warehouse Manager Candidate Requirements – but not limited to

  • The Warehouse Manager will have previous experience from a similar role with some leadership experience.
  • Previous experience with a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
  • You will be IT literate - ERP systems experience will be at advantage.
  • Ideally you will have previously worked in a demanding warehouse environment with automated storage and enjoy a ‘hands on’ approach.
  • Hold a driving license.
  • Forklift license preferred (training can be provided).


Warehouse Manager Key Responsibilities – but not limited to

  • Responsible for leading and motivating the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. To include, receiving goods to Stores and delivery to point of requirement according to scheduled and other demands & for Packing, Despatch and Shipping operations.
  • Ensure inbound On-Time In-Fill is maximized through prompt and accurate goods receipt. Positively influence Sales On-Time In-Fill through making available raw materials and parts, right time and right place and pulling through Sales Orders to meet customer delivery targets.
  • Effective management of stock holding ensuring optimisation of warehouse locations to support the smooth flow of materials and goods to the point of use and outbound shipment of sales orders.
  • Line management responsibility for the Warehouse team including, return to work meetings, team morale, KPI creation, performance reviews and appraisals meetings.
  • Develop strong relationships with company stakeholders globally - work effectively to support strategic customers.
 

Company

This is a leading manufacturer and supplier, specialising in the machining and assembly of a number of product ranges for clients across the world. Their facility offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a highly competent engineering team; the site offers its customers a complete package for all their machined component requirements.

The business is well known for their high level of expertise in producing complex and varied components, with a consistent quality commitment. 


CMM Programmer Salary and Hours

  • £36,000 – 42,000 (negotiable dependant on experience – call Scott to discuss)
  • Working hours 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday & 7.30am – 12.30pm Frida

Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley


CMM Programmer Candidate Requirements

  • It is essential that the CMM Programmer has Mitutoyo machines experience.
  • Proficiency with MCOSMOS programming system.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Experience in machining and assembly of components industries is preferred.


CMM Programmer Key Responsibilities

  • The CMM Programmer will develop and execute CMM programs using the MCOSMOS software.
  • Perform precise measurements and inspections of components using Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment.
  • Analyse measurement data and generate detailed inspection reports.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Health. Safety and Environmental Coordinator

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. 

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive HSE Specialist to join our team. This role involves identifying and mitigating site risks, enhancing working conditions, ensuring compliance with industrial safety standards, and promoting environmental sustainability. The ideal candidate will lead the development and implementation of HSE strategies while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. 

Commutable from Lichfield, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Shenstone, Cannock, Appleby Magna, Minworth, Uttoxeter, Twycross, Atherstone and Aldridge

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions and life assurance
  • Wide range of staff discounts
  • Employee assistance programs including counselling services
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Early Friday finish
  • Long Service Awards
  • Family days
  • Further education sponsorship

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Risk Analysis and Improvement Initiatives
  • Identify and analyze site risks to improve working conditions, industrial safety, and environmental protection.
  • Develop and implement effective solutions to mitigate risks and enhance workplace safety and sustainability.
  • HSE Action Planning, propose an annual HSE action plan for site management.
  • Provide guidance and training to site management and employees to ensure compliance and promote a safety-first culture.
  • Actively participate in HSE network to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and manage relations with local authorities and organizations.
  • Oversee the reporting and analysis of HSE indicators (e.g., FR0t, environmental data) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Organize and conduct HSE audits and training sessions to maintain high safety and environmental standards.
  • Investigate accidents thoroughly, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
  • Act as the management representative for ISO 14001 compliance.
  • Maintain and implement the Environmental Management System (EMS) across the business.
  • Report on EMS performance and provide improvement recommendations to the Plant Manager and senior management team.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven Health, Safety and Environmental experience 
  • Senior level experience
  • Ideally, your experience will be gained from within the manufacturing industry
  • Strong knowledge of ISO14001
  • NEBOSH Qualified


You will be representing Health, Safety and Environment within a fast paced, busy facility.  

Only UK experience can be considered due to the nature of the indsutry

 

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.


Installation & Planning Coordinator Pay, Hours and Benefits

  • £20,000 - £26,000, dependant on experience  
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Life insurance cover
  • Profit Related Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Full Training provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 


Role Overview

The Installation & Planning Coordinator role is a newly created position. It is a really interesting role, that will give you the opportunity to see customers through the whole process to a successful outcome. In-depth training will give you all the product knowledge you need to excel in this role. If you’re looking for a job where you can genuinely go home at the end of the day saying that you’ve made a positive difference to someone’s life, then this is the role for you.


Installation & Planning Coordinator Candidate Requirements

  • A planning professional with excellent customer service and great organisational skills
  • Self-management with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • A genuine passion for helping people
  • Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word, internet & email
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Logical approach
  • Able to work to agreed process & procedures to meet and excel customer expectations


Installation & Planning Coordinator Key Responsibilities

  • The Installation & Planning Coordinator will liaise with installation partners and customers to arrange installation of products
  • Planning and organising installations using the business system
  • Completing all documentation with the highest levels of accuracy and providing this to the relevant parties
  • Dealing with queries relating to installation and finding solutions
  • Dispatch and track products and update stakeholders of any issues
  • Maximising opportunities for installations
  • Ensuring all documentation is received following installations and actioned