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MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - PRECISION ENGINEERING

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This is an opportunity to work for a leading special purpose engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of quality products for the Aerospace and Automotive sectors.

Due to continued success, they have a permanent opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer, working in a Precision Engineering environment.

This will be a varied and interesting job role, with a focus on the design of the company specialist products.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

  • £27,000 - £42,000 (salary is negotiable dependant on your level of experience)
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Attendance bonus
  • Relaxed working environment


Commutable From: Leicester, Coventry, Corby, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Coalville


Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • The Mechanical Design Engineer must have experience in a previous Engineering Design role using 2D and 3D CAD on AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Minimum qualification is HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience in a Precision Engineering environment 
  • Tool design experience would be highly advantageous.


Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • Producing design Layouts for quotation purposes.
  • Produce the technical design and specification of the tool to meet customer’s enquiry.
  • Produce 2D and 3D CAD production drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Help support the Technical Department with root cause analysis of technical issues and provide general design support.
  • Support theBlog production department with technical queries.

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

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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 MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING 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 Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift 6am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6am – 1.30pm on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Benefits for the role of Plant Fitter: 

  • This role is weekly paid, annual salary of £37,000 
  • 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
  • 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays + 3 Day Christmas Shutdown 
  • Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff  
  • Overtime 
  • Life assurance 4x salary 
  • Long service recognition at 25 + 40 years 
  • Shutdown between Christmas & New Year (3 days)

Key Duties

  • As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: 
  • Using appropriate processes and techniques, you will read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
  • Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
  • Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
  • Use appropriate processes and techniques to complete tasks
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements of the Plant Fitter 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
  • This is a fitter role for the rigs not the factory, so previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment. 
  • Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence. 
  • Experience with JCB’s and CAT
  • Welding and fabrication 

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester. 
 

 

We have a stable maintenance team with very low staff turnover and are seeking a proven Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to join our experienced team. 

Our maintenance team supports some of the most advanced automated manufacturing equipment on the market, ensuring the smooth operation of our modern, clean automated manufacturing environment.

Benefits: 

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:-

  • Annual Salary in the Region of £50,000
  • Day Working 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Enhanced Company Pension (with above average company contribution)
  • Enhanced Company Funded Sick Pay
  • Tax Efficient Company Car Option 
  • Free Onsite Parking 
  • GENUINE Ongoing Training & Career Development
  • Opportunity to work within a modern, clean automated manufacturing environment.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician    

As a proven Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both electrical and mechanical planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a high volume engineering, FMCG, manufacturing or a production plant environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician    

You must Apprentice trained be qualified to either a City & Guilds or NVQ standard Electrically allied to having previous experience of supporting plant and equipment (including Plc Controls) within an engineering, FMCG, manufacturing or a production plant environment.

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 supporting some of the most cutting edge equipment in the region. 

The Junior Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Bedworth, Coventry, Dunchurch, Hinckley, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa & Rugby.

 

As specialists in the field, our client has progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide. This is a superb opportunity for a Calibration Engineer to join the team on a double day shift. The successful candidate will manage the calibration of all inspection equipment and the control of the issuance and receipts of all gauges.

Benefits for the role of Calibration Engineer: 

  • Salary depending on experience £31,000. 
  • Double day shift 0600-1400 Monday – Thursday and 0600-1230 Friday. Then the Afternoons are 1400-2400 Monday- Wednesday and 1400-2230 Thursday with Fridays off on the Afternoons week. 
  • 34 Days Holiday 
  • Company Pension 
  • Bonus

Key Duties for the Calibration Engineer: 

  • To embrace all the Company’s core values.
  • To have ownership and full accountability for all calibration.
  • Have a good knowledge of all inspection processes.
  • Have a good understanding of all inspection capabilities.
  • To ensure all inspection equipment are fully up to date to comply with ISO 9001:2015.
  • To work with the purchasing department to ensure all externally calibrated items are delt with quickly, efficiently and within the financial budget.
  • To raise and propose the purchase of new replacement inspection equipment when the current items are not fit for purpose.

Requirements of the Calibration Engineer: 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum Engineering Apprentice trained NVQ3 
  • Proficiency in using calibration equipment and understanding measurement standards is crucial.
  • Experience in calibration labs, testing, or related sectors is highly valuable.
  • Proficiency in using calibration equipment and understanding measurement standards is crucial.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards ISO9001.
  • Experience with calibration development tools and software is beneficial.

This role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Tamworth.

 

As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift 6am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6am – 1.30pm on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of piling equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Benefits for the role of Plant Fitter: 

  • This role is weekly paid, on an hourly rate of £16.93. 
  • 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
  • 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown 
  • Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff  
  • Overtime 

Key Duties

  • As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: 
  • Using appropriate processes and techniques, you will read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
  • Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
  • Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
  • Use appropriate processes and techniques to complete tasks
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements of the Plant Fitter 
To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
  • This is a fitter role for the rigs not the factory, so previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment. 
  • Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence. 
  • Experience with JCB’s and CAT
  • Welding and fabrication 

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester. 

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit an exceptional opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a small team on an early and lates shift. This is an outstanding chance to join the only UK subsidiary of a large multi-national company with a great Plant Manager to work with. This is a fantastic role for someone who is hands-on, technical, and operational that likes to be left to manage their own time. As part of a top manufacturing group, you will be required to maintain plant and machinery to a high standard through PPM and proactively schedule maintenance works to maximise service levels.

The average level of work service on site is 15 years, showing that people really enjoy working there with the close-knit team. 

The package details for the role of Maintenance Engineer include:

  • A salary banding that’s negotiable up to £45,000 depending on experience.
  • Company Pension which is a salary sacrifice
  • Holidays starting at 23 and increasing to 28 with service. 
  • Rotating 2 shifts Monday – Friday 

As a Maintenance Engineer this will be a high-pressured environment so the ability to be able to work well under pressure is a pre-requisite of the position, in addition the ideal candidate will be: 

  • To hold a level 3 Engineering or Maintenance qualification 
  • Have a strong electro / mechanical aptitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment 
  • Can troubleshoot and repair sophisticated machinery (such as electrical, pneumatic or mechanical systems) 
  • Can respond urgently to immediate problems and be disciplined enough to plan routine tasks, future improvements and preventative maintenance 
  • Good understanding of lean manufacturing techniques (such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, AM & PM).

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester. 

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Wellingborough on a Monday – Friday day shift with a 37.5-hour week. The ideal candidate will provide both mechanical and electrical service to the Production Department in terms of maintaining machines and site services to achieve minimal downtime as well as reduced engineering costs. 

The package details for the role of Maintenance Electrician include the below and further at interview:

  • Salary from £40,000+
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 
  • 3% / 5% pension on Auto enrolment 
  • 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
  • Premium overtime rates 

Along with a HNC in electrical or electronic engineering and training in 17th / 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations, or equivalent. You must be a multi-skilled engineer with Electrical bias with either print/packaging / FMCG / food experience. Experience of PLC’s (programming and fault-finding), process controls and AC / DC and Servo drives.

Other key duties for the Maintenance Electrician role involve:  

  • Undertake work of any kind as directed by the Engineering Supervisor
  • Work on both mechanical and electrical plant and carry out installation work.
  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance to reduce future unplanned downtime.
  • Respond to unplanned breakdowns, ensuring downtime is minimised.
  • Undertake facilities maintenance where necessary.
  • Supervise sub-contractors where necessary.

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Northampton, Daventry, Lutterworth and Coventry

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. They are looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer who will have an understanding of Siemens S7 and have worked in a heavy engineering environment. 

This position would be ideal for someone with plant maintenance skills and a good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. You will be working a continental shift pattern, and you will be paid a lifestyle bonus of £47 for every weekend day worked (excluding overtime). This will take your salary to around £50,589.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £48,000 (£50,589 with lifestyle payment). 
  • OT at premium rates (x1.5). 
  • £47.08 lifestyle payment (paid every rostered weekend day). 
  • 5% matched pension. 
  • Product specific training. (Siemens S7)
  • 23 days holiday. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift 2 days – 2 nights. 
  • Make improvements to production. 
  • To always maintain manufacturing machinery.
  • To ensure all data recording and feedback is completed accurately and on time. 
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Installation work where necessary. 
  • To maintain safe working practices at all times. 
  • To undertake training as required.
  • Mechanical and electrical fault finding. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised Engineering Qualifications. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics. 
  • Siemens S7 understanding. 
  • Heavy engineering background. 
  • Welding (advantageous). 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas. 

 

I’m working with a fast-growing manufacturing company based near Telford, and we're looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their dynamic team. As they continue to expand, they need someone who can lead and develop their maintenance department while ensuring the smooth operation of our production equipment and facilities. This role is a mixture of hands on and hands off and will suit someone who has experience with continuous improvement activities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and reducing downtime across the site. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure maintenance best practices are followed, while also helping to shape a culture of reliability and performance. 

Maintenance Supervisor Benefits: 

  • £50,000 - £55,000 
  • Company pension 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • Life Assurance. 
  • Flexitime. 
  • On site parking. 
  • Training opportunities. 
  • Company events and activities. 

Maintenance Supervisor Duties include:

  • Continental days 7:00 – 19:00 (Flexi time). 
  • Lead and implement maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement. 
  • Implement and effectively establish key engineering processes. 
  • Deliver most effective maintenance program to meet site performance. 
  • Plan and improve site reliability. 
  • Implement PPMs. 
  • Update and control CMMS (Spidex and Mainsaver). 
  • Developing individuals to have correct competencies. 

Maintenance Supervisor Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained or degree equivalent in engineering discipline. 
  • Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement.
  • In depth knowledge of TPM. 
  • Experience planning engineering activities. 
  • CMMS experience. (Preferably Mainsaver / Spidex). 
  • FMCG experience would be beneficial. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Supervisor position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton,  Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas. 

 

We are a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees. 

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically diverse setting, gaining exposure to a wide range of plant and equipment. 

Join our maintenance team, known for its longevity and grow professionally in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Benefits: 

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following salary, perks and benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary c£50,000
  • Outstanding Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance 
  • Share Options 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates 
  • Generous Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Attractive Staff Discount on Company Products
  • Free Onsite Car Parking 
  • Opportunity to work in a stable and Thriving Engineering Sector

Duties of a Maintenance Engineer 

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer your key responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across our plant.
  • Utilising your multi skilled abilities to handle various technical challenges.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues.
  • Supporting a range of plant and equipment within our diverse manufacturing environment.
  • Maintaining compliance with safety regulations during maintenance activities.

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold formal Mechanical qualifications to either a City & Guilds Level or NVQ standard.
  • Be apprentice trained.
  • Possess genuine multi skilled abilities to tackle diverse maintenance tasks.
  • Proven experience supporting plant and equipment in a manufacturing, process or production environment.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Join us and be a part of our commitment to excellence and employee satisfaction.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Bloxwich, Brownhills, Cannock & Walsall

 

Due to retirement, we are seeking a proven multi skilled maintenance technician to join our team. We have unrivalled staff retention and don’t work night shifts.  

Benefits: 

In return for your skills and expertise, we offer:

  • Salary of c£44,000 
  • No Night Shift Working 
  • Company Funded Pension Scheme
  • Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Company Funded Life Assurance
  • On Site Free Car Parking 
  • Stable Working Environment 

Duties of a Maintenance Technician 

As a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician 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 fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, process or production environment.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified either Electrically or Mechanically and ideally have some understanding of Plc Controls. 

However, you must be multi-skilled in your abilities. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, process or production environment. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Castle Vale, Erdington, Minworth & Sutton Coldfield 

 

We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems — a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

  • Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
  • Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
  • 25 days holiday, plus statutory
  • Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Toolmaker Role Purpose 

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham. 

Candidate Requirements

  • Time served toolmaker – for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
  • Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience. 
  • Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
  • Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
  • CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
  • A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • Ability to understand technical drawings.
  • Computer literate.

Toolmaker Key Responsibilities

  • Build, repair and maintain tooling
  • Work to fine tolerances
  • Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
  • Able to understand technical drawings
  • Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
  • Maintenance of machinery on site
  • General tool making tasks
  • To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario