SERVICE ENGINEER

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting for a stable and great employer who require a Machine Tool Service Engineer. They have built a resilient customer base over the years and have a very low staff turnover.

You will have the chance to join a team of Field Based Service Engineers covering UK Nationwide, all locations will be considered for the role. You will be covering a wide range of both mechanical and electrical aspects of machine tools.  

The role will involve travelling to customers sites to commission, service and repair the company’s extensive range of machines and will involve some nights away.

The benefits package for the Machine Tool Service Engineer role include:

• Negotiable / Competitive salary (£45,000+) 
• 25 + 8 days Holiday 
• Company Pension Plan 
• Company Van with fuel card and personal milage included 
• Phone / Laptop / Hotel card     

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Ideally you will be Apprentice trained but must be qualified Electrically or Mechanically and preferably have some understanding of Siemens controlled machines although training will be given on control aspects. 

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Electricians who want a role on the road as a Service Engineer and Field Service Engineers with Machine Tool experience.

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. 

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. 
 

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 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.

This is your chance to join a global leader in heavy machinery design / bulk materials handling equipment, supplying innovative solutions to the mining and quarrying sectors for over four decades. With operations in over 10 countries and a reputation for cutting-edge engineering, the company is driving sustainable efficiency across some of the world’s most demanding industrial environments.

You’ll be part of a close-knit, highly skilled team shaping the future of bulk materials handling through precision engineering, robust innovation, and international collaboration. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within a specialist engineering business that blends heritage, technical excellence, and a forward-looking vision.

Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles – relocation will be required. 

Simulation Engineer (FEA/DEM) Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity with a business that continues to lead the industry in their field. If you are you a skilled Simulation Engineer with expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) and a background in Bulk Materials Handling, this would be the perfect career move for you.

Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles – relocation will be required.

Simulation Engineer (FEA/DEM) Pay and Benefits

• Salary £65,000 - £90,000 (negotiable)
• Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility (100% office-based role)
• Realistic career progression / career growth opportunities
• 10% employer pension
• Performance related bonus (company/individual)
• Relocation package
• Company will support Work Permits requirements where required

Simulation Engineer (FEA/DEM) Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in FEA and DEM, with a strong understanding of underlying principles and methods.
• Demonstrable experience in the Mining, Bulk Material Handling / Material Handling industries. 
• Proficiency in simulation software (ANSYS, Abaqus, EDEM, Rocky DEM, or similar tools).
• Experience in optimizing designs for performance, durability, and efficiency, with a familiarity of CAD software and integration of CAD models into simulation workflows.
• Solid understanding of material properties, structural mechanics, and dynamics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards and practices.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Simulation Engineer (FEA/DEM) Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate structural performance, stresses, and deformation of components.
• Utilize Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) to simulate material flow and interactions in complex systems.
• Develop and validate simulation models to support design and engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to optimize product performance and ensure feasibility.
• Interpret simulation results and present findings in clear, actionable reports.
• Identify and propose innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all analyses, models, and outcomes.

This is your chance to join a global leader in heavy machinery design / bulk materials handling equipment, supplying innovative solutions to the mining and quarrying sectors for over four decades. With operations in over 10 countries and a reputation for cutting-edge engineering, the company is driving sustainable efficiency across some of the world’s most demanding industrial environments.

You’ll be part of a close-knit, highly skilled team shaping the future of bulk materials handling through precision engineering, robust innovation, and international collaboration. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within a specialist engineering business that blends heritage, technical excellence, and a forward-looking vision.

Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles – relocation will be required. 

Role Overview

Are you a skilled Technical Draughtsperson with a keen eye for precision and a passion for engineering design, with experience in Bulk Materials Handling / Mining Equipment / Machine Design and a drive for innovation? 

If so, this would be an excellent career opportunity for you.

Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles – relocation will be required.

Technical Draughtsperson Pay and Benefits

• Salary £45,000 - £60,000
• Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility (100% office-based role)
• Realistic career progression / career growth opportunities
• 10% employer pension
• Performance related bonus (company/individual)
• Relocation package
• Company will support Work Permits requirements where required

Technical Draughtsperson Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Technical Draughtsperson, specifically with proven experience in Mining Machinery Design / Bulk Materials Handling Equipment.
• Product Design experience, with proficiency in CAD software, such as Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks) & SolidWorks. 
• Experience working on projects that require adherence to tight tolerances and rigorous standards, with familiarity of manufacturing processes and production requirements.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, tolerances, and materials, with exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to liaise across multidisciplinary teams.
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. 
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Technical Draughtsperson Responsibilities

• Create and refine detailed technical drawings.
• Work to precise tolerances, ensuring designs meet stringent quality and functional requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility of designs.
• Modify and update designs based on engineering feedback or changes in project scope.
• Maintain comprehensive records of drawings and revisions in line with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices throughout the design process.
• Provide assistance to the group in the UK and overseas.

This is your chance to join a global leader in heavy machinery design / bulk materials handling equipment, supplying innovative solutions to the mining and quarrying sectors for over four decades. With operations in over 10 countries and a reputation for cutting-edge engineering, the company is driving sustainable efficiency across some of the world’s most demanding industrial environments.

You’ll be part of a close-knit, highly skilled team shaping the future of bulk materials handling through precision engineering, robust innovation, and international collaboration. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within a specialist engineering business that blends heritage, technical excellence, and a forward-looking vision.

Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a background in Bulk Materials Handling / Machine Design to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of the company engineering solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with global teams. International travel will be required for site visits, client engagement, and project support.

Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles.

Mechanical Engineer Pay and Benefits

• Salary £55,000 - £85,000
• Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility (100% office-based role)
• Realistic career progression / career growth opportunities
• 10% employer pension
• Performance related bonus (company/individual)
• Relocation package
• Company will support Work Permits requirements where required 

Mechanical Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in product design within the Mining Industry / Bulk Materials Handling or similar. 
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools (FEA, DEM, CFD, etc.).
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, or automation systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for project and client interactions.

Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for engineering projects.
• Conduct engineering calculations, simulations (FEA, DEM), and performance analyses.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Provide technical support for ongoing projects and client requirements.
• Oversee the testing, validation, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with international teams, suppliers, and clients to optimize engineering solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting and improving existing products and processes.
• Participate in international travel for site visits, project discussions, and technical support.