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Maintenance Technician – No Night Shifts, Low Staff Turnover and an Employer who are Internationally Renowned…

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to work with cutting edge technology, within a stable environment, that has a very low staff turnover ? 

If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Company Overview: We are a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with a key site in the West Midlands. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and employee satisfaction has made us a leader our industry sector. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, resulting in an impressively low staff turnover.


Benefits: 

  •  In return for your skills and expertise, we offer:
  • Competitive Base Salary of £36,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates, providing you with additional earning potential.
  • No Night Shift Working & an Early Friday Finish, giving you a true work life balance. 
  • Above Average Company Funded Pension Scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
  • Above Average Paid Holiday Entitlement, giving you ample time to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Company Funded Healthcare, keeping you in good health.
  • Company Funded Life Assurance, to provide peace of mind.
  • On Site Free Car Parking 


Duties of an Maintenance Technician 

  • As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of our state-of-the-art equipment and machinery. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting scheduled maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal equipment performance.
  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve production processes and maximize efficiency.
  • Supporting PLC controls and/or Robot applications, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production and equipment reliability.


Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

  • To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:
  • Ideally be Apprentice trained and qualified in either Electrical or Mechanical disciplines, with City & Guilds or NVQ certification.
  • Proven multi skilled ability, showcasing expertise in handling various engineering tasks.
  • Ideally have exposure to supporting Plc controls and/or Robot applications.
  • Previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing or production environment will be essential 


If you are eager to be part of a thriving and innovative manufacturing organisation, with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, please submit your application including your updated CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Don't miss this chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a globally renowned organization. Apply now and take the next step in your career!


The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Aldridge, Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury & Willenhall 

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 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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I have a great opportunity for a Facilities Manager who has worked in a manufacturing environment and has experience in energy reduction to join the building service team of a global manufacturer in Shropshire.     

My client is looking for a Facilities Manager to manage maintenance activities, engineers, and CMMS to provide specialist knowledge in energy management. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal operational efficiency of the building. This role will have a focus on energy management so, the right candidate will have previous experience. 

Facilities Manager Role Benefits:

  • Salary £54,220 
  • x2 yearly bonuses (£3,000). 
  • Private medical. 
  • 8% employer pension contribution. 
  • Lunch time finish Friday. 
  • Subsidised café. 
  • Sick pay. 
  • Income protection. 
  • Onsite parking. 

Facilities Manager Duties include:

  • Co-ordinate and control water / energy reduction. 
  • Maintain compliance with climate change regulations and internal environmental reporting requirements.
  • Implementation of activities to achieve Co2 reduction targets.
  • To own CMMS structure to ensure the energy related asset structure is up to date and maintained. 
  • Continuous improvement activities. 
  • Research low carbon technologies. 
  • Project planning and budget submission. 
  • Investment justification. 

As a Facilities Manager Requirements: 

  • Recognised engineering qualifications. (NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree). 
  • Energy management experience. 
  • Facilities management experience. 
  • Worked in a manufacturing environment. 
  • Mechanical and electrical engineering. 
  • Project management experience. 
  • CMMS experience. 


Please apply to find out more about this role, or if your CV is not up to date, please call me to find out whether this role may be right for you.

This Facilities Manager position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Bilston, Featherstone, Cannock, and surrounding areas. 

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton and Dudley. As an engineer you will be tasked with looking after the kit on site and keep downtime to a minimum. 

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference on bias. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world’s best employers.  

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £49,707 
  • Premium overtime rates. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • 12% Employer Pension Contribution. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Xmas Bonus. 
  • Cycle to work. 
  • Volunteering days off. (Paid) 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift rota. 
  • Improve and promote safety across site. 
  • Lead a team of multi-skilled engineers. 
  • Focus on departmental KPI’s. 
  • Manage and supervise contractors. 
  • Shift reports. 
  • Planned and reactive maintenance. 
  • Identify and procure critical spares. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
  • Previous experience in team leading role. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety. 
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous). 
  • SCADA systems (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.  

 

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit proven Maintenance Supervisor, to support our onsite maintenance team. 

Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, with a low staff turnover we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees and we don’t work shifts !

Benefits Available for a Maintenance Supervisor: 

  • Starting Salary of c£50,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Day Working (Mon – Fri) 
  • Employer Pension Contribution 
  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Early Friday Finish

Duties of a Maintenance Supervisor  

As a Maintenance Supervisor you will be required to lead the maintenance team on a daily basis, ensuring that PM’s are undertaken to schedule whilst also managing breakdown situations, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Supervisor 

You must have gained your experience from working within a manufacturing or production environment with experience of either supervising or managing a maintenance team, managed external contractors, issued permits and also managed a PM structure with the use of CMMS software. 


The role is commutable from: Aston, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Erdington, Harborne, Smethwick & Sutton Coldfield 

 

Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, producing a well-known product that has garnered global recognition. With a low staff turnover, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees.

Due to expansion we are seeking to recruit proven Post Apprentice Maintenance Engineer, to join our maintenance team, that don’t work Night Shifts!  

Benefits: 

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

  • Starting Salary of £38,000 (Rising to £43,000 with service and experience)  
  • No Night Shift Working 
  • Paid Overtime
  • Company Funded Pension Scheme 
  • 33 Days Paid Holiday
  • Early Friday Finish
  • Genuine Mentoring and External Training to able you to develop into a fully-fledged Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician which in time will see your Salary Increase Significantly.

Duties of a Post Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

  • Working as part of the maintenance team you will be required to undertake planned and reactive maintenance to a range of plant and equipment, within a manufacturing environment. 
  • We are keen to employ a post apprentice maintenance engineer, who is keen to continue their development into a fully-fledged Maintenance Technician and are willing to continue your on the job training, whilst supporting plant and equipment. 


Requirements of an Post Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Ideally you will have completed either a modern or advanced modern electrical, mechanical or multi skilled apprenticeship within either manufacturing, process or production environment. With formal Electrical, Mechatronic or Mechanical qualifications. 

OR

Hold a minimum of two years’ experience of undertaking planned and reactive maintenance within either a manufacturing, process or production environment and hold some form of Electrical, Mechatronic or Mechanical qualifications.


The role is commutable from: Acocks Green, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Lea Hall and Solihull 

 

We are a well respected employer within the engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, to join our maintenance team and Doesn’t Work Nights! 

Benefits: 

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

  • Starting Salary of c£43,000  
  • No Night Shift Working 
  • Paid Overtime
  • Company Funded Pension Scheme 
  • 33 Days Paid Holiday
  • Early Friday Finish
  • Day Working with Early Friday Finish 
  • Genuine External Training Opportunities 

Duties of an Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer 

As a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer 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 an engineering, manufacturing or a production plant environment. 


Requirements of an Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

You must be qualified to either a City & Guilds or NVQ standard within either an Electrical or Mechanical discipline, allied to having previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within an engineering, manufacturing or a production plant environment.

The role is commutable from: Acocks Green, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Lea Hall and Solihull 

 

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit proven Handyman, to join our onsite facilities maintenance team. 

Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, with a low staff turnover we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees and we don’t work shifts !

Benefits: 

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

  • Starting Salary of c£28,000 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Day Working (Mon – Fri) 
  • Option to Flex your Start Time
  • Option of a 4 Day Working Week 
  • Employer Pension Contribution 
  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Early Friday Finish


Duties of a Handyman

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

Requirements of a Handyman

  • Ideally you will hold some form of relevant accreditation, however you must have a proven background in undertaking similar work as part of a small but effective team. 
  • This is a great opportunity to move your career into a single sited role, where the company will give you flexibility of your hours and days of work.

The role is commutable from: Aston, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Erdington, Harborne, Smethwick & Sutton Coldfield 

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Corby on a double days shift, working Monday - Friday, 06.00-14.00 and 14:00 - 22:00. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their engineering skills and join a privately owned global business. As well as being focused on continuous improvement and implementing specific products, you will also be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the buildings and grounds areas of the plant facility.

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

  • Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience (including shift allowance)
  • 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00
  • 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions
  • 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
  • Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary
  • You would qualify for the annual pay review this and every January

Along with a minimum NVQ Level 3 or higher in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent, as a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to have experience/further education in engineering. Experience of PLC systems for fault finding and minor programming modifications. Experience using and installing Variable Speed Drives VSD’s within an FMCG environment is beneficial. 

Other key duties involve:  

  • Maintenance of plant and equipment.
  • Identifying, diagnosing and fixing faults and breakdowns.
  • Carrying out of planned Preventative Maintenance.
  • Facilitating and executing continuous improvement activities.

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough.  

 

New exciting opportunity to join a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester Area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a higher skilled maintenance electrician who holds strong Programming and Fault-finding abilities with Siemens & Allen Bradley PLC’S

This Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 


The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following Shift: Continental – 4on-4off systems – 2days-2nights. 12 hours Shift. 


Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £54,000 - £57,000 
  • Great Training and progression opportunities 
  • Company Pension 
  • Secured on site Parking 
  • Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible and hold the following experience: 

  • As mentioned, key to the role is the fault finding and programming experience with PLC’s / Hardware. Siemens & Allen Bradley 
  • Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment 
  • Maintain and install all electrical machinery 
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance 
  • Complete maintenance work orders, use of CMMS systems 
  • Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the business 
  • Electrically Biased – but holding a split on the mechanical Side 
  • Knowledge of variable speed drives 
  • Must be able to read schematic drawings 
  • 17/18th IEE Wiring regulations 
  • Proven experience within a similar role 
  • Apprentice trained holding a HNC / HND in Electrical engineering 
 

Maintenance Technician – Join Our Established Team in a Stable Industry Sector 

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 Shift Maintenance Technician, 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: 

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

  • Competitive Negotiable Base Salary to £51,000
  • Outstanding Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance 
  • Rotating 12 Hour Shift Working 
  • 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


Position Overview:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational efficiency and reliability of our facilities and equipment. This is a hands-on position that requires a solid foundation in electrical maintenance.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular maintenance, inspections and repairs on machinery, equipment and facilities.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical & Plc control issues to determine appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborate with the production team to address urgent maintenance requirements and minimize downtime.
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality and extend the lifespan of equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work done, parts used, and time spent.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and company standards at all times.


Duties of a Maintenance Technician: 

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational efficiency and reliability of our production equipment. This is a hands on position that requires a solid foundation in electrical maintenance.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

  • Electrical qualifications to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard.
  • Completion of a recognised apprenticeship programme.
  • Proven experience electrical maintenance within a Heavy Engineering, Process, Production or Manufacturing Environment.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
  • Effective communication skills to report maintenance updates.


If you are a dedicated Maintenance Technician with a passion for electrical maintenance and you thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply. 

Join our team of skilled professionals who take pride in maintaining our organisation's exceptional standards.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Atherstone, Drayton Bassett, Fazeley, Tamworth & Polesworth 

 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for Electrical biased maintenance engineer. This is an opportunity to Join an organisation who pride themselves in providing Development and progression opportunities, a company who will fund courses to help progress  engineers on site. The right individual will join a Friendly & busy site where you will join an already established team as well as being part of a major manufacturing organisation. 
  
The Maintenance electrician role is commutable from the following locations:  Blackburn / Blackpool / Burnley / Preston  

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive

  • £56.542    
  • Progression & Training and development opportunities 
  • Great Pension 
  • Medical Care 
  • 25+8days holiday 

Shift requirements in place for the Maintenance electrician:

  • 3 Shift Rota / Mornings – Monday to Friday / Afternoons – Monday to Friday & Saturday / Nights: Monday to Thursday 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment. 
  • Dealing on both Maintenance and Facilities. 
  • Apprentice trained holding a HNC / City& Guilds in Electrical engineering / 17th – 18th Edition. 
  • Ability to fault find on various electrical controls systems at both single and three phase.
  • Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC’s. 
  • Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements specific to plant maintenance
  • Ability to conduct electrical installation work. 
  • Good understanding of Facilities & Maintenance processes and production critical equipment
  • Can demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment or on own
  • Qualified to conduct work to BS 7671 wiring regulations. 
  • Qualified to conduct electrical inspection and test. 
  • Good level of computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
 

We are a specialist automation organisation with an established presence across the globe. As we continue to innovate and lead the industry, we are actively seeking a talented Controls Software Engineer to join our dynamic team who support our Central UK operations.

Benefits of a Controls Software Engineer:

  • Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £50,000
  • Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
  • Annual Tax Free Bonus 
  • Enhanced Company Pension
  • Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
  • Life Assurance (above market average) Paid Overtime  
  • Potential Relocation Assistance 
  • Ongoing Training & Development 
  • The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference


Duties of a Controls Software Engineer:

  • As a vital member of our team you will be required to create bespoke automation solutions for our manufacturing requirements. 
  • The role requires you to undertake Plc design, programming, commissioning, alongside providing support throughout the complete project lifecycle. 
  • On occasions you may also be asked to support with the robot programming, vision systems and have an understanding of good manufacturing practice guidelines. 
  • Collaborate with clients and internal staff to design concepts that meet requirements.
  • Assist in developing cost estimates for proposals.
  • Create validation documentation, including software design specifications, test records and supporting documentation like O&M manuals, software releases, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Design, code, commission, test and provide aftermarket support for our bespoke machinery worldwide.
  • Conduct system validation, including Factory Acceptance Testing and oversee validation.
  • Requirements of a Controls Software Engineer:
  • Proven experience designing Plc software alongside supporting existing applications. 
  • Competent with communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial, etc.)
  • Competent with IEC 61131-3, C#, Java or Structured Text.
  • We are particularly keen to talk to candidates that have direct programming experience with one or more of the following applications:
  • Siemens Tia Portal
  • Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 Logix Designer
  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert or Unity Pro
  • Beckhoff CX series, C60xx or TwinCAT 
  • Omron CX-Programmer, Sysmac Studio
  • Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3, GX Developer
  • ABB Automation Builder
  • Wago CODESYS
  • Bosch Rexroth IndraWorks
  • Phoenix Contact PC WORX, PLCnext Engineer
  • Delta Electronics ISPSoft
  • B&R Automation Automation Studio


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Software Professional with relevant experience, apply now to be part of our vibrant team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

The role is commutable from most areas of Warwickshire & The West Midlands