The Role:

Client requires an experienced, hands-on Draughtsman to join the technical operation at their plant, where they conduct product tests.

This is a 12-month contract and offers a PAYE or Ltd Company option.

Key Responsibilities:

• This building has had some updates in recent years and there are a variety of existing drawings, gaps and new drawings that need checking, re-doing, filling in so this candidate must be able to survey and then complete the required AutoCAD drawings for the changes or updates
• You must have site experience, this is the most important requirement, as you will be working autonomously in this role and must be capable and prepared to take the measurements and draw up accordingly in AutoCAD
• To understand existing drawings and revise, update or amend to represent the current situation in the facility across, civil, structural, piping, electrical, P&ID etc 
• Survey, Measure, draught any areas that have not been covered by existing drawing 
• Create new designs and drawing for new equipment layouts, detail new test equipment for fabrication 

Education/Experience:

• Suitable technical qualification or proven experience 
• Several years’ experience in industrial environment designing and draughting across multiple disciplines 

Skills and Competencies:

• Self-starter, ability to work on your own, site measuring and tracing existing systems and understanding existing drawings to update or create new drawings 
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of 2D AutoCAD drawing 

Commutable from Middlesbrough, Darlington, Stockton on Tees, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Guisborough

Role Function:

To assist the technical operation team, working to deliver a range of low value improvement projects totalling circa $100m over the next two years. Initially for a 1-year assignment with a view to extension for the right candidate. 

This role can offer a PAYE or LTD Company option.

The contract will consist of managing four projects in 2019 and at least one project in 2020. This will include;

• Installation of three air-conditioning units
• Upgrade on pipework
• Installation of Dynamometer
• Instrument updates
• Electrical substation

The Candidate Must Have:

• Industrial/Petrochem/Gas/Oil construction back ground BUT NOT multimillion-pound projects as this is a hands-on Project management role with little or no delegation to colleagues, you will need the ability to resolve on the ground, real time issues themselves 
• The ability to see the bigger picture but enough relevant technical knowledge to recommend fixes and solutions 
• Honest and reliable who can manage situations and report back to a wide group of internal Stakeholders within the business with the reality of the project and its stage 

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads multiple projects from inception to completion; facilitates project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project; works with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals; designs project plan, develops timeline, identifies project milestones, and tracks performance against performance goals and timeline. Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues.
• Monitors and communicates project status to project team.
• Plans and monitors project budget, conducts research and analysis; provides input into the design and development of project plans and timelines. Manages project risk; uses quality tools to identify areas of risk; works with others on the team and outside the team to identify alternatives or solutions.
• Documents and shares team learnings with other teams; draws on other project team experiences to enhance the success of the project. Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project Sponsor and other stakeholders on status of specific projects and assignments.
• Identifies and assigns appropriate resources to accomplish various project tasks; guides and coaches team members through various stages of the project; provides developmental feedback to team members. 

Qualifications and Competencies:

Suitable relevant experience of running multi-discipline projects from £50k to £1m in value, technical knowledge of all aspects Civil, structural, piping, electrical & instrumentation to allow decisions regarding successful project outcome to be made on a daily basis 

Commutable from Middlesbrough, Stockton on Tees, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Guisborough

This is a super Contract opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant.  This is a full time role and is a for 3 – 4 months initially with a view to extend the contract.  You will be working with a super, professional and supportive team.  Immediate start is desirable. Free parking, free refreshments. 

You will be the Accounts Assistant for a great Finance Team, within a Global, Manufacturing business, a genuine leader in their field.  Their staff are proud to be part of the business which makes it a great place to work!

As the Accounts Assistant Your duties will include:

• General Ledger Analysis
• Purchase Ledger Assistance
• Journal Postings
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Ad hoc Month End Duties
• Other accounts duties as and when required

I would be very interested in speaking with you if you have:

• Previous Experience as an Accounts Assistant
• Know your way round a balance sheet!
• MS Office incl Excel Competent
• AAT Foundation (Studying or passed)
• Good Spreadsheet Skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to pick things up quickly
• Good analysis skills
• Team Player – happy to help team as and when required
• Knowledge of SAP advantageous

Benefits for the Accounts Assistant:

• Long term contract
• Free Parking
• Free Refreshments
• Possibility for this contract to be extended

This is a super opportunity if you are looking for a full time contract post as an Accounts Assistant - to find out more about it, please send your CV ASAP.

This is a super Contract opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant.  This is a part time role – 30 - 37 Hours Per Week / 4 Days Per Week and is a 3 – 4 month contract working with a super, professional and supportive team.  Immediate start is desirable. Free parking, free refreshments. 

You will be the Accounts Assistant for a great Finance Team, within a Global, Manufacturing business, a genuine leader in their field.  Their staff are proud to be part of the business which makes it a great place to work!

As the Accounts Assistant Your duties will include:

• General Ledger Analysis
• Purchase Ledger Assistance
• Journal Postings
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Ad hoc Month End Duties
• Other accounts duties as and when required

I would be very interested in speaking with you if you have :

• Previous Experience as an Accounts Assistant
• Know your way round a balance sheet!
• MS Office incl Excel Competent
• AAT Foundation (Studying or passed)
• Good Spreadsheet Skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to pick things up quickly
• Good analysis skills
• Team Player – happy to help team as and when required
• Knowledge of SAP advantageous

Benefits for the Accounts Assistant:

• Long term contract
• Free Parking
• Free Refreshments
• Possibility for this contract to be extended

This is a super opportunity if you are looking for a part time contract post as an Accounts Assistant - to find out more about it, please send your CV ASAP.

The role of the Payroll Manager is to manage the UK Payroll and provide a full in house managed payroll service for all Group UK sites.

Client Details:

Probe Recruitment are recruiting for a Payroll Manger to work for a global business, based in Solihull. This is a market leading business that require a graduate calibre Payroll Manager with at least 5 years payroll experience.

Payroll Manager Duties:

• Supervising one Payroll Specialist.

• Managing monthly processing of multi-site payroll, including, pension, benefits, PAYE, NI, court orders etc. (approx. 1500 employees)

• Ensuring systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sickness and vacation time in line with contracts.

• Critically reviewing and analysing current payroll process and procedures, recommend improvements and implement central payroll manual.

• Critically reviewing and analysing current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations and changes in UK legislation.

• Reviewing and identifying opportunities for streamlining process improvements, efficiencies, system integration and elimination of duplicate data handling.

• Partner with HR in aligning and implementing a more sophisticated payroll and flexible benefits system.

• Manage monthly preparation of relevant management reports, including monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc..)

• Act as "Super-User" for the time and attendance / payroll system providing system improvements and advice, guidance and training to other users.

• Partner with HR to provide advice and support.

• Interface with Payroll Provider, managing change requests, service provision and monthly review.

Profile:

Proven track record of Payroll experience, ideally gained as a Payroll Manager or Payroll Supervisor within a multi-site manufacturing environment.

Working understanding of UK payroll legislation including HMRC requirements, PAYE tax, NI, Pensions etc.

Ability to manage and lead staff to excellent performance.

Extensive knowledge and practice of SAP payroll systems required.

Previous experience of ADP payroll systems.

Qualified to Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Diploma level or working towards.

Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Excellent communication skills and highly with the ability to work to strict and challenging deadlines.

As Payroll Manager you will receive a competitive salary plus other benefits.

Role Function: 

This laboratory test focused position designs or specifies test systems that allow operation of client’s products in a laboratory environment for engineering evaluation to optimize their product designs. This position also involves the specification, design, implementation, validation and support of test systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtains input and negotiates with product engineers, product validation engineers, and equipment manufacturers and delivers working test systems, processes and documentation to lab operations personnel and product engineers
• Makes decisions in the areas of appropriate technologies, equipment sourcing and quality processes that impact accuracy, reliability, operating cost, and compliance to standards and regulations.
• Applies and improves processes such as test equipment design, maintenance and calibration and tools such as measurement systems analysis, 7 step problem solving, fault tree analysis, and process hazard analysis required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.
• Acts as a local subject matter expert on specific equipment of sub-systems, providing guidance to less experienced engineers and collaborating on with other sites to drive common processes and tools.
• Provides independent leadership of smaller business impact projects or ownership of complex components, products, systems or services with greater elements of ambiguity over the senior or lead engineer level and with full accountability to the project team.
• Delivers independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge.  Leads the development and improvement of work processes and systems across a functional discipline area within a business unit site.

Competencies (but not limited to):

Measurement Science - Analyses measurement processes throughout the relevant traceability chain to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty relevant to the appropriate applied measurement science, “Metrology” e.g. Chemical, Dimensional, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical and Radiation and Physical.

Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.

Laboratory Equipment Safety - Evaluates hazards specific to laboratory test equipment that may result from fuels, kinetic energy, toxins, electrical or other risks in the test environment; analyses risk factors and potential impacts to personnel and property; applies appropriate techniques or safeguards to mitigate risks; collaborates with various laboratory areas to understand risks within a facility or site.

Data Quality - Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.

Qualifications and Experience:

College, University, or equivalent degree in Engineering Technology is required. Equivalent Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline area may be required for select roles.

Experience:

• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
• Significant practical experience (post degree) in testing of engine emissions and measurement, equipment and process, ideally in a high-horsepower application.
• Knowledge of Combustion Performance and Emission of Diesel and Natural gas engines, Gas composition measurements system, Emissions calculations & equipment and Air flow measurements system are desirable.
• Project management skills are essential.
• Troubleshooting test cell and engine issues, driving improvements based on root cause analysis. Leading emission audits in development and production test cells.
• Providing advice on current emissions regulations and impact on existing / future products. Ensuring technical process documentation is in place to support daily testing needs for the range of emissions related measurements Assists with the transfer of emissions knowledge; coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers. Project work will focus on major test cell improvement initiatives & capital projects e.g. installing of new gas emissions equipment, PM, smoke meters, new test cell fuel system, heat exchanger upgrade, etc

Hours:

Typical 37.5 - 40 Hours per week

Monday - Thursday - 8:00am - 17:00pm, Friday - 8:00am - 15:00pm

A maternity cover contract has become available at the Darlington plant of this global engine business. An experienced Purchasing Manager is required this very intense role. Working with 4 other Purchasing Managers you will be responsible high-level purchasing management; looking at continuity of supply, price negotiations and new contract negotiations

Purchasing Manager Responsibilities:

• Analyses complex sourcing and purchasing processes in support of the delivery of cost effective and high-quality goods and services.
• Identifies qualified suppliers and execute sound selection processes.
• Maintains good working supplier relationship and understands how key purchasing principles are used toward assuring supply.
• Presents to senior purchasing/sourcing leaders with recommendations of improvement opportunities and courses of action.
• Ensures procedures and processes are followed and support is provided regarding price bench marking, vendor management, market & process analysis, and model building.
• Full understanding of compliance and is aware to situations that can pose risk to the business.
• Using a variety of analytical tools and processes (e.g. Six Sigma) to develop systems, processes.

Credit Analyst, Ramsgate, 12 month contract

Interim opportunity for an experienced Credit Analyst to join an American owned manufacturing business based out of the Ramsgate site.

Initially a 12 month assignment with potential for a long term opportunity, the Credit Analyst will be responsible for the preparation of credit reporting, planning, and forecasting for all entities within the EMEA region for the Global Logistic Business Unit.

Working closely with UK and European sites with some support needed in Africa, regular travel between the UK and Belgium will be a part of the role.

The focus of this role is very much on the analytical side of credit management rather than the day to day collection process.

Credit Analyst responsibilities will include preparation of business unit credit reporting, planning, and forecasting, analysis of entity level credit exposures, developing an understanding of trade finance and credit management to support the business. Assessing credit worthiness on new and existing accounts, ensuring minimal risk to the business, prepare metrics analysis and consolidated credit reporting. Coordinating effectively with transactional shared services provider in terms of Accounts Receivable, you will ensure local entity credit activities are in line with Corporate Credit Policies and complete special projects as assigned.

Introduction:

A position has become available for a Maintenance Electrician holding a 70/30 Split to join an organisation based in the Manchester location. This will be a Fixed term contract as the site will closing in January 2020. Ideally this individual will hold experience within a Food Manufacturing organisation. 

The ideal Maintenance Electrician will hold:

• Ideally the maintenance electrician will hold experience within a food manufacturing organisation.
• Hold a 70 / 30 Split - Electrically Biased
• Hold PLC’s experience with Siemens / Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi - Fault finding abilities
• Liquid handling would at an advantage
• Additional Skills: Motors and Drives, Conveyors, Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Qualifications:

• Previous experience within a Maintenance Electrician role
• Previous experience within a Food Manufacturing organisation
• To have experience with Liquid Handling.
• Apprentice trained
• HNC / ONC in Electrical Engineering
• 17th Editions / 18th Editions

Benefits for a Maintenance Electrician:

Salary - £37,000 - £38,000

Fixed Term Contract for a year (End Date January 2020)

Shift Work Included

Pension

25 + 8 Days Holiday

Location - Manchester

If the details look of interest and you hold the experience required please send your CV ASAP.

We are seeking to recruit a number of Contract Multi Skilled Maintenance Technicians.

Working Straight Days, you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a wide range of production machinery that will require you to hold good multi skilled maintenance abilities.

Linked to your multi skilled maintenance abilities you must also hold some exposure to supporting Plc controls and / or robotic applications.

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must hold formal electrical or mechanical qualifications to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, having gained your maintenance experience within a fast moving manufacturing or production environment.