We are a well-respected employer within the manufacturing sector and are seeking to recruit proven Contract Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to support our maintenance team.

Duties of a Contract Maintenance Technician    

• As a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer 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 manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Contract Maintenance Technician    

• Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified Electrically and have some understanding of Plc Controls but must be multi skilled in your abilities. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast paced manufacturing, process or production environment. 

As this assignment falls INSIDE IR35 the regulations apply, therefore we can only engage you via PAYE or an FCSA approved umbrella service provider. 

The Contract Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Dudley, West Brom, Wolverhampton and Birmingham

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994

Production Operatives

Job Purpose

To slit and perforate rolls of media into specified dimensions for further conversion and or printing according to the production plan and product specifications

Key responsibilities and accountabilities for this Production Operatives role:

• Loading media onto perforating machines
• Unloading media from perforating machine and package for onward production or despatch
• Batch coding, boxing, and labelling media
• Quality control checks at agreed stages of production
• Adhering to a timed production plan    
• Completion of production paperwork and recording results of production on paperwork and computer system
• Completing operator led maintenance
• Maintenance of a clean working environment 
• Operating Crest Laminator / slitter
• Operating 3M slitter
• Operating Crest Laminator / slitter
• Any other duties required in the performance of their job as requested by a manager 

Standards/Targets for this Production Operatives role:

• Simultaneously operate two to three perforating machines
• OEE Performance target 65% 
• Scrap against production 0.7%
• Ensure all relevant Health & Safety standards and guidelines are complied with
• To follow company procedures at all times
• Keep working area tidy
• Follow standard operating procedures.

Skills Required for this Production Operatives role:

• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the company’s products, procedures, and stock
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Adaptability
• Good levels of English and Maths skills
• Good level of fitness
• Good team working skills

Hours of work for this Production Operatives role:

• Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm
• Breaks (unpaid) – 15minutes in the morning, 30 minutes for lunch and 15 minutes for afternoon break.

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Production Operatives role – Birmingham, Smethwick and West Bromwich.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

We are recruiting for an experienced FLT counterbalance driver / Warehouse Operative to work within a fast-paced factory environment.

Experience and responsibilities for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Must have a current FLT counterbalance license with a minimum of 2 years experience
• Ability to read technical drawings. 
• Good organisation & communication skills essential. 
• Checking ‘Work in progress’ at various stages of the production process to make sure all component parts are there; labels are there, and the job is ready for welding. 
• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Always follow Company procedures and processes.

Personal Attributes for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 
• to improve and implement best practice
• A flexible attitude to work

Hours and salary for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Monday to Thursday – 2pm to 10.30pm
• Friday – 2pm to 8pm
• Hourly Rate – £11.00 per hour
• Weekly Bonus - £75 per week
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a FLT counterbalance/warehouse operative – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham, and  Mansfield 

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

Overview for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

We are recruiting for an experienced press brake operator/setter position, whereby the operator needs to be comfortable setting the press brake, performing daily safety checks, understanding of the machine for operational and safety aspect is a must. Current presses operating 3x 3 Meter and 1x 4 Meter press.

The operator must be able to read technical drawings to produce the companies bespoke products. Whilst technical drawings are provided you will be expected to use your technical experience to ensure when setting your programme any issues you may come across will be dealt with and raised accordingly. Power press trained preferred but not essential. General understanding of fabrication is required.

Responsibilities and duties for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure your press is in good working order before and after working shift.    
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Ensure adherence to ISO: 9001, taking responsibility that quality checks are being done and that record-keeping within Prodsmart is maintained.
• Support a 5S approach, ensuring your area is tidy and organised including a daily audit of your working area at the start / end of the shift.
• To have basic knowledge and experience of working with the grades of steel used in Company fabrications (predominately Grade 304 with some DX51D & Grade 316).
• Report any machine issues to Management as and when they arise.

Experience required for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• CNC Pressbrake Operation
• CNC Pressbrake Setting
• Good understanding of technical drawings
• Basic understanding of general fabrication
• Committed to high quality output and excellent customer service

Personal Attributes for this Pres Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 

Hours and salary for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Sunday to Thursday – 10pm to 6am
• Hourly Rate – £16.62 per hour
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Press Brake Setter / Operators – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham and  Mansfield 

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

Overview for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

We are recruiting for an experienced pressbrake operator/setter position, whereby the operator needs to be comfortable setting the pressbrake, performing daily safety checks, understanding of the machine for operational and safety aspect is a must. Current presses operating 3x 3 Meter and 1x 4 Meter press.

The operator must be able to read technical drawings to produce the companies bespoke products. Whilst technical drawings are provided you will be expected to use your technical experience to ensure when setting your programme any issues you may come across will be dealt with and raised accordingly. Power press trained preferred but not essential. General understanding of fabrication is required.

Responsibilities and duties for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure your press is in good working order before and after working shift.    
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Ensure adherence to ISO: 9001, taking responsibility that quality checks are being done and that record-keeping within Prodsmart is maintained.
• Ensure you work to agreed tolerances as stated on drawings.
• Ensure all non-conformances are reported to Press Team Leader or Quality
• Support a 5S approach, ensuring your area is tidy and organised including a daily audit of your working area at the start / end of the shift.
• To have basic knowledge and experience of working with the grades of steel used in Company fabrications (predominately Grade 304 with some DX51D & Grade 316).
• Report any machine issues to Management as and when they arise.
• Able to read technical production drawings.
• Keep reliable production records on Prodsmart and in written form where required, ensuring ALL work completed is recorded properly on Prodsmart. Report any instances where this is not possible.
• Follow Company procedures and processes at all times.

Experience required for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• CNC Pressbrake Operation
• CNC Pressbrake Setting
• Good mathematical understanding to aid programming
• Good understanding of technical drawings
• Basic understanding of general fabrication
• To be able to communicate well to both colleagues and supervisors
• Be an effective team player.
• Committed to high quality output and excellent customer service
• Proven record of good productivity, quality, attendance, timekeeping, and flexibility 
• Flexible to meet the business needs including overtime where necessary

Personal Attributes for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 
• to improve and implement best practice
• A flexible attitude to work

Hours and salary for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Monday to Thursday - 2pm to 10:30prn, Friday - 2pm to 8pm
• Hourly Rate – £12.50 per hour
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Pressbrake Setter/Operators – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham and  Mansfield 

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

An independent sub-contract machine shop in the Nottinghamshire is looking to recruit a Cylindrical Grinder. This client’s work includes small batch work, one offs on various small to medium components from aerospace to automotive. This is a permanent position offering a good working environment and the opportunity to work within a strong and friendly team in a thriving and successful business.

Role and responsibilities for this Cylindrical Grinders role:

• Good manual machining skills, especially previous experience of cylindrical grinding and surface grinding and any other types of grinding or fitting skills
• Good housekeeping skills and strict adherence to procedures/work instructions, particularly relating to accurate measurement will also be required for this role
• Experience in working to tight tolerances
• Previous experience on Myford Cylindrical Grinding machines and Jones and Shipman Grinding machines would be useful
• Be fully competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience working with very tight tolerances
• Experience on a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
• A flexible attitude to work

Personal Attributes for this Cylindrical Grinders role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 
• to improve and implement best practice
• A flexible attitude to work

Hours and salary for this Cylindrical Grinders role:

• Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm then 2pm to 10pm – weekly rotating 
• Flexible working is available
• Salary - £28,700 per annum 
• Overtime payable at x 1.5 hourly rate (days) 

The following areas are easily commutable from: Nottingham, Newark, Grantham, Lincoln, and Mansfield

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

We are looking to recruit a Production Setter / Operator (Automated Production Lines) on behalf of a leading manufacturer in the industry

The salary and the working pattern for this role as a Production Setter / Operator are as follows:

• Salary - £31,000 – including shift allowance
• Working pattern - 3 weekly rotating shifts of days – 6am to 2pm, afternoons – 2pm to 10pm, and nights – 10pm to 6am
• Days of work - Monday – Friday with occasional overtime available at weekends.

The role for this role as a Production Setter / Operator will be as follow

• To operate automated and semi automated production lines to produce stainless steel components.
• The lines comprise of Power Presses, 6 axis robots, pneumatic handling equipment and blank lubrication systems.
• Previous experience in setting and operating automated lines is highly desirable.

The skills required for this role as a Production Setter / Operator are as follows:

• Competent in the setting and operation of Mechanical & Hydraulic Power Presses. 
• Competent with the operation and minor program modifications to ABB 6 Axis robots.
• Show an analytical approach to reviewing machine faults and rectify to ensure continuous production.
• Inspecting finished components against sample and drawings at defined frequencies.
• Ensure accurate completion of all job activities including all associated administrative duties.
• Ability to navigate HMI units to make necessary alterations during production runs.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and cleaning of production line equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that all Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
• Capable of maintaining good housekeeping in the process, particularly own work area.

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Production Setter / Operator:  Nottingham, Newark, Grantham, Lincoln, and Mansfield

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CONTRACT PIPE FITTER

We are a well-respected employer within the heavy engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Contract Maintenance Engineer with strong Fitting, Pipe Fitting and Welding skills to join our plant project & installation team. 

Pipe Fitter Benefits: 

• £17.00 Per Hour
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates.

Duties of a Pipe Fitter Welder    

• As a proven Pipe Fitter Welder you will be required to undertake both Installation and maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of  soldered, screwed, flanged and crimped industrial pipework allied to also holding TIG and ideally Coded welding skills working with an array of materials.

Requirements of a Pipe Fitter Welder    

• Ideally you will hold formal Apprenticeship, however must hold either a City & Guilds Level C / 3 or NVQ 3 Standard qualification in Pipe Fitting, Welding or Mechanical Fitting / Engineering, allied to having a proven background in undertaken plant installations and modifications within either a heavy engineering /  manufacturing, process or production environment. 

As this project has been defined as being inside IR35, you must be happy to work via an FCSA approved umbrella provider.

This Pipe Fitter role is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Smethwick, Wednesbury, West Bromwich & Oldbury

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994