Are you a Process Engineer looking for your next challenge?  Would you like to be part of a busy, fast paced manufacturing organisation, who are super busy, who would embrace your ambition and experience?

No 2 days are ever the same here!  This is a very friendly, dynamic facility, and as their Process Engineer, you will be tasked with ensuring process capability and process improvement to existing and new programs.

BENEFITS

• £38,000 - £45,000 - Dependant on experience
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Busy, very friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF THE PROCESS ENGINEER

• Ensure process capability and provide support and process improvement to existing and new programs
• Own and evaluate processes
• Track project timing and escalate delays
• Confirm feasibility and costs for engineering changes
• Ergonomic assessments
• Evaluate layout proposals
• Identify obsolescence
• Carry out / support trials on site
• Ensure processes are correct
• Raise internal deviations
• Support new product introductions

REQUIREMENT OF THE PROCESS ENGINEER

• Ideally Degree educated, however equivalent experience is readily considered
• You will have experience gained form within a manufacturing environment
• Equipment specification and process optimisation knowledge
• Assembly, vacuum / thermo forming, general industrial machinery / tooling, setting experience and FMEA
• Microsoft office
• A friendly disposition

This is a fast -paced manufacturing environment and would suit an energetic, dynamic individual

The role is commutable from Walsall, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Barton Under Needwood, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent and Measham

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

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Field Based Technical Sales Executive to join the UK arm of a global manufacturer who serve the logistics, warehousing and industrial sectors. 

The company have been trading for 50+ years and count household names amongst their bustling client roster. They are looking for a dynamic, technically minded individual to follow up leads and close deals which their strategic partners will deliver for the customer.

The Technical Sales Executive position will suit a technically minded person, with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, who is looking to move into sales. The Technical Sales Executive role will also suit an experienced salesperson who has electrical/mechanical solutions.

The Technical Sales Executive will receive the following benefits:

• Salary of £26,000
• Uncapped Commission (Y1 OTE £35K+)
• Company Car
• Pension
• Healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Extensive training
• Progression opportunities 

The Technical Sales Executive will be responsible for the following: 

• Following up leads for new sales opportunities
• Demonstrating the benefits of the products and solutions
• Closing opportunities 
• Meeting and exceeding targets
• Travelling to customer sites across the UK

Candidates for the Techncial Sales Executive position will have the following experience and attributes:

• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering 
• And/Or several years sales experience in an industrial setting
• Self-starter and motivated

This is a field based sales role. Candidates will also travel to the company’s HQ in Europe for full training.

Commutable from Birmingham, Nottingham, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Worcester, Cheltenham, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Leicester, Telford, Kettering, Peterborough

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

An exceptional opportunity has arisen within a busy, incredibly stable company for a Technical Applications Engineer.  A role of Technical Applications Engineer has become available to support further growth.

They enjoy a vast product range, and due to the uniqueness of their products, are an extremely busy, stable organisation to be part of.  And their staff retention is phenomenal, ensuing you, as the Technical Applications Engineer a long, and enjoyable career. They supply into UK and Europe and are looking to continue to expand their customer base.

This role is commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Walsall, Tyseley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Worcester, and Dudley

Benefits of a Technical Applications Engineer

• £35,000
• Company Car
• Company Phone
• Excellent Pension scheme
• You will be joining a very friendly and super stable organisation
• Out of this world staff retention

Duties of a Technical Applications Engineer

• Supporting Manufacturing and Sales / Marketing Teams
• Support the expansion of the Business
• Office based
• Building strong customer relationships
• Advising customers of machine capabilities, cycle times and application of the machines in the best environment
• Supporting new business development activities
• Providing expert advice

Requirement of a Technical Applications Engineer

• You will be able to demonstrate a high technical expertise with CNC Machines
• This could be milling or / and turning
• To have gained your experience within a manufacturing environment
• A good commercial awareness
• Ideally you will have customer facing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A strong self- starter and an excellent team player
• Flexibility for the occasional overnight stay

This would suit an experienced CNC Engineer, who enjoys customer exposure and who is looking to enjoy a long and fruitful career.

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

Are you a Quality Manager, looking to be part of a well-established, growing team in the Birmingham area as this is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a successful business, who next year, look to be set to increase their already high volumes as demand for their products soars.

As their Quality Manager, you will be given the responsibility to maintain and improve the existing quality standards. You will also be the primary contact for all customer concerns.

This role would suit either an experienced Quality Manager, or a Senior Quality Engineer, who is looking for that chance to move into a Quality management role.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Redditch, Solihull, Hall Green, Tyseley, Dudley, Tamworth, Birmingham, Brownhills, Worcester, Cannock and Aldridge 

BENEFITS for QUALITY MANAGER

• £45,000 (flex)
• Busy, stable customer base
• Long established organisation
• Huge potential for growth within this role
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF QUALITY MANAGER 

• Resolution of customer concerns
• Day to day control of Quality department
• Lead, manage and be the main point of Quality on site
• Maintain and develop existing Quality systems
• Champion Continuous Improvements in Quality
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Mentor your team and identification of training needs
• Supplier Development
• Internal audits
• Manage absenteeism and holidays

REQUIREMENTS OF QUALITY MANAGER

• You are either currently a Quality Manager or a Senior Quality Engineer looking to move into a Quality Manager role
• Essential that you have experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Customer and Supplier exposure
• This is a busy, challenging role and would suit an energetic, ambitious, highly motivated Quality professional

Are you up for the challenge?  Waste no time and send your CV ASAP!

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

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

Are you a TOOLMAKER looking for a NIGHTS role, as we have a superb opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join a well-respected, long-established company, who are experiencing a significant uplift in their orders.

BENEFITS

• £29,000 - £40,000 - Dependant on experience (Includes Shift Allowance)
• Nights - Monday to Friday
• Paid Overtime
• Early Friday Finish
• Excellent Pension
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• Long established manufacturing Business
• Well respected and well known
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF THE TOOLMAKER

• Use of general Toolroom equipment
• Refurbishment of existing tooling
• New tooling
• Working from engineering drawings
• Working in a precise, super clean working environment
• Night Shift
• Experience of Improving would be beneficial 

REQUIREMENT OF A TOOLMAKER

• Ideally, you will be Apprentice trained
• Happy to work Nights
• We are looking for significant experience in Toolmaking, on new or existing tooling
• Plenty of experience of using standard Toolroom equipment
• Improving experience would be highly advantageous

The role is commutable from: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Hall Green, Tyseley, Dudley, Tamworth, Birmingham, Brownhills, Cannock and Aldridge

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

Project Software Engineer (Manufacturing Document and Support Systems)

We are currently working with a fast-paced modern manufacturing organisation based in the Walsall area, who are seeing extensive continued business and turnover growth since the start of 2021

To ensure the smooth running of their operations and assembly departments, a new Project Software Engineer position has been created to support the development, implementation, and the maintenance of manufacturing software systems.

• £32,000 - £35,000
• Bonus c£3,000
• Pension 
• 33 Days Holidays (Including Bank Hols)
• 37.5 hrs per Week 
• 1pm Finish on Fridays

Project Software Engineer

• The company operates in a modern engineering facility and build and sign-off of over 20,000 high-tech electro-mechanical units per year. The company works to fast lead-times for its global network of customers and their success and growth has come from their continued innovation and their ability to manage the fast and smooth delivery of their products to their customers.
• The purpose of the Project Software Engineer Role
• To play a key role in the identification, development, and implementation of software to improve process’ across the manufacturing line. 
• To be the contact for shop floor for any software concerns and support. 
• To take the lead for software developments in any improvement project. 
• Lead on identifying suppliers of technology to improve the companies process’ and act as contact throughout projects. Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will support the Operations team on wide range of improvement projects.

Project Software Engineer Duties 

• Evaluate, document, and maintain current software used on the manufacturing floor
• Ensure no single point failures in the software systems through documentation and system design
• Support wider team on software & program development projects for Operation Process’
• Provide support for requirements and specification of new externally created software related process across the company
• Act as main contact to external suppliers of testing, programming, and automation technologies
• Drive efficiency through operations and the wider business
• Develop and improve existing programs to match company requirements
• Work with the Op Ex & Operation teams to identify continuous improvements within company systems
• Work alongside New Product Design teams to identify new requirements for manufacturing process’

Project Software Engineer Skills

• Primary requirements: SQL & Microsoft office, C# .NET winforms, SQL server
• Desirable: .NETcore, previous experience in Labview, Azure DevOps
• Computer Science/ Engineering Degree or equivalent
• 2-4 year experience in software project development
• Proven Technical competence but keen to learn new technologies
• Good documentation and specification skills
• Experience with Process Mapping

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer that has been involved in either a Process or a Manufacturing environment, to join a busy and dynamic team within a fast-growing organisation.

Commutable from: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Cannock, Dudley, Birmingham, Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury

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

A leading manufacturer are seeking an experienced Head of Safety, Environmental and Quality to lead with all Quality, Environmental, and H&S  strategy, processes, policies, legislation and legal obligations across all site operations within this expanding business.

HEAD OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY ROLE BENEFITS:

• Excellent Company pension
• Private Healthcare and life assurance
• Competitive Salary package
• Holiday purchase scheme and long service awards

DUTIES OF THE HEAD OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY ROLE:

• Lead the development of Quality, Environmental, and H&S strategy, objectives/targets and implementation of best practices. 
• Prioritise QEHS actions/initiatives and successfully transfer these to operational plans relevant to the level of risk.
• Ensure QEHS systems and policies are applied across all departments.
• Provide advice on legislative requirements / codes of practice.
• Develop and maintain quality and environmental systems compliant with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure systems compliance and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEAD OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY ROLE:

• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental
• Associate level certification to IEMA and/or general certification in NEBOSH
• Minimum 5 year’s, experience in QEHS Management gained ideally within a manufacturing, chemical, or food/fmcg environment.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (HSE, Environment Agency, Councils)
• Understanding and experience of Safety / Environmental Management Systems inc ISO 40001 and ISO 9001
• A superb communicator (written and verbal) with excellent planning, time management and organisation skills.
• We are seeking a confident leader who holds the ability to inspire and motivate team members to exceed goals.

The HEAD OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY ROLE is commutable from: Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, Burton on Trent, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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

Design Engineer (Manufacturing & Assembly Environments)

We are currently working with a modern manufacturing facility based in the Wolverhampton area, who have been seeing extensive continued business and turnover growth since the start of 2021

The company operates in a modern production and assembly facility, and they are now seeking an internal Design Engineer to support their day-to-day process operations. This position will allow better and the smoother running of the Assembly Area of the business to ensure the build and sign-off of over 20,000 electro-mechanical products per year. 

• £32,000 - £35,000
• Bonus c£3,000
• Pension 
• 33 Days Holidays (Including Bank Hols)
• 37.5 hrs per Week 
• 1pm Finish on Fridays

Design Engineer Duties:

• The role will focus on supporting the design of tooling (Jig & Fixtures), equipment and process systems used within the facility. This will require 2D & 3D CAD design skills to develop solutions to solve immediate issues on the shop floor as well as long term efficiency improvements across the team
• To take the design lead on the identification, design and manufacture of equipment’s used across the manufacturing facility. Identifying and sourcing technology improvements and being a key design resource during new product developments for the company. 
• The role will communicate regularly and update with the Operations Team and evaluate new designs and the production methods best used to manufacture the company’s products.
• Create and maintain good documentation and records to ensure all projects are compliant, safe and effective.  
• Reporting into the Operations Manager, the role will be a key part of the operations focus on a wide range of improvement projects, to ensure a more effective delivery of manufactured and assembled products for the future.

Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design & commission jigs and fixtures to support assembly.
• Create Manufacturing Plans
• Maintain Manufacturing Plans using In-Design software
• Create layout plans using 3D CAD 
• Liaise with the internal R&D team to resolve component obsolescence issues
• Technical Support for manufacturing equipment used in the area
• Develop, maintain, and improve Manufacturing Processes and Controls
• Lead and/or support Cost Reduction programs
• Initiate and/or Support Capital Projects
• Design, implement and improve Material Storage Systems
• Initiate and/or support a culture of Continuous Improvement.
• Manage the implementation of Engineering Change
• Design and commission fixturing for the area
• Provide technical/engineering support to our Suppliers
• Work with R&D and Suppliers to manage change and introduction of new parts

Experience required for the Design Engineer role.

• A formal qualification in Engineering or Design (Manufacturing/Electrical/Mechanical Eng degree or equivalent)
• A strong background in creating design solutions for Shop Floor and manufacturing environments
• CAD (3D Creo, Solidworks or similar)
• Experienced in manufacturing process’ in the field
• Machining design experience desired

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer that has been involved in either a Process, Capital Equipment or DFM background, to join a busy and dynamic team within a fast-growing organisation.

Commutable from: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Cannock, Dudley, Birmingham, Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join this successful manufacturer based between Walsall and Wolverhampton in the Heart of the West Midlands. This is a unique opportunity to join this organization at an exciting time of expansion to support new plant and equipment. 
 
Maintenance Electrician Role Benefits:

• £41,729 salary working 4 on / 4 off 12 hr Day and Night shift pattern
• Generous additional payment when rota’d to work weekends.
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus

Maintenance Electrician Role Description:

• In the role of Maintenance Electrician you will be undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance tasks to maintain new plant and equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• You will be supporting automated equipment and will need to demonstrate strong abilities in PLC Controls within Siemens S7 and ideally Allen Bradley, including electrical fault finding and modification.
• Undertake installation work where necessary (Conduit, cable trays, armoured cables, lighting, etc)
• You will also be involved in contributing to continuous improvement processes. 

Maintenance Electrician Skills and Qualifications

• To be successful in this Electrical Engineer role, you will ideally be apprentice trained and will hold a relevant electrical qualification such as HNC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering.
• You will need to have experience in supporting plant and equipment within a Heavy Industry manufacturing environment.
• Experience in problem solving on Siemens S7 PLC’s and motor drive systems is essential.
• I would be keen to speak to Engineers who have previous experience within roles such as Maintenance Electrician, Heavy Industry Electrician, or PLC/Controls/Automation Engineer.

In return you will be joining an Organisation that can offer career progression and professional development, a generous salary, and excellent benefits. 

This Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Birmingham, and surrounding areas.

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

A new role has been created for a Production Manager in the Packaging area of a large International, very busy organisation.

Due to growth, even despite continuing challenging times, the need has risen for a Production Manager in the Packaging area to manage and oversee operations in their distribution centre. This is a large facility covering 6,000 Sq. meters, and they distribute goods that are predominantly shipped from the UK and Ireland.

As this is a new role, it’s a wonderful opportunity for you to really utilise your experience and take complete ownership of this role and as their Production Manager in Packaging, you will be responsible for the packaging of a huge array of different types of consumer goods.

Benefits of Production Manager - Packaging

• £40,000 - £45,000 (flex)
• Day’s role
• Large, long established successful Business
• Free Parking
• 6% Employer contribution Pension scheme
• 25 Days holidays
• An outstanding opportunity, a new role to really mould this role to your strengths

This role is commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Rugeley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Coventry, Atherstone, Barton-Under-Needwood, Cannock and Sutton Coldfield

Duties of Production Manager – Packaging

• Manage and oversee operations in Packaging area
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance
• Managing a team that will vary from 12 to over 120 (direct and in-direct)
• Responsible for 2 Shift Leaders
• Setting budgets and man-power planning
• Liaise between sales, marketing, and planning teams
• Provide cost estimates
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• Maintain accurate data using SAP, PKMS and other ERP systems
• Track packaging costs

Requirement of Production Manager – Packaging

• Significant experience at Senior Manage level
• You will have gained your experience from within a high-volume diverse product range
• Preferably within a system’s driven warehouse and value- added packaging environment
• Strong knowledge of WMS and ERP
• SAP experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Good understanding of MS Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Analytical problem solver

This would suit a highly motivated self-starter & a Super role awaits the right person!

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

A large, local long-established manufacturing organisation have a requirement for a Waste Technician.

The role of Waste Technician is a specialised role, giving you responsibility for management of waste across the processes they operate in & as their Waste Technician, you will be communicating with all key departments such as Operations, Quality Control and R& D.

Benefits of Waste Technician

• £22,000 - £22,700
• 25 Days holidays on top of Bank Holidays
• Stake holder Pension
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• An Apprenticeship may be a consideration
• Supporting day release if you don’t have the necessary qualifications

Duties of Waste Technician:

• Sampling waste across the site
• Stock management of waste
• Keeping a waste management inventory
• Assist in the preparation of waste for off-site disposal
• Analytical testing of waste streams
• Forklift truck driving

Requirements of a Waste Technician:

• This will suit a practical, hands-on sort of person who enjoys working outside
• Ideally trained in COSHH
• Experience of sampling methods
• In the perfect world, it would be great if you have some knowledge of chemical health and safety, and basis analytical chemistry techniques
• IT literate 

This is a great opportunity for you to join a large, busy organisation, who can genuinely offer you a super career path for you.

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