This is a fabulous opportunity for a Persoanl Assistant for the MD in an exciting role, working for a well-established, dynamic organisation where you will be made to feel part of a great team!

As the Personal Assistant to MD - you will be working for a very well-established manufacturing business who have been established for over 30 years who really are leaders in their field!  They are an incredibly dynamic, forward thinking, expanding business who have remained extremely busy all through the Covid Pandemic!  They have a great team comradery within the business.  Every employee makes a difference and is valued.

Benefits for this Personal Assistant to MD role:

• £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Summer Bonus
• Christmas Bonus
• Contributory Pension
• 28 days holiday (incl bank hols)
• Free Parking

As the Personal Assistant to MD, your duties will include:

• You will be responsible for organising both personal and business activities, coordinating diaries, arranging appointments, accommodation and travel arrangements for the MD of the business.
• Maintenance of the MD’s office systems, data management and Administration.
• Diary management
• To ensure that the MD is well prepared for any meetings and travel.
• To prepare agendas, pre-meeting briefings and meeting paperwork. 
• Organising venues for offsite meetings and catering where necessary.
• There will also be significant involvement with the HR function, preparing documents for example reviews / appraisal procedures.
• To assist with the planning and preparation for exhibitions across the country
• Support company projects and initiatives as well as customer liaison.

I would be very excited to speak with you if you have:

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant to MD or PA to a Senior Management Level is essential
• Confidentiality is a crucial element to this role – you must show experience of this in your career to date
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of people
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• You will be very self-motivated 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• You will be a dedicated, team player who wants to contribute to the success of our business. 
• You will need to have a huge amount of enthusiasm, energy and be proactive in finding solutions to problems – thinking outside of the box!
• To be degree educated would be an advantage 
• Experience in HR would be a great advantage but not essential.

This role is commutable from: Tamworth, Lichfield, Burntwood, Brownhills, Cannock and Sutton Coldfield

I am currently recruiting for an experience Applications Engineer for my client in the West Midlands:

This Application Engineers role will involve but not be limited to: 

• Meeting the cycle times required to achieve the levels of output required for production.
• Achieve the required levels of quality for PPAP and capability.
• Generate N.C. programmes
• Setting up hydraulic fixtures and proving out cutting tools 
• Optimise machine utilisation and performance.
• Programme on Fanuc and Siemens 840D 
• Ensure safe working practices.
• Receive instructions as appropriate, to ensure that the correct work is expedited to the required levels of workmanship.

Essential experience required for this Applications Engineers role:

• Proven experience in programming CNC milling machine is essential along with tool making experience. Having experience of a Motorsport/Automotive/Aerospace industry where the work has been unsupervised, you will be a time served machinist used to working to high tolerances and preference will be given to those who have a FANUC or Siemens 840 SL and PL programming experience. 
• It is expected you know how to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment, understand tolerances and do your own self checking.

Turning machines within the business:

• Mori Seiki Lathes (NZX2000-800SY)
• Takisawa Lathes (LA250M / LA250YH / EX310)
• Fastems / FMS 
• Nakamura Lathes (WT-300)

Milling machines within the business:

• SW Machines (BA322 / BA400-2 / BA422 / BA600-2 / BA622 / BX621)
• Chiron Machines (DZ15W / DZ18.2)
• Matsuura Machines (MAM72-63V / MAM72-637-PC18 / H-Plus 630)
• Mazak Machines (VCS530C & Variaxis i600)
• Starma Machine (MT838)

Specific experience required for this Applications Engineers role:

You will need: Minimum 2 years CNC 5 Axis Programming experience the ability to set / operate CNC machines where required to read / work to technical drawings and the ability to work under pressure

• Positive and keen approach to work
• Understanding of working to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge and understanding of drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of CAD models (including CAD software i.e., PowerMill / PowerShape)

Hours and salary for this Application Engineers role:

• Monday to Friday – working from 7:30 am to 5 pm (30 mins for lunch) 
• Salary - £30,000 to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

What are you waiting for?  Send your CV asap, or call me for more information.

This role is commutable from Walsall, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent and Lichfield.
 

Design Engineer Contract – Hydraulic & Pneumatic Valves

We are a well-respected employer within the technology engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Contract Design Engineer with strong knowledge of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Valves, to join our Midlands based R&D team. 

Benefits: 

• The role will be given the freedom to self-manage projects and split the daily function into CAD and hands-on Development Testing how you see fit.
• £25 - £30 Per Hour Ltd, or via (FCSA) approved umbrella provider. (The project has been defined as being inside IR35)
• 3 – 6 Months Contract

Duties of a Design Engineer   

• As a proven Design Engineer you will be required to undertake both the design and test of various hydraulic and pneumatic components. 

Requirements of a Design Engineer    

• Ideally you will hold formal Apprenticeship, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering qualification and a proven background in Hydraulics and Pneumatics Design and R&D (3D Solidworks, Creo, Inventor)  

The Design Engineer role is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wednesbury, West Bromwich & Stafford, Lichfield, Cannock

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

PRESS SETTER

A wonderful opportunity has become available for an experienced PRESS SETTER to join a very friendly, busy manufacturing organisation.

They have a huger and diverse product range, and demand for their products and services, is consistently busy.  

Due to an up turn in their orders, this has created the need for PRESS SETTERS to join their team.
 
PRESS SETTER BENEFITS

• £10- £14 per hour - Dependant on experience
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• EARLY FINISH FRIDAY
• Day’s role
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact

PRESS SETTER DUTIES: 

• Setting and operating both progression and transfer presses
• Operating an overhead crane
• Working from engineering drawings
• Quality checking using measuring equipment
• Working a day shift

PRESS SETTER REQUIREMENTS:

• You must have relevant experience of setting Presses
• An overhead crane license would be beneficial but not essential
• The ability to read engineering drawings
• Happy to workdays

This is a lovely opportunity to join a large, consistently busy manufacturing organisation.  You will be joining a friendly, with some enjoying long term service

Design Engineer (Fluid Power Applications) 

We are working with a fast-growing R&D facility in the North Birmingham area that are looking to increase their existing product portfolio with the introduction of a new range of fluid powered devices. 

The new product range will include both Hydraulic and Pneumatic powered devices that will need to meet the current UK and European safety and compliance standards.

Benefits:

• £40,000
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Pension 
• Healthcare
• Bonus 
• Continuation Training 
• Project Ownership

The Design Engineer role will be split between hands on R&D development duties and project / liaison activities with partners, suppliers and test agencies in the UK and overseas. 

A strong knowledge of fluid power applications is required in both a Design and Test capacity, combined with the ability to collate and present reports and test findings. 

The role will play a key part in the creation and the development of early-stage testing and approval processes, with new product development and design change activities coming also into play within a short period of time after the position has started. 

Working with the existing R&D Teams and overseas partners it will be expected that the role will soon become a lead specialist engineering role within a larger multi-disciplined team, with future responsibilities for leading junior engineers as well.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a busy and dynamic team, where projects are varied and offer different design challenges. 

Design Engineer Requirements

• Degree Qualification in Mechanical Engineering 
• Minimum of 3 years Design and Development experience with Fluid Power Applications.
• Good 3D CAD ability 
• Good Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation and Report Writing Skills
• Willingness to travel at short notice to various UK and European Locations. 
• Good Project Engineering Skills
• Ability to lead and Mentor Junior Staff 

The Design Engineer position is part of the organisation’s growth and expansion plans and there will be good opportunities for personal and career development within a short period of time after joining. 

Commutable from Cannock, Lichfield, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Stourbridge, Stafford, Dudley

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

CNC SETTERS – All day work – NO SHIFTS

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC SETTER (TURNING/MILLING)?  Are you a CNC SETTER looking a fresh opportunity?

A busy manufacturing environment, producing precision parts, is now in the position to be able to hire a CNC SETTER.

Based in the Brownhills area, long established and enjoying a huge uplift in their orders and investment, this is a perfect time to join a busy manufacturing organisation.

CNC SETTER BENEFITS

• £14 per hour - Dependant on experience
• Busy, well established Company
• Friendly team
• All day working

DUTIES OF THE CNC SETTER

• Setting and operating the machine as required
• Responsibility for the manufacture and quality of high volume turned parts
• Change over a variety of tools and attachments for new and existing components
• Use of measuring equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Where the Operator is not available, Machine minding
• Active involvement with continuous improvement activities

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CNC SETTER

• We are looking for experience of setting of Fanuc or Heidenhain controlled machines
• Experience of working in brass/copper would be an advantage
• Chasing, recessing, and tapping would be advantageous
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• This would suit someone who enjoys using their own initiative

What are you waiting for?  Send your CV asap, or call me for more information.

This role is commutable from Walsall, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth.

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

CNC Turners – All day work – NO SHIFTS

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC TURNERS (SETTER)?  Are you a CNC TURNER SETTER looking a fresh opportunity?

A busy manufacturing environment, producing precision parts, is now in the position to be able to hire a CNC TURNER SETTER.

Based in the Brownhills area, long established and enjoying a huge uplift in their orders and investment, this is a perfect time to join a busy manufacturing organisation.

BENEFITS

• £14 per hour - Dependant on experience
• Working on brand new machines
• Busy, well established Company
• Friendly team
• All day working
• Overtime at x 1.3 - Weekdays
• Overtime at x 1.5 - Saturdays

DUTIES OF A CNC TURNER - SETTER

• Setting and operating the machine as required
• Responsibility for the manufacture and quality of high volume turned parts
• Change over a variety of tools and attachments for new and existing components
• Use of measuring equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Where the Operator is not available, Machine minding
• Active involvement with continuous improvement activities

REQUIREMENTS OF A CNC TURNER - SETTER

• We are looking for experience of setting of Fanuc controlled machines
• Experience of working in brass/copper would be an advantage
• Chasing, recessing, and tapping would be advantageous
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• This would suit someone who enjoys using their own initiative

What are you waiting for?  Send your CV asap, or call me for more information.

This role is commutable from Walsall, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth.

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

Project Engineer – Chemical Plant Process Equipment 

We have an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer with equipment and machinery installation and site plant layout design exposure, to join a Midlands based Project Management Office.

The company are currently seeing a large uplift in demand for their products and project systems engineering as the world starts to return to normal and more countries reopen their borders for engineering / site build projects. 

Project Engineer Salary & Package:

• £35,000 - £50,000 D.O.E 
• Pension
• Bonus 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Holidays) 
• 37 Hour Week (1pm Finish Fridays) 
• Company Expenses 
• Company Laptop
• Company Mobile 
• Career Development Scheme 
• Complete Project Ownership 

The company supply machinery and complete turnkey Plant System Designs for customers all over the world and have a proud history for creating and installing working solutions for their customers within quick and cost effective timelines. 

Based in the Midlands office the role will work with internal and external partners to project manage and create layout plans and drawings and facilitate the collective delivery of machinery and ancillary equipment to customers sites within agreed timelines. 

The company as a global group are seeing some fantastic growth in customers’ demands for new machinery and the need to for a complete turnkey system design and installation service. 

The position will require experience of working in either a Chemical / Pharmaceutical or Food Process environment and have a strong knowledge of ancillary support equipment and processes. 

2D & 3D CAD Design to create P&ID’s and 3D Visualisations will play a big part of role, along with working out complex engineering solutions to ensure, Pump, Hydraulics, Waste Management, Platform and Dust and Fume Extractions Systems can be built to the bespoke needs of each individual project, 

A good working knowledge of HAZOP’s, ATEX and H&S procedures and ratings within a Chemical Process Production environment is essential, along with the latest safety standards relating to working on-site and in hazardous environments. 

The right candidate for the role of Project Engineer will have the following:

• A formal engineering qualification in either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (HND /Degree) 
• Strong 2D & 3D Cad skills (AutoCAD / Inventor or similar) 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of machinery and equipment site installation 
• A minimum of 1 years recent experience of working in a Chemical Process Production environment 
• A good understanding of ATEX and HAZAOP’s Ratings and Standards 
• Excellence Communication Skills
• Willingness to travel internationally (6 – 10 times a years) 
• Excellent Project Management Skills 
• Strong IT Skills 
• Good Presentation and Report Writing Skills 

This is a great opportunity for a Project Engineer who may have already gained 3 years experience in industry and is now seeking a step up, or a more experienced individual who is seeking more work variety, job security and a new challenge.

This Project Engineer role is Commutable from: Tamworth, Birmingham, Lichfield, Derby, Leicester, Cannock, Coventry, Stafford

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

This is a PART TIME, Temporary, Payroll Assistant position! If you are looking for a role where your hard work will be appreciated, and you will be working within a supportive team within an International Company who are going from strength to strength then please read on!...... 

This Payroll Assistant role is temporary but still plays a key role within the finance team of this Family owned business.  They have continued to growth year on year, their employees are proud to be part of such a great organisation and have a huge amount of job satisfaction.

Benefits for the Payroll Assistant role:

• Paid holiday pay
• Pension
• Part Time Hours
• Potential to turn into a permanent position
• Great Hourly Rate
• Great Team!

As the Payroll Assistant, your duties include:

• Checking clock cards/Spreadsheets received each week;
• Liaising with production managers/supervisors on payroll matters;
• Entering hours on the timesheet database and importing to the Sage system;
• Keeping payroll records up to date;
• Processing payroll starters and leavers;
• Producing weekly payroll reports, BACS files and emailing payslips;
• Update holiday and sickness spreadsheets;
• Create weekly pension files.

I would like to speak with you if you have the following:

• Previous experience as a Payroll Assistant / Clerk or similar is essential
• You will need to be very confident with Sage 50 Cloud Payroll
• Confident user of excel and outlook
• Good communication skills
• And a real team player

This job is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Walsall, Bilston, Cannock, Coseley 
 

A chemical specialists in the Walsall area are currently seeking a Technical Process Engineer to join their research and testing team. 

The company support a range of industry sectors with specialist finishing and coatings and each of their projects are required to go through rigours testing and proving procedures.

Based within the research team and reporting to the Technical Manager, the role will carry out a range of functions that will offer a successful candidate a mixture of a variety of projects and new professional challenges on a regular basis.

Benefits:

• £25,000
• 8am-5pm Mon-Thursday, Friday 8am-4pm
• 30 Days Holidays Including Bank Holidays
• Pension 
• Training 

The primary tasks and responsibilities of a Technical Process Engineer (Chemical)

• Analysis of all processes in line with schedules or as workload dictates
• Monitor & Maintain effluent plant Inc. Chemical Waste Management
• Add or advise on chemicals to be added to production line baths
• Assist to maintain logs for chemical additions and inventory
• Ensure all Product testing & Development Matrixes are completed as required 
• Product development Inc. the preparation & testing of paint test panels, Sample parts & testing as required
• Mixing of Paint for Production Processes
• Maintaining the Laboratory Procedures & Records Inc. Salt spray equipment and testing, issuing of test reports.
• Maintaining Legionella control by testing & chemical treatment as required 
• Maintain electronic laboratory record system.
• Oven control Monitoring and oven mapping when required.
• Assisting in the monitoring of ISO 14001
• Champion the internal day to day management of samples through development/production to achieve customers or internal deadlines

The following job functions are not all-inclusive and Job duties may change as required by needs of the company. The employee will also be trained and prepared to deputise in the absence of the Technical Manager.

Experience and Qualifications for Technical Process Engineer

• The Technical Process Engineer position requires a good standard of education (Degree / HND / HNC) in a technical subject. 
• Chemistry or chemical qualifications would be a distinct advantage
• A minimum of twelve months Metal finishing experience. 
• A Technical / Process Engineering qualification would be a distinct advantage.
• Basic computer skills are required (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Current & Valid Driving Licence

Please note that this role is a full hands-on Lab and Process Testing position, where operating in physical testing environments and the use of chemicals will be a daily part of the position

The position will offer a successful applicant job variety and training with the responsibility to deputise for the department manager.

Commutable from: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Lichfield, Dudley West Bromwich, Telford

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

An Electronic Engineer is required to join a small team in the Walsall area, with the creation and development of a range of safety critical products. 

The role will be part of a wider multidisciplined engineering team of 25 individuals, who collectively develop world leading electronic products for a global market. 

Electronic Engineer Benefits:

• £40,000
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Pension 
• Bonus (Quarterly)
• Early Finish on Fridays (1pm)
• Great Career Enhancement opportunities

The Electronic Engineer will report directly to the Team Design Manager but will also have some responsibility of leading and mentoring a small sub team of 3 Engineers. 

Hardware Electronics will be the main part of this role with PCB, Microcontrollers and PIC, but a good knowledge and understanding of Embedded Software will also be required to carry out the duties of the role effectively. 

Research & Development from concept through to technology fixes and upgrades will be part of the daily function of the role, along with:

• Design, Research and Test activities.
• PCB Board, PIC, Embedded C Design activities 
• Project Engineering activities 
• Project Design Changes 
• Prototype Builds 
• Documentation and Report Writing 

The right candidate for the Electronic Engineer will be:

• Degree Qualified in Electronic or Software Engineering 
• 4 Years industry experience in Electronic and Hardware Design 
• Strong Product Development experience 
• Strong communication skills 
• Good knowledge of PIC, Microcontrollers, PCB Design and Embedded C
• Some knowledge of working with Safety Critical (Safe C / Misra etc.)
• Good Prototyping and Testing exposure 

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation that has a proud history of developing their staff and offering them a rewarding and a quick promotional career path.

Commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Stafford, Kidderminster, Lichfield, Birmingham, Worcester, Cannock.

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

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be joining a large, International heavy industry organisation based in the West Midlands between Walsall and Wolverhampton. 

You will be undertaking reactive and breakdown maintenance on a variety of automated machinery and will be working on a 3 shift rota covering AMs/PMs + Nights  (Monday to Friday). 
 
Electrical Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £34,500 - £40,000 salary, depending on experience working 3 x shifts Monday to Friday 
• Excellent 10% employer contribution pension.
• 35 days holiday per annum
• Annual bonus scheme 
• Annual pay review
• Extensive lifestyle benefits including discounts with national and local retailers and services.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Role Description

• In the role of Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be undertaking both planned and reactive Electrical maintenance tasks to plant machinery across the facility as part of an Engineering team. 
• You will be fault finding on PLCs and drives. You will also be involved in contributing to continuous improvement processes and the implementation of the preventative maintenance programme. 
• You will be covering a 3 x shift rota consisting of rotating AMs + PMs Monday to Friday, and Nights Monday – Thursday.
• This is a fantastic role offering the opportunity to work on a variety of modern and traditional manufacturing machinery with this International Organisation who can offer career development to engineers wishing to further develop their skills.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• To be considered for this Electrical Maintenance Engineer position you will ideally be Apprentice trained and will need to hold a relevant Electrical Engineering qualification such as City & Guilds/NVQ or HND. 
• You must also be able to demonstrate experience of working within a Maintenance role supporting plant and equipment within a manufacturing or production environment including fault finding on PLCs. 
• Successful candidates will also have experience of continuous improvement processes and preventative maintenance techniques.
• I would be keen to speak with Multi skilled Maintenance Engineers who hold an Electrical bias, Electrical Engineers, or Heavy Industry Electricians.

This Electrical Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Telford, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Cannock, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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