An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Sales Engineer to join a growing company who specialise in modular buildings. The company, who are based in Walsall, are well known for their high-end modular buildings which they design and build for customers across the world. The company are also coming off the back of an exceptionally busy 2020 and, as a result, this is a brand new role to keep up with their growing list of customer enquiries. 

The buildings have a range of applications from homes to bars, plant rooms to laboratories, and everything in between!

The Technical Sales Engineer will be tasked with dealing with customer enquires and ensuring that the right solution is being offered for each specific application and enquiry. 

This role will suit either a recent Engineering graduate with a desire to enter the world of technical sales or an experienced technical salesperson with an engineering qualification.

SALES ENGINEER BENEFITS:

The Technical Sales Engineer has the following package:

• £25,000 - £30,000 salary (dependant on experience)
• 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• On the job training by industry experts
• Quarterly bonus scheme

SALES ENGINEER DUTIES:

The Technical Sales Engineer will be responsible for:

• Responding to customer enquires re modular buildings
• Advising customers on best solution for their needs, including on any additional structural/electrical/environmental considerations/add-ons that may be required
• Estimating and quoting
• Project management of construction and installation phase (occasional) 

SALES ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have some or all of the following attributes/experience:

• A qualification in an electrical or engineering discipline
• Commercial acumen and an outgoing, proactive personality 
• Experience within, or selling to, the construction industry
• Modular buildings experience

This Sales Engineer role is primarily office based and is within commutable distance from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth, Coleshill, Wednesbury, West Bromwich

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering 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.

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 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

As the Cost Accountant - you will be working for an incredibly well-established manufacturing business who are leaders in their field!  They are an incredibly stable, expanding business.  Forward thinking with an outstanding reputation in their field. 

Benefits for this Cost Accountant role:

• An Excellent salary
• Superb Bonus based on Company performance (up to 5% salary)
• Pension Scheme (9%)
• 33 Days Holiday
• Free Parking
• This is a fabulous opportunity if you are looking for a well-established, dynamic organisation and if you are looking to being part of a great team!

As the Cost Accountant, your duties will include:

• Responsible for the ongoing management and analysis of the inventory movement, manufacturing constraints, absorption costing, margin analysis, stock reduction projects and explaining variances to plan. 
• You will be responsible for the Financial costings across 3 sites in UK
• To construct and monitor cost-effective data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of costing information to management.
• To develop more efficient reporting across financial control
• To produce inventory valuation reports & analysis, explaining adverse inventory movements
• To validate the inventory valuations at closing, plus analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Production of variance reports 
• Working with management team communicating variances against plan / forecast
• Work with senior management to develop improvements in productivity and attend daily production meetings.
• Proactively develop more efficient reporting across financial control

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

• Previous experience as a  Cost Accountant, or similar
• You will be Part qualified / qualified in CIMA or ACCA, with knowledge of financial / management accounting, developed system skills, implementing reporting improvements,
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, 
• Experience of using SAP, integrated ERP systems, with Strong knowledge of Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to work proactively and remotely where necessary,
• Strong experience of analysis and evaluation of data produced to understand implications, with the ability to communicate to management and implement corrective actions required,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This Cost Accountant's role is commutable from: Tamworth, Lichfield, Burntwood, Brownhills, Cannock, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Finance Recruitment Support since 1994

We are seeking to recruit a number of proven Maintenance Technicians to join our Permanent Night Shift maintenance team who support our operation within the West Midlands region.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks throughout our plant.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

You must be an Electrically qualified Maintenance Technician and hold multi skilled abilities having gained your experience of supporting plant within either a Manufacturing, Production or Process environment. 

Benefits of a Maintenance Technician:

• Salary is negotiable dependant on your experience and ranges from £37,500 - £43,750
• Paid Overtime
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
• Company Pension. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from: Aldridge, Cannock, Coleshill, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall and West Bromwich .

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

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanically biased Engineer to join an existing team maintaining automated production machinery in a modern and busy environment.

Shift Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £43,000 salary working 12 hour shifts Days and Nights
• 6.6 weeks holiday, inc Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Access to training and development
• Free parking and excellent facilities

Shift Maintenance Engineer Role Description

• In this role you will mechanically fault find, diagnose and repair equipment using appropriate test equipment and tools.
• Duties include conducting all planned preventative maintenance including implementing and developing new processes to resolve maintenance faults, repeat issues and inefficiencies in a continuous improvement environment, using a CMMS system for the maintenance of stock levels and work orders.
• Working as part of an existing team and will be an integral role to ensure minimal downtime and reduced engineering costs.

Shift Maintenance Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• Successful candidates will ideally hold a HNC or equivalent in Engineering and will have a strong mechanical engineering aptitude. 
• I would be keen to hear from Mechanically biased Engineers or Fitters who have experience maintaining presses and wrapping or packaging machinery. 
• If you hold good communication skills, are flexible, and a team player then we would love to hear from you!

This position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Bridgenorth, Cannock and surrounding areas. 

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service 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

An international supplier of capital and process machinery is currently seeking a Project Engineer / Draughtsperson to join their Midlands office. 

The company are already established with long term relationships in place with some of the world biggest manufacturers and process facilities.

2020 – 2021 has seen a new surge in business and new project opportunities and has led to the demand for more project related staff to join their ranks. 

Benefits for the Draughtsperson's Role:

• £28,000 - £33,000 
• 33 Days Holidays in Bank Holidays.
• Pension 
• 37 Hour Week – 1pm Finish Fridays

The organisation has many facilities and operating sites around Europe and Asia and the Midland office has a long record of supporting these partners for many years. 

The Midlands team are responsible for the Design Solution and layout design of Plant, Machinery Installation and Ancillary Equipment Design for the organisation’s partners and customers. 

Using 2D and 3D CAD (Inventor) the Project Engineer will create and support Project Managers in the field with P&ID Drawings, Design Changes and 3D Visualisation for the purpose of Sub Contractor and Supplier involvement.  The position will also act as a Project Engineer planning and researching / sourcing types of equipment, materials and shipping requirements to ensure design solutions phases can be achieved and meet the target time and cost lines required.

The Midlands Project Team is small in number and will often have key members away on foreign trips for days and weeks at a time, so the role will need to be self-resourcing and motivated to ensure delivery and changers and concessions can be met in a timely manner. 

The position would best suit either a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Graduate with 2 years plus experience in the design layout of Plant or Process equipment’s with exposure to P&ID’s, or a more seasoned Design Engineer / Draughtsperson with strong 2D and 3D CAD skills in Process or Capital Equipment installation design. 

Project Engineer – Draughtsman Requirements 

• Formal Qualification in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 
• 2 Years Minimum experience in using 2D & 3D CAD. 
• Good Project Engineering and organisational skills 
• Exposure to Plant Layout Design (P&ID, ATEX, HAZOPS, PFD etc) 
• Good communication skills 

This is a team position where each member needs to be able to support and assist other colleagues when needed and be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure deadlines are met. 

The company offer good training and career prospects, with the view that Project Engineers will be developed quickly into Project Managers for International Projects.

Commutable from – Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Cannock, Derby, Tamworth, Coventry 

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

An innovation led Smart Electronic Device SME in the Central Midlands is currently seeking a Head of Operations to oversee their Manufacturing, Planning and Assembly operations within their Midlands site. 

The company leads and supports a global group of sister companies and satellite offices across Asia, the Americas and Europe with the bespoke design and development of a range of products for new emerging markets and continuously improved products for their existing more local customer base.

The company’s own success over the last 10 years has been down to its commitment and investment into innovative research and development of new technologies, especially around integrating Electronics and Software applications into their product range. This has in-turn ensured their own status as market leaders in their field is now well established and globally recognised.

• Salary £45,000 - £60,000
• Pension 
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• 37.5 Hour Week 
• Friday 1.15pm Finish
• Company Bonus Scheme 
• Plus, other additional benefits 

The Head of Operations has the main duty to operate and supervise the Midlands facility manufacturing operation, with the main primary aim to oversee the manufacturing process and to make sure that it is running successfully.

This will require a strong relevant background in the manufacture and assembly of multi variant electronic / mechatronic devices (c500+ Units per week) ensuring quality, build and safety compliance standards are adhered to, with minimal risk of final inspection or customer rejection / issues.

Duties and Responsibilities of Head of Operations:

• Improve the methodologies within the quality and the process of manufacturing.
• Direct the development, planning and execution of manufacturing methods properly.
• Maintain the efficiency, quality and safety of the manufacturing process.
• Develop policies and regulations and implement policies and regulations related to the manufacturing process and planned strategies as well.
• Ensure that the highest quality products, materials and equipment are being used for carrying out the manufacturing process.
• Oversee the budget and maintaining the manufacturing budget properly.
• Hold a major responsibility to save the company going into a debt due to expensive manufacturing endeavours.
• Delegate and support Department Team Leaders & Managers.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 Years minimum experience of Manufacturing Management within an Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or Mechatronic environment
• HND / Degree Qualified in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering 
• Management of the delivery from R&D to Assembly of fast lead time multi variant products
• Exposure of planning and delivering products 300+ Units per week against tough quality, build and reliability standards.
• Good Commercial Awareness and Accountability for Costs.
• Strong experience of working in partnership with internal R&D, Projects & Sales departments and teams. 
• Team leadership skills, with a proven background in managing Supply Chain, Planning, NPI, Assembly, Procurement and Quality departments or individuals.

Applicants for the Head of Operations role should have recent experience of working within one of the following industry sectors: - Electronic Device, Automotive Electronics, Robotics, Electronic Consumer Goods, Domestic Appliance, Telecommunication Device, Medical & Scientific Technology or Measurement and Instrumentation equipment or similar.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the fastest growing SMEs in the Midlands and be part of a dynamic fast paced working environment. The position would be a great match for an eager and hungry individual who has since their Graduation or Qualification has quickly developed their career into management, due to recognition, self-motivation and ability, especially in the areas of Smart Tech Manufacturing.

Please note that this role will require international travel, the pressure of working to short lead times whilst complying to commercial cost and profit factors and operating in a fast-growing turnover organisation, where acceptance to change and continuously improving methods to keep up with NPD is an essential part of the role.

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Commutable from – Birmingham, Worcester, Coventry, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Cannock

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

An International manufacturing company in the Birmingham area, now have a requirement for a CMM Programmer.  This, is a busy, multiple site manufacturing organisation are looking for an experienced CMM Programmer

BENEFITS FOR THE CMM PROGRAMMER

• £30,000 - £35,000
• 27 Days Holidays
• Paid Overtime
• Healthcare
• Pension

DUTIES OF THE CMM PROGRAMMER

• To create and modify CMM programmes 
• Develop CMM programmes for new products and ensure PPAP requirements are met
• Carry out Product Audits to schedule
• Provide support to manufacturing areas to ensure CMM equipment is fully operational, and manufacturing are able to conform to the Control Plan
• Carry out measurement analysis work for various departments as and when required 

REQUIREMENTS FOR CMM PROGRAMMER

• Experience of work experience in programming CMM programmes
• Good Knowledge of PC/DMIS
• Good knowledge of measurement principals 
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Happy to work Double Day shifts

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Tamworth, and Cannock

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

A fast paced and busy manufacturer of electrical consumer goods are currently seeking a new member for their Production Planning Team, to start on a 3 month Fixed Term basis, but with the potential of the post also being converted into a permanent position during or after the 3 months.

The role is for a Production Planner to get involved in the preparation, proposal and control of the MPS (Master Production Schedule) in line with customer requirements and company objectives, whilst also planning the maintenance and control of the daily Assembly schedules.

• Fixed Term Contract position
• Salary £22,000 
• 39 hours a week
• 31 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Holidays) (Pro Rata)
• Staff Discount on Company Products
• Subsidised Staff Canteen
• Free Parking 

Main Duties of a Production Planner 

• Coordinating the preparation of Operating Planning, three monthly firm Assembly schedule, and four monthly forecast Assembly schedules.
• Advising on schedule trends and proposing changes as necessary to meet both the Customer requirements and the company’s objectives regarding efficiency.
• Coordination of the daily schedule for Assembly advising any deviation from the schedule and proposed recovery plans.
• Control and Planning of promotion activities, ensuring the Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements are met.
• Issue of monthly report to Departmental Manager detailing achievement against schedule and results of monthly activities.
• Promote the culture of Continuous and Improvement and 5’s throughout the department.
• Take on any reasonable task as requested by the Departmental Manager.
• Produce accurate, quality results first time with the minimum of supervision.
• Ensure the section is kept tidy and promote 5S/5W activities.
• Compliance with all SOX, ISO9001 & ISO14001 procedures and regulations.
• Any other reasonable requests.

The role of a Production Planner will be part of a dedicated team and will report directly to the Production Planning Manager. 

Applicants applying for this role should have had relevant exposure of production line planning and scheduling within the last few years and be fully conversant with the relevant procedures, compliance standards and schedule planning activities of a modern assembly environment.

Commutable from – Telford, Wolverhampton, Newport, Shrewsbury, Cannock, Ludlow, Stourbridge

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