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

A chemical finishing & surface coatings 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 on Offer for the Technical Process Engineer:

• £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 Design, R&D & Projects Engineering 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

Maintenance Electrician Role Benefits:

• £28,000 - £30,000 salary, depending on experience working Monday to Friday 
• Holiday and pension.

Maintenance Electrician Role Description

• In the role of Maintenance Electrician, you will be carrying out reactive and preventative Electrical maintenance on plant and equipment including CNC machinery.
• You will also be involved in continuous improvements and PPMs.
• You will be joining an existing team working rotating 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm shifts Monday – Friday 

Maintenance Electrician Skills and Qualifications

• To be considered for the role of Maintenance Electrician you will need to hold an Electrical Engineering qualification and will ideally be apprentice trained. You will also ideally hold 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• This position requires you to have experience of Electrical Maintenance in a manufacturing or production environment and you will ideally have experience of fault finding on PLC controls. Experience of CNC machinery would also be of benefit.
• I would be keen to talk with Engineers who hold previous experience within similar roles such as Electrical Engineers or Multi skilled Maintenance Engineers who hold an Electrical bias.

In return you will joining a very successful organisation who have not been impacted by Covid at their clean manufacturing site just outside of Wolverhampton. 

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

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

We are a well-respected employer within the refrigeration sector and are seeking to recruit a proven Senior Refrigeration Engineer to support our established service, installation & commissioning team. 

Benefits: 

• Negotiable starting salary in the region £40,000 - £45,000
• Company Vehicle
• Paid Overtime
• Company Pension
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement.

Duties of a Senior Refrigeration Engineer     

You will be required to support our customer base across the wider Midlands region undertaking installation, commissioning and service support to a wide range of industrial refrigeration  / chiller plant and equipment, which is utilised in a wide range of industrial applications. The role will also require you to support our customers in tailoring bespoke support contracts to their specific needs, allied to also providing technical support to junior engineers and the in-house customer support team.  

Requirements of a Senior Refrigeration Engineer     

You must have a proven background as a Senior Refrigeration Engineer, with direct experience of industrial refrigeration and cooling systems which incorporate pumps, fluid dynamics and electrical systems.

Where you have provided not only installation, commissioning service support onsite. But also have experience of providing technical input with both customers and inhouse departments in relation to providing bespoke refrigeration solutions from design through to final customer hand over. 

Allied to your experience you must hold F Gas Category 1 accreditation, alongside formal engineering qualifications and a pretty clean driving license.  

The role is commutable from Birmingham, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Coventry, Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield

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

We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer to join a global manufacturing company who design and develop a range of valves and fittings. The role will be based in organisations West Midlands Design Centre and support the companies European Manufacturing facilities.

Benefits on offer to the right Product Development Engineer:

• £34,000 - £40,000
• Contributory pension 5%
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks annual holiday, plus statutory days (33 Days)
• Flexible working hours 

The purpose of the role is to be part of the innovation and concept development team and be responsible for the original design concepts from external and internal customers, project manage the design phase of the projects with costs and manufacturing capability and compliance considerations and be involved in the full lifecycle of design from concept through to production. 

Key Responsibilities of Product Development Engineer

• The development of design concepts to a fully designed new product in accordance with specified project briefs, whilst achieving minimal cost, manufacturing capability and compliance with relevant standards.
• Full lifecycle design from concept to production
• Review existing and new products and recommend improvements/ cost savings.
• Liaise with marketing and other departments, manufacturing sites, and functions to determine suitable solutions.
• Be directly involved with the manufacture and testing of prototype products to develop new product concepts with a hands-on role.
• Participate in cross-functional product development teams.
• Control of drawings and specifications for products related to UK site.
• Designing products and producing production drawings to agreed development specification.
• Liaising with external suppliers on design enquiries.
• Providing answers / training of newly developed products to the technical team, sales and marketing.

Product Development Engineer Requirements:

• Strong experience working in the engineering industry as a product development engineer or similar, ideally 5 years plus.
• Engineering Degree qualified or similar 
• A background in design and development of new products with experience in non-ferrous metals and metal forming processes.
• Exposure of design original concept to the design and development of new products.
• Experience of full product life cycle design including project management.
• Good experience and competence with 3D CAD
• Knowledge of FEA stress analysis and FEA simulation software.

This is a great opportunity for a Design / Development Engineer to take full ownership of projects and work with overseas partners.

This role is commutable from: Birmingham, Worcester, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Redditch

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