MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

I am looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a Precision Engineering company. This is a multi-skilled role that will include Maintenance on machinery and facilities both Electrical and Mechanical. 

This is a day’s role with hours either 8am-4.30pm or 10am-6.30pm with a package of:

• Salary £35,000 depending on experience. 
• 25 days holiday
• Free Parking on site. 
• Company Pension 

Along with an NVQ Level 3/ ONC/ City & Guilds the ideal candidate/ Maintenance Engineer must have previous experience with Electrical equipment including PLC controls and CNC machinery is desirable. 

The Maintenance Engineer role will include the following:

• Provide preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment to ensure effective running.
• Review TPM schedules to ensure operatives complete in a timely manner and inform Team Leaders of deficiencies
• Report back to the Maintenance Supervisor & Manager on concerns regarding the operational status of machinery
• Ensure, through regular checks; the power, lighting, LEV and water systems are maintained.

We are keen to talk to Maintenance Electricians and Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers, and candidates who can commute to the Nottingham area so Derby, Mansfield, Loughborough.

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

CHROME PLATER

Day to day duties for this Chrome Platers include:

• Set and operate precision hard chrome plating tanks, ensuring absolute compliance with safety and quality procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work area 
• Test and manage chemical levels and mixing to ensure process operates within set parameters
• Perform routine tests: X-Ray testing, Copper Sulphate test, Air (Mist) test – as required for planned maintenance and process management
• Carry out plant and jig inspections and maintenance (such as cleaning connections and ensuring jigs are in good working order)
• Visually inspect components to required specification and use manual equipment for dimensional inspection
• Act on data, analyse external reports & work with 3rd party process specialists
• Make clear handovers with other shifts and ensure production and process continuity
• Utilise the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to record production and process data

To be a successful Chrome Plater, the candidate should have:

• Previous experience in chrome plating or experience operating chemical processing lines
• Eye for quality and a desire for continuous improvement
• Excellent communications skills
• Be fully competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience working with tight tolerances 
• Experience on a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
• A flexible attitude to work

Pay & Hours: 

• The starting rate for this position is £12.82 per hour
• On successful completion of the probationary period the hourly rate will increase to £13.49
• Alternating shifts (6am to 2pm) and (10am to 6pm) shifts Monday – Friday (39 hours per week).
• Free Parking
• On-site Canteen

This Chrome Plater role is commutable From: Derby and Nottingham

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

COSTING ENGINEER

Working with the relevant design, manufacturing and purchasing teams and reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Costing Engineer will be responsible for providing full cost analysis of each new and existing machine. The Costing Engineer will also be required to identify and execute significant cost down opportunities in fabricated assemblies, bought-in components and machine build efficiencies.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary, £33,000 - £34,000
• 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday
• The opportunity to work within a global organisation
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Early finish, every Friday
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme
• SMART pension

Commutable From: Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Coventry, Tamworth

Costing Engineer Person Specification

• You must have proven experience of Costing Engineer or Value Engineer type roles, with responsibility of cost analysis and costing down
• Engineering degree or evidence of equivalent (ideally)
• Proven experience of machine cost analysis / fabricated assemblies, and proven ability to manipulate data and generate cost models
• Experience of heavy equipment and CAD would be a distinct advantage
• Strong computer skills especially MS excel. Strong planning and execution skills 
• The ability to prioritise work and thrive in a fast-moving business to meet tight deadlines

Good English communication skills, both written and spoken, good presentation and interpersonal skills, with a Global outlook and exposure to different challenges & cultures

Costing Engineer Key Responsibilities 

• Full cost analysis of existing products including standard Bills of Material, standard and non-standard options
• Support new product development with costing analysis. Cost analysis / target pricing on all new and modified products
• The Costing Engineer will provide forecasted costs for all machines using established costing templates. Creation of standard component engineering / cost libraries
• Analyse and compare welding fabrications with regard to new designs. Review all sub-assemblies in terms of materials and labour costs
• Work with the manufacturing and finance teams to identify sectional BoMs. Will be a key driver in cost down projects in the department.
• Support Product Managers in generating pricing, Price Book updates as needed, support the engineering team as requested by the engineering manager
• Analysis of Purchase Price Variance and maintain cost trackers. Identify opportunities for value engineering or process efficiencies within existing as well as new product

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

PURCHASING & MATERIALS PLANNING TEAM LEADER

An Unusual opportunity had arisen for a PURCHASING & MATERIALS PLANNING TEAM LEADER, to join a long- established manufacturing organisation in the Macclesfield area.

This is an exceptional opportunity, within a large, well known manufacturing organisation, who supply into a wide range of manufacturing companies.

As the PURCHASING & MATERIALS PLANNING TEAM LEADER, you would be joining a Company who unusually enjoy long- term serving staff.  It’s not unusual to find staff who have worked here for 35 years plus!

You will be given the responsibility, as the PURCHASING & MATERIALS PLANNING TEAM LEADER, for the coordination and management of the procurement and the production planning process.

BENEFITS

• £40,000
• 26 Days holiday
• 1 month long induction
• Successful, growing business
• Excellent Pension contributions
• Extensive on-going support
• Very friendly team

DUTIES OF THE PURCHASING & MATERIALS PLANNING TEAM LEADER

• Coordinate and management of the procurement and the production planning process
• Accountability for the procurement process (orders and expedites)
• Problem solving relating to late shipments, material shortages and cancellations
• Inventory control
• Investigation and resolution of cycle count results
• Manage Supplier collections and deliveries
• Resolution of supplier non-conformity reports
• Support New Product Introductions
• Creations and Maintenance of MRP parameters to ensure part numbers are created and clearly defined
• Provide product availability
• Planning of the extrusion lines, including customer demand, stock build trials and maintenance requirements

REQUIREMENT OF THE PURCHASING & MATERIALS PLANNING TEAM LEADER

• Experience gained from a fast short-lead time environment
• Relevant experience within procurement, Stock Control, Warehousing, Production planning and Despatch
• Good knowledge of MRP logic, scheduling logic, capacity planning and routings
• Strong attention to detail – ensure part numbers are correct
• This would suit a friendly, sunny natured team player, who is looking for the stability of a long-term career path.

The role is commutable from Leek, Macclesfield, Congleton, Buxton, Stockport and Knutsford

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

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with Manufacturing departments

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary, £33,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience
• 8am – 4:30pm, 1:30pm finish on Friday’s
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme

Commutable From: Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Coventry, Tamworth

Key Responsibilities 

Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, the Industrial Engineer will be a key figure in your ability to:

• Identify and action waste elimination through response to Takt time variation
• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
• Ensure the support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques
• Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to “Takt time variation”, build quality issues
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, Cost of Quality concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate

Be Responsible for Signing Product Change Notifications Ensuring That:

• A thorough feasibility analysis has been conducted
• Understand any implications regarding process/man assignment changes
• Highlighting tooling requirements
• The Industrial Engineer will fully understand all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change
• Fully understand any production related cost

And Including:

• Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
• Develop ergonomic processes designed around Lean Manufacturing principles including Yamazumi and 5S
• The Industrial Engineer will work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility

Person Specification

• HND or equivalent is essential
• CAD experience would be highly advantageous
• Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent is desirable

Essential Experience 

• Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Proven experience in an Industrial Engineer or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Jig & Tool design

Desirable Experience

• Industrial engineering techniques
• Project management skills

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

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

This position would likely suit a recent Graduate or similar. The Manufacturing Engineer will be actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, you will be a key figure in your ability to:

• Identify and action waste elimination through response to Takt time variation
• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
• Ensure the support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques
• Using a “hands on” approach, the Manufacturing Engineer will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to “Takt time variation” and build quality issues

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary, up to £28,000, dependant on experience (negotiable)
• 8am – 4:30pm, 1:30pm finish on Friday’s
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme

This Manufacturing Engineer's role is commutable From: Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Coventry, Tamworth

Manufacturing Engineern Specification:

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role
• Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques
• Ability to read engineering drawings, with an understanding of Jig & Tool design ideally
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability t work under pressure
• Report writing, good analytical skills and organised
• Team player with good interpersonal skills, you will be self-motivated, and results orientated
• Enthusiastic & energetic attitude, with creative flair for ideas

Manufacturing Engineer Key Responsibilities 

• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, Cost of Quality concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate
• Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
• Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility

Be responsible for signing product change notifications ensuring that:

• A thorough feasibility analysis has been conducted
• Understand any implications regarding process/man assignment changes
• Highlighting tooling requirements
• Fully understanding all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change
• The Manufacturing Engineer will fully understand any production related cost

Desirable Experience:

• Industrial engineering techniques
• Project management skills
• Lean methodology
• Leadership qualities

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

Design Engineer – Solidworks

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Engineer or Design Engineer with a minimum of 18 months Post-Graduation experience, to join a full Product Development Lifecycle Design Team in the South Staffordshire area. 

The company are currently involved with a wide range of international projects, that require concept design through to final build release for their customers, and current new business demands have given the company confidents to grow and invest in a stronger R&D Team to meet this growth.

Benefits:

• £26,000 - £33,000
• 32 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Pension 
• Continuation Training 

Project Ownership

• The role of a Design Engineer is to be part of a small team of 4 Designers and will be quickly trained and supported to manage complete turnkey projects within a short period of time. 
• 3D CAD with Solidworks, from outlay, concept, and prototype, through to DFM and Design Change activities. 
• Project Engineering activities of working closely with internal and external parties.

The right applicant for the Design Engineer will be:

• Degree qualified in either Product or Mechanical Design 
• Strong 3D CAD skills – (Solidworks)
• Good exposure of Design for Manufacture principles 
• Good exposure of Fabrications & Enclosures
• Strong Communication skills 
• Good Project Engineering abilities
• 18 Months+ Industry experience 

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

Commutable from Tamworth, Lichfield, Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Burton, Cannock

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

CNC TURNER

The successful candidate should have a strong CNC Turning background (previous experience in Doosan/Mori Seiki machines would be useful):

• Setting and operating experience
• A good understanding of Fanuc controls
• Be fully competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience working in tight tolerances
• Experience on a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
• A flexible attitude to work

CNC Turner Salary and Hours:

• £12.82 per hour, monthly paid
• Monday – Friday – 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm (rotating shifts on a weekly basis)

This CNC Turners role is commutable From: Derby and Nottingham

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Service Engineer to join a market leading machine manufacturer for the UK and Ireland to support an expanding customer base. The role would be based between the Nottingham head office however sometimes travel may include the UK and Ireland. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a world leading company.

Along with a competitive salary banding of £30,000-£34,000, the company offer superb benefits:

• Company Vehicle
• Company Mobile Phone
• Employer Pension Contribution at 6%
• Employee benefits Reward Scheme
• 25 days Holiday

Duties for the Service Engineer role as follows but not limited to:

• Equipment commissioning
• Service and maintenance of our high-tech machines for the production and maintenance of tools
• Emergency breakdowns and some operator training, participation in Exhibitions.

Requirements for Service Engineer:

• Experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering. Either as a Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer.
• PLC and SAP knowledge would be an advantage
• A high degree of customer orientation and the willingness to travel.
• Previous experience within a machine tool background would be an advantage and previous experience as a Field Service Engineer

Service Engineer role is commutable from Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. The client needs someone East Midlands based. 

Maintenance Recruitment Specialist Since 1999 specialising within the recruitment of Maintenance Engineers and Service Engineers.

I am recruiting for an Electrician to join a design specialist within the construction Industry. The role will require you to work within the plant Maintenance department, this position will support company activities by the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair associated equipment and ancillaries.

Shift: Days 39 hrs a week, Monday to Thursday 7am till 3.30pm with ½ hr lunch and then 7am till 2.30pm with ½ hr lunch on a Friday.

Electrician Role Benefits:

• Salary is Negotiable, dependant on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Share Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension.

Requirements for Electrician:  

• You must possess as a minimum NVQ2 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• May suit someone with an auto electrician background.
• You will need a good working knowledge of 24v DC electrics.
• Be able to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Duties for Electrician:

• Complete Programmed Maintenance tasks as scheduled by Plant Department.
• Maintain and service rig 24v DC electrical systems.
• Fault find and rectify rig 24v DC electrical systems.
• Use appropriate processes and tooling to maintain equipment.
• Read, interpret, and complete tasks in accordance with electrical schematics. 
• Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
• Comply with Company procedures and regulations.
• Complete relevant paperwork to facilitate documentation of works.

This Electrician role is commutable from: Tamworth, Burton on Trent, Derby and Leicester 

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

Probe are pleased to be working with an industry leading fabricator of industrial equipment who are seeking a Sales Engineer to join their team. The company are experts in their field and work with some of the largest names in motorsport, automotive, aerospace and steel. 

The company has several business units which offer different solutions but, generally speaking, they design, manufacture and supply equipment and materials which can be used in extreme conditions, predominantly for use at extreme temperatures. 

Rather than bombard you with KPI’s, the Sales Manager prefers a long-term, consultative approach with relationships at the heart of everything they do. Whilst there will be some targets the company values long term success over quick wins.

If you have a technical sales background within an engineering discipline, then read on as this Sales Engineer opportunity may be for you.

BENEFITS:

• Fully expensed company car or car allowance
• 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (36 days in total!)
• Flexible working between home and office
• Flexitime
• Vastly experienced team and line manager
• Relaxed working environment

DUTIES:

The Sales Engineer will be responsible for:

• Forging and maintaining relationships with customers who will stand the test of time 
• Advising potential and current customers on the full product and solution range
• Liaising internally with subject matter experts to ensure the best solution is put forward
• Maintaining good record keeping
• Achieving group and individual goals

REQUIREMENTS:

Sales Engineers will have some or all of the following experience:

• Several years of experience within a technical sales role in an engineering discipline 
• Experience in a sales role focused on welding, fabrication or furnace equipment
• Personable and driven personality
• Willingness to travel across the UK to meet customers
• Live within a commutable distance of either Dudley 

The Sales Engineer will be offered flexible working but must live within commutable distance of either Dudley or Nottingham.

Commutable from Stourbridge, Brierly Hill, Halesowen, Smethwick, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Mansfield, Ilkeston

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

This business is a market leader in their field, across markets in the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe providing materials to leading companies. 

They have seen huge growth in recent years, with further growth going on right now.

Estimator Pay and Hours

• £28,000 - £32,000, negotiable dependant on experience
• 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (possibly flexible)
• 31 days holiday, including statutory, increasing with service

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Tamworth, Lichfield, Nuneaton

The Role

• Client is looking for an Estimator who will be responsible for designing, specifying and pricing adequate products in response to client enquiries.
• The Estimator will also be required to meet client expectations by ensuring prompt replies to queries, utilising all the information provided, implementing information gathered from design/site meetings and meeting site delivery dates.   
• You will need to communicate effectively during a handover meeting with your appointed project team to ensure correct drawings are produced on time and in accordance with your design.

Personal Specification

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction Estimator role or similar
• Proven ability reading construction drawings and extract relevant information efficiently
• Solid knowledge & understanding of the construction process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• Commercially aware, target driven and ambitious
• Experience of using Bluebeam and AutoCAD desirable 

Estimator Key Responsibilities

• To prepare an accurate, competitive and detailed technical schedules for client products with the assistance of a dedicated internal structural engineering team. 
• Follow up schedules with customers via phone calls and emails to build relationships with key contacts.
• Provide basic calculations to the current standard for all products specified by you.   
• Detailed handovers to the project team when orders are received.
• Provide excellent customer service; attend occasional office and site visits to develop customer relationships, solve technical issues and develop product design.   
• Carry out product presentations as a training aid to staff and customers.
• Conduct site installation training sessions for customers when required.

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