This is a good opportunity for an experienced Production Operative to join a respected and long-established market leading business, supplying specialist products and services. They are part of a large group, who are established worldwide.

This is a multi-skilled Production Operative position, and the purpose and responsibilities will vary according to the department in which you are working. Full training will be provided.

Production Operative, Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £27,000 - £28,000
• Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4pm (only 36.25 hours per week)
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Full training will be given
• Excellent opportunities for career progression, with a management role in two years

Commutable From: Romford, Grays, Dagenham, Brentwood, Gravesend, Dartford

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• The Production Operative will have an acceptable level of education – literate and numerate.
• Good communication skills.
• Forklift Truck Licence would be an advantage but not essential.
• Able to work closely in a small team and to tight deadlines.
• Be flexible for overtime when required.

Key Responsibilities (Stores)

• Arrange customer orders.
• Loading/unloading lorries.
• Cleaning and running sand press.
• Check all incoming deliveries against consignment notes.
• Place stock away to designated areas.
• Liaise with QC regarding release of goods for sale.
• Prepare mould packaging.

Essential Duties (Production)

• Manufacture of pre-formed moulds and associated products.
• The Production Operative will produce appropriate mixes for daily production.
• Conduct in process checks of production as per QC procedures.
• Packing of days production.
• Processing and packaging of raw materials.
• Assessment of requirements for pattern maintenance.
• Start up and shut down of ovens and conveyors.

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

This is the chance for an ambitious Design Engineer to join a respected and long-established market leading business, supplying products and services to the rail industry (rail industry experience isn’t essential). They are part of a large group, who are established worldwide.

Design Engineer Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4pm (only 36.25 hours per week)
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Full training will be given
• Excellent opportunities for career progression, with a management role in two years

This Design Engineer Role is commutable From: Romford, Grays, Dagenham, Brentwood, Gravesend, Dartford

The Design Engineer Role

Whilst principally mechanical in nature, the company products incorporate a wide range of technologies including integrated electrical and electronic components. 

They are looking for a technically competent, highly motivated Design Engineer, with a broad skillset to join their professional team of engineers and technicians. 

The successful candidate will become a core member of the team with the opportunity to make a real impact. You will have the opportunity to see designs through to manufacture, from initial concept through prototyping and testing to full release.

Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Qualification (Degree or HND or similar)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related design capacity
• 2D and 3D CAD Software Experience (Solidworks preferred but not essential)
• Experience designing products with integrated electronic and electrical sub systems would be advantageous
• Ability to perform Engineering Calculations
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Railway background (desirable but not essential)

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Design Engineer will support the Engineering & Innovation Manager in the development of products and services.
• Support the product development process through the creation of design documents including CAD drawings, bills of materials, engineering calculations, test reports etc.
• Getting involved in the assembly and testing of new designs both in-house and on-site.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to assess performance, cost, and manufacturing feasibility of potential new designs.
• Support the Technical Sales Manager in promoting and selling of products. Assist with installation of monitoring systems in the field.
• The Design Engineer will provide advice and instruction to external stakeholders on the installation, operation and maintenance of products and systems.
• Ensure continued compliance with company quality, safety and environmental policies.

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