We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems — a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
• Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory
• Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Toolmaker Role Purpose 

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham. 

Candidate Requirements

• Time served toolmaker – for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
• Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience. 
• Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
• Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
• CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
• A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Computer literate.

Toolmaker Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair and maintain tooling
• Work to fine tolerances
• Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
• Able to understand technical drawings
• Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
• Maintenance of machinery on site
• General tool making tasks
• To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager for a global manufacturer based near Rutland. The current Engineering Manager is staying within the site just moving roles. We are looking for someone to effectively manage the Maintenance, Development, and Site service teams to ensure plant / equipment availability, reliability and performance. You will assist with the further development of the team of over twenty engineering colleagues, engaged in the maintenance of machines, automation and ancillary equipment.

The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:

• £55,000 salary.
• Day’s role Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm but site is 24/7 so some flexibility is required.
• 33 days holiday
• Enhanced pension matched up to 6%
• Life Assurance after completion of probation
• Private Medical Insurance for yourself & family
• Company sick pay after one years’ service     

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The key areas for the Engineering Manager focus:

• Previous experience from a manufacturing background is very desirable.
• Provide a safe and effective reactive maintenance response to unplanned breakdowns.
• Maintain an effective planned maintenance program.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for our manufacturing processes – monitoring production data and root cause failure analysis.
• Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.
• Effectively manage spare part procurement and stockholding levels.
• Identify and justify yearly capex projects - needed to keep the plant running at budgeted levels of performance.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractors.

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers or Plant Managers that feel it’s time for a new opportunity and challenge based around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham.

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for an Injection Mould Setter for a global manufacturer based near Rutland. We are looking for somebody who is responsible for maximising the output of quality product from the moulding areas. Maintaining the moulding areas at the required efficiencies and achieving targets set. The company has 2 shifts on offer, a Morning 6am – 2pm and an Afternoon 2pm – 10pm. 

The benefits package for the Injection Mould Setter role include:

• Level 1 salary starts at £30,697.81 per annum through to Level 3, which is £33,844.33 per annum, plus £667.95 per annum for the Afternoon shift. 
• 33 days holiday
• Auto enrolment pension
• All PPE and training provided
• Company sick pay after one years’ service, increasing with length of service to a max 24 weeks        

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The main duties for the Injection Mould Setter include: 

• Ensuring safety checks for the department are completed to schedule.
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed as required.
• All aspects of setting and running moulding machines to maximise the output of quality product.
• Job changes including colour, material and label changes.
• Quality checks.
• Support collection of performance data.
• Fault finding and process improvements.
• Prevent damage to equipment/breakdowns through good working practice and basic Preventive maintenance.
• Ensuring the housekeeping around machines is to the correct quality standard.  
• You must comply with all company rules, regulations and procedures always and promote good working practices throughout the workforce.

Along with Injection Mould Setters we would be very keen to talk to Process Technicians or Process Engineers around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham.