We are currently recruiting for a Contract maintenance engineer to join a leading organisation based in the Wigan location. The contract will last up to 8 weeks and may be extended 

• Contract Role – 8 Weeks – May be extended – URGENT.
• £18 - £20 per hour  
• Rotating Days – Monday to Thursday / Week 2: Tuesday to Saturday 

This is a Hands-on role; we are looking for an individual who is able to take on Mechanical and electrical duties: 

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the automation and machinery.
• Responsible for all three elements of maintenance – Proactive, Reactive and Planned maintenance schedules.
• Provide a quick response to issues that arise and provide effective solutions in a professional manner.
• Interact with other departments to ensure an effective service to the customer.
• Comply with all Quality and Health & Safety requirements onsite and ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
• Work within a small Engineering team on a continental shift rota, with a shift partner and represent the team in all aspects of daily operation.
• They will be responsible for supporting the progression and training of their shift technician
• Provide daily shift reports and maintain the Planned Preventable Maintenance System.
• Offer ideas to improve efficiency and service to the customer.
• Deputise for the Engineering Team Leader during holidays and absence if required.

Ideally the Right Contract maintenance engineer will hold:  

• Minimum qualifications – ONC / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering 
• Able to work both alone and within a small team.
• Able to work at height.
• Experience in an automated process environment inc conveying, Auto-wrappers, Automatic S/R machines, closed loop communication systems, car code scanners.
• Possess good communication skills

Probe Technical Recruitment, Maintenance Recruitment Specialists since 1994

We are currently recruiting for a leading Specialist organisation based in the North West who are now looking to strengthen their already established maintenance team by recruiting for a Lead Maintenance Engineer who is mechanically biased with a basic electrical ability.

The right Lead maintenance engineer will be responsible for: 

• You will be required to assist with both Mechanical and electrical repairs of machinery across the plant. 
• PPM Checks and maintenance work where required 
• Filling out relevant paperwork I.E. PPM Sheets 

The ideal Lead maintenance engineer will have the following: 

• Mechanical and Electrical abilities, ideally, we are looking for a 70/30 split 
• Previous experience within a Lead / Team-leader position 
• Holding fault finding abilities with PLC controls i.e. Siemens & Allen Bradley 
• Experience with CNC Machinery is key to this role. 
• Experience in working in a fast-paced manufacturing background 
• Continuous improvement and lead manufacturing Skills and experience
• Previous experience within a Lead maintenance engineer role. 
• Apprentice trained holding a City & Guilds / NVQ in mechanical Engineering. 

Benefits:

• £35, 000 - £40,000
• Pension
• 33 Days Holidays
• On-Site Parking
• Days Only - Monday to Friday

Probe Technical Recruitment, Celebrating 26 Years of Maintenance Engineering Recruitment Excellence

A position has become available for an Maintenance Engineer – Mechanically Biased   

Benefits:

• £27,000 – 28,000
• Overtime
• Days Shift Only
• Pension
• 30 days holiday
• Parking
• Canteen

Experience with the following Equipment: 

• Previous experience within a mechanical biased maintenance engineer role 
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing / FMCG Environment 
• Proven mechanical abilities 
• Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification in mechanical engineering. 
• The job holder should be able to work on any piece of equipment within the production department in which he is based to undertake a variety of planned preventative maintenance tasks on all machines.
• To resolve mechanical breakdowns on all equipment within the production departments quickly and efficiently.
• To 'fine-tune' equipment after a changeover to maximise performance efficiencies.
• To be able to programme and understand all the functions of microprocessor-controlled equipment.
• Carry out Preventative Maintenance activities as appropriate.

Experience with: 

• Hydraulics & Pneumatics 
• Motors and Drives
• Conveyor systems 
• Packaging / Automated machinery. 
• Cutting Equipment
• Experience within a Textiles environment would be at an advantage 

Qualifications 

• Apprentice trained 
• Formal qualification in mechanical engineering  i.e. NVQ Level 3 Mechanical engineering 
• Previous experience within a Maintenance Engineers role

1999 - 2020 Celebrating 21 Years of Maintenance Engineering Recruitment Excellence

We are looking for a Field Based Service Engineer to cover the North West region servicing Vales, Gear Boxes, Pumps, Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Conveyor systems,

You will be working for a leading organisation that is based throughout the UK.

Benefits:

• £28,000 - £32,000 DOE
• Company Vehicle
• Pension
• Overtime
• 23+8 Days Holidays
• PPE Provided
• Mobile
• Laptop
• Training Provided
• £30 for any Overnight stays

Experience Require: 

• Proven Experience within a Similar role. 
• Ideally holding experience within Chemical / Heavy Environment 
• Great Communicator and listener. 
• Able to work alone or within a team 
• Excellent customer relations is essential to the role 
• Ideally computer literate (Excel and Word)
• Experience with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Gear-boxes, Conveyors, Tankers
• Apprentice trained holding a City & Guilds / NVQ in Maintenance Engineering 
• Clean Driving Licence – / Full Driving Licence to be held. 

Specialists in Maintenance Recruitment – Celebrating 21 Yearsn 1999 – 2020

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join a leading packaging organisation based in the Manchester location, Ideally this individual will hold experience within a Packaging / Manufacturing environment and hold experience with Plastic injection moulding. 

Benefits:

• £36,000
• Pension
• 25+8 Days Holidays
• Days Only

Key Requirements: 

• Experience with Packaging Machinery, Injection moulding machinery 
• Fault finding abilities with PLC’s: Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or Siemens 
• Abilities with Hydraulics & Pneumatics 
• Motors and Drives, Inverters, Conveyors,
• Ideally this individual with be flexible and open to working shifts

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will be Apprentice trained holding either a HNC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering.

1999 - 2020 Celebrating 21 Years of Maintenance Engineering Recruitment Excellence

An industry leading, agricultural equipment and machinery manufacturer is currently seeking a Sales Executive to grow their business in the North of England and Wales region. The company designs and manufactures a rage of capital equipment for use in the agricultural industry. They pride themselves on quality and consider themselves industry leaders in this respect. The Sales Executive will be establishing a dealer network in the area as well as selling direct to farmers across the region.

In return for your knowledge and success as a Sales Executive you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary of up to £30,000 plus an uncapped commission plan. This company’s top performers are earning in excess of £60,000 with commission. 

Further benefits include a company car, mobile phone, laptop, 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) and a home office.

DUTIES:

• Establishing a dealer network across the region
• Managing customer queries including quotes and requests for demonstrations
• The Sales Executive will be representing the company at various industry events
• Maintaining excellent customer relationships
• Meeting and exceeding financial targets

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1 years’ experience within the agricultural industry, ideally within the territory
• Some knowledge of machinery/capital equipment sales
• Willingness to travel across the region on a daily basis
• Can-do attitude and a desire for success
• A full UK driving licence

Design Engineer – Automation / Manufacturing Machinery  

A multi-site production organisation is currently seeking an internal bespoke machinery Design Engineer to design modules for their own manufacturing equipment. The position will have responsibility to designing bespoke machinery and robotic cells for a wide range of products.

As an organisation they are continually seeking to expand their capabilities and methods to manufacture as efficiently as possible, and this position will be key to achieve these aims. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing modules for manufacturing equipment.
• Commissioning and project managing the installation of machinery. 
• Independently designing bespoke machinery and or robotic cells for manufacturing a wide range of products.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues at other company sites to design automated machinery specific to the manufacturing capabilities required at each site. 
• The role will be proactive and innovative in-regards to offering more efficient factory processes.
• Depending on experience the individual will have to follow projects from conception to commissioning.
• Flexibility to travel to other local sites will be required. 

The right Design Engineer for this role will have the following attributes:

• Be fully conversant with 3D CAD with proven experience of designing automated production machinery, incorporating pneumatics, servos and hydraulics.
• Degree or similar qualified in Mechanical Engineering
• Will be experienced in the application of robotics.
• Must be capable of working independently when required but also within a team developing innovative automated machinery and processes and seeing these projects through from concepts to fully functioning production equipment.
• Must be willing to get involved with the factory floor to work with teams to overcome issues and problems. (This role will not be entirely be desk based to understand the manufacturing challenges and to enable the implementation of the finished equipment.)
• As well as design the individual will have to project manage entire projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and IT literate.
• Ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of designing, building and commissioning bespoke automated machinery.
• The ideal candidate will have experience within packaging, food, or manufacturing industries. 

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Designer with a Machinery background, who understands the needs and issues of fast manufacturing processes. 

Benefits 

• Attractive Salary 
• Pension 
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Commutable from – Manchester, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, 

Probe Technical Recruitment, Celebrating 26 Years of Technical Engineering Recruitment Excellence

Experience with the following Equipment: 

• Previous experience within a Mechanical and electrical position  
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing / FMCG Environment 
• Proven mechanical abilities 
• Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification in mechanical engineering. 
• The job holder should be able to work on any piece of equipment within the production department in which he is based to undertake a variety of planned preventative maintenance tasks on all machines.
• To resolve mechanical breakdowns on all equipment within the production departments quickly and efficiently.
• To 'fine-tune' equipment after a changeover to maximise performance efficiencies.
• To be able to program and understand all the functions of microprocessor-controlled equipment.
• Carry out Preventative Maintenance activities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Apprentice trained 
• Formal qualification in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering – HNC / City & Guilds 
• Experience with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Welding abilities and Milling and Turning, Conveyor systems, Motors and Drives, 
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing organisation

Shift: Double Days – 6am till 2pm – 2pm till 10pm 
Salary: £34,000 / £35,000 
Benefits: 5% Pension Scheme, 30days holiday, Parking on site, Canteen 

We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer – Electrically Biased 

(Gas Safe Registered would be at an advantage) 

• Previous experience within a Site Engineer position – proven experience conducting electrical and mechanical work 
• Fault finding abilities is a must 
• Experience in Industrial electrical engineering / maintenance is essential to this role. 
• Experience with: PLC’s, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Motors, Drives, Inverters, Conveyor systems, Pumps and Gearboxes 
• Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification within Electrical engineering / 
• Qualified to 17th / 18th edition

Flexibility is key as there may be a call out Rota in place 

We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Bench Engineer / Fitter

• Previous and proven experience within a Similar position within a Manufacturing organisation
• Must hold experience with the following: Pumps, Motors, Hear-boxes, Fan Units and Rotating machinery
• Apprentice trained holding a Full Engineering qualification
• This individual will be required to assist all workshop or site engineers /
• Good Communication skills and Decision-making skills

Ideally we need this individual to hold experience within FMCG / Food / Manufacturing organisations.

Essential to this role is proven experience within a Similar position.

Mechanical Fitter

Heywood

Salary: £25,000 / £26,000

Benefits: 5% Pension, Life Assurance, Parking, Canteen, Generous holiday

Shift: Days only – But we will be start a Days Shift Rota towards the end of the year / Salary to increase for this change.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter, Please take a look at the information below:

• The diagnosis, location and rectification of all mechanical faults on site, including pneumatic, hydraulic and steam systems.
• Ensure all papermaking machinery and ancillary equipment is maintained in a satisfactory working order
• Logging of all water, oil and gas readings and testing of steam boiler safety devices
• Responding to emergency situations in a timely and effective manner
• Plan out work and display initiative and common sense
• Adhere to current Safe Systems of Work, lock off and permit to work procedures
• Carry out all tasks in accordance with company Quality systems, hygiene standards and safe working practices
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in own working area and throughout the mill.

Ideally the right Mechanical fitter will hold:

• Previous experience within a Mechanical Fitter role
• NVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering
• Apprentice trained.

Flexibility is key to this role due to the shift a call out.