An exceptional opportunity has arisen within a busy, incredibly stable company for a Technical Applications Engineer.  A role of Technical Applications Engineer has become available to support further growth.

They enjoy a vast product range, and due to the uniqueness of their products, are an extremely busy, stable organisation to be part of.  And their staff retention is phenomenal, ensuing you, as the Technical Applications Engineer a long, and enjoyable career. They supply into UK and Europe and are looking to continue to expand their customer base.

This role is commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Walsall, Tyseley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Worcester, and Dudley

Benefits of a Technical Applications Engineer

• £35,000
• Company Car
• Company Phone
• Excellent Pension scheme
• You will be joining a very friendly and super stable organisation
• Out of this world staff retention

Duties of a Technical Applications Engineer

• Supporting Manufacturing and Sales / Marketing Teams
• Support the expansion of the Business
• Office based
• Building strong customer relationships
• Advising customers of machine capabilities, cycle times and application of the machines in the best environment
• Supporting new business development activities
• Providing expert advice

Requirement of a Technical Applications Engineer

• You will be able to demonstrate a high technical expertise with CNC Machines
• This could be milling or / and turning
• To have gained your experience within a manufacturing environment
• A good commercial awareness
• Ideally you will have customer facing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A strong self- starter and an excellent team player
• Flexibility for the occasional overnight stay

This would suit an experienced CNC Engineer, who enjoys customer exposure and who is looking to enjoy a long and fruitful career.

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

A large, local long-established manufacturing organisation have a requirement for a Deputy Shift Site Manager

The role of Deputy Shift Site Manager is a specialised role, giving you responsibility for working with the shift Manager running the site out of hours, and help with labour prioritisation and equipment in order to meet requirements. 

This is an excellent opportunity for you to increase your level of management experience and skills, as their Deputy Shift Site Manager, you will making sure that production targets on your shift are met.

Commutable from Birmingham, Tamworth, Dudley, Walsall, Brownhills, Solihull, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Castle Vale, Sutton Coldfield, Tyseley and Redditch

Benefits of Deputy Shift Site Manager

• £32,800
• 25 Days holidays on top of Bank Holidays
• Stake holder Pension
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Working 12-hour shifts – 4 on / 4 off – 6 / 6

Duties of a Deputy Shift Site Manager

• Working with the Shift Leader to prioritise labour and equipment
• You will be a member of the Emergency response team
• Dealing with external contacts such as the emergency services, customers’, and suppliers out of hours
• Identification of training needs of Operatives
• Deputise for the Shift Leader in his absence
• Happy to work 4 on/ 4 off shifts, 5 shift rota, including weekends and nights
• Requirements of a Deputy Shift Site Manager
• This will suit a confident team-player
• It would be highly beneficial if you have had experience of dealing with emergency response procedures
• You will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment, ideally chemicals
• Hold strong supervisory skills
• Happy working 12 hour shifts on a 5-shift rota

This is a great opportunity for you to join a large, busy organisation, who can genuinely offer you a super career path for you.

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

Due to continued expansion, we are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Support Engineer to join our established process engineering business. 

Benefits: 

• £25,000 - £30,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Pension
• Straight Day Working (Monday – Friday)
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of a Mechanical Support Engineer

• You will be required to support our engineering team in relation to managing / scheduling planned and reactive maintenance across our facility. 

Requirements of a Mechanical Support Engineer

• To succeed in the role you must hold a HNC in Mechanical Engineering and have a desire to utilise your Mechanical experience within a process related industry.

This Mechanical Support Engineer roles is commutable from: Birmingham, Dudley, Halesowen, West Browich, Stoiurbridge

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

We have the most exceptional opportunity available, if you are a Metrology Engineer looking for your next career move.

This is an outstanding chance to work with one the world’s leading manufacturer of premium products.  The remit of your role as a Metrology Engineer is to provide specialist metrology technical expertise and as their Metrology Engineer, you will enjoy the ability to progress and shape your career across their network, and be able to enjoy their many, numerous exceptional benefits.

Benefits of a Metrology Engineer

• £40,000
• Excellent Company car scheme, either lease or ownership
• One of the best Pension schemes around
• Generous holidays
• A super work/ life balance with family friendly policies
• Days’ role
• Outstanding progression prospects
• Staff canteen
• Healthcare
• Free parking
• Magnificent working environment

Duties of a Metrology Engineer:

• Provide specialist metrology expertise and leadership
• Ensure all metrology activities are planned, optimised, and completed
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and precision are met
• Problem solving with robust resolution of measurement systems and methods problems
• Inspection of Supplier parts to ensure compliance with design and drawing specifications
• Ensure associates are trained
• Requirement of a Metrology Engineer
• Qualified to HNC or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• To be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of measurement equipment processes and equipment
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Capable of statistical analysis
• Highly self-motivated with well- honed problem -solving skills

The rest of your career is waiting for you.  To be considered, apply ASAP

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Tyseley, Redditch, Smethwick, West Bromwich, and Halesowen

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

An organisation in the Birmingham area, has a requirement for an Asset Records and Monitoring Engineer. This business has been established for over 100 years’, and have weathered many a storm.  Supplying into many different industry sectors, no other company in the surrounding area, produces what they do.

This is a specialist role, and development will be offered for the right person. As the Asset Records and Monitoring Engineer, you will joining the Engineering department, communicating effectively with a range of all departments to ensure daily goals are achieved.

You will have your own office, but most of the time, you will be on the factory floor.

Benefits of Asset Records and Monitoring Engineer 

• £26,000 - £28,000
• 25 Days holiday (and all UK Bank Holidays)
• Day’s role
• Large, long established Business
• Free Parking
• Life Assurance
• Stakeholder Pension scheme
• Long successful career offered
• Development offered

Duties of Asset Records and Monitoring Engineer

• Develop, organise and operate engineering record and planning systems in order to maintain compliance
• Conduct safety tests, inspections of plant and equipment and non-destructive testing
• Monitor water treatment operations – ensure equipment and chemical use is in order
• Fault finds, top up chemicals, minor repairs
• Liaise with contractors and update the records system
• Manage day to day LEV / COSHH inspection and testing
• Manage radioactive sources on site, from purchasing through to coordinating exchange and creating record reports when required for Counter Terrorism Police and the Environmental Agency
• Coordinate inspections with insurance surveyor

Requirement of Asset Records and Monitoring Engineer

• ONC or C & G level 3 in an Engineering Discipline
• Outstanding Communication skills
• Essential that you are hjghly computer literate
• Highly organised
• As development is offered, it is important that you are keen to learn and develop

This is a unique role, in a unique business, where you will be offered a long term career

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Tyseley, Redditch, Smethwick, West Bromwich and Halesowen 

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

We are looking for a HEAD OF PRODUCTION to jpoin a family-owned manufacturing organisation, who have been established for over 100 years.

This is a large, highly reputable organisation, and as HEAD OF PRODUCTION, you will be given complete accountability, and full responsibility to manage all their Process plants.

Head of Production Benefits:

• £60,000
• Company Car
• Long established and well- known organisation
• Generous Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Stable Company
• Fantastic Long-term prospects

Duties of Head of Production

• Management and accountability for all process manufacturing plants
• Managing direct reports
• Oversee all process improvement activities, waste elimination and carbon net zero
• Control budget and Capex expenditure
• Ensure compliance with all SHE policies, procedures and HSE/EA intervention plans

Requirement of Head of Production

• It is essential that you have a Degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Experience of SHE requirements and process safety management
• Significant man-management experience 
• Strong leadership skills
• To be able to show excellent commercial awareness, having managed budgets and costs
• Chemical synthesis experience
• Ambitious and motivated

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Tyseley, Redditch, Telford, Kidderminster, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Worcester, Tamworth and Halesowen

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

An independent sub-contract machine shop in the West Midlands is looking to recruit a CNC Programmer (VMC)

This clients work includes small batch work, one offs on various small to medium components from aerospace to steam engines.

This is a permanent position offering a good working environment and the opportunity to work within a strong and friendly team in a thriving and successful business.

CNC Programmer Role and Responsibilities:

• To Programme and Set relevant machines for operators to run efficiently.
• To accurately read and interpret engineering drawings Metric and English.
• To accurately produce CNC programs to manufacture products, on-time and to exact customer specifications using One CNC Cad Cam Software XR6.
• Assist in the development of new and existing manufacturing processes and procedures to optimise performance.
• Responsible for machining own jigs and fixtures.
• To help train/develop other personnel in all aspects of the cell.

CNC Programmer Knowledge / Experience Required

• Experience of setting Haas and Dai-Lih Vmc (Fanuc Controls) 
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.  
• Apprentice trained with at least 5 years’ experience.

CNC Programmer Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines. 
• Ability to improve and implement best practice.

Hours and Salary

• Standard week is 40Hrs Start Times either 6-2 or 7-3 

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality 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

ARE YOU A PRESS SETTER LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY IN A BUSY, FRIENDLY MANUFACTURING BUSINESS?

PRESS SETTER BENEFITS

• £10 PER HOUR
• Paid Overtime
• Permanent Afternoon shift
• Good Pension 
• Stable business, new orders have arrived, giving long term security
• Very friendly, down to earth team

COMPANY

The company has been in existence for over 50 year’s,and employ over 140 people.  Working across a wide range of industry sectors, but predominantly automotive.  They have been consistently busy, but have now new work on board that is giving them long-term security.

They are a very friendly, down to earth organisation, you will be very much welcomed on board and enjoy your working time here. 

PRESS SETTER DUTIES

• Working a 2pm till 10pm shift pattern Monday – Friday
• Set 80 T to 400 T Progression & Roll Feed Presses

PRESS SETTER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience of setting Progression and / or roll feed presses
• Happy to work permanent 2 / 10pm shift
• This would suit a friendly, easy going sort of person

This Prtess Setter role is commutable from: Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Lichfield, Dudley, Halesowen, Sutton Coldfield

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

A producer of electromechanical products in the West Midlands, are now seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support their Customer Application Team, with the investigation, report writing and inspection of returned and on-site customers products with faults and issues. 

The company has a long-standing history of developing and producing innovative products for the process and manufacturing industry sectors and are focused on delivering a range of products that are market leading and offer their customers the latest in electronic and mechatronic applications.

Benefits:

• £28,000 - £32,000
• Pension – Contributions
• 33 Days Holidays 
• Bonus
• Career Development  

The Quality Assurance Engineer will be part of a four-person team, dealing with customers across the globe. It will liaise with other internal departments, such as R&D and Operations to ensure faults, inspection reports, findings and legacy issues are quickly dealt with and recommendations implemented. 

Quality Assurance Engineer's Duties will include:

• Inspection and Analysis of faulty products 
• Technology upgrade investigation 
• Fault Finding
• Report Writing
• Customer Liaison 
• Developing and enhancing internal Quality procedures 

The right candidate for the role of Quality Assurance Engineer will have:

• A formal qualification in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronics)
• Have 3 years plus industry experience within a Quality / Quality Assurance remit. 
• Be familiar with 8D’s and conducting root cause analysis for internal and customer non-conformances.
• Be familiar of working with internal QMS procedures.
• Have a Mechanical or Electromechanical product or device inspection background.
• Strong communications skills
• Willing to travel internationally (2 – 3 times a year)
• Excellent report writing skills.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer to join a global facing Quality and Solutions Team, that will offer a successful applicant excellent career prospects within a fast-growing organisation.

This Quality Assurance Engineerr's role is commutable from: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Worcester, Kidderminster, Coventry, Redditch.

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