A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Field Based Technical Sales Executive to join the UK arm of a global manufacturer who serve the logistics, warehousing and industrial sectors. 

The company have been trading for 50+ years and count household names amongst their bustling client roster. They are looking for a dynamic, technically minded individual to follow up leads and close deals which their strategic partners will deliver for the customer.

The Technical Sales Executive position will suit a technically minded person, with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, who is looking to move into sales. The Technical Sales Executive role will also suit an experienced salesperson who has electrical/mechanical solutions.

The Technical Sales Executive will receive the following benefits:

• Salary of £26,000
• Uncapped Commission (Y1 OTE £35K+)
• Company Car
• Pension
• Healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Extensive training
• Progression opportunities 

The Technical Sales Executive will be responsible for the following: 

• Following up leads for new sales opportunities
• Demonstrating the benefits of the products and solutions
• Closing opportunities 
• Meeting and exceeding targets
• Travelling to customer sites across the UK

Candidates for the Techncial Sales Executive position will have the following experience and attributes:

• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering 
• And/Or several years sales experience in an industrial setting
• Self-starter and motivated

This is a field based sales role. Candidates will also travel to the company’s HQ in Europe for full training.

Commutable from Birmingham, Nottingham, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Worcester, Cheltenham, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Leicester, Telford, Kettering, Peterborough

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth.

They are recruiting for a guitar playing Junior Project Coordinator, or a graduate who is keen to move into a Project Coordination / Management role commercially. 

This role isn’t for the feint hearted! It is an incredibly varied role and would suit someone who is driven by achieving targets, a strong team player, someone who is focussed on ‘the bigger company picture’ and passionate about helping the company grow.

Their project management team is the beating heart of the company, and although the role sits in their R&D team, they work closely across all company departments, regularly solving problems both inhouse and overseas - they go the extra mile to keep the projects on time and on cost whilst keeping a high standard of quality. Communication is key in this role, the Junior Project Coordinator cannot be afraid to ask the ‘why’ question and be confident in challenging others and process. 

Company Benefits

• £25,000 - £28,000
• Company performance and individual bonuses
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Junior Project Coordinator Person Specification

• Qualified to degree/ HND level or above in Electronics, Acoustics or Music Technology-based subjects.
• Experience in a project management role or similar, with experience working in a target driven environment and working to deadlines.
• The Junior Project Co-ordinator will be a guitar player, and confident with the setting up of amplifiers etc.
• Ideally you will have experience of Microsoft Office, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident working with numerical data and financial information.
• Incredibly organised, independent and self-reliant, being able to work without close supervision, a very methodical and a diligent record keeper. A positive ‘can-do/ go getter’ attitude with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience working in a purchasing role, although not essential.

Junior Project Coordinator Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Project Management

• The writing, maintenance and reporting of Microsoft project plans (including Gantt charts).
• Working with the R&D Project Manager on prioritisation and follow-up of day-to-day project tasks.
• Maintenance of project-related budgets and spends.
• The formulation and maintenance of the project risk register.
• Administrating the testing and documentation for new products (non-technical).
• Tracking and maintaining costs on the projects, helping to achieve our goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate resources in line with project plan to meet project requirements

Project Coordination

• The coordination and chasing of project information between the UK-based company departments (R&D, Marketing, Sales etc).
• The daily coordination of information and activities between the UK team and overseas engineering teams.

Technical Support

• Setting up and performing product sound tests.
• Sourcing local components for UK prototype production and testing.

Documentation

• Regular reports on all aspects of projects including timescales, budgets and costs.
• The organisation and filing of project-related documentation from internal and external sources
• Ensure that the QMS (Quality Management System) is followed and all project documentation if followed.

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

A brand-new outstanding opportunity has a risen for a Marketing Executive to be a part of a fast-paced growing company where you will get to interact with the company’s customers, channel partners, media and influencers and be involved in planning and running tradeshows throughout the UK and in the Nordic countries. 

If  you have the relavent experience and looking to joining an established worldwide company, then this is the position for you.

Marketing Executive Duties:

• £27,000- £30,000 – Depending on experience
• Medical Insurance
• The chance to remote work at times 

Marketing Executive Duties:

• Liaise with Content and Design team at company headquarters to generate creative assets
• Host marketing events including trade shows, workshops and product launch events
• Propose and execute quarterly marketing strategies and budget allocation for UK and Nordics markets
• Liaise and work with the companies’ staff members all over the world 

Marketing Executive Requirements:

• Experience working with Key Decision Makers, Partners and Stakeholders
• Propose and execute quarterly marketing strategies and budget allocation for UK and Nordics markets
• Interest in exploring new technology and skills in the industry 
• Over a years’ experience in a marketing role in the IT industry
• Able to work independently and unsupervised 

This exciting role is suitable for someone with previous experience as a Marketing Executive in the IT sector.

This role is commutable from: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rugby, Daventry

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

I am looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician role for a leading global organisation within the Manufacturing sector. They have been established for several decades and are going from strength to strength. You would be joining an incredibly stable organisation. 

This is an exciting and varied role where you will undertake planned and preventative maintenance on the manufacturing equipment in addition to responding to faults and breakdowns. You will also be responsible for site services and facilities as well as new installation work.

The shifts for the Maintenance Electrician role are Monday – Thursday 06.00-13.45, Friday 06.00-11.00, and Lates Monday – Thursday 13.30-21.15 and Friday 11.15-17.00.

Maintenance Electrician Benefits:

• Salary up to £40,000
• 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays 
• Company Pension matched up to 5%
• Discounted Leisure tickets 

Along with an NVQ Level 3/ ONC/ HNC/ HND/ City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering and 18th Edition trained. The ideal Maintenance Electrician must come from a manufacturing, food, or packaging environment. 

The Maintenance Electrician role will include and require you to have the following experience:

• Experienced in PLCS (Fault Finding and programming desirable)
• Process controls and AC/DC and Servo drivers 
• Although this is an Electrically biased role you will be expected to undertake all mechanical and pneumatic duties to ensure production downtime is minimised.

We are keen to talk to Maintenance Engineers and Multi Skilled Engineers with an Electrical bias who can commute to Northampton, Rugby, Milton Keynes, and Kettering.

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

An outstanding opportunity has a risen for a Business Development Manager position.

Do you have previous experience as a Business Development Manager in the Courier/ Logistics industry? Would you like to be a part of fast-paced expanding company?

The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record as a Business Development Manager in the Courier Services space. Alternative backgrounds such as: Logistic Services, Delivery Services, International Delivery Solutions or Freight Delivery, which are all transferable skills to this industry. 

If you are looking to progress your career and join a growing company, then this is the position for you

• £23,000 - £25,000 – Basic salary
• Earn up to £60,000 + In Commission
• Expand into new Territories 

DUTIES:

• Consistently Win New Business 
• Updating the CRM System 
• Able to demonstrate the benefits of each project to each Client
• Drive Growth and Ensure Client Satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced working in one of the following industries:
• Courier Services/Logistic Services/Delivery Services/ Freight Delivery
• History of Winning New Major Clients 
• Previous Same-Day Courier Experience
• Dedicated Loads Experience 

This is a dynamic role and suitable ideally for someone with previous experience as a Business Development Manager, who is looking to advance their career in the Courier industry in an expanding company.

This role is commutable from: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rugby, Daventry

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

A brand-new opportunity has a risen for a Sales Executive in the IT industry. 

Have you previously worked as an IT-Sales Executive in the IT industry? This role is for a company who are looking for someone who can sell IT Solutions to Businesses. Do you have a good knowledge of this sector?

This is a fast-growing company that has had significant growth over the last few years and are looking for an ambitious candidate who wants to join the company’s journey whilst looking to advance their career in the IT - sales industry. 

BENEFITS

• £35,000 - £40,000 Dependant on experience
• Great Commission
• Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Remote Working at times

DUTIES:

• As a Sales Executive it will be your duty to present and explain a range of IT service and management solutions
• Updating existing and new clients on all of the different products that we have to offer 
• Comply with quality and industry standards
• Effectively use CRM system to source and generate own client pipeline
• Keeping the accounts up to date and developing lead generation 

REQUIREMENTS:

• This is an office-based role with the potential for some home working in the future 
• Experience selling B2B 
• Reporting to the Business Development Manager 
• A proven track record in Sales
• Knowledge and understanding of basic network infrastructure 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance their career as an IT–Sales Executive. 

This role is commutable from: Cambridge, Bedford, Stevenage, Luton, ST Neots, Peterborough, Kettering, Biggleswade

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

R&D TECHNICIAN

This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

R&D Technician Package and Benefits

• £22,000 - £32,000
• £4,000 company performance bonus
• Free life Assurance
• Joint contributory pension scheme, 
• Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
• 37.5 hours per week – with flexible hours
• Early finish on Friday’s

Commutable From: Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Candidate Specification (but not limited to)

• Ideally, you will be working in a laboratory now, or have done previously 
• The R&D Technician will have experience in electromechanical assembly of precision equipment preferably instrumentation related
• Familiarity of manufacturing processes such as brazing and welding desirable. Familiarity of other wire joining processes (crimping, splicing, micro-welding, brazing etc.) is desirable.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and documentation. Experience in using Solidworks or equivalent CAD software to construct 3D models desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Competent in soldering fine wires and components using high temperature solders including basic circuit board assembly and modification.
• Experience in using 3D printer desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Experience of component testing in R&D environment including writing technical reports desirable but not essential
• Experience of Microsoft Word and Excel
• An interest in and understanding of physics/general science and electro-mechanics.

R&D Technician Key Responsibilities (this job description is not exhaustive; a full role description will be sent to you)

Provide support to the R&D department, including;

• Receive and organise parts/design data including components by maintaining build records and logs of engineering models and prototypes 
• Organising and collaborating with Production for build processes such as brazing and welding.
• Work closely with Production Engineering, sub-contractors and suppliers when necessary.
• Occasionally inspect parts and/or work with Goods In department to ensure parts are correct to drawing.
• Assemble components, engineering models and prototype meters.
• Design (using Solidworks) and manufacture basic jigs, fixtures and assembly tools utilising our range of prototyping equipment (e.g 3D printing)

The R&D Technician will take ownership of the R&D lab;

• Organising tools and equipment including managing and operating the rapid prototype printers. Process and submit print requests, maintain the stock of consumables. (Training will be provided)
• Maintaining clean, tidy, organised and functional lab environment.
• Specifying and proposing lab equipment to fulfil requirements of testing when necessary in cooperation with R&D Engineers
• Assist with maintaining the stock of raw materials (e.g. metal/ plastic sheet, bar and tube etc.) and hardware.
• Assist with maintaining the stock and safe storage of hazardous materials. Work in cooperation with the HSE department. (e.g. Keep a record of all hazardous materials being stored with associated COSHH and MSDS documents)
• Assist with maintaining and operating laboratory equipment (e.g. oven/furnace, environment chamber, winding machine, microscopes, liquid nitrogen equipment etc.)

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

Due to continued business growth, client is looking to appoint an experienced Digital / Analogue Electronics Engineer to join their established team on a full-time permanent basis. 

This is an important position within the R&D team, the Electronics Engineer will be key in driving the development of new audio products from initial design, through to production and post-production maintenance.

Company Benefits

• Company performance and individual bonuses
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

This Electronics Engineer role is commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Electronics Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Audio Electronics / Electronics Engineering or similar engineering subject.
• 2+ years’ commercial experience in electronic design, ideally in audio electronics.
• Audio experience working with ADC/DAC (Analogue/Digital Converters) and associated components, Op-amps etc.
• High speed digital electronics experience, working with microcontrollers, DSPs etc.
• PCB layout experience.
• You must be a Guitar player.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Electronics Engineer will be assisting with the design, input and modification of digital & analogue electronic schematics, with guidance from the Chief Engineer and wider team.
• Undertaking the building and testing of electronic prototypes.
• Advising and assisting with the sourcing of components for prototype production and testing.
• Writing and performing new audio product tests, recording and presenting results.
• Setting up test environments.
• Brainstorming new product ideas and technical requirements/ specifications. Communicating with UK and overseas teams on project-specific topics.
• The Electronics Engineer will be assisting other day-to day technical activities of the R&D department. Possible, infrequent overseas travel as required - this is not essential, however can be an exciting opportunity for an engineer to broaden their knowledge and experience

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

This is an exciting opportunity, with an internationally recognised business, who are truly passionate about what they do. 

Due to further business growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Audio DSP Engineer, to join their established R&D team on a full-time basis. 

You will be an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, with a passion for the music industry and a guitar player, with proven Audio specific DSP experience.

Role Purpose – Efficient DSP programming of all digital products.

Company Benefits

• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Key Responsibilities

• DSP algorithm development, implementation and optimisation
• This includes both high-level modelling (MATLAB, C/C++, VST plug-ins) and assembler level optimisation on the target platforms

Other Duties:

• Assisting in project planning, scoping and problem solving in terms of software
• Other duties within skill set but not necessarily role scope as and when (creative design input, attending meetings etc

Technical Skills and Qualifications Required

Qualified to degree level or above in a relevant subject 

Essential:-

• Excellent demonstrable Embedded C programming skills
• C++ (OOP) programming skills
• Solid understanding of fundamental DSP theory
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles
• Experience in audio signal processing
• Understanding of/experience developing VST plugins
• Passion for the music industry and a Guitar player

Desirable:-

• Several years (minimum 3) commercial experience as an Audio DSP Engineer.
• SHARC DSP experience.
• Experience using JUCE or similar for creating software GUIs
• Proficient using MATLAB
• Experience in assembler-level optimisation (preferably on ARM Cortex M/Cortex A)
• Experience in testing audio algorithms and audio processing blocks

Experience / Knowledge

• Optimisation on out-of-order architectures
• Real-world modelling of audio systems
• Audio analysis of real-world systems
• DSP development for embedded hardware
• Independent and self-reliant, being able to work without close supervision
• Working within a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) structure
• A musical background and a guitar player.

This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role offers a great salary and benefits: Annual Bonus of up to 8% of salary! Super holiday entitlement, Great Work/Life balance!  Company Pension – up to 5% contribution!  Great Canteen! Stable career opportunity with a winning team!

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be working for a leading Manufacturer within the construction industry.  The company have been established for several decades and are going from strength to strength! They are recognised throughout their field for their outstanding quality product.  They have remained busy throughout the pandemic; you would be joining an incredibly stable organisation.

Benefits for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Excellent Salary
• Outstanding holiday / Free time
• Bonus Scheme paid annually (up to 8% of salary)
• Company pension Scheme - 5%
• Great Canteen
• Free Parking

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• To undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting a wide range of equipment/machinery
• To liaise with other departments to ensure suitable parts/ equipment are correct to deliver the mechanical maintenance plan, completing relevant documentation.
• To ensure you deliver on reliability targets.
• Investigate stops of plant equipment and report back to your supervisor, advising on course of action required
• Carryout preventative maintenance inspections and procedures to prevent unplanned stoppages.

I would be very interested in speaking with you if you are/ have:

• Previous Experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician
• Previous experience in the Construction or Power Sector is preferable
• Would suit someone from an Armed Forces background too
• Ideally hold a recognised qualification in Mechanical engineering / Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering
• You will need to have had experience with very Heavy Plant Machinery

The role is commutable from: Coventry, Rugby, Hinkley, Daventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Kettering and Solihull

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