This opportunity is for a hands-on Engineer to join a successful general and precision engineering company as Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman. 

The highly successful business has been running for many years and are recognised for their bespoke fabrications for special machinery and conveyor systems. With bespoke items being their forte, you will not be monotonised as you will be overseeing a varied workload. You will be both office and factory based, so must be competent at scheduling and production management as well as being willing to get stuck in with your hands-on experience on the shop floor. 

In exchange for their hands-on expertise the Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman will receive:

• A Competitive package
• Days shift
• Early finish on a Friday
• Free on-site parking
• Own office
• Overtime opportunities 

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman:

• Lead and support a range of employees, from fabricator welders to skilled machinists
• Ensure the workshop is running in line with targets and requirements
• Ensure records and processes are compliant
• To be the point of contact for jobs / projects
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and tidiness in the workshop

Skills Required for the Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman:

• Team player and good lone worker, with initiative to work independently 
• Must have hands on experienced in Engineering / Fabrication – Metals 
• Ideally will have some machining experience
• Self-sufficient, self-starter
• Ability to lead by example and experience

If you have both leadership and hands on skills, please apply today.

Commutable from Wigan, Southport, St. Helens, Liverpool, Preston, and Manchester.

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a organisation who has been established for over 50 years, They are a leading organisation based within the North West. They are currently looking for a Maintenance electrician who holds previous experience within a Blow moulding / Plastics Environment.  

The right Maintenance Electrician will hold: 

• Ideally the individual will hold relevant experience within a Plastics / Blow moulding environment 
• Previous experience within a Maintenance Electrician role 
• To hold abilities with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC’s  - Fault finding abilities 
• To have worked with both Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• AC / DC Motors / Drives experience 
• The individual has to be flexible as there is a call out every other weekend 
• Looking for a highly motivated, Driven individual 

Qualifications Required:

• 17th / 18th Edition 
• HNC Qualified – Electrical Engineering 
• Previous Experience within Blow moulding / Plastics is Essential to this role. 
• Apprentice trained

Benefits:

• c£35,000
• Days, Monday to Fridays
• Overtime
• BUPA
• Pension
• 34 Days Holidays
• Christmas Shutdown

Probe Technical Recruitment, Maintenance Recruitment Specialists since 1994

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work for a fast growing organisation who specialise in the design and development of electromechanical devices. 
The company have seen fantastic growth of not only its own staff and revenue, but also its product range in the last few years and currently boasts a strong team of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Engineers within its R&D team. 

The position will be daily involved in the mechanical design of devices and components that will house Smart Technology, Electronic and Electrical applications. The role will involve using 3D CAD SolidWorks to achieve the mechanical aspects of the projects - machine parts, fabrications, enclosures and moving parts. 

The right candidate for the Design Engineer position will have a strong background in 3D CAD design and development of electromechanical or mechatronic devices or similar.

• Be formally qualified in either Mechanical or Design Engineering in (HND/Degree). 
• Be fully conversant with a modern 3D CAD package (SolidWorks, Creo or similar) 
• Have 1st principle mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Have an appreciation of electrical and electronic applications.
• A knowledge of software and embedded software applications would be advantageous. 
• Good project engineering and the ability to create supporting documentation and presentations in relation to project management duties. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• The ability to work well within a team and understand and learn new technology and procedures. 
• A strong work ethic. 
• This role for a Design Engineer would be a great opportunity for either a mid-level or experienced Designer, who is looking for a new challenge to work full product life cycle and see projects through to completion and final delivery to an end customer. 
• The company will offer a suitable applicant, good opportunities to progress their career and develop new skills. 

Benefits:

• c£40,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank Holidays
• A good pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Career development. 

If you believe you are a Design Engineer who could be suited to this position, with 3 years plus experience. Please forward your latest CV with a brief cover letter.

This position is commutable from Manchester, Preston, Blackpool, Rochdale, Oldham and Bolton.

1999 - 2020, Celebrating 21 Years of Specialist Research, Development & Design 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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading international organisation. Established over 30 years ago, they have a proven background in manufacturing, developing and designing innovative, sustainable construction solutions.
These high-performance solutions have been used in thousands of civil engineering projects across the globe, covering many different applications and market sectors.

In addition to being a great place to work, they will offer a relocation package for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the design aspects in the preparation of quotations and successful projects for the Company's Design and Supply Work. 
• To provide cost effective, but safe, design and drawings for Design and Supply projects under our professional indemnity insurance cover.
• Prepare innovative and cost-effective application suggestions in the promotion of the Company's products and expertise in support of civil engineering sales worldwide.
• Contribute to the development of design methods for new applications and new products which are vital to the continuing success of the Company.
• Advise clients in the design methods and applications of the Company's products, by telephone, correspondence and visits, thus promoting the practical and technical expertise of the company.
• To provide technical instruction and demonstrations of the Company's design software to visiting clients and distributors, and to contribute to the development and efficient use of that software in the department.
• Responsible for the planning and timeliness of the preparation of the quotations for Design and Supply projects. Assisting in the development of construction techniques that optimise the safe use of the Company's products.
• Co-ordinate the department's design responsibilities in accordance with the Construction, Design and Management (COM) regulations by providing a unified approach to hazard identification and risk evaluation at design stage

Person Specification

• A knowledge of civil engineering in general and soil mechanics in particular, to honours degree standard is essential plus 5- 6 years practical experience; this needs to be enhanced by maintaining and awareness of current developments in areas relevant to the Company's civil engineering activities. The jobholder needs to have particular skills amongst which are the following:
• The level of proficiency required by this job is commensurate with Chartered Engineer status and therefore requires a few years civil engineering experience post-graduation and at least 4 years experience in the geotechnical industry.  Knowledge of contract procedures and planning is also necessary for this job.
• Good communication abilities are needed as a large amount of discussion with clients, distributors, etc.  takes place both over the telephone and in writing.   Presentation of the Company's design methods at Design Workshops is also an important part of the job. Confidence in the jobholder's, and the Company's, technical expertise needs to be developed quickly.
• Good project management skills are required to ensure that the design work is efficiently programmed and monitored and a knowledge of Contract Law and the limitations of the Company's professional indemnity insurance are essential.
• Needs to be able to produce accurate designs and drawings under the constant pressure of a heavy workload. A knowledge of the department's computer software and hardware is essential to provide the necessary technical support.

Package and Benefits

• Salary £45,000 – negotiable DOE
• 37 hours per week
• 33 days holiday
• Free on-site parking
• International Company
• Market Leaders
• Opportunity to progress within role and Company
• Christmas Shut down
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Death in Service 3 times salary

Commutable From: Preston, Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading international organisation. Established over 30 years ago, they have a proven background in manufacturing, developing and designing innovative, sustainable construction solutions.
These high-performance solutions have been used in thousands of civil engineering projects across the globe, covering many different applications and market sectors.

In addition to being a great place to work, they will offer a relocation package for the right candidate.

Role Function

Produce Application Suggestions, Tender Submissions and Design Submissions for reinforced soil, walls, slopes and stabilisation projects, providing clients with quotations and advice on product and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely Application Suggestions (AS) using company proprietary and CAD software, liaising and advising clients as necessary in order to secure specification in tender documents.
• Prepare and provide clients with cost effective Tender Submissions (TS) calculating unit rates and costings of construction using company products in order to secure sales. 
• Produce fully indemnified Design Submissions (DS) as part of the legally binding contract documentation.
• Identify, analyse and design out potential risks within projects at the AS,TS an DS stages liaising with the Design Manager and Senior Design Engineer(s) as necessary in order to comply with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Construction Design Manufacture (CDM) regulations and minimize exposure to potential claims. 
• Assist Area Civil Engineers, as required, at technical seminars/presentations in order to promote company products and solutions and improve Sales.
• Maintain continuous personal development (CPD) in order to keep upto date with company products/policies and technology development.

Person Specification

• B. Eng. Degree with geotechnical modules – (preferred) or HND with 3+ years’ experience of highways/infrastructure projects
• A solid working knowledge of AutoCAD
• An understanding of Civil Engineering and soil mechanics
• Previous experience in designing with geosynthetics would be an advantage.
• Current Driving Licence would be an advantage

Package and Benefits

• Salary £33,000
• 37 hours per week
• 33 days holiday
• Free on-site parking
• International Company
• Market Leaders
• Opportunity to progress within role and Company
• Christmas Shut down
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Death in Service 3 times salary

Commutable From: Preston, Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan
 

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

We are actively recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician to join a world wide leading organisation.

Experience and Duties required:

• To Complete all PPM for the site
• Site Maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
• Respond to Breakdowns in a timely manner
• Experience with both Mechanical and Electrical Parts
• Able to read Electrical drawings
• PLC knowledge would be at an advantage –
• Must be Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification in Electrical engineering HNC / City & Guilds
• Minimum of 5 years-experience
• Experience with the following: Hydraulics & Pneumatics / PLC systems / Shredders and Granulators / Single and 3 Phase systems / Temp Controllers and pressure controllers.

Shift:  2Days – 2Nights – 7am till 7pm / 7pm till 7am

Earnings: £40,000 / £42,000

Benefits: 33days holiday / Life Insurance / Great Pension / Overtime