PRODUCTION PLANNER

This is the opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join a UK leading business, who are long-standing, well respected and continuing to lead the way in their industry.

From their Midlands HQ, they support clients across a multitude of industries, including Engineering, Rail, Construction, Energy and Material Handling.

Production Planner Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• £32,000 - £34,000
• Monday – Thursday, 7:45am to 4:45pm, 2:15pm finish on Fridays
• Sick Pay
• Life Insurance
• Free parking

Commutable From: Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Tamworth, Hinckley

Production Planner Candidate Specification

• Experience of production planning processes, ideally gained in a steel fabrication setting or working within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to accurately update and maintain management information systems, ideally experience of using StruMIS preferred (but is not essential).
• Confident in using Excel spreadsheets with the ability to learn and use new IT systems.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise and schedule workloads.
• Read and understand Engineer’s Technical drawings.
• The Production Planner will have an understanding of supply chains and associated lead times.

Key Responsibilities

• The Production Planner will control the workflow through the shopfloor, by co-ordinating the material to support production.  
• Responsible for managing all material planning through client’s system, issuing, and releasing jobs for both machining prep and manufacturing.  
• Lead initiatives to create and effectively utilise planning strategies to drive the production scheduling requirements.  
• Other responsibilities will include coordinating weekly production schedule meeting with Divisional Heads, Project Managers and purchasing to discuss production requirements and prep capacity.  
• Prepare, maintain, monitor and measuring production and prep capacity against KPIs to ensure timely feedback on any issues to make sure production output goals and customer deadlines are met.

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

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

I am looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician role for a leading global organisation within the Manufacturing sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team to provide breakdown cover and maintain machinery and Automation equipment.

The shifts for the Maintenance Electrician role are 4 on 4 off days and nights 6-6.

• Salary £39,268 
• 23 Days Holiday
• Company Pension 
• Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

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 or packaging environment. Injection Mould experience would also be beneficial. 

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

• To provide shift breakdown cover on all machines, automation equipment and any ancillary equipment.
• To provide PPM on machines, automation equipment and any ancillary equipment.
• To work in an efficient and safe manner on breakdown repairs on all equipment
• To support and implement progressive improvements of our existing manufacturing automation processes working with both internal and external resources

We are keen to talk to Maintenance Engineers and Multi Skilled Engineers with an Electrical bias who can commute to Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham.

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

WORKS SUPERVISOR

This business has a long and proven history, going back over 100 years. They have progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering, working with some of the world's leading companies.

They are part of a group of companies with a core interest in the manufacture of components for a variety of industries. Their advanced technology and commitment to quality and service has set them apart from others in their field.

Works Supervisor Role Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Workshop Supervisor will oversee approximately 50 staff, on a double day shift, consisting of Team Leader, Operators, Laborers and Apprentices.

Salary: £40,000 per annum
Shifts: Double Days

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, 

Candidate Requirements

• The Works Supervisor will have proven experience of supervising or managing in an engineering / manufacturing environment.
• Machining exposure, particularly grinding would be highly advantageous.
• Willing and able to work double days shifts.
• A good communicator, who is able to mentor and get the best out people. 

Works Supervisor Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Maximise ‘lights out’ machining to increase Productivity and record this in TEAMS.
• Ensure prior to the end of shift, all applicable machines are set up to run lights out, ensuring the Production Priority database is updated with the latest plans and actions which can be shared by all colleagues.
• Explore ways of increasing Productivity with further possible unmanned or multi manning and conduct trials to reduce stock allowance for grinding which will reduce machining times. Conduct machining trials using tooling representatives and experts in the field. 
• Monitor and review operator production efficiencies against targets and carry out any actions where targets are not met with the assistance of the Production team. Monitor and review machine utilisation against targets and carry out any actions where targets are not met with the assistance of the Production team.
• Use ANDON boards to assist in the monitoring of Productivity and educate operators in the importance of booking accuracy.
• Expect multi manning wherever possible. Always question areas that are not and consider options of how to improve this.
• The Works Supervisor will implement LEAN techniques including 6S throughout the works. Aim for continuous improvement in order to save time and money.
• Ensure all completed work is moved onto the next operation by operators and not left in racks for others to move.
• Regularly review and update the skills' matrix plan to Identify areas of weakness within work cells and operators to ensure we have a fully skilled and flexible workforce.
• Attend daily factory tour and include team leaders for their input.
• Update machine capabilities to assist in planning the production requirements.
• Communicate plans and instructions to colleagues during shift change handover and supply daily email for reference and for others to continue with the required actions.
• Use initiative to make decisions, challenge set plans and try out new ideas.

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

TOOLING ENGINEER

A fantastic opportunity for a Tooling Engineer has become available.

This facility is their Flagship site, and renowned for being very busy, but a very friendly organisation. They have enjoyed recent investment, and are looking for a Tooling Engineer to strengthen their Toolroom.

As their Tooling Engineer, you will ensure tooling capability, and provide operational support and tooling improvement solutions to existing and new programs

Commutable from Cannock, Lichfield, Barton Under Needwood, Tamworth, Atherstone, Derby, Stafford, Walsall and Loughborough 

BENEFITS OF A TOOLING ENGINEER

• £41,500 (Including Shift Premium)
• 3 shifts
• All PPE provided including safety
• Overtime Paid
• Superb long-term progression
• Steady busy manufacturing organisation
• Very friendly organisation
• Flagship site

DUTIES OF A TOOLING ENGINEER

• Ensure tooling capability 
• Provide operational support and tooling improvement solutions
• Ensure safe use of handling equipment, crane / lifting gear
• Maintenance of PM schedule on tooling
• Maintain register of tooling related costs and downtime
• Maintain sufficient critical spares
• Support onsite and offsite trials 
• Lead opportunities for efficiency improvements

REQUIREMENTS OF TOOLING ENGINEER

• You will have relevant experience as a Tooling Engineer
• To have the ability to interpret and generate and maintain process documentation
• This would suit a “people person” 
• Flexible to work shifts and Overtime as and when needed.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a large, multi-company with other facilities all over the world

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

CELL LEADER

A role has become available for a Cell Leader within a well-known, large fast-paced manufacturing organisation. Their product range is vast and diverse and the very nature of what they produce, offers superb stability and consistency.

This is a permanent weekday night shift.

Commutable from Leicester, Peterborough, Oakham, Spalding and Kettering

BENEFITS OF A CELL LEADER

• £26,000 - £32,000 (Including Shift Premium)
• Hours of work are 10pm – 6am, Monday to Friday
• Annual Bonus paid at Christmas
• All PPE provided including safety
• Overtime Paid
• Superb long-term progression
• Steady busy manufacturing organisation

DUTIES OF CELL LEADER

• Maximise output within Cell
• Job changes including colour, material and label changes
• Waste reduction 
• Responsibility for setting and running the moulding machines
• Fault-finding and process improvements
• Quality checks
• Tool changes 
• Training and developing Cell Assistants

REQUIREMENTS OF CELL LEADER

• Experience of setting and operating moulding machines
• Good knowledge of process improvements
• Happy to work in a fast-paced dynamic working environment
• To work a permanent night shift
• Tool change knowledge would also be beneficial

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

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

I am recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician on behalf of a company who has spent a lot of money in investment for the next few years.

The role of Maintenance Electrician will be to manage the maintenance and improve all fixed plant and facilities; assist in the preventative maintenance to ensure maximum availability, performance, and quality.

The shifts on offer are a 3-shift rotation of Mornings / Afternoons and Nights (Mornings – Mon to Thur 6-3 then Fri 6-4. Afternoons – Mon to Thur 2-10. Then Fri 9-5. Nights Mon-Thur 8-6) and a package of:

• Salary £41,000+ 
• 23 days holiday 
• Company pension – employee 7% / employer 11%
• 8x Death in Service 
• Overtime paid at 1.3x

Along with an NVQ Level 3 / ONC / City & Guilds the ideal Maintenance Electrician must have previous experience with industrial Electrical kit. 

The Maintenance Electrician role will include the following:

• To maintain the plant to produce products at world-class levels of performance, quality and cost
• To maintain the plant through breakdown repair and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives on site to help improve the OEE of the plants.

We are keen to talk to Maintenance Electricians and Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers, and candidates who can commute to Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Derby.

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

HSEQ MANAGER

Due to an upcoming retirement, a long-standing partner is recruiting a replacement HSEQ Manager.

This role is available on a full time or part-time basis (2 – 3 days per week).

The Company has over 30 years of experience, they are accredited and tested to some of the highest and most stringent standards, offering an all-in-one solution, including design, consultation, manufacture, installation and maintenance of projects.

Their goal is to be the number one supplier in their industry.

HSEQ Manager Salary: £25,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience (full-time or part-time hours available)
Hours: 8am – 4:30pm

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth

HSEQ Manager Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IOSH Minimum membership – TechIOSH
• Working towards C&G Level 5 qualification in Occupation Health and Safety Practice
• IEMA Approved Associate Certificate
• IEMA Membership minimum IEMA Associate
• Quality qualification minimum Lead Auditor

HSEQ Manager Key Responsibilities

• The HSEQ Manager will lead, develop & manage the behavioural SHEQ programme to include all current systems.
• Monitor & maintain systems certification to CE Marking EN1090-1, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 & RISQS Rail audits.
• Determine & schedule audits to maintain systems accreditation and undertake internal audits.
• Deliver toolbox talks & assist in the identification of training needs for employees amongst other responsibilities.
• Provide expert support & advice for the site's behavioural HSEQ programme & to lead site-wide initiatives aimed at improving fair culture on site(s).
• Act as the human factors specialist for the site, providing expert advice to the team on human performance into various HSEQ systems.
• Give specialist human factors support to the branch & provide expert input into incident investigations, human failure analysis & change management.

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

We are looking for a SENIOR QUAILTY ENGINEER, to join a busy, manufacturing organisation. 

If you are an ambitious, energetic SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER, who is looking for a dynamic, busy, fast-paced environment, with genuine prospects, then this is the job for you!

This is an International multi-site organisation; the sky is the limit where your career could go. 

As the SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER, you will have the day-to-day control of quality assurance activities and provide support to APQP quality related activities.

BENEFITS

• £50,000
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Early finish Fridays
• Busy and very friendly manufacturing organisation, very pleasant working environment
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Other Benefits to be confirmed

DUTIES OF THE SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• Day to day control of quality assurance activities
• Develop the relationship with the Quality Manager
• Support APQP quality related activities
• Control Plans and Product validation
• Lead assembly dimensional analysis
• SPC, Control Plans and Quality Alerts
• Customer 8D reports
• Ensure robust containment
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions

REQUIREMENT OF THE SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Good knowledge of auditing as well as risk-based thinking
• To have gained your experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent knowledge of Controls Plans and SPC
• Energetic and passionate about Quality
• This would suit a Quality Engineer who is looking for long-term prospects and commitment

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Burton Upon Trent, Uttoxeter, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Stafford, Cannock, Loughborough, and Aldridge

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

QUALITY ENGINEER

To utilise quality and engineering skills in the provision of professional inspection, testing and improvement service in maintaining ‘best in class’ status.

The Quality Engineer will also apply enthusiastic initiative in problem-solving and the development of an ‘in-house’ customer service and supplier initiatives.

Quality Engineer Package and Benefits

• £34,000 - £36,000. Negotiable dependent on experience
• £4,200 bonus
• 30 days holiday (including statutory), rising to 34 days with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
• Early finish Friday’s

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

Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience gained within Quality Engineering environmental Management (ideal industry being automotive / aerospace) – desirable, not essential.
• Degree or HND in Engineering Management systems or mechanical engineering.
• Significant knowledge and experience in controlling management systems in quality within an engineering or production/manufacturing environment.
• Managing multidisciplined quality teams.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001.
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) & ATeX experience would be useful, but training will be given. 
• Produce 8D’s, RCCM’s.
• Chartered status in Quality (CQI) and a Metallurgist would also be advantageous but isn’t essential.

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Culture and Improvements

• Instrumental in the development of a culture of determining root cause and providing cost-effective solutions.
• Become an active Operational process owner / team member. Ensure the continuous development of the Quality Management System (QMS) in consultation with the Operations management team.

Systems and Compliance

• Involvement in external accreditations such as ISO 9001- & third-party audits.
• Ensure that a continued proactive and inclusive approach to Quality standards are maintained and practically complied with throughout the entire business by liaison with all levels of the business

Measurement, Analysis, Root Cause and Action Management

• Lead timely completion and drive action achievement for Root Cause Analysis determined by NCR’s and scrap reports. Lead Quality investigations and subsequent improvements.
• Provide guidance on Quality tools and techniques to drive Quality improvement. Conduct scheduled Quality audits (as leader/member of audit teams). Monthly reporting to Quality Engineering Manager including relevant Key Performance Indicators. Lead improvement Kaizen and 8D teams.

 Communication and Training

• Instrumental in the operation of the monthly Quality Improvement meeting. Contribute to communication formats – Quality Flashes, Toolbox Talks, 8D. Identify needs, promote and initiate relevant Quality and related skills training. Support in the continued development of Quality Induction Training.

Testing

• Utilise relevant materials testing skills in providing a timely service in support of production activities – Dye Pen, Ferrite, Surface Checking, etc. Manage departmental material testing regime – external tests. Record events using recognised systems.

Customer Interface

• Liaise with customer representatives with respect to physical checks and inspections (in line with customer order and documentation requirements). Input of specific inspection activities to enable the development of ITP’s.

Supplier Interface

• Proactive liaison with relevant internal departments in problem-solving with suppliers. Immediate supplier liaison on problems associated to deviations to standards, specifications and drawings.

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

PROJECT PLANNING ENGINEER

This is a newly created role, with a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of specialist equipment. The business has over 100 years of experience, and they continue to set the global standard in the industry.

The Project Planning Engineer would suit someone at the early stage of their career, or an experienced individual. 

Project Planning Engineer Salary and Hours

• £25,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm, 3pm finish on Friday’s

Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Lichfield, Tamworth

Candidate Requirements

• You will have exposure / experience of the fabrication process / fabrication environments, or machine builds. 
• Experience in a Project Planning Engineer or similar role.
• A good communicator, with the ability to communicate well with different teams / departments. 

Project Planning Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Closely working with the workshop to ensure production targets are met.
• Liaising with the procurement team.
• Identification of bottlenecks in machine builds and resolution.
• Review stock levels to ensure long lead items are available.
• Ensure all targets are met - including safety, quality & delivery.
• The Project Planning Engineer will carry out continuous improvements projects and assist in driving quality.
• Continuously Monitor Production to resolve issues, identifying root cause and close loop to stop recurrences.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

This is an excellent opportunity for an International Sales Manager who has strong experience in the Food processing industry. 

• Starting Salary - £40,000 - £60,000 - DOE
• Life assurance 3X your salary 
• 24 Days Holiday per year
• Private Medical Insurance

The successful candidate MUST have previous experience of working in the Food processing industry and will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a senior/International Sales Manager role. 

Sales Manager Duties:

• As International Sales Manager you will establish and develop customer relationships at all organisational levels in a professional manner.
• Prepare and maintain sales reports, forecasts and contact information on a regular basis and in a timely manner
• To negotiate and secure orders and contracts that are profitable, commercially secure and technically sound
• Identify and develop Customer Services’ business opportunities with existing and new customers
• Ability to understand technical matters (products, processes, equipment) to a reasonable level

Sales Manager Requirements:

• To identify and develop opportunities and negotiate sales for the product range and to support the development of the global sales strategy
• An engineering qualification or relevant experience would be advantageous
• Fluency in another language would be advantage
• Comfortable spending approximately 30- 40% of your time abroad
• Ability to think strategically in regard to customers and markets

This is an exciting role and suitable for someone who has previously worked as an Account Manager, Head of Sales, Commercial Manager, Business Development Manager, International Sales Manager

This Sales Manager role is commutable from: Peterborough, Rugby, Cambridge, Leicester, Corby, Nottingham, Kettering, Stamford

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

I am looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for a globally active network who manufacture innovative parts international customers, with roughly 5,000 employees and 14+ production sites worldwide.

The role of Maintenance Engineer required you to maintain all manufacturing plant, equipment, and facilities in good working order.     
                    
The shifts are double days 6-2 / 2-10

• Salary £33,000
• 24 + 8 days holiday
• Company pension 
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Along with a Mechanical / Electrical based apprenticeship with City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications, knowledge of both relay and PLC control systems would be beneficial .

The Maintenance Engineer role will include the following:

• Fill in job tickets / CMMS on completion of work
• Manufacture spare parts as required (fabrication, bracketry etc.) using lathes, milling machines, surface grinder and welding equipment 
• Carry out repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner.

We are keen to talk to Maintenance Electricians and Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers. The role is commutable from Leicester, Coventry Tamworth, and Rugby.

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