We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter for a company within the Heavy Engineering Industry that are extremely unique.

The company operate a day shift with working hours 7am – 3.30pm

Maintenance Fitter role and benefits:

• £35,000
• Refined contribution pension scheme, with up to 10% company contributions (if employee pays 5%)
• 25 days holiday plus statutory Bank holidays
• 3 x salary death in service cover (if joining the pension scheme)
• Bonus Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

Maintenance Fitter duties will include but not limited to:

• The diagnosis, location, and rectification of all mechanical faults on site, including pneumatic, hydraulic systems 
• 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 

As a Maintenance Fitter, the company will require you to have an NVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or Apprentice trained. They will also look at talking too Maintenance Engineers or Mechanical Fitters for this role.

The role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield and Chesterfield.

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

I am looking to recuit a proven Maintenance Engineer to join a well-respected employer within the engineering manufacturing sector. As a Maintenance Engineer reporting to the Operations Director this will be a challenging position where no two days are the same. The successful candidate must have a good background in working with pneumatic equipment, mechanical fitting, and tool setting.

This Maintenance Engineer role is an Evening shift with hours for which are 5 pm – 1.30 am, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to deal with or finish urgent machinery breakdowns. Benefits include:

• Salary 35,000+
• 25 + 8 days holiday
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Pension
• Stable Working Environment
• Employee Discount 

Experience in PLC’s and/or CNC programming would be desirable. The role requires low voltage electrical competency and candidates must be able to demonstrate capabilities with up-to-date relevant qualifications. Training/support will be provided to gain familiarity with the companies’ equipment.

The role of Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham, and Matlock

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

Are you an experienced Tool Designer who wants to work in a world class toolroom producing the best products in the world? Would using the latest CAD software to design injection mould tools appeal to you? 

This is your chance to join a world leading business, who were established over 40 years ago and who have in recent years reached record revenues.

The business began its life in the UK but now has direct sales operations in the UK, the United States, Australia, China and Japan. With around 70% of sales coming from outside of the UK, they are truly international.

If you are a skilled injection mould experienced Tool Designer who wants to be part of their exciting future, they want to hear from you.

Tool Designer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000, dependant on experience
• 39 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 7am/7.30am - 3.30pm/4.00pm and Friday 7am/7.30am - 12pm/12.30pm.
• 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays)
• Matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%
• Profit share bonus (subject to meeting profit targets)
• Option to join their Share Save scheme
• Staff discount of between 25% and 50% on products

Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield, Grantham, Newark

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Proven experience in designing plastic injection mould tools is absolutely essential for this role.
• The Tool Designer You will be using Autodesk Powershape software to carry out your role and will ‘ideally’ have experience of the software in a working environment. Other software experience will be considered. 
• You will be responsible for producing Tool Designs to a high standard, this will include all areas of Tool Design from layout to completion of product. 
• Every new product brings to the table new challenges and so you’ll need to be the type of person who thrives on this and who will work tirelessly to get the desired results.
• The Tool Designer will encounter challenges on the way to producing great Tool Designs. Ensuring the files represent what the Designer intended while meeting the standards necessary for them to be used in an injection mould tool can be a real challenge, which requires great relationships and having the right conversations, with the right people, at the right time

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

This business is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of their specialist machinery. Starting out over 40 years ago, they now have sites across the globe, working on many prestigious projects.

They have great staff retention with the average years’ service being over 12 years, which is a testament to the type of company that they are.

Reporting to the Operations Director, they are looking to recruit an experienced Project Planner, to join their established projects team. 

Project Planner Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch
• £30,000 - £40,000, negotiable dependant on experience
• Company bonus (non-contractual, up to 25% of salary) 
• 10% employer contributed pension, with 0% required from employee
• Private medical cover (currently with Bupa) on completion of the probationary period
• 33 days holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• The possibility of joining a global company with a great staff retention record - average years’ service being 12 years

Commutable From: Derby, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop

Person Specification

• The ideal candidate will have exceptional scheduling skills previously utilised in a heavy engineering / major construction environment. It is expected that the successful candidate would be capable of managing the general requirements of the task themselves. Supervision and guidance would be given initially from others.
• The Project Planner will be involved in projects that are usually mechanically biased and can consist of the following phases: concept design, design analysis, detail design, procurement, manufacture, freight, installation, and commissioning. Along with resource allocation and cost monitoring. Projects can be at either enquiry/estimating stage or order stage.
• Project value can be up to the region of US$20m. Final installation site could be in any worldwide location and would usually contain elements being sourced from different global locations, be this varied company facilities or sub-suppliers worldwide. It is essential that a workable strategy is implemented that enables regular, simple, and concise updates to be obtained from all parties involved that contribute to the execution of a successful overall project.
• The Project Planner will have expert skill levels in both Microsoft Office suite, and Microsoft Project are mandatory. Superb communication abilities are also essential, relevant to telephone, email, and face to face. 
• PMP certification or an interest in pursuing this would be advantageous although not essential.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to)

• The Project Planner will create, manage, and monitor multiple project schedules and executive summaries simultaneously. Enabling reports to be distributed to clients and stakeholders in accordance with pre-agreements and/or contractual document submittal details. Any issues should be identified as they occur and communicated to the predefined project specific stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn the business and its extensive product range is expected which may involve time spent on the shop floor. Similarly, an understanding of the relevant internal workflows and procedures would be expected in time.

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

The main experience required for this CNC Turner Setter Operator role would be as follows:

• The successful candidate should have a strong CNC Turning background (previous experience in Doosan/Mori Seiki machines would be useful)
• Setting and operating experience
• A good understanding of Fanuc controls
• Be fully competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience working in tight tolerances
• Experience on a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
• A flexible attitude to work

The salary and hours of work for this CNC Turner Setter Operator role are as follows:

• Salary - £29234 per annum – monthly paid
• Monday – Friday – 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm and then 10pm to 6am (rotating shifts on a weekly basis)

The following areas are easily commutable for this CNC Turner Setter Operator role: Nottingham, Newark, Grantham, Lincoln, and Mansfield

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

This is your chance to join a leading manufacturer and exporter, established for over 40 Years, who do all design, manufacturing and installation from in-house.

Owing to a continued growth in business, they are looking to add an experienced Solidworks Mechanical Design Engineer to the existing team.  

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary

• £25,000 - £32,000, negotiable dependant on experience

This Design Engineer role is commutable From: Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark, Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Lincoln

Mechanical Design Engineer Person Specification

• 4+ years Solidworks Mechanical Design Engineer experience.
• Ideally, you will have a mechanical background with experience in special purpose machine design.
• Good communicator, both written and spoken. 
• A team player.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will create, design & modify product layouts and schemes to meet customer specification and recommendations. 
• Design and modify parts & products and make adjustments where necessary. 
• Examine existing designs and resolve issues for future product development.
• Produce a specific BOM, working with suppliers & production.
• Examine & resolve issues for future designs.

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

This is a technology-focused company, specializing in control system design, install and commissioning who are looking to recruit, a proven IT / Software Manager.

They have been supporting end users and mechanical system integrators for several years and over this time have become a specialist in automated systems.

Even during the pandemic, the business has gone from strength to strength, and they continue to grow, further still.

IT / Software Manager Hours and Benefits 

• £45,000 - £60,000
• Flexi time working
• Some home working 
• Health insurance 
• Employer pension contribution
• Company Performance based bonus
• Access to pool vehicles for travel

The Role

The business is looking to strengthen and reinforce the team with an IT / Software Manager. They are looking for a developer manager to join the Windows development team. You must have 5+ years with the below technologies;

• .NET, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript 
• SQL Server
• Web API
• Client/Server based architecture
• Windows Server and desktop experience
• Basic office IT management of infrastructure

IT / Software Manager Key Experience Required 

• Consulting with management and software developers to determine software solution requirements.
• Evaluating software solutions and system performance, as well as supervising and helping the software development team.
• Demonstrating patience and using effective explanations when mentoring junior software developers.
• Managing the development, deployment, and integration of software solutions.
• Determining system specifications and analyzing test stage data prior to software installation.
• The IT / Software Manager will manage IT and software supplies for both internal and external systems.
• Managing the installation and configuration of software solutions.
• Collaborating with front end users and customers on software functionality.
• Resolving software deployment and integration errors, and documenting processes.
• Keeping abreast of new software technologies, as well as conforming to best practices in cybersecurity.

Commutable From: Tamworth, Coventry, Burton Upon Trent, Loughborough, Nottingham, Mansfield, Chesterfield

An independent sub-contract machine shop in the Nottinghamshire is looking to recruit a Cylindrical Grinder. This client’s work includes small batch work, one offs on various small to medium components from aerospace to automotive. 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.

Role and responsibilities for this Cylindrical Grinders role:

• Good manual machining skills, especially previous experience of cylindrical grinding and surface grinding and any other types of grinding or fitting skills
• Good housekeeping skills and strict adherence to procedures/work instructions, particularly relating to accurate measurement will also be required for this role
• Experience in working to tight tolerances
• Previous experience on Myford Cylindrical Grinding machines and Jones and Shipman Grinding machines would be useful
• Be fully competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience working with very tight tolerances
• Experience on a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
• A flexible attitude to work

Personal Attributes for this Cylindrical Grinders role:

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

Hours and salary for this Cylindrical Grinders role:

• Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm then 2pm to 10pm – weekly rotating 
• Flexible working is available
• Salary - £28,700 per annum 
• Overtime payable at x 1.5 hourly rate (days) 

The following areas are easily commutable from: Nottingham, Newark, Grantham, Lincoln, and Mansfield

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

CNC MILLER SETTER OPERATOR

An independent sub-contract machine shop in the Nottinghamshire is looking to recruit a CNC Milling – Setter / Operator. This client’s work includes small batch work, one offs on various small to medium components from aerospace to automotive. 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.

Role and responsibilities for this CNC Milling – Setter / Operators role:

• Setting & Operating CNC Milling machines
• Small to medium batch work Working to typical tolerances of +/- .001" (0.025mm) and occasional tolerances of +/- .0005" (0.0125 mm) 
• You will be part of a great team, working within a modern and clean environment, producing high precision parts and components for aerospace and automotive industries
• The nature of the work is small to medium batch with medium to high complexity
• You will be machining to a very high standard

Knowledge/ Experience Required for this CNC Milling – Setter / Operators role:

• Working on Mori-Seiki and Haas CNC machines
• Setting experience is essential
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Apprentice trained with at least 5 years’ experience

Personal Attributes for this CNC Milling – Setter / Operators role:

• 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 for this CNC Milling – setter/operators role:

• Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm then 2pm to 10pm – weekly rotating (30 mins for lunch) 
• Flexible working is available
• Standard rate - £12.82 per hour 
• Overtime payable at x 1.5 hourly rate (days) 

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a CNC Miller – Setter / Operator – Nottingham, Newark, Grantham, Lincoln, and Mansfield

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

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

This is your opportunity to join a business that is a leading supplier in their industry and one of the largest sub-contract metal fabricators in the UK.

From their 58,000 sq ft facility in the East Midlands they deliver industry leading quality. They are trusted by their customers to deliver excellence which is why they are leading their industry.

Press Brake Operator Salary and Hours :

• £24,000 – £26,500 Salary DOE
• 4 on 4 off Rota
• Night Shift: 6pm - 6am
• Pension Scheme 
• Holidays

Press Brake Operator Key Responsibilities:

• Set-up, adjust and prepare press brake 
• Finding correct tooling/program per set-up.
• Check the heights of tooling and adjust back stops etc. along with light guards.
• Set-up and adjustment of material for folding at correct height.
• Locating programs and adjust tonnage and tooling for each part being formed.
• Provide feedback to Production Manager all jobs not meeting set-up and/or production standards.
• Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

Press Brake Operator Specification:

• This Press Brake Operator will work well on their own and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• He/she will need to be well driven.
• The appropriate person must have a keen eye for detail, and ability to read drawings.
• They must have pride in their work and maintain a tidy safe workspace.
• Must be reliable, and physically fit.
• Good mathematical ability and able to use measuring devices such as Vernier callipers and protractors.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced-team environment.

This Press Brake Operator role is Commutable from: Nottingham, Mansfield, Derby, Loughborough

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

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

This is your opportunity to join a business that is a leading supplier in their industry and one of the largest sub-contract metal fabricators in the UK.

From their 58,000 sq ft facility in the East Midlands they deliver industry leading quality. They are trusted by their customers to deliver excellence which is why they are leading their industry.

Press Brake Operator Salary and Hours :

• £22,000 – £24,000 Salary DOE
• 4 on 4 off Rota
• Day Shift: 6am - 6pm
• Pension Scheme 
• Holidays

Press Brake Operator Key Responsibilities:

• Set-up, adjust and prepare press brake 
• Finding correct tooling/program per set-up.
• Check the heights of tooling and adjust back stops etc. along with light guards.
• Set-up and adjustment of material for folding at correct height.
• Locating programs and adjust tonnage and tooling for each part being formed.
• Provide feedback to Production Manager all jobs not meeting set-up and/or production standards.
• Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

Press Brake Operator Specification:

• This Press Brake Operator will work well on their own and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• He/she will need to be well driven.
• The appropriate person must have a keen eye for detail, and ability to read drawings.
• They must have pride in their work and maintain a tidy safe workspace.
• Must be reliable, and physically fit.
• Good mathematical ability and able to use measuring devices such as Vernier callipers and protractors.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced-team environment.

This Press Brake Operator role is Commutable from: Nottingham, Mansfield, Derby, Loughborough

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