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

CNC PROGRAMMER - TURNING

An independent sub-contract machine shop in the Nottinghamshire is looking to recruit a CNC programmer – turning. 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 programmers role:

• Programming, Setting & Operating CNC 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 programmers role

• Working on a Doosan Puma 2600 lathe using Fanuc controls
• Mainly online programming for small batch work
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.  
• Apprentice trained with at least 5 years’ experience

Personal Attributes for this CNC programmers 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 programmers role:

• Monday to Friday - working from 7.30 am to 4pm (30 mins for lunch) 
• Flexible working is available
• Standard rate - £15 per hour 
• Overtime payable at x 1.5 hourly rate (days) 

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

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

We are recruiting for an experienced FLT counterbalance driver / Warehouse Operative to work within a fast-paced factory environment.

Experience and responsibilities for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Must have a current FLT counterbalance license with a minimum of 2 years experience
• Ability to read technical drawings. 
• Good organisation & communication skills essential. 
• Checking ‘Work in progress’ at various stages of the production process to make sure all component parts are there; labels are there, and the job is ready for welding. 
• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Always follow Company procedures and processes.

Personal Attributes for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift 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 FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Monday to Thursday – 2pm to 10.30pm
• Friday – 2pm to 8pm
• Hourly Rate – £11.00 per hour
• Weekly Bonus - £75 per week
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a FLT counterbalance/warehouse operative – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham, and  Mansfield 

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

Probe Technical Recruitment is looking to recruit a dual skilled role as both a Laser Operator & Press operator on behalf of a leading manufacturer in the industry

The salary and the working pattern for this role as a Laser/press operator are as follows:

• Salary - £31,000 – including shift allowance
• Working pattern - 3 weekly rotating shifts of days – 6am to 2pm, afternoons – 2pm to 10pm, and nights – 10pm to 6am
• Days of work - Monday – Friday with occasional overtime available at weekends.
• Overtime
• Pension

The experience required for this role as a Laser Operator & Press operator will be as follows:

• To operate 5 axis and flatbed laser machines to process stainless steel & mild steel sheet or pressed components.
• Previous experience in setting and operating CNC Laser Machines is essential.
• The role will also include operation of Hydraulic & Mechanical Power Presses as & when required.

The skills required for this role as a Laser Operator & Press operator are as follows:

• Conversant with operation and minor program modifications to 5 Axis and Flatbed Laser Machines.
• Capable of carrying out basic daily/weekly maintenance of Laser Machines to ensure correct operation.
• Ability to read and work from Engineering/CAD drawings at a basic/intermediate level.
• Inspecting finished components against sample and drawings at defined frequencies.
• Ensure accurate completion of all job activities including all associated administrative duties.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment such as vernier callipers.
• Capable of identifying plant and equipment faults and reporting them to the Team Leader.
• Responsible for ensuring that all Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
• Capable of maintaining good housekeeping in the process, particularly own work area.
• Capable of working as part of a team to achieve deadlines.
• Capable of transferring to other work within the manufacturing process, including operating production equipment and power presses.

This Laser Operator & Press Operator Role is commutable from: Nottingham, Newark, Grantham, Lincoln, and Mansfield

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality 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

Overview for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

We are recruiting for an experienced press brake operator/setter position, whereby the operator needs to be comfortable setting the press brake, performing daily safety checks, understanding of the machine for operational and safety aspect is a must. Current presses operating 3x 3 Meter and 1x 4 Meter press.

The operator must be able to read technical drawings to produce the companies bespoke products. Whilst technical drawings are provided you will be expected to use your technical experience to ensure when setting your programme any issues you may come across will be dealt with and raised accordingly. Power press trained preferred but not essential. General understanding of fabrication is required.

Responsibilities and duties for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure your press is in good working order before and after working shift.    
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Ensure adherence to ISO: 9001, taking responsibility that quality checks are being done and that record-keeping within Prodsmart is maintained.
• Support a 5S approach, ensuring your area is tidy and organised including a daily audit of your working area at the start / end of the shift.
• To have basic knowledge and experience of working with the grades of steel used in Company fabrications (predominately Grade 304 with some DX51D & Grade 316).
• Report any machine issues to Management as and when they arise.

Experience required for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• CNC Pressbrake Operation
• CNC Pressbrake Setting
• Good understanding of technical drawings
• Basic understanding of general fabrication
• Committed to high quality output and excellent customer service

Personal Attributes for this Pres Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 

Hours and salary for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Sunday to Thursday – 10pm to 6am
• Hourly Rate – £16.62 per hour
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Press Brake Setter / Operators – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham and  Mansfield 

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

Overview for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

We are recruiting for an experienced pressbrake operator/setter position, whereby the operator needs to be comfortable setting the pressbrake, performing daily safety checks, understanding of the machine for operational and safety aspect is a must. Current presses operating 3x 3 Meter and 1x 4 Meter press.

The operator must be able to read technical drawings to produce the companies bespoke products. Whilst technical drawings are provided you will be expected to use your technical experience to ensure when setting your programme any issues you may come across will be dealt with and raised accordingly. Power press trained preferred but not essential. General understanding of fabrication is required.

Responsibilities and duties for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure your press is in good working order before and after working shift.    
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Ensure adherence to ISO: 9001, taking responsibility that quality checks are being done and that record-keeping within Prodsmart is maintained.
• Ensure you work to agreed tolerances as stated on drawings.
• Ensure all non-conformances are reported to Press Team Leader or Quality
• Support a 5S approach, ensuring your area is tidy and organised including a daily audit of your working area at the start / end of the shift.
• To have basic knowledge and experience of working with the grades of steel used in Company fabrications (predominately Grade 304 with some DX51D & Grade 316).
• Report any machine issues to Management as and when they arise.
• Able to read technical production drawings.
• Keep reliable production records on Prodsmart and in written form where required, ensuring ALL work completed is recorded properly on Prodsmart. Report any instances where this is not possible.
• Follow Company procedures and processes at all times.

Experience required for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• CNC Pressbrake Operation
• CNC Pressbrake Setting
• Good mathematical understanding to aid programming
• Good understanding of technical drawings
• Basic understanding of general fabrication
• To be able to communicate well to both colleagues and supervisors
• Be an effective team player.
• Committed to high quality output and excellent customer service
• Proven record of good productivity, quality, attendance, timekeeping, and flexibility 
• Flexible to meet the business needs including overtime where necessary

Personal Attributes for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators 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 Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Monday to Thursday - 2pm to 10:30prn, Friday - 2pm to 8pm
• Hourly Rate – £12.50 per hour
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Pressbrake Setter/Operators – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham and  Mansfield 

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

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

Overview for this Centreless Grinders role:

An independent sub-contract machine shop in the Nottinghamshire is looking to recruit a Centreless 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.

Hours and salary for this Centreless Grinders role:

• Monday to Friday – 6am to 2pm then 2pm to 10pm then 10pm to 6am (Sunday to Thursday) – weekly rotating (30 mins break)
• Flexible working is available
• Standard rate - £13.11 per hour
• Overtime payable at x 1.5 hourly rate (days)

Role and responsibilities for this Centreless Grinders role:

• Experience using Cincinnati grinding machines is desirable
• Good housekeeping skills and strict adherence to procedures/work instructions, particularly relating to accurate measurement will also be required for this role.
• Due to the nature of the shifts the successful applicant must be capable of working unsupervised, be able to use their own initiative to solve problems and self-motivated to meet the necessary targets on output and quality.
• 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)

Personal Attributes for this Centreless 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

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Centreless Grinder – setter/operator – 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