Introduction:

Probe Technical Recruitment is recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join a company with a proven background in heavy industrial plant and machinery. We can offer an exciting and stable career within a varied working atmosphere and the opportunity to develop your career within a friendly working environment. This role requires the maintenance and repair of a wide range of capital plant and machinery.

Requirements / Duties for the role:

• Industrial Electrician with Electrical Inspection & Testing (2391) Certification and BS7671 (17th or 18th Edition) Wiring Regulations.
• Single and 3 Phase Installations.
• Candidates will have good communication skills and a conscientious attitude to their work, a positive and proactive approach combined with the ability to work on their own.
• Time served qualified Electrician with experience in an industrial background, Minimum 5 years’ experience.

Benefits:

• Along with a competitive salary of £29,120 the company offers 22 +8 days holiday, contributory pension and Health Cash Plan.
• There is also plenty of overtime offered on site.   

The role is commutable from Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Bedford, Milton Keynes and St Neots. 

The Company:

Based in Northamptonshire, our client is a leading-edge engineering SME company that specialises in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and energy from waste power generation.  As a highly innovative and progressive design and manufacturing company, it prides itself on developing advanced engineering solutions within the sustainable energy, energy from waste and the design and manufacture of waste materials processing equipment.

Founded over 35 years ago and still privately owned, our client’s engineering innovation has always been a fundamental part of their business.  This has helped it to establish itself as a major player in its areas of expertise, namely:

o          Design and manufacture of equipment for the food and rendering industry

o          Processing waste into energy

o          Renewable energy production

The Role:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is a key role and will be accountable for ensuring the design and implementation of client projects for specialised processing and management of waste equipment, as well as providing engineering support to the on-site power plant equipment.

You will operate within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the successful implementation of detailed designs meets the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of new project designs for external clients from conception through to successful completion.  Additionally, contributing to internal projects for optimising waste energy performance relating to the on-site energy from waste power plant.
• Excellent design analysis, with the ability to work from first principles, translating design concepts into 3D CAD models (AutoCAD Inventor), ensuring full alignment with customer requirements.
• Liaising with design draughtsman for 2D drawing production, and equally producing 2D drawings when required.
• Working proactively with senior colleagues and liaising with manufacturing to ensure strict compliance to quality and design standards.
• Good communication with all stakeholders ensuring full compliance to designs and budgets.
• Identify and provide solutions that meet the highest levels of Health & Safety, Quality and Regulatory standards.

 Person Specification:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced mechanical engineer with a good knowledge of design of mechanical machinery and a good appreciation of:

• Mechanical equipment
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Pressure containing equipment
• Piping layouts
• General steel structures.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in these key areas.

As important is the ability to be a quick learner and the ability to analysis problems using engineering principals to perform basic calculations.  Furthermore, you must have the ability to communicate initial design ideas and interpret engineering drawings to a high standard. A professionally qualified Mechanical Engineering Degree or Higher National Diploma would be advantageous coupled with five years’ experience in a related field.

The following key attributes are also essential:

• Proven experience in creating and maintaining CAD models and files (AutoCAD, Inventor)
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to liaise with workshop personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• A solid technical understanding of common computer operating systems and proficient use of MS Office applications
• A strong desire to work within a dynamic environment with exposure to a wide variety of projects and the chance to develop your career and broaden your skills and knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Salary:

£27,000 - £38,000 dependant on experience

Commutable from Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Introduction:

My client is a multi-faceted and growing Engineering business based in Northamptonshire, and they now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Process Engineer to join their dynamic team.  This is a superb career opportunity for the right candidate, providing a fantastic working environment, and a wide range of employee benefits.  

The Process Engineer will be responsible for reviewing and improving the company’s existing processes and relevant documentation. You will be part of a small team who will introduce new concepts and technology, manage projects and develop process designs. This role requires a hands-on approach and you will need to be confident liaising with all levels within the company.

The successful Process Engineer will have the following experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Ability to pick up new skills
• Experience in a heavy plant environment.
• Knowledge of either thermal, steam or pressure systems.

The successful Process Engineer will receive:

• £Competitive
• 40hour work week with paid overtime available
• 22 days + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Health cash plan

If you are currently a Process Engineer and wish to apply or want to find out more information please send your CV ASAP.

Introduction

My client is a multi-faceted and growing Engineering business based in Northamptonshire, and they now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join their dynamic team.  The successful candidate will be provided with a fantastic working environment and a wide range of employee benefits.  

The successful Fabricator/Welder will have the following experience:

• Experience in a similar role, manufacturing medium to heavy stainless-steel products.
• Mig/Tig welding experience working with aluminium.
• Capable of reading engineering drawings

The successful Fabricator/Welder will receive:

• £12-13.50p/h
• 40 hour work week with paid overtime available
• 22 days + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Health cash plan

If you are currently a Fabricator/Welder and wish to apply or want to find out more information please send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

My client, a successful, forward-thinking Technology company in Northamptonshire, have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Quality Engineer to join them. This is a new role, due to expansion of their Quality department and some fantastic benefits on offer.

As a Quality Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining the ISO9001 quality management systems, conducting audits and ensuring all levels follow compliance practices. You will be involved in their continuous improvement work and will need to be confident with both customer and supplier facing work.

The successful Quality Engineer will have the following experience:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5 years’ experience within a technical Quality Engineering role.
• Knowledge of maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001.
• Experience conducting audits.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion

The new Quality Engineer will receive:

• £34,000 - £36,500 DOE
• Bonus
• Private medical insurance after 12 months service
• Matched Pension up to 5%
• 4X life assurance
• 12pm Finish on Fridays

If you would like to discuss this fantastic opportunity in more detail, and you are currently a Quality Engineer, please send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Probe Technical Recruitment is recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join a company with a proven background in heavy industrial plant and machinery. We can offer an exciting and stable career within a varied working atmosphere and the opportunity to develop your career within a friendly working environment. This role requires the maintenance and repair of a wide range of capital plant and machinery.

Duties of a Maintenance Fitter:

• Candidates will take complete responsibility for the initial inspection, disassembly, specification of purchased parts, complete rebuild and final test of power plant ancillary equipment.
• The responsibility of seeing the job through from start to finish.
• Undergo training programs where necessary.

Requirements for a Maintenance Fitter:

• Previous experience required for this role as a Maintenance Fitter or Engineering Fitter is necessary.
• Ideally the ideal candidate will hold a minimum of City & Guilds /NVQ and have worked within a heavy environment.

Benefits:

• Along with a competitive salary of £28,080 the company offers 22 +8 days holiday, contributory pension and Health Cash Plan.
• There is also plenty of overtime offered on site.   

The role is commutable from Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Bedford, Milton Keynes and St Neots. 

Introduction:

My client is a multi-faceted and growing Engineering business based in Northamptonshire, and they now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their management team.  This could not only be a superb career opportunity for the right candidate, but it will also provide them with a fantastic working environment, and a wide range of employee benefits.  

Duties:

• The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing, visiting and managing suppliers.
• You will be overseeing a small team and monitoring the departments KPIs.
• You will ensure the company remains compliant with environmental policies and maintain up to date documentation.

The successful Purchasing Manager will have the following experience:

• At least 5 years relevant experience working within a heavy plant, industrial environment.
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Supervisory/Managerial Experience
• MRP system knowledge
• Confident using Microsoft office programmes

The successful Purchasing Manager will receive:

•               £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience.

•               Paid overtime opportunities

•               22 days + bank holidays

•               Company pension

•               Health cash plan

If you would like to discuss this fantastic opportunity in more detail, and you are currently a Procurement or Purchasing Manager, then please send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Probe Technical Recruitment is looking to recruit a site Maintenance Operative for a company near Wellingborough. Ideally someone with previous knowledge, experience and training in a similar role involving site, facilities and tool maintenance. Hours of work are 40 hours per week between 6 AM and 5 PM Monday to Friday.

The Skills Required:

You must have transferable maintenance-based skills and be able to follow instructions and complete jobs working independently to deadlines. Maintenance will include Tools, Site, Facilities and Buildings.

• General maintenance
• Safety inspections
• Grounds keeping
• Minor building works
• Electrical knowledge
• Projects

The Return on Offer:

• The company offer a salary between £18,000-£22,000 DOE, good holiday, company pension (Aviva), and Life cover.

An EXCITING OPPORTUNITY has become available for an ENTHUSIASTIC CNC Miller / Turner to join a LONGSTANDING company in Northampton.

My client is looking for a CNC Operator / Programmer with Milling and Turning experience to work within their team. They are willing to offer training for the right candidate.

The successful CNC Miller / Turner will have the following experience:

• Experience in CNC milling/turning is a must.
• Programming experience is ideal but training is available
• Good time keeping and attendance (there is a bonus paid out for attendance.)
• Experience with FANUC controls is ideal but not a deal breaker

The package:

• £12.00 - £15.00 p/h
• Attendance Bonus
• Paid overtime (1 1/3)
• Free parking
• 22 Days +BH
• Pension

Please apply if you think this role is for you by sending your CV ASAP.

The Role:

A vacancy, reporting to the Development Manager has arisen in the R&D department for an experienced Electrical Approvals Engineer, with an engineering bias. 

This is a great opportunity within clients centre of excellence, which is privately owned, with operations in 20 countries.

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

Familiarity with either pressure vessels, process pipelines, pumps, valves, heat exchangers would be an advantage.

Alternative industries will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of documentation, testing and project management of all electrical approvals with various international agencies including:

• Hazardous area approvals e.g. ATEX, IECEx, cFMus
• Electrical approvals e.g. LVD

Work in cooperation with Electrical Approvals Engineers within the rest of the group as required for joint development projects.

Secondary Duties:

Support a team with the approval process including:

• Safety approved systems (SIL)
• Metrology

Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of clients products.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of a Degree in a relevant engineering subject from an accredited University or substantial experience in lieu
• Experience in the hazardous area approvals process for electrical equipment according to ATEX, FM, CSA, IECEx and NEPSI requirements is desirable – though experience in other areas of electrical standards compliance may be applicable
• Good working knowledge of the relevant standards
• Relevant industry knowledge advantageous
• Knowledge of EMC approvals process would be advantageous
• EU passport and willingness to travel occasionally

Personal Characteristics:

• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work in a highly organized and logical manner under minimum supervision within a multi-disciplined team
• Strong attention to detail - especially in documentation, standards and testing
• Willingness to take responsibility for approvals and their content
• Ability to multi-task and manage approval projects

Salary / Package:

• Circa £40,000, dependant on experience
• Bonus £5,000 per year
• Free life assurance
• Private medical insurance

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

The Company:

This business is a rapidly growing reputable company with over 30 years of experience, with three offices in the UK.

They are specialists in construction projects with an ever-increasing scale and complexity nationwide. They have established a broad client base with projects ranging from small residential properties through to vast commercial developments.

They offer civil and structural engineering expertise, ground investigation, health and safety services and building surveying as well as other specialised services and consulting support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce drawings for building structures in all structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry and timber as well as sub structure drainage, external works and highways
• Liaise with structural engineers, clients, architects and sub-contractors on all drawing matters

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs including English and Maths
• City & Guilds qualification in AutoCAD or HNC/HND Building Studies
• Minimum of 2 years experience
• Experience in Revit and detailing of reinforced concrete would be an advantage but is not essential

Salary:

• Salary is negotiable dependant on experience

Commutable from Milton Keynes, Coventry, Kettering, Rugby, Bedford, Corby

We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join our large, International heavy industry client based in Corby. You will be joining an established, large maintenance team on a rotating Days, Afternoons and Night shift pattern. In the role of Maintenance Electrician, you will be undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance tasks to plant machinery across the facility as part of a large Engineering team. Electrically qualified ideally to HNC or Electrical Apprenticeship, you will need to demonstrate a good grounding in electrical fault finding and repair, circuitry schematics, and electrical drives. My client will also look at Electrical Craft Engineers, Electricians and Electrical Craftsperson.

Some duties may include:

• Provide engineering expertise & advise in order to diagnose and correct complex faults in the manufacturing process equipment.
• Develop expertise and keep up to date in maintenance techniques and equipment development applicable to a heavy manufacturing environment by self-study and attendance on appropriate courses.
• Provide comprehensive reports on breakdowns, repairs and related engineering activities where appropriate recommending improvements to equipment or systems.
• Where necessary to provide cover for shift specialists.
• Be specifically familiar with many modern-day electrical systems including PLC’s, Drives, AC & DC motor circuitry and be able to read and interpret electrical wiring and schematic drawings.

Benefits:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum (may vary if on shift pattern)
• Quarterly Bonus – subject to business performance
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Annual Pay Review
• Employee discount scheme

This role is commutable from Leicester, Peterborough, Corby, Kettering and Northampton.