MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

I am looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a Precision Engineering company. This is a multi-skilled role that will include Maintenance on machinery and facilities both Electrical and Mechanical. 

This is a day’s role with hours either 8am-4.30pm or 10am-6.30pm with a package of:

• Salary £35,000 depending on experience. 
• 25 days holiday
• Free Parking on site. 
• Company Pension 

Along with an NVQ Level 3/ ONC/ City & Guilds the ideal candidate/ Maintenance Engineer must have previous experience with Electrical equipment including PLC controls and CNC machinery is desirable. 

The Maintenance Engineer role will include the following:

• Provide preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment to ensure effective running.
• Review TPM schedules to ensure operatives complete in a timely manner and inform Team Leaders of deficiencies
• Report back to the Maintenance Supervisor & Manager on concerns regarding the operational status of machinery
• Ensure, through regular checks; the power, lighting, LEV and water systems are maintained.

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

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

CNC TURNER

This is your opportunity to join a market leading business, who are very long-standing, well respected and continuing to lead the way in their industry.

From their Nottingham HQ, they design and manufacture label printing machinery for textile label printing businesses

Benefits include:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Days Role
• £22,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience
• Pension Scheme
• Overtime
• Free Parking

CNC Turner Key Responsibilities:

• Selecting the cutting tools for machining operations using CNC or conventional lathes
• Mounting and dismounting workpieces on/from lathe as a CNC Turner
• Performing roughing and finishing operations
• Checking finished pieces to ensure compliance with technical drawings
• Carrying out maintenance of turning lathe and tools
• Cleaning turning lathe and work area, e.g. removing swarf / chips

CNC Turner Candidate Specification:

• The CNC Turner will have basic knowledge of CNC Machinery 
• CNC Turning experience using HASS/ MORI SEIKI/ COLCHESTER
• CNC Turning MUST have Fanuc experience
• Using a CAM system or CADCAM system
• Strong time management and planning skills 
• Being able to keep their surrounding clean and tidy for health and safety purposes 

This CNC Turner role is commutable from: Nottingham, Loughborough, Grantham

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

CHROME PLATER

Day to day duties for this Chrome Platers include:

• Set and operate precision hard chrome plating tanks, ensuring absolute compliance with safety and quality procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work area 
• Test and manage chemical levels and mixing to ensure process operates within set parameters
• Perform routine tests: X-Ray testing, Copper Sulphate test, Air (Mist) test – as required for planned maintenance and process management
• Carry out plant and jig inspections and maintenance (such as cleaning connections and ensuring jigs are in good working order)
• Visually inspect components to required specification and use manual equipment for dimensional inspection
• Act on data, analyse external reports & work with 3rd party process specialists
• Make clear handovers with other shifts and ensure production and process continuity
• Utilise the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to record production and process data

To be a successful Chrome Plater, the candidate should have:

• Previous experience in chrome plating or experience operating chemical processing lines
• Eye for quality and a desire for continuous improvement
• Excellent communications skills
• Be fully competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Experience working with tight tolerances 
• Experience on a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
• A flexible attitude to work

Pay & Hours: 

• The starting rate for this position is £12.82 per hour
• On successful completion of the probationary period the hourly rate will increase to £13.49
• Alternating shifts (6am to 2pm) and (10am to 6pm) shifts Monday – Friday (39 hours per week).
• Free Parking
• On-site Canteen

This Chrome Plater role is commutable From: Derby and Nottingham

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

COSTING ENGINEER

Working with the relevant design, manufacturing and purchasing teams and reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Costing Engineer will be responsible for providing full cost analysis of each new and existing machine. The Costing Engineer will also be required to identify and execute significant cost down opportunities in fabricated assemblies, bought-in components and machine build efficiencies.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary, £33,000 - £34,000
• 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday
• The opportunity to work within a global organisation
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Early finish, every Friday
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme
• SMART pension

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

Costing Engineer Person Specification

• You must have proven experience of Costing Engineer or Value Engineer type roles, with responsibility of cost analysis and costing down
• Engineering degree or evidence of equivalent (ideally)
• Proven experience of machine cost analysis / fabricated assemblies, and proven ability to manipulate data and generate cost models
• Experience of heavy equipment and CAD would be a distinct advantage
• Strong computer skills especially MS excel. Strong planning and execution skills 
• The ability to prioritise work and thrive in a fast-moving business to meet tight deadlines

Good English communication skills, both written and spoken, good presentation and interpersonal skills, with a Global outlook and exposure to different challenges & cultures

Costing Engineer Key Responsibilities 

• Full cost analysis of existing products including standard Bills of Material, standard and non-standard options
• Support new product development with costing analysis. Cost analysis / target pricing on all new and modified products
• The Costing Engineer will provide forecasted costs for all machines using established costing templates. Creation of standard component engineering / cost libraries
• Analyse and compare welding fabrications with regard to new designs. Review all sub-assemblies in terms of materials and labour costs
• Work with the manufacturing and finance teams to identify sectional BoMs. Will be a key driver in cost down projects in the department.
• Support Product Managers in generating pricing, Price Book updates as needed, support the engineering team as requested by the engineering manager
• Analysis of Purchase Price Variance and maintain cost trackers. Identify opportunities for value engineering or process efficiencies within existing as well as new product

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality 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

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with Manufacturing departments

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary, £33,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience
• 8am – 4:30pm, 1:30pm finish on Friday’s
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme

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

Key Responsibilities 

Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, the Industrial Engineer will be a key figure in your ability to:

• Identify and action waste elimination through response to Takt time variation
• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
• Ensure the support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques
• Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to “Takt time variation”, build quality issues
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, Cost of Quality concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate

Be Responsible for Signing Product Change Notifications Ensuring That:

• A thorough feasibility analysis has been conducted
• Understand any implications regarding process/man assignment changes
• Highlighting tooling requirements
• The Industrial Engineer will fully understand all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change
• Fully understand any production related cost

And Including:

• Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
• Develop ergonomic processes designed around Lean Manufacturing principles including Yamazumi and 5S
• The Industrial Engineer will work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility

Person Specification

• HND or equivalent is essential
• CAD experience would be highly advantageous
• Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent is desirable

Essential Experience 

• Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Proven experience in an Industrial Engineer or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Jig & Tool design

Desirable Experience

• Industrial engineering techniques
• Project management skills

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

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

This position would likely suit a recent Graduate or similar. The Manufacturing Engineer will be actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, you will be a key figure in your ability to:

• Identify and action waste elimination through response to Takt time variation
• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
• Ensure the support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques
• Using a “hands on” approach, the Manufacturing Engineer will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to “Takt time variation” and build quality issues

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary, up to £28,000, dependant on experience (negotiable)
• 8am – 4:30pm, 1:30pm finish on Friday’s
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme

This Manufacturing Engineer's role is commutable From: Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Coventry, Tamworth

Manufacturing Engineern Specification:

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role
• Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques
• Ability to read engineering drawings, with an understanding of Jig & Tool design ideally
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability t work under pressure
• Report writing, good analytical skills and organised
• Team player with good interpersonal skills, you will be self-motivated, and results orientated
• Enthusiastic & energetic attitude, with creative flair for ideas

Manufacturing Engineer Key Responsibilities 

• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, Cost of Quality concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate
• Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
• Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility

Be responsible for signing product change notifications ensuring that:

• A thorough feasibility analysis has been conducted
• Understand any implications regarding process/man assignment changes
• Highlighting tooling requirements
• Fully understanding all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change
• The Manufacturing Engineer will fully understand any production related cost

Desirable Experience:

• Industrial engineering techniques
• Project management skills
• Lean methodology
• Leadership qualities

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

CNC TURNER

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

CNC Turner Salary and Hours:

• £12.82 per hour, monthly paid
• Monday – Friday – 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm (rotating shifts on a weekly basis)

This CNC Turners role is commutable From: Derby and Nottingham

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Service Engineer to join a market leading machine manufacturer for the UK and Ireland to support an expanding customer base. The role would be based between the Nottingham head office however sometimes travel may include the UK and Ireland. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a world leading company.

Along with a competitive salary banding of £30,000-£34,000, the company offer superb benefits:

• Company Vehicle
• Company Mobile Phone
• Employer Pension Contribution at 6%
• Employee benefits Reward Scheme
• 25 days Holiday

Duties for the Service Engineer role as follows but not limited to:

• Equipment commissioning
• Service and maintenance of our high-tech machines for the production and maintenance of tools
• Emergency breakdowns and some operator training, participation in Exhibitions.

Requirements for Service Engineer:

• Experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering. Either as a Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer.
• PLC and SAP knowledge would be an advantage
• A high degree of customer orientation and the willingness to travel.
• Previous experience within a machine tool background would be an advantage and previous experience as a Field Service Engineer

Service Engineer role is commutable from Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. The client needs someone East Midlands based. 

Maintenance Recruitment Specialist Since 1999 specialising within the recruitment of Maintenance Engineers and Service Engineers.

Probe are pleased to be working with an industry leading fabricator of industrial equipment who are seeking a Sales Engineer to join their team. The company are experts in their field and work with some of the largest names in motorsport, automotive, aerospace and steel. 

The company has several business units which offer different solutions but, generally speaking, they design, manufacture and supply equipment and materials which can be used in extreme conditions, predominantly for use at extreme temperatures. 

Rather than bombard you with KPI’s, the Sales Manager prefers a long-term, consultative approach with relationships at the heart of everything they do. Whilst there will be some targets the company values long term success over quick wins.

If you have a technical sales background within an engineering discipline, then read on as this Sales Engineer opportunity may be for you.

BENEFITS:

• Fully expensed company car or car allowance
• 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (36 days in total!)
• Flexible working between home and office
• Flexitime
• Vastly experienced team and line manager
• Relaxed working environment

DUTIES:

The Sales Engineer will be responsible for:

• Forging and maintaining relationships with customers who will stand the test of time 
• Advising potential and current customers on the full product and solution range
• Liaising internally with subject matter experts to ensure the best solution is put forward
• Maintaining good record keeping
• Achieving group and individual goals

REQUIREMENTS:

Sales Engineers will have some or all of the following experience:

• Several years of experience within a technical sales role in an engineering discipline 
• Experience in a sales role focused on welding, fabrication or furnace equipment
• Personable and driven personality
• Willingness to travel across the UK to meet customers
• Live within a commutable distance of either Dudley 

The Sales Engineer will be offered flexible working but must live within commutable distance of either Dudley or Nottingham.

Commutable from Stourbridge, Brierly Hill, Halesowen, Smethwick, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Grantham, Newark-on-Trent, Mansfield, Ilkeston

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

This business is a market leader in their field, across markets in the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe providing materials to leading companies. 

They have seen huge growth in recent years, with further growth going on right now.

Estimator Pay and Hours

• £28,000 - £32,000, negotiable dependant on experience
• 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (possibly flexible)
• 31 days holiday, including statutory, increasing with service

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

The Role

• Client is looking for an Estimator who will be responsible for designing, specifying and pricing adequate products in response to client enquiries.
• The Estimator will also be required to meet client expectations by ensuring prompt replies to queries, utilising all the information provided, implementing information gathered from design/site meetings and meeting site delivery dates.   
• You will need to communicate effectively during a handover meeting with your appointed project team to ensure correct drawings are produced on time and in accordance with your design.

Personal Specification

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a construction Estimator role or similar
• Proven ability reading construction drawings and extract relevant information efficiently
• Solid knowledge & understanding of the construction process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good organisational skills
• Commercially aware, target driven and ambitious
• Experience of using Bluebeam and AutoCAD desirable 

Estimator Key Responsibilities

• To prepare an accurate, competitive and detailed technical schedules for client products with the assistance of a dedicated internal structural engineering team. 
• Follow up schedules with customers via phone calls and emails to build relationships with key contacts.
• Provide basic calculations to the current standard for all products specified by you.   
• Detailed handovers to the project team when orders are received.
• Provide excellent customer service; attend occasional office and site visits to develop customer relationships, solve technical issues and develop product design.   
• Carry out product presentations as a training aid to staff and customers.
• Conduct site installation training sessions for customers when required.

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

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing plant within the Maintenance team to support the operation. As a Maintenance Engineer you will be expected to carry out maintenance work requirements for machines and equipment, plant, and buildings. Ideally qualified to Level 3 in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and to have had exposure to Injection Mould machinery would be an advantage. 

Maintenance Engineer benefits include:

• Salary £32,000
• Company Pension to join
• Starting first on days for 3-6 months shadowing
• 3 shift with the hours 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 4pm – 12am with the option in the future of adding in a 10pm-6am

Some duties may for the role of Maintenance Engineer include:

• To carry out all planned maintenance tasks to set standards.
• To carry out safety checks of machines, equipment and plant and complete periodic safety records.
• To undertake tasks required for the installation of machines, plant and equipment to working standards.
• Respond to and provide an immediate maintenance service.
• To make, fabricate and assemble special purpose parts and equipment.

This role of Maintenance Engineer is commutable from: Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, and Chesterfield

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