Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Senior Development Engineer Salary: £51,000, 39 hours per week

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Role Overview

• The test development engineer team is a support team in the Product Development department. The senior development engineer role is running quality assurance tests on New Product Integration & for continual improvement of current products, as well as taking technical lead for electronics, legislation and providing guidance / direction to the development engineers.
• This is a hands-on testing role of prototypes and production products. Feedback and analysis from the products tested are required to continually improve the design with the Product Development team.
• Reporting to the Process Leader in Product Development, this role focuses on the ability to manage, create and implement practical innovative and cost-effective developments that enable the business to gain market share by the generation and release of new products.

This role has a direct impact on the business achieving increased market share and return through cost effective and timely development of innovative products which comply with National and International Standards.

Senior Development Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Minimum qualification is a Degree in an Engineering Discipline with at least 5 years in an engineering / developmental role. 
• Excellent communication skills in both the spoken and written form.
• Be fully conversant with product development systems, materials, specifications and processes necessary for the generation and introduction of new products and features.
• Having a proven capability that includes development of products and / or features (reflecting timing, financial & quality targets).
• Possess good analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft applications, Word, Excel. Ability to work effectively on your own or part of a project team.
• Can analyse and compile testing data from the tests performed.
• Self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability within a pressurised environment.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Managing and motivating a multi-disciplined project team that will deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective products and features from the conceptual stage to introduction. Managing, planning, costing and controlling a budget associated with a new or modified product or feature. 
• Being a developmental lead and point of reference within the product development team capable of developing, analysing, interpreting and implementing solutions for new products, or to ensure resolution of any warranty or value analysis proposal.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and adherence to business processes and an awareness of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001. Develop new products in line with best practice and a number of National / International Standards. Also working to USA and other Regionally different Standards.
• Writing and publishing detailed and comprehensive test reports internally and management of risk for the team
• Produce both technical presentations and applied samples as and when required in support of sales for customer demonstration and information
• To undertake or delegate product developments as necessary to ensure timely release of designs, drawings, specifications, etc, as appropriate in line with the project plans / business needs.
• Maintain programmes throughout the NPI process. Be adept at drawing on internal knowledge as well as industry and/or academic resources in reaching testing conclusions.
• Actively support test time reduction through Continuous Improvement principles and actively promote 5S principles within the test department.

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

Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Design Engineer Salary: £40,000

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Role Function

The Design Engineer will form part of the product development team, reporting to the Technical Director. This role focuses on the ability to manage, create and implement practical innovative and cost-effective designs that enable the business to gain market share by the generation and release of new products.

Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• You will hold a minimum qualification of HNC in an Engineering Discipline with at least 5 years design related experience. 
• Excellent communication skills in both the spoken and written form.
• A capable experienced and ‘hands on’ Designer fully conversant with Solidworks and an associated Product Management System system, or similar.
• Be fully conversant with Product Development systems, materials, specifications and processes necessary for the generation and introduction of new products and features.
• Ability to effectively contribute to a project team, unafraid to challenge the norm.
• Possess good analytical skills to formulate solutions and challenge assumptions
• The Design Engineer will have self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Managing and motivating a multi-disciplined project team that will deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective products and features from the conceptual stage to introduction.
• Managing, planning, costing and controlling a budget associated with a new or modified product or feature. 
• Alongside others be a pivotal part of the business design function proposing new and improved systems and business methodologies (whether these be CAD or business wide). 
• Being a design lead and point of reference within the Product Development team capable of designing, analysing, interpreting and implementing solutions for new products, or to ensure resolution of any warranty or value analysis proposal.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and adherence to business processes and an awareness of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001.
• To undertake or delegate product designs as necessary to ensure timely release designs, engineering drawings, CAD files, specifications, etc., as appropriate.

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

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sales Administrator who has experience in the Manufacturing industry. 

• Starting Salary - £23,968 
• Company subsidised pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance 
• 22 Days Annual holiday plus Bank Holidays 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a fast-paced commercial sales order processing environment. The successful applicant will have experience of working within an international sales environment and an understanding of Incoterms and associated export paperwork (commercial invoice, packing list, DGN) is advantageous.

Sales Administrator Duities: 

• Liaising with third parties including shipping agents, Chamber of Commerce etc. 
• Organizing logistics transport including worldwide shipping 
• Sales order processing UK & Export
• Liaising with internal departments including sales, dispatch & technical 
• General office duties & covering for holiday absence throughout the office

Sales Administrator Requiremenmts:

• Able to make/receive telephone calls and engage with people in a professional and commercial manner
• Skilled in opening and maintaining a conversation to build rapport
• The ability to demonstrate an interest in automation and manufacturing, with some technical bias in your academic or working life
• A background in sales & manufacturing is preferable but not essential  
• Good computer skills
• Effective communication skills

This is an exciting role and suitable for someone who has previously worked as a Sales Administrator, Sales Coordinator, Office Administrator, Account Manager or Internal Sales in the manufacturing industry.

This role is commutable from: Rugby, Warwick, Coventry, Nuneaton, Solihull, Tamworth, Leamington, Kenilworth, Hinckley, Bedworth

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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 will start on days and then potential move to double days:

• 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

We are a well-respected employer and are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Technician, to join our DAY SHIFT maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

• £35,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Pension
• Day Working (Mon – Fri)
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician  

• As a proven Maintenance Technician, you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician  

• You must hold formal Electrical qualifications to either a City & Guilds Level or NVQ standard and ideally be apprentice trained. The role will require you to have core electrical & reasonable mechanical abilities allied to Plc fault finding skills.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Tamworth, Lichfield, Rugeley & Burton

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

Our Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Test Development Engineer Function:

The Test Development Engineer is a support team member in the Product Development department. The role is running quality assurance tests on New Product Integration & for continual improvement of current products.

This is a hands-on testing role of prototypes and production products. Feedback and analysis from the products tested are required to continually improve the design with the Product Development team.

This role has a direct impact on the business achieving increased market share and return through cost effective and timely development of innovative products which comply with National and International Standards

Test Development Engineer Salary: £40,000, 39 hours per week

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Candidate Requirements

• The Test Development Engineer will be qualified to a minimum of HND/HNC in a suitable engineering discipline, this can be electrical or mechanical, but you will have a good appreciation of both disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively independently or part of a project team.
• The ability to analyse and compile testing data from the tests performed.
• Proactive and pragmatic: find the most cost-effective solutions to yield the best test results.
• Possess good analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft applications, Word, Excel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.
• Ideally the candidate will have skills in gas/ fuel technology together with the ability to understand electrical circuit diagrams and formulate new when required.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Test Development Engineer will be capable of setting up and monitoring tests, preparing models for submission to the appropriate test authority.
• Develop in conjunction with the project team, the gas and electrical sub systems used within the product.
• Interpret marketing briefs into tangible product that can be manufactured within the business capabilities.
• Develop new products in line with best practice and a number of National / International Standards, briefly EN30-1-1 International Gas Safety Standard and BS EN 60335 Appliance Safety Standards for Electrical and DF Appliances. Also working to USA and other Regionally different Standards.
• Support & manage testing, writing and publishing detailed and comprehensive test reports internally and management of risk for the team, producing both technical presentations and applied samples as and when required in support of sales for customer demonstration and information
• Create and maintain internal design and test verification test methods in line with the latest approval standards.
• Be accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data, including signoffs of quality control data as acceptable
• Maintain programmes throughout the NPI process. Be adept at drawing on internal knowledge as well as industry and/or academic resources in reaching testing conclusions.
• Actively support test time reduction through Continuous Improvement principles and promote 5S principles within the test department.

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

Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

This role would suit someone with significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, ideally within pressings, assembly, fabrication, sheet metal or a related industry.

Manufacturing Engineer Function:

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for delivering and maintaining a well-engineered manufacturing process with quality controls, operator accountability and performance monitoring built in. 
• The role will include provision of documentation and training support to ensure all operator actions and decisions are clearly and unambiguously understood by the production operators and their manager.
• You will also be responsible for making sure the department manager and operators know how the process should be maintained and what the limits of its capability are. 
• The Manufacturing Engineer will also provide real-time process support to the production team and will make sure process problems are quickly brought to the attention of the manager. 
• You will be responsible for highlighting and evaluating improvement opportunities and for making clear the likely consequences of any proposed change. 
• Where appropriate you will take the lead, facilitate or just monitor any process change that is authorised by the department manager.

Manufacturing Engineer Salary: £40,000, 39 hours per week

This Manufacturing Engineer role is commutable from: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, ideally within pressings, assembly, fabrication, sheet metal or related industry.
• A manufacturing engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent experience) with production process design bias and a proven record of accomplishment of delivering results.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems techniques such as Lean, SMED, SPC, Process loading, PFMEA, 5S, Standard work, Poke Yoke, visual management, operator maintenance, Spaghetti diagrams, Yamazumi, single piece flow, no fault forward, kan-ban material control and VSM.
• The capability to use Solidworks, Draftsight, AutoCAD systems to create tooling or layout specifications and drawings.
• The capability to use Radan in order to program Laser, Turret Punch, Folders, etc
• Familiar with H&S and risk assessments and strategies to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Able to exploit the use of PC based systems and MS office tools to support the needs of the role.

In Addition

• Familiar with the requirements of Quality Management Systems and Quality planning processes required to support ISO 9001 and to drive continuous improvement.
• Able to create standard operating procedures and work instructions, have an understanding of ladder logic and able to read engineering drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Well organised and methodical, and able to plan work to balance conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Administration skills, able to keep calm in a crisis, reliable attendance and good timekeeping.
• Flexible and able to respond to occasional unusual working hours and weekends.
• Work well as part of a team and also alone
• Experienced of working in a fast-paced environment where variants are high and lead times are short.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Manufacturing Engineer will reduce and eliminate workplace hazards and ensure continuous improvements to workplace health and safety.
• Design new systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones. Supporting and Leading Continuous Improvement projects, driving out waste, reducing downtime and improving OTIFEF delivery to customers.
• Target inefficiencies quickly using problem solving techniques such as A3’s, Pareto, Ishikawa, and Root Cause Analysis. Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Ensure non-conformances within production are eliminated and controls are in place to prevent reoccurrences and ensure all manufacturing processes are supported by the necessary training, documentation and Quality Controls.
• Create, improve, and review Standard Operating Procedures. Support the introduction of new products and changes to current products into production. Ensure all documentation is relevant and up to date.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements, equipment layout, and visual controls.
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. As well as designing and implement data driven product quality and process capability improvements by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and processes; establishing standards and confirming repeatability within manufacturing processes, including 8D analysis

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

This business has enjoyed fantastic growth in recent years. They provide niche solutions to their client base across the world and make looking after their staff a priority.

As workloads are steadily increasing, they require a Senior Project Manager, to work within their fast-paced project team. 

Senior Project Manager, Package, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000 dependent on experience
• Company vehicle
• 8:30am - 5pm (flexibility can be given), 4pm finish on Friday. You are required to work the hours necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of your position
• 33 days holiday

Commutable From: Leicester, Hinckley, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Melton Mowbray, Kettering, Corby, Rugby, Northampton, Coventry

Role Overview

• The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing projects (including completion of general arrangement and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD), from receipt of order to commissioning, on time, within budget and to the customer’s and Impact’s satisfaction.
• This will include the completion of site surveys, communicating with the customer regarding project progress, liaising with suppliers and contractors regarding requirements, costs and performance and managing costs to maximise gross profit.

Candidate Specification

The Senior Project Manager will be a team player, who is a confident decision maker, conscious of costs, with efficient problem-solving skills.

• Minimum of a HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar, with steelwork fabrication background & experience.
• AutoCAD (and/or Solidworks) experience is preferred but isn’t essential.
• Good communication and customer relation skills (verbal, written and telephone) with staff, suppliers, and customers. 
• The Senior Project Manager will have excellent organizational skills – able to prioritise tasks to ensure completion of projects within deadlines.
• Flexibility to cater for changes to schedule and tight deadlines. Pride in work to ensure every project is completed to a satisfactory standard.
• Proficient Maths and Microsoft skills.
• Product knowledge of air movement systems would be highly advantageous.
• Understanding of the health & safety risks associated with each installation to enable the writing of risk assessments and method statements.

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

An outstanding opportunity has a risen for a Business Development Executive.

Do you have previous experience as a Business Development Executive in the IT industry? 

University/College applicants are welcome to apply. This role is a mixture of account management, sales and consultancy. Somebody who has good customer service skills and with a degree in computer science would be advantageous but not essential.
 
If you are graduate or someone looking to start your career in IT? Then a position like this is perfect for you.

• £21,000 - £23,000 – Basic salary
• Home working involved 
• 20 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays 
• Free parking
• Private Medical Insurance

DUTIES:

• Answer product and sales enquiries from channel partners and end users over email, on the phone and face-to-face
• Co-work with and support Marketing Department to organise national and international business events for product promotions
• New sales partner development and account management
• Promote the company solutions and drive business growth

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working experience related to storage, IP surveillance or networking products is desired
• Clean UK driving license
• Good customer service skills 
• Over a year working experience in a similar sales role
• Experienced in public speaking 

This Business Development Executive role is ideal for somebody who is looking to start their career in the IT industry at an established worldwide company.

This role is commutable from: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rugby, Daventry,

This may also suit candidate seeking the following roles: Sales Development Executive, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, SDR or Business Development Manager

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Would you like to be part of a large International, progressive manufacturing Company as an outstanding role as a Material Planner has become available.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Material Planner to be part of a continuing success story.

If you are a Material Planner, who is looking to expand your career prospects within a large organisation, where progression is virtually guaranteed, and huge emphasis is placed on you achieving a strong work / life balance, to ensure that you are at your very best.

The role is commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Tamworth, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Henley-In-Arden, Solihull, Kenilworth, Rugby, and Warrington

Benefits of Material Planner:

• £30,000 - £37,000
• Day’s role
• Large, long established successful Business
• Free Parking
• Life Assurance
• Genuine long-term career prospects available
• Income Protection
• Modern management approach
• Excellent work / life balance 

Duties of Material Planner:

• Ensure continuous raw material supply to all UK facilities
• Maintaining stock targets
• Daily review of stock
• Support production and engineering changes to avoid obsolescence
• Regular analysis of materials
• Maintenance of MRP parameters
• Weekly supply schedule releases
• Cycle counts
• Daily supplier arrears reporting
• Management of supplier delivery slots and special transport needs
• Vendor management

Requirement of Material Planner:

• You will have relevant Material Planning experience
• Ideally you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Strong SAP skills are essential 
• Excellent organisational skills and knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• This would suit an energetic, forward looking, positive and highly motivated individual

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

Client puts their employees at the heart of what they do as without them, they wouldn’t be where they are today. Their shift patterns are 12 hour shifts from 18:00 – 06:00, rotating on a weekly basis. In a nutshell, you work 7 out of 14 days (That means you are only working half of the year!)

Quality Auditor Salary: £24,083

Commutable From: Northampton, Corby, Peterborough, Leicester, Rugby

• Role Function

The key focuses for the Quality Auditor is to audit the factory systems against agreed standards to ensure that the factory is complying to agreed practices at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• The Quality Auditor will have experience in an FMCG environment
• Customer focus to understand the needs of different customers
• Have a clear understanding of good ethical practice
• Able to demonstrate understanding and awareness of health & safety
• Demonstrate knowledge of GMP & HACCP

Quality Auditor Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out audits in all areas of the factory, raising any findings from audits with the appropriate person/department to enable compliance.
• Preparation and sampling of ingredients, finished product and swabbing to agreed schedule.
• Calibration of designated equipment to agreed frequencies.
• Collect, collate and filing of documentation as part of the due diligence.
• Logging samples onto designated systems as required.
• Responsible for ensuring quality and food safety policies and procedures are being adhered to throughout the factory using various methods and tools.
• Imputing and trending of data to use in site and customer KPI reports to agreed frequency, where applicable.

Additional Responsibilities

• Updating Policies and procedures and documentation to maintain ongoing approval to site certification and approval. Attend the site HACCP and TACCP meetings as required.
• Liaise with suppliers over raw material non-conformances raised.
• Monitor the site Pest Control arrangements.
• Liaise with NPD team regarding new products launches, factory trials etc. collate information for QAS and line standard documentation.
• The Quality Auditor will carry out audits of product being produced and setting up and evaluation of finished products through taste panels/QAS on site.
• Support site metal detection arrangements. Investigate reported complaints, internal quality issues and investigate internal foreign body findings.
• Assisting in preparation and delivery of samples to customers. Monitoring environmental policies and performance within the factory and wider environment are being adhered to.

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

We are a well-respected employer who produce products for a NON Automotive market sector, we are seeking to recruit a number of proven Maintenance Technicians, to join our maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

• Dependent on your chosen shift pattern we offer a starting salariesup to £37,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Pension
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician  

• As a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician  

• Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified Electrically and be multi skilled in your abilities. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast paced manufacturing, process or production environment.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Bedworth, Coventry, Leamington, Nuneaton & Rugby

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