POLYMER CHEMIST

An independent organisation in the Birmingham area, have an outstanding opportunity for a Polymer Chemist to join them.  The company have been established for well over 100 years and have continued to grow and develop during this time & have cornered a niche market - place and products, making them a number 1 in their market- place.

The opportunities for a Polymer Chemist are fantastic.  As the polymer Chemist, you will have a wonderful opportunity to progress to more senior positions within the business, giving you the potential for global travel.  
Representing the Company, you will be part of the global academic community that supports their industry, giving you the opportunity to attend international conferences and present academic papers

BENEFITS

• £20,000 - £24,000 Dependant on experience
• Excellent Pension and 25 days holidays
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• Second to none Prospects available
• Opportunity for International travel
• 36.25-hour week
• Free Life assurance
• Medical cash back scheme
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Training offered for the right person

DUTIES OF THE POLYMER CHEMIST

• Synthesis of novel accelerators
• Research, analyse and synthesise new and existing materials for product, process development and applications
• Design experiments to support / disprove hypotheses
• Analytical and physical testing of products and raw materials
• Provide support to Production and Quality
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports

REQUIREMENT OF THE POLYMER CHEMIST

• You will hold a Degree in ideally Chemistry
• Synthesis experience 
• Good knowledge of research and analysis of new and existing materials
• To have previously designed experiments
• This would suit an ambitious and enthusiastic Chemist, who is looking for a stable, long-term career

The role is commutable from Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Worcester, Telford, Birmingham, Tamworth, Aldridge, and Solihull

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

A NEW ROLE FOR A TOOLMAKER IS NOW AVAILABLE

This is a new facility, and they are a busy, very friendly organisation, having a need for a Toolmaker to expand their team.  

It’s a great opportunity to join at this point, as everything is new, making this Toolmaker, part of a new journey for this business.  Exciting times indeed!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• £13 / £15 per hour
• Days Role
• Early Friday Finish
• Paid Overtime
• Outside the clear air tax catchment area
• Friendly Organisation, everyone is 'Hands On'

DUTIES OF THE TOOLMAKER

• Working from Engineering drawings
• New tooling
• Refurbishment and maintenance of existing Press tools
• Use of Toolroom equipment
• Working Days

REQUIREMENT OF THE TOOLMAKER

• Ideally Apprentice trained
• You will have relevant Toolmaking experience within Pressings
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• This will suit a friendly, easy going personality, this would fit into the business very well
• Happy to work days

This Toolmaker role is commutable from: Birmingham, Aldridge, Walsall, Solihull, Tamworth, Smethwick, Balsall Heath, Edgbaston

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

This Electrical Maintenance Engineer role offers a great salary of £39,500 and benefits: Annual Bonus of up to 8% of salary! Super Work/Life balance!  Company Pension – up to 5% contribution!  Bonus Scheme! Great Canteen! Stable career opportunity with a great team! 

As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be working for a leading Global Manufacturer within the construction industry.  The company have been established for several decades and are going from strength to strength! They are recognised throughout their field for their outstanding quality product.  They have remained busy throughout the pandemic; you would be joining an incredibly stable organisation.

Benefits for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Up to £39,500
• Great life work balance
• Bonus of up to 4% of annual salary
• Company pension Scheme – up to 5% contribution
• Great Canteen!
• Free Parking
• Superb work / life balance!

As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• To undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting a wide range of HEAVY equipment/machinery
• Supporting PLC’s. Variable Speed Drives and process instrumentation
• To liaise with other departments to ensure suitable parts/ equipment are correct to deliver the Electrical maintenance plan, completing relevant documentation.
• To ensure you deliver on reliability targets.
• Investigate stops of plant equipment and report back to your supervisor, advising on course of action required
• Carryout preventative maintenance inspections and procedures to prevent unplanned stoppages.

I would be very interested in speaking with you if you are/ have:

• Previous Experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician or similar
• Experience with in a Heavy industrial process engineering environment
• Previous experience in the Construction or Power Sectors is preferable
• Would potentially suit someone from an Armed Forces background too
• Ideally  Time Served apprenticeship or NVQ equivalent
• National Certificate (or Equivalent) in Electrical Engineering  
• Positive and a can do attitude is a must!
• Experience with PLC’s variable speed drives and process instrumentation would be preferable.

The role is commutable from: Coventry, Rugby, Hinkley, Daventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Kettering and Solihull

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

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

This is a top global business, with over 100 years of history. A multi-billion dollar turnover company, they employ many thousands of staff across the globe, with sales of around £800 million and 2,000 staff in the UK.

They offer a complete range of market-leading products, designed to meet every application.

Warehouse Supervisor Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £40,000 – negotiable, dependant on experience
• 8am – 4pm, 3:30 finish on Friday’s
• Bonus
• Pension up to 10% employer contributory
• Cycle to work
• Access to a lifestyle discount app
• Employee Assistance Program

Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Northampton, Kettering, Leamington Spa, Banbury

Warehouse Supervisor Role Function

• The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for the management of stores in Warwickshire, along with the coordination of stores at three other sites, plus associated external stores for spares and inventory management and control.
• You will probably be required to attend one other site once per month.

Warehouse Supervisor Person Specification

• Stores Management (overseeing multimillion pound stock levels) and Maintenance experience (desirable).
• Materials Management Knowledge and SAP.
• Strong inter-personal skills with a proven track record.
• Inventory Control.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Operational experience to fully understand what our business objectives are within our markets and how they are achieved and operate.
• Negotiation.

CIPS experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering would be useful, but isn’t essential.

Warehouse Supervisor Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Planning - Ensure compliance with all Global Procurement and Controllership policies relating to Inventory and Stores management.
• Monitoring - Ensures the fulfilment of institutional guidelines for establishing part numbers and catalogues.
• Compliance - Responsible to ensure the stores are compliant against all Internal Policies (PACS, SOX, Global Procurement etc).
• Negotiation - Responsible for spares, inventory management and control., and to adhere to MRP and all associated SAP Agreements.
• Continuous Improvement - Participate in the Plant PE ISO14000 and ISO 9000 certifications, and participate in audits – PACS and SOX
• Warehouse Management - Coordinate’s reception and dispatch of goods from the storeroom as well as outsourcing activities to maintain inventory integrity.
• Inventories Management - Manages the stock levels to assure high service level at the Business Unit 

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

As the HR Manager - you will be working for a Leading Global Manufacturing organisation, who have an outstanding reputation for Excellence and Quality.  They are a true leader in their field!  

This is a fabulous opportunity if you are looking for a well-established, dynamic organisation and if you are looking to be part of a superb team!

Benefits for this HR Manager role:

• £45,000 - £55,000
• Car Allowance
• Superb Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• 33 days holiday 

As the HR Manager, your duties will include:

• In brief: To provide a full range of employee relations interventions and solutions to every level of the site; general advice, mentoring, counselling, disciplinary, grievance, appeal. 
• To work with the GM to shape the organisational structure of the business, ensuring resource capability is in place at the right time to deliver the operational requirements of the business; advising and supporting managers to achieve the plant organisational resource plan.
• To work with the HR Director to manage the full scope of compensation and benefit matters for the site. 
• To work with the UK and Corporate HR team to facilitate the delivery of the HR strategy, local, national and global. 
• To work with the UK TA Manager to manage the recruitment requirements for the site.
• Budget Management 
• Lead employee integration programmes and internal transfer/promotional orientation programmes. 
• Coach and develop the site management team to champion a high performance and collaborative environment 

Please apply or get in touch for more information if you have:

• Previous experience as a HR Manager within a fast-paced Manufacturing Organisation 
• You will ideally be MCIPD / MSc Human Resource Management qualified. 
• Experience in influencing management teams / key stakeholders.
• An in depth knowledge of employment law is essential
• Strong IT skills including SAP (Advantageous) and all Microsoft Applications 
• Outstanding problem solving and numeracy skills
• The ability to produce cost/benefit business case reports. 
• Experience of producing detailed and professional written documents in general daily activities and specifically in response to discipline/grievance/appeal cases 

This HR Manager role is commutable from: Solihull, Birmingham, Redditch, Stratford upon Avon, Worcester, Kidderminster and Coventry

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Technical Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a TEAM LEADER within a Pressings environment?
  
Would you like to be part of a busy, friendly, manufacturing organisation, where they are enjoying significant growth? Their products are unique and they supply into a hugely diverse range of industry sectors.

As their Team Leader, you will be managing within the assembly section together with some hands-on setting on small presses.

TEAM LEADER BENEFITS:

• £12.50 per hour
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Days
• Early Friday Finish
• Canteen
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF THE TEAM LEADER:

• Supervise a small team of Assembly Operators in the Pressings area
• Look for continuous improvements
• Motivate and lead
• Hands-On setting small presses
• Ensure a tidy and clean working area

REQUIREMENT OF THE TEAM LEADER:

• Previous supervisor experience
• To have previously set presses
• To have worked in a continuous improvement culture
• This would suit someone looking for stability and longivity

The role is commutable from Walsall, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, Aldridge, Solihull, West Bromwich, Tipton, Tyseley

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

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER working for a large, family owned, well established manufacturing organisation.  The company has been established for over 100 years and the products they supply are unique, making them the market leader in their field.

As their CUSTOMER SERVIES MANAGER, you will lead and manage their customer services department to provide world class service to their customers.
 
BENEFITS

• £33,000 - £36,000 - Dependant on experience
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension
• 33 Days Holidays
• Very generous sick scheme should you need it
• Life Assurance
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER

• Champion improvement activities
• Regular contact with customers and agents, covering all aspects of customer service
• Lead and manage the Customer Service Department
• Negotiate and deal with major International Customers, freight companies, Government agencies and auditors
• Ensure all legal duties relating to supply and transport of dangerous goods, drug, and chemical weapons
• Travel to visit customers, agents and exhibitions when required
• Monitor customer order patterns

REQUIREMENT OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER

• You will have a strong understanding of the exportation of goods across borders, duty, and incoterms in the post-BREXIT age
• A level 5 (or higher) qualification in Business related discipline
• IATA and IMDG certified
• DBS checked
• Significant experience in a Customer Services Management role
• Must have shipping export knowledge, and highly preferable for you to have experience with dangerous goods
• Microsoft proficient
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

The role is commutable from Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Worcester, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Technical Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a QUALITY ENGINEER for a Birmingham based multiple site manufacturing organisation.

As their QUALITY ENGINEER you will be joining a fast-paced manufacturing facility, reporting into the Quality Manager, you will liaise with customers and plant on all quality issues.  This is a fantastic opportunity, for a strong QUALITY ENGINEER to join a successful Company, who continue to grow and expand, even despite recent difficult times.

BENEFITS

• £35,000 - £38,000
• Excellent Pension
• 26 Days Holiday & Stats
• Staff Car Park
• Canteen

DUTIES OF THE QUALITY ENGINEER

• Monitor customer quality concerns 
• Identify and close out repetitive concerns
• Create action plans to improve performance.
• Discuss / negotiate specific concern boundary 
• Analyses customer returns, concerns and defects found in the production.
• Perform Capability Studies and Parts and Process Audits.
• PPAP preparation – documentation and presentation.
• Perform Gage Studies (Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity and Stability) 
• Ensure that continuous improvement is made in all production MEQ quality deliverables 
• Ensure that customer and internally identified quality issues are resolved using problem solving methods e.g. 8D Report, 
• Ensure that all quality activities are performed according to BOS, IATF 16949, and ISO 9000, ISO 14001 etc.
• Support the continuous improvements
• Identify and use the appropriate statistical tools.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE QUALITY ENGINEER

• Relevant experience within Quality Engineering
• A high standard of education is required
• You will have gained your experience from within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Good training in Quality disciplines such as PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and SPC
• Must hold a driving licence
• To thrive under pressure

The role is commutable from Walsall, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Telford, Dudley, Redditch, Tamworth, and Worcester 

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

We are a well-respected employer within the engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our established maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

• Salary in the region of £39,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Pension
• Stable Working Environment. 

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 fast-paced manufacturing, process or production environment.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician    

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified Mechanically and have some understanding of Plc Controls and Robot applications. However you must 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. 

This Maintenance Technician's role is commutable from Allesley, Bedworth, Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby & Solihull 

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

This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role offers a great salary and benefits: Annual Bonus of up to 8% of salary! Super holiday entitlement, Great Work/Life balance!  Company Pension – up to 5% contribution!  Great Canteen! Stable career opportunity with a winning team!

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be working for a leading Manufacturer within the construction industry.  The company have been established for several decades and are going from strength to strength! They are recognised throughout their field for their outstanding quality product.  They have remained busy throughout the pandemic; you would be joining an incredibly stable organisation.

Benefits for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Excellent Salary
• Outstanding holiday / Free time
• Bonus Scheme paid annually (up to 8% of salary)
• Company pension Scheme - 5%
• Great Canteen
• Free Parking

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• To undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting a wide range of equipment/machinery
• To liaise with other departments to ensure suitable parts/ equipment are correct to deliver the mechanical maintenance plan, completing relevant documentation.
• To ensure you deliver on reliability targets.
• Investigate stops of plant equipment and report back to your supervisor, advising on course of action required
• Carryout preventative maintenance inspections and procedures to prevent unplanned stoppages.

I would be very interested in speaking with you if you are/ have:

• Previous Experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician
• Previous experience in the Construction or Power Sector is preferable
• Would suit someone from an Armed Forces background too
• Ideally hold a recognised qualification in Mechanical engineering / Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering
• You will need to have had experience with very Heavy Plant Machinery

The role is commutable from: Coventry, Rugby, Hinkley, Daventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Kettering and Solihull

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

We are a well-respected employer within the engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Electrical Maintenance Engineer, to join our Perm Nights maintenance team. 

Benefits to the Electrical Maintenance Engineer: 

• Starting salary in the region of £35,000
• Paid Overtime
• Company Pension
• 33 Days Holiday
• Early Friday Finish

Duties of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer 

As a proven Electrical Maintenance Engineer 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 heavy engineering / manufacturing or a production plant environment. 

Requirements of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

You must hold formal Electrical Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship and ideally be qualified to either a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, with previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within a heavy engineering, manufacturing or a production plant environment.

Commutable from: Birmingham, Solihull & Sutton Coldfield

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