We have an opportunity for a Production Planner to join a manufacturing consumer goods company in the Shropshire area that is seeing a high-level of growth in 2021.

The role of Production Planner will work within the Production Control Department and will be responsible for planning resources for the assembly line and supply chain analysis.

The position will also provide an effective supervisory role for the Data and Production Control entry clerks and will collate the schedule of meeting reports.

Production Planner Benefits:

• Salary £25,000 - £27,200
• 31 Days Holiday Inc Bank Holidays
• Work in a Covid-safe adapted working environment
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Pay Care Health Cash Plan
• Free Car Parking and Safe Bike Store
• Subsidised Restaurant
• Training and career development opportunities for all staff
• Access to onsite Medical Advice
• Product staff discount
• Perks At Work staff discount membership
• Staff bonus scheme related to performance
• Full training is provided and further career development.
• 39 hrs a week (Mon-Thur 8am to 5.15pm and Fridays 8am to 12 noon) 

Main Duties of a Production Planner:

• Coordinating the preparation of Operating Planning.
• Advising on schedule trends and proposing changes as necessary to meet both their customer requirements and the company’s objectives with regard to efficiency.
• Coordination of the daily schedules for the Assembly area, advising any deviation from the schedule and proposed recovery plans.
• Coordinate the daily work of the Production Planning department in-line with the company objectives.
• Control and Planning of promotion activities, ensuring the Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements are met.
• Issue of monthly reports to the Departmental Manager detailing achievement against schedule and results of monthly activities.
• Ensure that all areas have up to date Procedures and Training Manuals and that staff have received on the job training. 
• Assist in the running out of components effected by an ECN.
• Promote the culture of Continuous and Improvement and 5’s throughout the department.
• Produce accurate, quality results first time with the minimum of supervision.
• Ensure the section is kept tidy and promote 5S/5W activities.
• Compliance with all SOX, ISO9001 & ISO14001 procedures and regulations.

Production Planner Requirements:

• Qualified to ‘A level’ or equivalent standard
• A good understanding of MRP Systems
• Computer Literate (Excel)
• Experience in working in a Production Planning Department.
• Experience of working in a high-volume manufacturing company.

This is a great opportunity to join a modern fast pace organisation where staff training and career development are on offer for all employees.

This Production Planner's role is Commutable from: Telford, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Newtown

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

Probe are pleased to be working with an industry leading manufacturer of furnace equipment and alloys 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:

• Up to £35,000
• 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 with alloy 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 or Nottingham

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

We are a well-respected employer who are seeking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to join our established maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

• Starting salary in the region of £25,000
• Company Pension
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
• Stable working environment and classified as an Essential Key Worker.

Duties of a Maintenance Engineer / Fitter

• Working with a team of Maintenance Engineers you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive multi skilled maintenance activities across our plant. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer / Fitter:

• You must hold formal mechanical qualifications (and ideally be apprentice trained too), with proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer / Fitter supporting plant and equipment within a robust manufacturing or heavy engineering environment. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a fixed hours role, safe in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker.

The role is commutable from Blackheath, Cradley Heath, Halesowen, Quinton & Woodgate Valley .

Probe Technical Recruitment, Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Specialists since 1994

A fast paced and busy manufacturer of electrical consumer goods are currently seeking a new member for their Production Planning Team, to start on a 3 month Fixed Term basis, but with the potential of the post also being converted into a permanent position during or after the 3 months.

The role is for a Production Planner to get involved in the preparation, proposal and control of the MPS (Master Production Schedule) in line with customer requirements and company objectives, whilst also planning the maintenance and control of the daily Assembly schedules.

• Fixed Term Contract position
• Salary £22,000 
• 39 hours a week
• 31 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Holidays) (Pro Rata)
• Staff Discount on Company Products
• Subsidised Staff Canteen
• Free Parking 

Main Duties of a Production Planner 

• Coordinating the preparation of Operating Planning, three monthly firm Assembly schedule, and four monthly forecast Assembly schedules.
• Advising on schedule trends and proposing changes as necessary to meet both the Customer requirements and the company’s objectives regarding efficiency.
• Coordination of the daily schedule for Assembly advising any deviation from the schedule and proposed recovery plans.
• Control and Planning of promotion activities, ensuring the Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements are met.
• Issue of monthly report to Departmental Manager detailing achievement against schedule and results of monthly activities.
• Promote the culture of Continuous and Improvement and 5’s throughout the department.
• Take on any reasonable task as requested by the Departmental Manager.
• Produce accurate, quality results first time with the minimum of supervision.
• Ensure the section is kept tidy and promote 5S/5W activities.
• Compliance with all SOX, ISO9001 & ISO14001 procedures and regulations.
• Any other reasonable requests.

The role of a Production Planner will be part of a dedicated team and will report directly to the Production Planning Manager. 

Applicants applying for this role should have had relevant exposure of production line planning and scheduling within the last few years and be fully conversant with the relevant procedures, compliance standards and schedule planning activities of a modern assembly environment.

Commutable from – Telford, Wolverhampton, Newport, Shrewsbury, Cannock, Ludlow, Stourbridge

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

This is a UK based opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to install and service/repair mechanical pressing and sawing machinery used within the building industry with this successful global manufacturer based from their site in Dudley. 

Field Service Engineer Role Benefits:

• £32,000 basic salary, Monday to Friday, £38k - £40k OTE
• 25 days holiday + paid Bank Holidays.
• 5% company pension
• Performance related Annual bonus
• Life Assurance

Field Service Engineer Role Description

• In the role of Field Service Engineer you will be installing and attending service/repair visits on mechanical pressing and sawing machinery used within the building industry.
• You will be covering a UK wide customer base and a van is provided.
• The basic hours for this role are 40 hours Monday – Friday with expectation for overtime and occasional weekend work. 

Field Service Engineer Skills and Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will ideally hold both Electrical and Mechanical abilities and will be time served with a relevant Engineering qualification.
• I would be keen to hear from Multiskilled Engineers who have experience supporting heavy plant or construction machinery.
• Experience of mechanical breakdowns and fault finding is key to this role, as is an eye for detail and problem solving skills.
• If you hold good communication skills, are flexible, and able to work independently, then we would love to hear from you.

In return you will joining an existing Field Service team at this successful and thriving manufacturer based from their site in Dudley.

This Field Service Engineer position is commutable from: Dudley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, West Bromwich, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and surrounding areas. 

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

This is a DAYS based opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support machinery both mechanically and electrically as part of a team at a busy manufacturer in Dudley. 

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary, depending on experience working Days Monday to Friday 
• 20 days holiday + paid Bank Holidays.
• 5% company pension
• Performance related Annual bonus

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role Description

• In the role of Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer you will be carrying out reactive and preventative maintenance on a variety of production machinery in a robust Engineering environment.
• You will also be involved in continuous improvements and PPMs
• You will be joining an existing team working DAY shifts Monday – Friday (39 hr week).

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• Successful candidates will ideally hold both Electrical and Mechanical abilities and must hold a relevant Electrical Engineering qualification including 17th or 18th edition wiring regulations.
• I would be keen to hear from Multiskilled Engineers who have experience supporting heavy machinery in an industrial environment, including presses.
• Electrical abilities are key to this role, including reading electrical drawings and fault finding abilities with PLC run equipment.
• If you hold good communication skills, are flexible, able to work independently, and are a team player then we would love to hear from you.

In return you will joining an existing Engineering team at this successful and thriving manufacturer in Dudley.

This Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer's role is commutable from: Dudley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, West Bromwich, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and surrounding areas. 

Probe Technical Recruitment, a Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Specialists since 1994