PRODUCTION PLANNER

This is the opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join a UK leading business, who are long-standing, well respected and continuing to lead the way in their industry.

From their Midlands HQ, they support clients across a multitude of industries, including Engineering, Rail, Construction, Energy and Material Handling.

Production Planner Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• £32,000 - £34,000
• Monday – Thursday, 7:45am to 4:45pm, 2:15pm finish on Fridays
• Sick Pay
• Life Insurance
• Free parking

Commutable From: Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Tamworth, Hinckley

Production Planner Candidate Specification

• Experience of production planning processes, ideally gained in a steel fabrication setting or working within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to accurately update and maintain management information systems, ideally experience of using StruMIS preferred (but is not essential).
• Confident in using Excel spreadsheets with the ability to learn and use new IT systems.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise and schedule workloads.
• Read and understand Engineer’s Technical drawings.
• The Production Planner will have an understanding of supply chains and associated lead times.

Key Responsibilities

• The Production Planner will control the workflow through the shopfloor, by co-ordinating the material to support production.  
• Responsible for managing all material planning through client’s system, issuing, and releasing jobs for both machining prep and manufacturing.  
• Lead initiatives to create and effectively utilise planning strategies to drive the production scheduling requirements.  
• Other responsibilities will include coordinating weekly production schedule meeting with Divisional Heads, Project Managers and purchasing to discuss production requirements and prep capacity.  
• Prepare, maintain, monitor and measuring production and prep capacity against KPIs to ensure timely feedback on any issues to make sure production output goals and customer deadlines are met.

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

SALES MANAGER

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager who has strong experience in Engineering, Manufacturing or IT Sales/Solutions industry. Your role as Sales Manager will be to handle existing dealers and promote company products & services through its channel partners. 

• Starting Salary - £45,000 + DOE
• Hybrid Working
• Very high Commission Scheme  
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Company Car + Onsite Parking 

If you have experience as a Sales Manager in either the Manufacturing, Engineering or IT Sales/Solutions/Software industry, then this position could be for you. 

Sales Manager Duties:

• Identify, develop, implement & manage revenue growth campaigns, promoting sales of equipment, service & consumable products across all dealers
• To communicate to distributors on all product and service updates and information relating to targeted commercial initiatives, special offers or promotions
• To present new business start-up package templates for prospective new dealers
• To support trade, business conferences and trade associations as required
• To create training plans and conduct training for dealers or end users as required

Sales Manager Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role, proven track record of sales growth and a track record in relationship building with strong account or dealer management
• Preferred experience in a Retail B2B environment with a track record in software solutions related sales 
• Experience of an established Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and its application and importance in day-to-day duties
• MS Office proficiency with a good understanding of IT, software & IT solutions
• Full driving license

This is an exciting role and suitable for someone who has previously worked as an Account Manager, Sales Manager, Account Director, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager or Sales Manager

This Sales Manager role is commutable from: Coventry, Smethwick, Birmingham, Tamworth, Worcester, Derby, Burton on Trent, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Cannock, Walsall, Telford or Rugby

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

ACCOUNT MANAGER

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Account Manager who has strong experience in the Manufacturing or IT Sales/Solutions industry. As the Account Manager it will be your role to grow sales with the existing accounts and new accounts. 

• Starting Salary - £45,000 + DOE
• Very high Commission Scheme  
• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Company Car + Onsite Parking 

If you have experience as an Account Manager from either the Manufacturing or IT Sales/Solutions/Software background, then this could be the ideal position for you. 

Account Manager Duties:

• Deliver commercial presentations, proposals & negotiate on behalf of the company
• Attend customer meetings and provide monthly and quarterly sales forecasts
• Identify, implement & manage revenue growth campaigns
• Promote the cross-selling of equipment, service & consumable products
• Respond to RFP (Request for Proposal), RFQ (Request for Quotes) & commercial tenders on behalf of the company

Account Manager Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role, proven track record of sales success.
• Preferred experience in a Retail B2B environment IT solutions related sales experience.
• Experience of an established Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and its application and importance in day-to-day duties
• MS Office proficiency with a good understanding of IT, software & IT solutions
• Full driving license

This is an exciting role and suitable for someone who has previously worked as an Account Manager, Sales Manager, Account Director, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager or Sales Manager

This role is commutable from: Birmingham, Tamworth, Worcester, Derby, Burton on Trent, Coventry, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Cannock, Walsall, Telford or Rugby

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

We are a well-respected employer far away from the highs and lows of the Automotive sector, who produce high value products in low volumes. We are seeking to recruit a proven Electrical Maintenance Engineer, to join our maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

• £34,500
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Pension,
• Stable Working Environment
• 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 manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Electrical Maintenance Engineer  

• You must hold formal Electrical qualifications to either a City & Guilds Level or NVQ standard and ideally be apprentice trained. The role will also require you to have base mechanical skills and ideally an understanding of Plc controls.  

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from: Atherstone, Lichfield, Polesworth, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth.

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

TOOLING ENGINEER

A fantastic opportunity for a Tooling Engineer has become available.

This facility is their Flagship site, and renowned for being very busy, but a very friendly organisation. They have enjoyed recent investment, and are looking for a Tooling Engineer to strengthen their Toolroom.

As their Tooling Engineer, you will ensure tooling capability, and provide operational support and tooling improvement solutions to existing and new programs

Commutable from Cannock, Lichfield, Barton Under Needwood, Tamworth, Atherstone, Derby, Stafford, Walsall and Loughborough 

BENEFITS OF A TOOLING ENGINEER

• £41,500 (Including Shift Premium)
• 3 shifts
• All PPE provided including safety
• Overtime Paid
• Superb long-term progression
• Steady busy manufacturing organisation
• Very friendly organisation
• Flagship site

DUTIES OF A TOOLING ENGINEER

• Ensure tooling capability 
• Provide operational support and tooling improvement solutions
• Ensure safe use of handling equipment, crane / lifting gear
• Maintenance of PM schedule on tooling
• Maintain register of tooling related costs and downtime
• Maintain sufficient critical spares
• Support onsite and offsite trials 
• Lead opportunities for efficiency improvements

REQUIREMENTS OF TOOLING ENGINEER

• You will have relevant experience as a Tooling Engineer
• To have the ability to interpret and generate and maintain process documentation
• This would suit a “people person” 
• Flexible to work shifts and Overtime as and when needed.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a large, multi-company with other facilities all over the world

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

CMM OPERATOR PROGRAMMER

Are you a CMM OPERATOR / PROGRAMMER looking for an Immediate start?  A role has become available for an experienced CMM Operator / Programmer to work alternating Double Day shifts on 3- 6 month fixed term contract.

This is for a busy Manufacturing organisation, offering great experience and a very friendly team 

Benefits on offer CMM OPERATOR PROGRAMMER

• £14.94 per hour
• 3 month fixed term contract with strong possibility of extending to 6 months
• Double Days shifts 
• Immediate start available

DUTIES OF CMM OPERATOR PROGRAMMER

• To programme and operate the CMM using the online/ offline systems
• To produce dimensional reports which are both accurate and robust demonstrating the status and condition of sample parts, including PIST scores and SPC when required
• To support production and ensure parts are measured to CAD / fixtures / drawings, working to PPAP standard ensuring ok parts are produced for the customers on time while reporting any non-conformances
• To produce accurate measurement reports using CMM
• To provide additional Support to the project Quality Engineers with gauge R&R and SPC
• To provide ISIR to support the PPAP, 
• Support and Assist with First off and any other Quality issues and investigations 
• These duties are not ‘limited’ or ‘fixed’ and you may be required to take on      additional reasonable responsibilities, as our business needs change.

REQUIREMENTS OF A CMM OPERATOR PROGRAMMER

• Previous experience in operating CMM machines especially PC- DMIS & ITP software 
• Previous Quality experience.
• Ability to read cad / drawing data and understand GD&T 
• Computer Literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft
• Must be able to work as part of a team and be prepared to be flexible as deadlines & priorities sometimes change
• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels is essential
• Organised 
• Good Time and Attendance record

Commutable from: Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Sutton Coldfield, Redditch, Tamworth, Walsall

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

HSEQ MANAGER

Due to an upcoming retirement, a long-standing partner is recruiting a replacement HSEQ Manager.

This role is available on a full time or part-time basis (2 – 3 days per week).

The Company has over 30 years of experience, they are accredited and tested to some of the highest and most stringent standards, offering an all-in-one solution, including design, consultation, manufacture, installation and maintenance of projects.

Their goal is to be the number one supplier in their industry.

HSEQ Manager Salary: £25,000 - £35,000, dependant on experience (full-time or part-time hours available)
Hours: 8am – 4:30pm

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

HSEQ Manager Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IOSH Minimum membership – TechIOSH
• Working towards C&G Level 5 qualification in Occupation Health and Safety Practice
• IEMA Approved Associate Certificate
• IEMA Membership minimum IEMA Associate
• Quality qualification minimum Lead Auditor

HSEQ Manager Key Responsibilities

• The HSEQ Manager will lead, develop & manage the behavioural SHEQ programme to include all current systems.
• Monitor & maintain systems certification to CE Marking EN1090-1, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 & RISQS Rail audits.
• Determine & schedule audits to maintain systems accreditation and undertake internal audits.
• Deliver toolbox talks & assist in the identification of training needs for employees amongst other responsibilities.
• Provide expert support & advice for the site's behavioural HSEQ programme & to lead site-wide initiatives aimed at improving fair culture on site(s).
• Act as the human factors specialist for the site, providing expert advice to the team on human performance into various HSEQ systems.
• Give specialist human factors support to the branch & provide expert input into incident investigations, human failure analysis & change management.

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

PROCESS ENGINEER

Are you a Process Engineer who would like to be part of a busy, fast-paced manufacturing organisation, who are super busy & would embrace your ambition and experience?

This is a very friendly, dynamic facility & no two days are ever the same here and as their Process Engineer, you will be tasked with ensuring process capability and process improvement to existing and new programs.

If you are an energetic, experienced Process Engineer, this could just be the job for you

BENEFITS

• £40,000 - £47,000 - Dependent on experience
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Busy, very friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF THE PROCESS ENGINEER

• Ensure process capability and provide support and process improvement to existing and new programs
• Own and evaluate processes
• Track project timing and escalate delays
• Confirm feasibility and costs for engineering changes
• Ergonomic assessments
• Evaluate layout proposals
• Identify obsolescence
• Carry out / support trials on site
• Ensure processes are correct
• Raise internal deviations
• Support new product introductions

REQUIREMENT OF THE PROCESS ENGINEER

• Ideally Degree educated, however equivalent experience is readily considered
• You will have experience gained form within a manufacturing environment
• Equipment specification and process optimisation knowledge
• Assembly, vacuum / thermo forming, general industrial machinery / tooling, setting experience and FMEA
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A friendly disposition

The role is commutable from Walsall, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Barton Under Needwood, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent and Measham

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

PROJECT PLANNING ENGINEER

This is a newly created role, with a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of specialist equipment. The business has over 100 years of experience, and they continue to set the global standard in the industry.

The Project Planning Engineer would suit someone at the early stage of their career, or an experienced individual. 

Project Planning Engineer Salary and Hours

• £25,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm, 3pm finish on Friday’s

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

Candidate Requirements

• You will have exposure / experience of the fabrication process / fabrication environments, or machine builds. 
• Experience in a Project Planning Engineer or similar role.
• A good communicator, with the ability to communicate well with different teams / departments. 

Project Planning Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Closely working with the workshop to ensure production targets are met.
• Liaising with the procurement team.
• Identification of bottlenecks in machine builds and resolution.
• Review stock levels to ensure long lead items are available.
• Ensure all targets are met - including safety, quality & delivery.
• The Project Planning Engineer will carry out continuous improvements projects and assist in driving quality.
• Continuously Monitor Production to resolve issues, identifying root cause and close loop to stop recurrences.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

A very special role has become available for a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER where youi will have the chance to join a World-renowned organisation, who supply their products into a wide range of different industry sectors.

They have over 250 facilities world-wide, with up to 70,000 staff employed & their products are supplied into automotive, defence, motorsport, and aftermarkets.

This is a Manufacturing Engineer role, that will give you responsibility for Manufacturing activity and support processes, machines, and methods so if you are a Manufacturing Engineer who is thinking about your next step in your career, but need a stable, growing organisation, this could be just the right next step for you.

The role is commutable from Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Knowle and Tamworth

BENEFITS OF A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Smart pay Pension Scheme with 6% Employer contribution
• Life Assurance x4
• Attendance bonus paid annually of £540
• 33 days holiday with one-week shutdown in summer and Christmas
• Free car parking
• Subsidised canteen facility
• 37.5 hour working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Growing, Stable, Progressive organisation

DUTIES OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• Control modifications of products
• Design, develop and source tooling, handling, and fixtures
• Analysis of OEE Downtime and implementation of corrective actions
• New Product Introduction – design, development, routing, ISIR, PPAP and Tooling requirements
• Methos improvement
• Specification and development of consumables
• Plan and co-ordinate equipment movements and layouts
• Identify areas for cost savings
• Installation of new and existing plant
• Support Maintenance

REQUIREMENTS OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• Degree / HNC in Engineering
• Relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Ideally, gained from within a high-volume manufacturing background
• Experience of New Product Introduction 
• Supplier and Customer liaison knowledge
• This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and would suit someone who is energetic, flexible, adaptable, and motivated

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

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

A very special role has become available for a Senior Quality Engineer where you will have the chance to join a World-renowned organisation, who supply their products into a wide range of different industry sectors.

They have over 250 facilities world-wide, with up to 70,000 staff employed & their products are supplied into not only the automotive, defence, motorsport, and aftermarket.

This is a Senior role within the Quality department, which will be predominantly focused on leadership and core problem-solving skills so if you are a Senior Quality Engineer who is thinking about your next step in your career, but need a stable, growing organisation, this could be just the right next step for you.

The role is commutable from Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Knowle and Tamworth

BENEFITS OF A SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• £45,000 - £50,000
• Smart pay Pension Scheme with 6% Employer contribution
• Life Assurance x4
• Attendance bonus paid annually of £540
• 33 days holiday with one-week shutdown in summer and Christmas
• Free car parking
• Subsidised canteen facility
• 37.5 hour working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Growing, Stable, Progressive organisation

DUTIES OF SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• APQP and PPAP submissions
• Manage customer containment activities 
• Lead problem-solving activities, using techniques such as Ishiawa and 5 Why
• Produce 8D reports and corrective action plans
• Lead Quality improvement projects, primarily scrap reduction and external cost reduction
• Customer and Supplier visits
• Control Planning
• Auditing
• Gauging and calibration
• Lead Quality Engineering and Technician’s

REQUIREMENTS OF SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• It is essential that you have lead Quality within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Your leadership skills are important, as you will be expected to lead change and challenge
• Strong problem -solving skills
• Data and results driven
• This is a key role within the Quality function and your drive, motivation and enthusiasm will be welcomed

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

TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

A great role has become available for a Material controller, within a thriving manufacturing organisation.  It is an exceptional chance to be part of an amazing organisation, who truly support and develop their staff.

They have multiple products they produce and distribute to a wide range of different industry sectors and customers and what makes this role so exciting is how much potential and scope for training and development.  And this is a growing business, and if you are a Material Controller looking for your new role, look no further!

The role is commutable from Cannock, Barton Under Needwood, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood, Shenstone, Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield

BENEFITS OF A TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

• £25,000 - £27,000
• Extensive Development available
• 3X Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• A very friendly, professional organisation

DUTIES OF A TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

• Contribute to effective planning and scheduling of raw materials
• Support the Production planning process through analysis of raw material availability
• Update the set stock and reorder levels
• Participate in daily production meetings
• Adjust stock records
• Maintain accurate product information e.g. stock details, bills of materials
• Escalate supply / production / inventory issues to Lead Material Controller
• Using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

REQUIREMENTS OF TRAINEE PRODUCTION PLANNER

• GCSE maths or Equivalent Grade C or above and / or A Levels would be beneficial
• It would be desirable that you have Material Control experience & gained from a manufacturing environment would be ideal
• Familiar with MRP processes/ systems
• Knowledge of SAGE would be advantageous, though not essential, if not, the aptitude to learn
• To be able to strong attention to details and be able to work with a sense of urgency when needed
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Data driven

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