A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Field Based Technical Sales Executive to join the UK arm of a global manufacturer who serve the logistics, warehousing and industrial sectors. 

The company have been trading for 50+ years and count household names amongst their bustling client roster. They are looking for a dynamic, technically minded individual to follow up leads and close deals which their strategic partners will deliver for the customer.

The Technical Sales Executive position will suit a technically minded person, with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, who is looking to move into sales. The Technical Sales Executive role will also suit an experienced salesperson who has electrical/mechanical solutions.

The Technical Sales Executive will receive the following benefits:

• Salary of £26,000
• Uncapped Commission (Y1 OTE £35K+)
• Company Car
• Pension
• Healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Extensive training
• Progression opportunities 

The Technical Sales Executive will be responsible for the following: 

• Following up leads for new sales opportunities
• Demonstrating the benefits of the products and solutions
• Closing opportunities 
• Meeting and exceeding targets
• Travelling to customer sites across the UK

Candidates for the Techncial Sales Executive position will have the following experience and attributes:

• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering 
• And/Or several years sales experience in an industrial setting
• Self-starter and motivated

This is a field based sales role. Candidates will also travel to the company’s HQ in Europe for full training.

Commutable from Birmingham, Nottingham, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Worcester, Cheltenham, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Leicester, Telford, Kettering, Peterborough

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Project Software Engineer (Manufacturing Document and Support Systems)

We are currently working with a fast-paced modern manufacturing organisation based in the Walsall area, who are seeing extensive continued business and turnover growth since the start of 2021

To ensure the smooth running of their operations and assembly departments, a new Project Software Engineer position has been created to support the development, implementation, and the maintenance of manufacturing software systems.

• £32,000 - £35,000
• Bonus c£3,000
• Pension 
• 33 Days Holidays (Including Bank Hols)
• 37.5 hrs per Week 
• 1pm Finish on Fridays

Project Software Engineer

• The company operates in a modern engineering facility and build and sign-off of over 20,000 high-tech electro-mechanical units per year. The company works to fast lead-times for its global network of customers and their success and growth has come from their continued innovation and their ability to manage the fast and smooth delivery of their products to their customers.
• The purpose of the Project Software Engineer Role
• To play a key role in the identification, development, and implementation of software to improve process’ across the manufacturing line. 
• To be the contact for shop floor for any software concerns and support. 
• To take the lead for software developments in any improvement project. 
• Lead on identifying suppliers of technology to improve the companies process’ and act as contact throughout projects. Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will support the Operations team on wide range of improvement projects.

Project Software Engineer Duties 

• Evaluate, document, and maintain current software used on the manufacturing floor
• Ensure no single point failures in the software systems through documentation and system design
• Support wider team on software & program development projects for Operation Process’
• Provide support for requirements and specification of new externally created software related process across the company
• Act as main contact to external suppliers of testing, programming, and automation technologies
• Drive efficiency through operations and the wider business
• Develop and improve existing programs to match company requirements
• Work with the Op Ex & Operation teams to identify continuous improvements within company systems
• Work alongside New Product Design teams to identify new requirements for manufacturing process’

Project Software Engineer Skills

• Primary requirements: SQL & Microsoft office, C# .NET winforms, SQL server
• Desirable: .NETcore, previous experience in Labview, Azure DevOps
• Computer Science/ Engineering Degree or equivalent
• 2-4 year experience in software project development
• Proven Technical competence but keen to learn new technologies
• Good documentation and specification skills
• Experience with Process Mapping

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer that has been involved in either a Process or a Manufacturing environment, to join a busy and dynamic team within a fast-growing organisation.

Commutable from: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Cannock, Dudley, Birmingham, Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury

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

Design Engineer (Manufacturing & Assembly Environments)

We are currently working with a modern manufacturing facility based in the Wolverhampton area, who have been seeing extensive continued business and turnover growth since the start of 2021

The company operates in a modern production and assembly facility, and they are now seeking an internal Design Engineer to support their day-to-day process operations. This position will allow better and the smoother running of the Assembly Area of the business to ensure the build and sign-off of over 20,000 electro-mechanical products per year. 

• £32,000 - £35,000
• Bonus c£3,000
• Pension 
• 33 Days Holidays (Including Bank Hols)
• 37.5 hrs per Week 
• 1pm Finish on Fridays

Design Engineer Duties:

• The role will focus on supporting the design of tooling (Jig & Fixtures), equipment and process systems used within the facility. This will require 2D & 3D CAD design skills to develop solutions to solve immediate issues on the shop floor as well as long term efficiency improvements across the team
• To take the design lead on the identification, design and manufacture of equipment’s used across the manufacturing facility. Identifying and sourcing technology improvements and being a key design resource during new product developments for the company. 
• The role will communicate regularly and update with the Operations Team and evaluate new designs and the production methods best used to manufacture the company’s products.
• Create and maintain good documentation and records to ensure all projects are compliant, safe and effective.  
• Reporting into the Operations Manager, the role will be a key part of the operations focus on a wide range of improvement projects, to ensure a more effective delivery of manufactured and assembled products for the future.

Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design & commission jigs and fixtures to support assembly.
• Create Manufacturing Plans
• Maintain Manufacturing Plans using In-Design software
• Create layout plans using 3D CAD 
• Liaise with the internal R&D team to resolve component obsolescence issues
• Technical Support for manufacturing equipment used in the area
• Develop, maintain, and improve Manufacturing Processes and Controls
• Lead and/or support Cost Reduction programs
• Initiate and/or Support Capital Projects
• Design, implement and improve Material Storage Systems
• Initiate and/or support a culture of Continuous Improvement.
• Manage the implementation of Engineering Change
• Design and commission fixturing for the area
• Provide technical/engineering support to our Suppliers
• Work with R&D and Suppliers to manage change and introduction of new parts

Experience required for the Design Engineer role.

• A formal qualification in Engineering or Design (Manufacturing/Electrical/Mechanical Eng degree or equivalent)
• A strong background in creating design solutions for Shop Floor and manufacturing environments
• CAD (3D Creo, Solidworks or similar)
• Experienced in manufacturing process’ in the field
• Machining design experience desired

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer that has been involved in either a Process, Capital Equipment or DFM background, to join a busy and dynamic team within a fast-growing organisation.

Commutable from: Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Cannock, Dudley, Birmingham, Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury

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

A global organisation are now seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join their senior leadership team.  They deliver high quality handling solutions for the global food industry, with a focus on customer care and sustainability. Established for 80 year’s, they are part of a large International Group operating across the globe, and continue to move from strength to strength.  As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for, shape and lead best practice across UK site operations. Based primarily in Whitchurch this varied and challenging role will oversee multiple sites across the UK.

Benefits:

• Up to £55,000 salary
• 33 days holiday, inc Bank Holidays.
• Company pension, Health Insurance and Car Allowance 

Health & Safety Manager Duties:

• Lead the development of H&S strategy/vision and implementation of best practices. 
• Advise and guide the Board on all aspects of Health & Safety legislation.
• Prioritise H&S actions/initiatives and successfully transfer these to operational plans relevant to the level of risk.
• Ensure H&S systems and policies are applied across all departments.
• Provide Qualitative and quantitative information on H&S including performance statistics and reviews.
• Lead the completion of H&S incident investigations and Learning Reviews.
• Ensure Capital Application Requests (CAR's) are reviewed to ensure H&S requirements are met.
• Proactively drive the development of on-site H&S competencies and approve H&S changes in design and operations.
• Motivate, lead and inspire Management / Supervisors and delivery of training.
• Coach, guide and develop your team.

Heath & Safety Manager Requirements:

• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental
• Associate level certification to IEMA and/or general certification in NEBOSH
• Minimum 5 year’s, experience in EHS/Safety Management.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (HSE, Environment Agency, Councils)
• Understanding and experience of Safety / Environmental Management Systems OHSAS 18001, ISO45001, ISO14001, EMAS
• I would welcome applications from candidates who have gained experience within Logistics, warehouse, or FMCG environments.
• A superb communicator and influencer with a proactive, hands-on approach

The Health and Safety Manager role is commutable from Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Stoke on Trent, Wrexham, Shrewsbury, Telford, Stafford, and surrounding areas

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

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a CHEMICAL ENGINEER. to join a well-established, stable manufacturing organisation, who supply into a multitude of different industry sectors. As the CHEMICAL ENGINEER, you will be given responsibility for development of new processes.

If you are a CHEMICAL ENGINEER, looking to join a stable, reputable organisation, look no further.   

Benefits of a Chemical Engineer 

• £35,000 - £40,000 - Dependant on experience
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and 25 Days holidays + Stats
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Life Assurance
• 36.25 hour working week

Duties of the Chemical Engineer

• Initiation, design, implementation and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals in order to modify existing plant
• Hazard Assessments and HAZOPS
• Develop new processes and improving existing ones
• Decide the scope and extent of hazard assessment relevant to process
• Carry out calculations and advise on testing programmes
• Liaison with Project Engineering to develop the plant design, layout, costing and proposals
• Provide technical expertise
• Act as a Project Lead with specified projects with responsibility for budget expenditure, overall design and completion to agreed targets
• Initiate, design, implementation and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals, to modify existing plant, including all relevant hazard assessments and HAZOPs

Requirements of the Chemical Engineer

• You will have a Degree in Chemistry
• Relevant industrial experience 
• Experience of development of new processes and improving existing ones
• On-Plant experience in commissioning and practical trouble shooting
• Experience of DSEAR methodology
• SIL and LOPA assessments

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

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

We are looking for a HEAD OF PRODUCTION to jpoin a family-owned manufacturing organisation, who have been established for over 100 years.

This is a large, highly reputable organisation, and as HEAD OF PRODUCTION, you will be given complete accountability, and full responsibility to manage all their Process plants.

Head of Production Benefits:

• £60,000
• Company Car
• Long established and well- known organisation
• Generous Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Stable Company
• Fantastic Long-term prospects

Duties of Head of Production

• Management and accountability for all process manufacturing plants
• Managing direct reports
• Oversee all process improvement activities, waste elimination and carbon net zero
• Control budget and Capex expenditure
• Ensure compliance with all SHE policies, procedures and HSE/EA intervention plans

Requirement of Head of Production

• It is essential that you have a Degree, preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Experience of SHE requirements and process safety management
• Significant man-management experience 
• Strong leadership skills
• To be able to show excellent commercial awareness, having managed budgets and costs
• Chemical synthesis experience
• Ambitious and motivated

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Tyseley, Redditch, Telford, Kidderminster, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Worcester, Tamworth and Halesowen

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

A leading manufacturer are now seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead with all H&S processes, policies, legislation and legal obligations across all site operations within a rapidly expanding, modern business.

HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER ROLE BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 dependent on skills and experience
• Company pension
• Excellent working conditions in a modern and expanding business

DUTIES OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER:

• Lead the development of H&S objectives/targets and implementation of best practices. 
• Prioritise H&S actions/initiatives and successfully transfer these to operational plans relevant to the level of risk.
• Ensure H&S systems and policies are applied across all departments.
• Provide Qualitative and quantitative information on H&S including performance statistics and reviews.
• Lead the completion of H&S incident investigations and Learning Reviews.
• Proactively drive the development of on-site H&S competencies and approve H&S changes in design and operations.
• Management, co-ordinate and Delivery of inspiring H&S training.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental
• Associate level certification to IEMA and/or general certification in NBOSH
• Minimum 5 year’s, experience in EHS/Safety Management
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (HSE, Environment Agency, Councils)
• Understanding and experience of Safety / Environmental Management Systems inc ISO 45001
• I would welcome applications from candidates who have gained experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A superb communicator
• Proactive, hands-on approach

The Health and Safety Manager role is commutable from Wolverhampton, Walsall,  Shrewsbury, Telford, Stafford, Cannock and surrounding areas.

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

This is a DAYS based opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to maintain heavy plant machinery as part of a team at a busy manufacturer in Ellesmere. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £30,000 - £32,000 salary, depending on experience working Days Monday to Friday 
• 22 days holiday + paid Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension

Maintenance Engineer Role Description

• In the role of 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, PPMs and installation of new machinery.
• You will be joining an existing team working DAY shifts Monday – Friday (40 hr week).

Maintenance Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• Successful candidates will ideally hold strong Mechanical abilities and must hold a relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• I would be keen to hear from Maintenance Engineers who have experience supporting heavy machinery in an industrial environment, including presses or bandsaws.
• Mechanical abilities are key to this role, including experience with Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Fabrication. Some electrical knowledge would also be desirable.
• 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 Shropshire.

This position is commutable from: Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Oswestry, Wrexham, Shrewbury, Telford, Stoke on Trent, and surrounding areas.

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

MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

This is an opportunity for a Multiskilled Maintenance Electrician to join a leading company based just outside of Wolverhampton working Mon – Fri DAYS to undertake breakdown and preventative maintenance on manufacturing plant machinery and equipment. This opportunity can offer a secure and stable career and there is the opportunity for further development within the department for the right candidate.

Multi skilled Maintenance Electrician Role Benefits:

• Pay rate is £13.50 per hour working a 40 hr week (£28,000)
• Working hours will be DAYS 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday 
• Holiday
• Company Pension
• Overtime is available.

Multi skilled Maintenance Electrician Role Description

• Providing both Reactive & Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Maintaining a variety of complex manufacturing Machinery and equipment. 
• Fault Finding
• Identifying and implementing areas for maintenance improvement.

Multiskilled Maintenance Electrician Skills and Qualifications

• You will need to demonstrate Electrical Maintenance Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Successful candidates will need to have an Electrical Engineering Qualification eg C&G and be 17th  or 18th Edition qualified.
• Fault Finding abilities, and experience with PLCs and Robots would be an advantage.
• We are seeking an Engineer who holds both Electrical and Mechanical abilities.

This Multiskilled Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Cannock, Telford and surrounding areas

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

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Test Engineer / Technician to join a Research & Development laboratory in the Halesowen area. 

The role will be part of the mechanical test and development department that will support the organisations research and new product development programmes, 

The position will also play a key role in liaison and communication with other European Group Companies and offer product training to new and junior staff. 

Benefits:

• £25,000
• 33 Days Holidays (Including Bank Hols) 
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Training / Support 
• Career Progression 

The main responsibility of the Test Engineer will be: 

As a Test Engineer you will contribute to a programme of routine testing of products to failure within the company’s own internal laboratory. This will include newly developed products and existing products where internal/external issues have been raised or which have undertaken upgrades.

• Testing of products at various stages of their development and diagnosis of test failures down to component level.
• Detailed and accurate test report preparation
• Support in the development of test methods and procedures
• Identification of product failure mode and accurate reporting
• Identification of corrective action to allow further product development stages
• Maintain testing equipment
• Ensure auditable data is produced in line with quality processes
• Create and follow project plans, standard operating procedures, and risk assessments
• Ensure the schedule of testing is accurate and up to date
• Produce test reports and present findings and recommendations
• Communicate with the team to determine objectives, acceptance criteria and relevant standards
• Support in creating testing rigs and the setup of testing procedures

Experience Required for the Test Engineer role:

• Engineering qualification ONC/HNC/ Engineering degree
• Experience in R&D or as Testing assistant/technician background 
• Experience of testing metal biased engineered products
• Ability to work with tools and measuring equipment
• Basic understanding of data interpretation
• Health and safety/manual handling awareness
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving experience
• Strong report writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills 

This is a great role for a Test Engineer / Technician who is seeking a position of responsibility that will be busy and demand working on multiple projects at the same time, but also allow project ownership and self-management. 

Commutable from: Dudley, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wombourne, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Telford 

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

DESIGN DRAUGHTSPERSON / ENGINEER

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Draughtsperson / Design Engineer to join a Research & Development facility in the Dudley area and be part of their expansion plans to increase the level of service they can offer their global internal customers. 

The position will play a key role in the design, redesign, modification and feasibility activities of the company’s vast product range. 

• £28,000 - £35,000 D.O.E 
• 33 Days Holidays (Including Banks Hols)
• Pension 
• Healthcare
• Training / Support 
• Project Ownership  
• Busy, but professional working environment 

The Design Draughtsperson / Engineer role will be part of the Technical Support Department that is tasked to support the organisations global group customers sales and order requests for design modifications, changes and bespoke projects. 

Duties will include 

• Supporting the technical department with all aspects of design and technical functions. 
• Control of drawings and specifications for products related to UK site.
• Supporting other sites with drawings and drawing control. 
• Designing products and producing production drawings to agreed development specification.
• Liaising with external suppliers on design enquiries.
• Providing answers to technical questions from all aspects of the business including internal and external sales enquires. 
• Carrying out development work to support the development team.
• Review existing and new products and recommend improvements/ cost savings.
• Participate in the development team meetings as necessary.
• Liaise with marketing and other departments, manufacturing sites, and functions to determine suitable solutions.
• Be directly involved with the manufacture and testing of prototype products to develop new product concepts with a hands-on role.

The right candidate for the Design Draughtsperson / Engineer role will have the following experience:

• Good experience in using 3D CAD 
• Good experience of designing small and metal components 
• A recent background in working with fluid transfer and pressurised systems 
• (Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Water, Steam etc) 
• A background and understanding of creating instruction manuals and fitting guilds 
• A background in design and development of new products with experience in materials technology and material solutions.
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification or apprenticeship industry experience 
• Minimum qualification HNC 

This is a great role for a Draughtsperson / Engineer who is either early, mid or late career that is seeking a position of responsibility that will be busy and demand working on multiple projects at the same time, but also allow project ownership and self-management. 

Commutable from: Dudley, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wombourne, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Telford 

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

We are pleased to be exclusively representing an established manufacturer of capital equipment who are currently seeking a National Sales Manager.

The company are a European based manufacturer with operations in 10+ countries including the UK with annual turnover in excess of €35m. Their products are used in many different settings including by Civil Engineering Contractors, Construction Contractors, Demolition Contractors, Local Authorities/Municipal, Industrial Cleaning Contractors and more. Their product range is highly engineered with equipment ranging in value from £5,000 - £250,000.

They are well known in the industries they serve for having high-end products and a highly respected approach to service and maintenance. Due to the nature of the products a highly consultative, solution-led approach is taken to sales, which include capital sales and hire. 

The National Sales Manager will be offered an industry leading package consisting of:

• Basic salary of up to £80,000
• Profit Sharing
• Company Car
• Extensive on the job training both in the UK and at the client HQ in Europe
• Funded further education (if you want it)
• Phone
• Laptop
• Home office
• 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

The National Sales Manager’s responsibilities will include:

• Commercial management of the UK business, including responsibility for strategy and P+L
• Line management of sales team
• Establishing and operating new sites in the UK
• Driving growth and winning new business with new accounts, primarily national key accounts 

National Sales Manager – required experience:

• 2+ years spent in a sales leadership role
• Experience of managing multiple sales sites, ideally with experience of opening new sites/showrooms/branches
• Strong business development skills – a hunter mentality is perfectly suited to this role
• Practical/mechanical mindset – you don’t have to be an Engineer but being practical, even just with a hobby, will be a massive advantage in this role 

National Sales Manager – beneficial experience: 

• Experience selling capital equipment 
• Experience of either working or selling into any of the following industries: Industrial Cleaning, Anti-Corrosion, Demolition, Civil Engineering, Local Authority/Municipal, Concrete Renovation, Abrasive Blasting, Facilities Management 

This is a National Sales Manager role covering the whole of the UK however candidates will ideally be based in the North West, The Midlands, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire or surrounding areas. 

Commutable from Birmingham, Nottingham, Lincoln, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hull, Preston, Crewe, Warrington, Shrewsbury, Telford, Peterborough

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994