Design Engineer – Mechanical / Hydraulics

This business has over 50 years of heritage, specialising in design, manufacturing, and installation of bespoke steel fabrication projects.

Supporting clients, across the world, in many different industries, their in-house design capabilities cover all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and software disciplines. 

The Design Engineer Role

Client is looking for an engineer with an innovative mechanical background, a passion for engineering excellence and proven experience to draw on. This is a varied job with varying degrees of responsibility, differing types of tasks ranging from initial design to machine commissioning, perhaps project management or customer visits but with practical design remaining central to the job.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in structural steel fabrication design
• Effective in carrying out detailed structural strength calculations for both structural and mechanical components
• Display a high degree of computing literacy on engineering design packages
• Hydraulic exposure would be useful
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly Organised

Software – AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, ANSYS, MS Office

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Generation of documentation within the production design office including, but not limited to, drawings, parts lists, Drawing Office Purchase Requisitions’ and Drawing Office Issue Note’s to ensure project deadlines set both internally and externally are met. Management of Bills of Material and detail manufacturing drawing.
• Produce conceptual designs from functional specifications. Layout design of mechanical/hydraulic machinery.
• To work in multi-discipline project teams on specific aspects of the machine design. Undertake component stress calculations and compile documented calculation packages for third party verification in order to comply to varying international codes and standards.
• Produce equipment test specifications for use in house. Liaison with other Design Engineers to ensure design specifications are met.
• Bid support, travel for technical input, customer liaison, input to sales proposals. Attendance at technical meetings (UK and Overseas)

Design Engineer Salary and Hours 

• £30,000 - £40,000, dependant on experience
• 37 hours per week, 08:00am - 17:00pm Monday to Thursday and 08:00am – 12:00pm Friday. (flexibility, due to workloads would be required)

This Design Engineer role is commutable From: Shrewsbury, Stoke on Trent, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Walsall

Probe Recruitment is looking to appoint Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our growing and successful team.   

Ideally you will be driven, a quick learner, hardworking and resilient, as these traits will enable a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to quickly build a successful patch and grow their earnings.

Some of the features that a Trainee Recruitment Consultant can expect from working for Probe include:

• An Outstanding Commission Scheme – You could earn up to 30% on the fees that you generate, and you can earn commission on 100% of your billings.
• Highly Competitive Basic Salaries – Commensurate with experience.  
• A Structured Career Development Pathway – To Team Manager or Principal level.
• A Highly Knowledgeable Team - You will work with some highly experienced and successful Consultants, some of whom have worked here for over 21 years.
• Reduce Your Daily Commute - If you live in North Birmingham, you could cut the time and cost of going into the city each day.
• Free Car Parking Provided 
• Pension & Healthcare Provided – After a short qualifying period.
• An Excellent Working Environment – This is a very friendly office culture, and we adopt a mature approach to KPI management.
• Incentives - We run a regular individual and team-based incentives, where you can win prizes and Michelin Star meals.  We also value and reward longevity with long service awards.

If you are a driven individual, ideally with some sales experience, and would like to be become a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, I’d be very keen to discuss this opportunity with you in greater detail.  

You can initiate that conversation by applying via this advertisement, or you can call or contact me directly – andy.davies@probejobs.co.uk / 0121 321 4311.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Technical Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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

Benefits: 

• Salary of up £42.760
• 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 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 Birmingham, Dudley, Smethwick, Walsall & Wednesbury  

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

Maintenance Technician Benefits: 

• £40,000 (dependant on you chosen shift pattern)
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rate
• Company Pension
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of the Maintenance Technician:

As a proven 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 the Maintenance Technician:

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

This Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Smethwick, Walsall & Wednesbury  

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 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, to join our DAY SHIFT maintenance team. 

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer  Benefits: 

• Starting salary in the region of £37,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Pension
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

As a proven Mechanical 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 process plant environment. 

Requirements of an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

You must hold formal Mechanical Apprenticeship and be qualified to a minimum of ONC mechanically, with previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within a heavy engineering or process plant environment.  

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a straight day working role, where you will not only gain an incredible benefits package, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker . 

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from: Birmingham, Coleshill, Minworth & Sutton Coldfield

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

As the Cost Accountant - you will be working for an incredibly well-established manufacturing business who are leaders in their field!  They are an incredibly stable, expanding business.  Forward thinking with an outstanding reputation in their field. 

Benefits for this Cost Accountant role:

• An Excellent salary
• Superb Bonus based on Company performance (up to 5% salary)
• Pension Scheme (9%)
• 33 Days Holiday
• Free Parking
• This is a fabulous opportunity if you are looking for a well-established, dynamic organisation and if you are looking to being part of a great team!

As the Cost Accountant, your duties will include:

• Responsible for the ongoing management and analysis of the inventory movement, manufacturing constraints, absorption costing, margin analysis, stock reduction projects and explaining variances to plan. 
• You will be responsible for the Financial costings across 3 sites in UK
• To construct and monitor cost-effective data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of costing information to management.
• To develop more efficient reporting across financial control
• To produce inventory valuation reports & analysis, explaining adverse inventory movements
• To validate the inventory valuations at closing, plus analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Production of variance reports 
• Working with management team communicating variances against plan / forecast
• Work with senior management to develop improvements in productivity and attend daily production meetings.
• Proactively develop more efficient reporting across financial control

I would be very keen to speak with you if you have:

• Previous experience as a  Cost Accountant, or similar
• You will be Part qualified / qualified in CIMA or ACCA, with knowledge of financial / management accounting, developed system skills, implementing reporting improvements,
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, 
• Experience of using SAP, integrated ERP systems, with Strong knowledge of Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to work proactively and remotely where necessary,
• Strong experience of analysis and evaluation of data produced to understand implications, with the ability to communicate to management and implement corrective actions required,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This Cost Accountant's role is commutable from: Tamworth, Lichfield, Burntwood, Brownhills, Cannock, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Finance Recruitment Support since 1994

We are seeking to recruit a number of proven Maintenance Technicians to join our Permanent Night Shift maintenance team who support our operation within the West Midlands region.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks throughout our plant.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

You must be an Electrically qualified Maintenance Technician and hold multi skilled abilities having gained your experience of supporting plant within either a Manufacturing, Production or Process environment. 

Benefits of a Maintenance Technician:

• Salary is negotiable dependant on your experience and ranges from £37,500 - £43,750
• Paid Overtime
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
• Company Pension. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from: Aldridge, Cannock, Coleshill, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall and West Bromwich .

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

We are looking for a PROCESS MANAGER to fullfill a very special and specific role, within a large, long established manufacturing organisation in the Birmingham area.

As the PROCESS MANAGER, you will be given responsibility for process safety and efficiencies within a specific department and as their PROCESS MANAGER, you will be part of a huge independent, family owned organisation, where you would enjoy long-term career prospects and stability.

BENEFITS

• £35,000
• 25 days holidays
• Pleasant working hours
• Free life assurance
• Stakeholder Pension
• Voluntary medical cash benefit plan
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Long term stability

DUTIES OF THE PROCESS MANAGER

• Safety testing on existing processes and process modifications
• Safety testing on new products coming through
• Support production with trouble shooting
• Instigate improvements in the current manufacturing processes
• Deputise for the New Products Manager
• Assist in SHE investigations with regards to any deviations within processing

REQUIREMENT OF THE PROCESS MANAGER

• It is essential that you have a Degree in Chemistry
• Previous testing experience of new and existing processes
• It would be beneficial for you to have previous Project Management skills
• Extremely important that you have strong inter-personal and communication skills

This is a superb opportunity to be part of this family owned, long established business.

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

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

A chemical specialists in the Walsall area are currently seeking a Technical Process Engineer to join their research and testing team. 

The company support a range of industry sectors with specialist finishing and coatings and each of their projects are required to go through rigours testing and proving procedures.

Based within the research team and reporting to the Technical Manager, the role will carry out a range of functions that will offer a successful candidate a mixture of a variety of projects and new professional challenges on a regular basis.

Benefits:

• £25,000
• 8am-5pm Mon-Thursday, Friday 8am-4pm
• 30 Days Holidays Including Bank Holidays
• Pension 
• Training 

The primary tasks and responsibilities of a Technical Process Engineer (Chemical)

• Analysis of all processes in line with schedules or as workload dictates
• Monitor & Maintain effluent plant Inc. Chemical Waste Management
• Add or advise on chemicals to be added to production line baths
• Assist to maintain logs for chemical additions and inventory
• Ensure all Product testing & Development Matrixes are completed as required 
• Product development Inc. the preparation & testing of paint test panels, Sample parts & testing as required
• Mixing of Paint for Production Processes
• Maintaining the Laboratory Procedures & Records Inc. Salt spray equipment and testing, issuing of test reports.
• Maintaining Legionella control by testing & chemical treatment as required 
• Maintain electronic laboratory record system.
• Oven control Monitoring and oven mapping when required.
• Assisting in the monitoring of ISO 14001
• Champion the internal day to day management of samples through development/production to achieve customers or internal deadlines

The following job functions are not all-inclusive and Job duties may change as required by needs of the company. The employee will also be trained and prepared to deputise in the absence of the Technical Manager.

Experience and Qualifications for Technical Process Engineer

• The Technical Process Engineer position requires a good standard of education (Degree / HND / HNC) in a technical subject. 
• Chemistry or chemical qualifications would be a distinct advantage
• A minimum of twelve months Metal finishing experience. 
• A Technical / Process Engineering qualification would be a distinct advantage.
• Basic computer skills are required (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Current & Valid Driving Licence

Please note that this role is a full hands-on Lab and Process Testing position, where operating in physical testing environments and the use of chemicals will be a daily part of the position

The position will offer a successful applicant job variety and training with the responsibility to deputise for the department manager.

Commutable from: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Lichfield, Dudley West Bromwich, Telford

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 within the engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Senior Site Civil Engineer to lead our sites services team, who support our 15-acre facility.   

Benefits: 

In return for your Civil Engineering / Site Management skills and experience, we offer

• Starting salary in the region of £34K
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Pension
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of a Senior Site Civil Engineer:

As a proven Senior Site Civil Engineer, you will be required to manage the planned and reactive maintenance activities of the site services team, whilst also undertaking statutory inspection for compliance across the facility. 

The role will see you managing a wide range of infrastructure based work such as brickwork, structural concrete, roadways, effluent & storm drains and general facilities maintenance such as carpentry and painting / decorating across our large and ageing facility that will see you not only manage remedial works but also work on new developments on site. 

Requirements of a Senior Site Civil Engineer:

• You must hold a formal Apprenticeship
• Formal qualification in Civil Engineering or a Construction discipline.
• Proven background in managing small teams undertaking similar works.

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a single sited role, with an early Friday finish, where you will not only gain an incredible benefits package, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker . 

The Senior Site Civil Engineer role is commutable from: Birmingham, Dudley, Smethwick, Wednesbury, Walsall  & Oldbury 

1999 – 2021 Celebrating 22 Years of Engineering Recruitment Excellence

A busy, expanding manufacturing organisation, are now looking for a PURCHASING, SUPPLY CHAIN AND PLANNING COORDINATOR to strengthen their management team.

This is a unique manufacturing environment, and due to the nature of their products, demand has gone through the roof, creating the need for SUPPLY CHAIN AND PLANNING COORDINATOR. 

This is a small, friendly manufacturing business, and you will be providing support, as the SUPPLY CHAIN AND PLANNING COORDINATOR to all associated departments.

BENEFITS

• £25,000 - £28,000 - Dependant on experience
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Extremely rewarding role
• Growing demand for their products, offering stability and long-term prospects
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF THE PURCHASING, SUPPLY CHAIN AND PLANNING COORDINATOR

• Production Planning
• Utilising MRP systems
• Working with a broad spectrum of Suppliers
• Expediting and managing Supplier risks
• Overseeing stock control, Warehousing and Production Planning
• Create cost savings with general consumables and Ad Hoc purchasing

REQUIREMENT OF THE PURCHASING, SUPPLY CHAIN AND PLANNING COORDINATOR

• CIPS or part qualified in CIPS would be beneficial though no essential
• Significant experience of Supply Chain and Purchasing processes
• Production planning
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing
• Experience of dealing with a wife spectrum of suppliers and supply issues
• To have previously overseen Stock Control, Warehousing, Production Planning and Despatch
• Previous experience of working with MRP / ERP systems
• Loyal, honest, and transparent

This is a great role, within a unique manufacturing organisation.  They, in turn can offer you stability, long term prospects and a highly rewarding career.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge, Birmingham, Brownhills Tamworth, and Coleshill

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