Recruitment Consultant – Sutton Coldfield

Are you an experienced Recruiter or Salesperson, who perhaps loves what you do, but not where you do it?  Does specialist and niche interest you more than big and generalist?  Would you be inspired by, working with highly knowledgeable colleagues who could make you better at your job? If this has piqued your interest, please read on, as our two current vacancies may be of interest.

A common question I receive is, do I need experience?  There’s no doubt that it can be an advantage, particularly at first, but it’s your attitude to sales, and how you would build a successful long-term business, coupled with an openness to develop which is more important than experience.  If you possess these attributes, then you would do well here, just as others have, in some cases for 20 years.

With Probe, it’s not so much what you do, but how you do it that’s important.  Our Consultants are relationship builders rather than archetypal Salespeople.  They work with clients to help resolve a problem, rather than see a client as an opportunity to make a quick buck.  They understand that if they do the right things by their clients, those relationships should look after them in the future.

But this is of course a sales role, and there would be targets, but you would be supported to achieve those targets, and you would enjoy all of the normal trappings of working within an established recruitment consultancy of nearly 30 years, such as an outstanding commission scheme, a structured career pathway, incentives, and working with an amazing team.

If you have some recruitment or sales experience, ideally within a technical field, and would like to find out whether we could be a good fit for you, then please contact Andy Davies directly – andy.davies@probejobs.co.uk / 0121 321 4311.

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 organisation with a truly global recognised brand for quality and innovation with a reputation for producing world leading products, are currently seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Real Estate Management of their Midlands facilities. The organisation has a strong dedicated workforce already in place that provides all the necessary specialist and departmental support a global corporate company needs to function in these modern times. 

As a busy manufacturing organisation with a large existing portfolio of property they need to ensure their buildings and infrastructure are fully optimised and remain sustainable for the continued running and growth of the company.  A Project Manager is now required to support the daily function of working with internal stakeholders and external partners to guarantee and maintain the use and the delivery of property that meets their growing demands.

Benefits for the Project Manager 

• Starting salary £50,000 - £52,000,
• Tax Efficient Car Options, 
• Annual Bonus,
• Bupa, 
• Exceptional Company Pension, 
• Above Average Holiday Entitlement 

Duties of a Project Manager 

• As the Senior Project Manager, you will ensure optimised & sustainable use of the company’s Real Estate through management of strategic building & infrastructure projects on behalf of internal stakeholders with delivery on time, to agreed quality and at agreed cost. 
• You will independently lead multiple projects based on Real Estate Process to provide functional & efficient work environments for the various internal business partners within given targets for cost, quality, time and life-cycle cost. 
• You will ensure project delivery is achieved at the highest levels of quality using approved systems, processes, tools and methods during the planning, realisation and handover phases, in addition to preparing facilities for optimised operational use of all service processes throughout the life cycle of the facility. 
• You will be a key player in resolving conflicts with either internal stakeholders or external consultants & construction companies in order for project to meet cost, time and quality targets. 

Requirements 

• A Formal Qualification (Degree / HND) in Civil, Construction, Building Services or Engineering 
• Excellent skills in project management and the execution of multiple large projects.
• Demonstrated ability of high-level stakeholder management exposure.
• Knowledge of future building standards.
• Demonstrated ability to translate between business need and technical requirements.
• Strong competence in alternative contractual models for project realisation. 
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis.

This is a great opportunity to join a global brand and be part of a passionate group of people where individual employee’s welfare and personal and career development matter and are taken seriously.

This Project Manager's role is commutable from: Warwick, Oxford, Worcester, Cheltenham, Coventry, Banbury, London

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Technical Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

Do you have experience as a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER?  Would you like to be part of a busy, friendly, manufacturing organisation, where as their SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER, you will be given the opportunity to provide customer, supplier and support on a daily basis regarding concerns and planning.

If you are a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER looking for stability, and long- term stability, this is just the opportunity for you.  This would suit an ambitious and passionate SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

BENEFITS

• £40,000 - £50,000 - Dependant on experience
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF THE SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• On a day- to- day basis, manage/organise the Quality Engineer/s 
• Ensure that all Quality Engineers are trained and ensuring that they work together as a team.
• Co-ordinate the receipt, response and monitoring reports from the customer ensuring containment action is taken
• Root cause analysis
• Provide technical / quality support to manufacturing in order for them to be able to produce efficiently and to the correct quality requirements. 
• Ensure Quality process audits are carried out/monitored against schedule and corrective/preventative actions are implemented. 
• QS9000, APQP, PPAP, FMEA and other Quality Reporting Systems. 
• Ensure that all quality related documentation is completed accurately
• Liaise with the Quality Manager in order to identify, recommend and source new equipment. 
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained. 
• Communicate and co-ordinate Quality data/results/findings and 8D’s quality information amongst all internal departments in order to ensure compliance. 
• Provide support in the preparation and maintenance of documentation and systems in order to comply with IATF/ISO9001. 
• Co-ordinate, maintain and interpret statistical information supplied by customers, internal sources, suppliers and contractors 
• Ensure that product inspection procedures, reports and documentation are accurately completed 
• Ensure FMEA and Control Plan are regularly reviewed 
• Review on a regular basis when 8D’s, APQP or any other product or process changes/concerns occur. 

REQUIREMENT OF THE SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• It is essential that you can demonstrate significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• You will have gained your experience from within a high- volume manufacturing environment
• Fully experienced with the use of Quality tools, such as APQP, SPC, Control Plans and Root cause analysis
• 8D problem solving 
• A proactive problem solver
• This role would suit a dynamic Senior Quality Professional, who thrives on challenges.

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 long-established engineering firm are currently looking to hire a Technical Sales Manager to spearhead their UK sales operation. The company have been trading for a number of years and have clients ranging from local SME’s right through to multinationals. 

The Technical Sales Manager will have responsibility for all sales in the UK and will be one of the key drivers of growth for the business. They are keen to reward those who help them achieve their long-term goals.

The company specialise in niche, low volume engineering projects and they manufacture bespoke steel-related products which are sold across the globe. They have ambitious growth plans and are keen to find a motivated technical salesperson to take on the Technical Sales Manager role. Based in the heart of The Midlands, the company are well placed to serve their client base across the UK and beyond.

This role would suit a technical salesperson with a background in engineering or steel, who is capable of having technical discussions and reading drawings, whilst also possessing business development and commercial skills.

The Technical Sales Manager will be primarily home based but must be able to travel to the Birmingham area once or twice per week. The rest of the time you will be carrying out sales activities including customer meetings. 

BENEFITS:

• A competitive salary of up to £45,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training 
• Healthcare cash plan
• Remote working

DUTIES:

The Technical Sales Manager will be responsible for:

• Identifying new opportunities for the business, mainly in the UK but worldwide at times, in line with their capabilities 
• Maintaining the enquiry pipeline
• Converting and closing enquires
• Technical meetings/presentations with customers
• Meeting business objectives and revenue targets
• Growing the customer base

REQUIREMENTS:

If you have the following experience and skills, we would love to hear from you:

• A background in engineering, ideally the related to steel
• Several years’ sales experience, both new business and account management, within the engineering sector
• Experience of low volume manufacturing
• Ability to read technical drawings and hold technical conversations 
• Strong commercial acumen

This role is home based and would suit someone based in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Leicester, Worcester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby or the surrounding areas.
 

An immediate START is available for a Setter on Plastic Injection Mould Machine within a busy manufacturing organisation.

DUTIES

• Provide tool change and run Injection mould machines
• Optimising set conditions
• Ensure all tool changes are completed on schedule
• Comply with spares tracking process
• Involvement of continuous improvement projects
• Working 3 shifts Monday to Friday

REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally, you will be Apprentice trained though not essential
• To have relevant Setting experience of Plastic Injection Moulding machines
• It would be beneficial to have knowledge of conventional and non-conventional moulding processes (gas injection, LPIC, Dynamic Feed, Twin shot 2k shot)
• Knowledge of SMED
• Happy to work 3 shifts

BENEFITS

• £32,000 - £38,000 (including shift allowance) 
• 3 shifts – Monday to Friday
• Long term contract with immediate start opportunity
• Busy manufacturing organisation

The role is commutable from Coventry, Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham, Evesham

Probe Technical Recruitment, a Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Specialists since 1994
 

This is an opportunity for an experienced Crane Service Engineer to join a successful and progressive company, to undertake Installation, refurbishment, service and repair of Cranes, Hoists and Lifting equipment in the Midlands and surrounding area.

Crane Service Engineer Role Benefits:

• £32,000 - £36,000 base salary, OTE £40,000 - £45,0000
• Paid Door to Door
• Company vehicle, mobile phone, and tablet provided
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• 5% Company pension 

Crane Service Engineer Role Description

• In this role you will be carrying out Installation, refurbishment, service and repair of Cranes, Hoists and Lifting equipment at client sites in the Midlands and surrounding area.
• You will be undertaking Crane and Gantry installation, inspection, testing and commissioning and Jib Crane installation, inspection, testing and commissioning.
• You will also undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance and identify potential mechanical and electrical faults, and attend emergency breakdowns when required.
• This is an additional role to join an expanding team.

Crane Service Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• Successful candidates will hold experience with Overhead Electric Travelling Cranes, and industrial Electrical experience supported by qualifications such as NVQ L3 or above.
• I would be keen to hear from Crane Engineers, Crane Technicians, Crane Maintenance Electricians, or Field Service Engineers who have experience with Overhead Cranes.
• If you hold a clean, valid driving license, good communication skills, are flexible, able to work independently, and are prepared to travel then we would love to hear from you!

This Crane Service Engineer position is commutable from: Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Dudley, Worcester, Gloucester and surrounding areas.

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

We are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Engineering Storeperson to support our plant maintenance and reliability team at our operation within the region.

Benefits: 

• Starting salary in the region of £26,000 - £28,000
• Paid Holiday
• Company Pension
• Stable Working Environment as we are a Key Worker Specific Sector.

Duties of a Maintenance Engineering Storeperson

As a Maintenance Engineering Storeman you will be solely responsible for running the Engineering Stores which contain over 15,000 various engineering consumables and electrical / mechanical components that are used by the Maintenance Team on a daily basis. 

The stores system at present is going through the process of being automated, therefore if you have experience of working CMMS software such as SAP, Shires or Maximo you will feel at home.

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineering Storeperson

To be successful in your application you must:- 

• Have previous experience running a Stores Department within an Engineering, Manufacturing or Production Environment.
• Have experience of working with Computerised Stores Systems.
• Have experience of performing and logging Stock Audits    
• Must be Pc literate. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a straight day working role.

The Maintenance Engineering Storeperson role is commutable from: Alvechurch, Bromsgrove, Henley in Arden, Redditch, Stratford upon Avon & Studley. 

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service 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

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be joining a leading Heavy Industry company in Willenhall working DAYS 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday to undertake breakdown and preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £28,000 - £32,000 salary, depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
• Working hours will be DAYS 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday 
• Company Pension
• Overtime is available.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Role Description

• In this role of you will be carrying out reactive and preventative Electrical and Mechanical maintenance on plant and equipment in a Heavy Engineering environment.
• You will also be involved in continuous improvements and PPMs.
• You will be joining an existing and welcoming Engineering team.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• Successful candidates will hold an Electrical Engineering qualification such as NVQ3 or City & Guilds. You will also hold 18th  or 17th Edition wiring regulations. 
• This position requires you to have Electrical fault finding abilities in a Heavy Engineering environment, and you will also ideally have mechanical abilities including experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• I would be keen to talk with Engineers who hold previous experience within Maintenance Engineering team who are multiskilled with an Electrical bias.

This is a great opportunity for an Engineer who may wish to come off shifts and is looking to work Monday – Friday Days with an organisation that can offer a stable and secure career during these uncertain times. 

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich and surrounding areas.

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

Are you an APQP ENGINEER looking for an immediate start as an opportunity has arisen for an APQP ENGINEER.

This is a busy, high volume manufacturing organisation, supplying products into the automotive industry, and an urgent need has arisen for an APQP Engineer

BENEFITS

• £30 / £35k per hour
• A busy, very friendly organisation
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• An Immediate start can be offered
• A great opportunity to gain experience within such a reputable organisation

DUTIES OF APQP ENGINEER

• Ensures preparation of Prototype, Pre-launch and Production APQP documents.
• Moderate and drive quality development tools like Functional analysis, design FMEA, Design verification plan, process FMEA, control plan, special product characteristics
• Ensures the correct testing and measuring of all sample parts
• Ensures in time delivery of supporting documentation for sample parts deliveries to the customer, as required by the relevant customer approach (ex: PPAP level 1 to 5)
• Process & analyze data for Customer build events, run at rates and PPAP

REQUIREMENT OF APQP ENGINEER

• Basic technical education (mechanical engineer or similar) 
• Experience in automotive industry – JLR if possible
• Experience in quality assurance such as: Core Quality Tools (APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA and PPAP), Control plans/Process Flows, Root Cause Analysis/Practical Problem solving, project management. 
• Knowledge of PC applications such as : MS-Office, Outlook, JLR portal

This is a very friendly, busy manufacturing organisation that can offer an IMMEDIATE start

The role is commutable from: BIRMINGHAM, DUDLEY, WORCESTER, KIDDERMINSTER, WOLVERHAMPTON, REDDITCH AND HALESOWEN

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

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a PRODUCTION MATERIAL SCHEDULING ASSISTANT so do you have experience as a PRODUCTION MATERIAL SCHEDULING ASSISTANT within a MANUFACTURING environment?

Would you like to be part of a busy, friendly, manufacturing organisation, where as their PRODUCTION MATERIAL SCHEDULING ASSISTANT, you will be given responsibility for production and material scheduling, whilst providing support to purchasing and supplier liaison.

BENEFITS

• £30,000 
• A busy, very friendly organisation
• Long-term stability and progression prospects 
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays

DUTIES OF THE PRODUCTION MATERIAL SCHEDULING ASSISTANT

• Production and material scheduling
• Provide support to purchasing and supplier liaison
• Provide support to the Production Planner
• Schedule production activities and raw materials and components
• Identification for areas of improvement
• Chasing production 
• Liaising with Sales teams and suppliers
• Purchasing activities
• Maintaining information in SAP ERP system
• Costing of special products

REQUIREMENT OF THE PRODUCTION MATERIAL SHCEDULING ASSISTANT
 

• Relevant experience gained from within manufacturing
• Excellent Production scheduling knowledge
• Purchasing experience
• CIPS would be beneficial but not essential
• Solid commercial awareness
• Excellent IT knowledge EDI and MRP systems
• SAP would be advantageous

This would suit an energetic, sociable and progressive individual

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Birmingham and Aldridge, Barton Under Needwood, and Ashby De La Zouch

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