We are seeking to recruit an experienced maintenance professional to join our management team as the Maintenance Manager to support our multi-disciplined engineering team at a leading manufacturer.
 
Benefits Available for a Maintenance Manager:

• £46,000 salary
• Annual Bonus
• Health care plan and life assurance
• Company Pension
• Share option scheme
• Commitment to career progression and development

Details of the Maintenance Manager role:

• Lead the site maintenance team to implement a robust planned maintenance system.
• Provide a timely and efficient breakdown service to minimise machine downtime.
• Manage revenue and capital spends within a significant budget.
• Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements of a Maintenance Manager 

• The position of Maintenance Manager will require you to have a proven track record in developing maintenance structures, where your individual input into the business has seen improvements in plant reliability, production volume, staff retention and overall profitability.
• It is essential that you have supported a team of Maintenance Engineers as either a Manager or Senior Supervisor where you have championed continuous improvement and managed plant related CAPEX projects. 

Preference is given to candidates that have climbed the ranks of Maintenance from an Apprentice level and are qualified to an HNC/HND standard. 

This Maintenance Manager role is commutable from Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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

Senior Financial Controller

We have a fantastic opportunity to join one of the fastest growing engineering organisations in the West Midlands and to be part of their ambitious growth and expansion plans going forward. 

Having already hit a turnover of over £38 million in the last 5 years and boasting a work force of over 150 employees, the organisation is now looking to bring key specialists to within their existing departments, to ensure their planned pathway for success and growth can be maintained and achieved. 

The company supply to a range of industry sectors across the globe and have a strong reputation for innovation, modern technology and high-quality products. 

• £60,000 - £70,000
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols) 
• Pension 
• Healthcare 
• Great Bonuses 
• Early Finish Fridays

The purpose of the Senior Finance Controller will involve being responsible for the day to day running of the Finance Department. This role is critical to ensuring the companies control environment is adequate to minimise risk exposure. The post is also key to ensuring both local, group and statutory reporting is done to the requirement and on time. 

Being the lead role in ensuring the company comply with all organisational group accounting and control policies and be responsible for ensuring adequate procedures are in place to maintain this.

This position plays a key part in developing the finance department and it’s reporting capabilities in order to help the business make better more analysis informed decisions. This is a management position reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and will also work directly with the other Business Unit Directors, Managers, Board of Directors and their respective teams from time to time. 

Externally, the key focus will be relationships Suppliers, Customer, and all the head office finance functions

Senior Financial Controller Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Daily Management of the Finance department
• Responsible for the control environment and compliance to the group controls
• Responsible for compliance to the group accounting manual
• Oversee and review all payments
• Oversee controls and review of the payroll process
• Manage the budget reporting process
• Ensure reporting both internal and external is delivered on time
• Make sure all statutory and tax filing are submitted correctly
• Advise on areas of improvement both for the business and function
• Participate/lead in improvement projects as required
• Key person in the understanding of the ERP system especially the financial transactions within it
• Responsible for the consolidation of accounts from Australia, Europe, US and China

Senior Financial Controllers Position Requirements

• Qualified accountant 
• Experience in a complex manufacturing business an advantage
• Strong communication skills are essential, the successful candidate will need to be approachable and able to interact with users of all skill levels
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience of working £30 Million+ Turnover Environment 
• Good Analytical and reporting skills
• Process improvement mindset
• The ability to exercise good time management and task prioritisation is essential
• Strong ERP/MRP exposure to manage the systems. 
• Attention to detail

This is a superb position for someone to join a growing team focused environment, where innovation and change are embraced to reach the goals and ambitions of the company that in-turn has allowed good individual career development and enhancement over the last 5 years.

Commutable from: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Worcester, Stourbridge

HEAD OF TECHNICAL

An exceptional position has become available for a Head of Technical within a medium sized manufacturing organisation in the Birmingham area.  This is a unique production environment.

This is a highly responsible role, and you will be instrumental in improving and leading the technical engineering aspects within the business. 

Their products are synonymous for outstanding quality, and they have no wish to dilute their brand to expand their business. 

As Head of Technical, you will be responsible for the Toolroom, manufacturing, production, and new product introduction.

There could be no better time to join this organisation, as they are on the cusp of change, and their business is booming!

This is commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Telford, Solihull, Coventry, Tamworth, Lichfield, Cannock, Dudley, Halesowen, Redditch, and Worcester

Benefits of Head of Technical

• Highly competitive salary £50,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience
• This is negotiable should a car be necessary
• Unique and extraordinary opportunity to make a true impact
• Busy, luxurious brands
• Excellent working conditions

Duties of Head of Production

• Oversee all aspects of Manufacturing, Production, Toolroom and New Product Development
• Trouble shooting with all technical problems
• Project management of new product development
• Ensure new products are delivered to launch on time
• Management of the New Product Development team
• Provide leadership for all technical problems
• Coordination of development activity and implementation of new processes
• Working closely with the other Head and Mangers, including Production and Marketing teams
• Drive continuous improvements 

Requirements of Head of Technical

• Significant experience gained at a Senior level
• You will have gained your experience from within a machining and manufacturing environment
• Project management experience
• To be able to demonstrate a keen eye for technical and quality engineering solutions
• To exhibit an understanding of development lifecycles and change management
• Good knowledge of CAD software
• This role would suit a lively, energetic, highly motivated Senior Manager, who is also pragmatic, robust, and driven.

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

Design Contractor. Outside IR35, 3 - 6 Months Duraction with Remote Working 

Are you an experienced Industrial or Product Designer with strong Surfacing skills?

Have you had recent surfacing experience of using NX or Creo?

Have your recent projects included surfacing complex and curved surfaces? 

We are working with a creative and innovative Product Design Company, who require urgent surfacing support for a 2022 project. 
The project will be working with and supported by an in-house Design Team who have already achieved the Concept and DFM aspect of the product.

The position requires a Contractor / Consultant with their own Seat / Software – either NX or Creo 

The duration of the project is likely to be 3 months for Phase 1 and extend to a further 3 months for Phase 2.

All applying applicants should be willing to attend weekly meetings and day long stays on site, in the M5 Corridor / Gloucestershire area. 

Design Contractor - Benefits

• £40 Per Hour Ltd 
• Remote Working 
• 3 – 6 Months 
• Interesting Product Project 
• Team Support 

Commutable from Bristol, Cheltenham, Worcester, Stratford Upon Avon, Swindon

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

We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturer based just outside of Kidderminster in Worcestershire. You will be joining a medium sized maintenance team to undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks on plant machinery within a manufacturing environment.
 
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £41,500 salary (including shift allowance)
• Hours of work are 4 x days Mon – Thurs 2pm – 1am
• There is also additional guaranteed overtime
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Health plan and high street discount scheme
• Share option scheme
• Commitment to career progression and development

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Role Description:

• In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving all aspects of the equipment and plant on site in a modern fast paced heavy manufacturing environment at a major manufacturing site.
• You will be carrying out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance as part of an Engineering team.
• You will also assist with installation of new equipment.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you will need to hold a recognised Mechanical Engineering Qualification to a minimum of NVQ level 3 and will be Apprentice trained.
• It is integral that you can demonstrate previous experience of maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment including good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience of TPM and continuous improvement would also be of benefit. I would be keen to speak with Engineers who have experience of reactive + preventative mechanical maintenance supporting plant machinery as either a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Engineer or similar role.

This Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading provider of machining and pressing services in the West Midlands. A Technical Sales Manager is being sought to drive sales of machined and pressed components in the UK automotive manufacturing sector.

The Technical Sales Manager will receive a package including:

• Basic salary of up to £50,000
• Commission
• Bonus
• Company Car

DUTIES:

The Technical Sales Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Driving growth across existing customers within the UK automotive manufacturing sector
• Identifying and winning new business within the UK automotive manufacturing sector
• Meeting and exceeding targets

REQUIREMENTS:

Technical Sales Manager candidates should have some or all of the following experience:

• Experience within a technical/engineering role within manufacturing
• Experience within a technical sales role within manufacturing 
• Experience of selling into the UK automotive manufacturing sector

This is an office based role in the West Midlands which will require travel to customer sites.

Commutable from Bromsgrove, Royal Leamington Spa, Redditch, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Birmingham, Solihull, Evesham, Worcester, Droitwich Spa, Banbury

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

We have a great opportunity to join a global team of property portfolio managers and support their multiple existing and new engineering, production and office facilities across the UK & Europe.
 
The role will be the key person to liaise and work with key Stakeholders and Senior Department Managers to ensure the effective use, sustainability and management of existing property with refurbishments or upgrades, or with ensuring funding and the correct building specialists are in place for developing infrastructure and new build projects.

• c£50,000, 
• Good Bonus, 
• Healthcare, 
• Very Attractive Car Scheme, 
• Fantastic Pension
• 34 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Part Remote Working (2-3 Days Per Week)

Project Manager – Purpose 

• The primary purpose of the role will be to oversee major local or international property related projects. These projects will vary from refurbishments and building upgrades, through to complete new builds of Industrial, Retail and Office buildings and factories. This will include the overall project management of projects and the bringing together of key stakeholders, site management, subcontractors, procurement, Health & Safety, regulatory compliance specialists and local authorities. 
• This position is not a site or facilities management role, and projects will often be managed remotely with the need to visit on-site projects at key stages. The role will be responsible for the smooth running of a programme of work, and to offer additional support and resources when needed. 

Project Manager – Duties 

• As the Project Manager you will ensure the optimised & sustainable use of the organisations 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 steer and 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.
• Ensuring 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 (Security, FM, IT…etc) 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 projects to meet cost, time and quality targets.

Project Manager – Requirements 

• Excellent skills in project management and the execution of multiple large projects.
• Demonstrated ability of high-level stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of future building standards.
• Demonstrated ability to translate between business need and technical requirements.
• Strong proficiency in alternative contractual models for project realization.
• Business travel on a regular basis required.
• A formal Qualification (Degree or Equivalent) in either Civil Engineering/ Infrastructure / Project Management or similar 
• Have strong stakeholder management and team building skills along with experience of negotiating. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with exposure of delivering Civil or Infrastructure projects, to join an organisation that offers excellent career and personal progression opportunities. 

Commutable from Oxford, London, Gloucester, Worcester, Milton Keynes, Amersham, Reading, Aldershot, Coventry, Uxbridge

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Technical Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Product Designer / Industrial Designer

Are you a Design Engineer with a background in creating concept and front-end product designs for external or internal clients & have either a Product or Industrial Design Degree or equivalent, with three years post study commercial experience?

We currently have an opportunity to join a dynamic Southwest Midlands Design Team and to be responsible for creating a range of new innovative products for the Consumer markets, where the brief and remit will be biased towards style and user interaction.

We are looking for a Design Engineer with a background in creating concept and front-end product designs for external or internal clients who have either a Product or Industrial Design Degree or equivalent, with three years post study commercial experience.

Benefits:

• £35,000 
• Pension 
• Healthcare
• 37.5 Hours Per weeks 
• Early Finish on Fridays (1pm) 
• Project Ownership 

We are looking to employ a mid-level Product Designer or Industrial Designer to join a creative successful team, where delivering performance driven consumer products to market is their primary focus. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Designer to demonstrate their creativity and get involved in exciting projects, seeing their work going from early concept stages through to production in a short period of time. 

Product Design Duties include:

• Developing products from an initial brief through to prototype 
• Investigating potential innovative technologies / techniques that could benefit future products
• Design and develop new product concept ideas.
• Provide aesthetic and user orientated design solutions to the specifications and requirements. 
• High standard of design work, design control, robust design and design for manufacture on a daily basis.
• Creating prototypes to prove out and develop new concepts and design solutions.
• Testing products, components, prototypes, technologies, recording test results for review and action
• Utilize CAD to produce development concepts and detailed design for hand over to manufacturing partner(s)
• Assisting in transfer of product from development to manufacturing
• Ensure that projects comply with current legislation, Health and Safety regulations, and strict compliance with R&D Reliability and Document Control best practice.

Product Designer Requirements:

• The Product Design position requires a minimum qualification of a degree or equivalent in design and at least three years’ experience in a paid design post is essential.
• The successful applicant must be technically competent in a wide range of design/engineering skills and must have knowledge of new product development and product Introduction. 

Key Skills:

• Self-motivated and keen to strive to create great consumer products
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent visual communication of concepts and ideas via traditional and digital sketching/drawing ability 
• A working knowledge of rendering packages such as Keyshot
• Experienced user of 3D CAD Solidworks/CREO/NX/CATIA
• Good Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques
• Skilled in prototyping and producing product mock-ups
• Competent user of MS windows, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Organisational, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills are all also a prerequisite of this position. 

Commutable from; Worcester, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Stourbridge, Redditch, Evesham, Dudley, Coventry

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

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

An exceptional opportunity has arisen within a busy, incredibly stable company, for a Technical Applications Engineer.  A role of Technical Applications Engineer has become available to support further growth.  

They enjoy a vast product range, and due to the uniqueness of their products, are an extremely busy, stable organisation to be part of and their staff retention is phenomenal, ensuing you, as the Technical Applications Engineer a long, and enjoyable career.

You may already be an experienced Applications Engineer, looking to expand your experience in a new industry sector, or you might be a recent Graduate, who has an interest in a career in Applications Engineering.

This role is commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Wolverhampton, Aldridge, Walsall, Tyseley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Worcester, and Dudley

Benefits of a Technical Applications Engineer

• £35,000 (Negotiable)
• Company Car
• Company Phone
• Exceptional opportunity for either a recent Grad or an experienced Applications Engineer
• Excellent Pension scheme
• You will be joining a very friendly and super stable organisation
• Out of this world staff retention

Duties of a Technical Applications Engineer

• Supporting Manufacturing and Sales / Marketing Teams
• Support the expansion of the Business
• Office based
• Building strong customer relationships
• Advising customers of machine capabilities, cycle times and application of the machines in the best environment
• Supporting new business development activities
• Providing expert advice

Requirement of a Technical Applications Engineer

• You will be able to demonstrate a high technical expertise to wide range of their applications
• To have gained your experience within a manufacturing environment
• Your expertise may have been gained in the heat treatment area, or moulding, semi- conductors, spark eroding or casting
• Or you may have recent Graduated with a Mechanical or similar Degree, who has an interest in pursuing a career within Applications Engineering 
• A good commercial awareness
• Ideally you will have customer facing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A strong self- starter and an excellent team player
• Flexibility for the occasional overnight stay

This would suit someone who enjoys customer exposure and who is looking to enjoy a long and fruitful career.

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

Are you a Quality Manager, looking to be part of a well-established, growing team in the Birmingham area as this is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a successful business, who next year, look to be set to increase their already high volumes as demand for their products soars.

As their Quality Manager, you will be given the responsibility to maintain and improve the existing quality standards. You will also be the primary contact for all customer concerns.

This role would suit either an experienced Quality Manager, or a Senior Quality Engineer, who is looking for that chance to move into a Quality management role.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Redditch, Solihull, Hall Green, Tyseley, Dudley, Tamworth, Birmingham, Brownhills, Worcester, Cannock and Aldridge 

BENEFITS for QUALITY MANAGER

• £45,000 (flex)
• Busy, stable customer base
• Long established organisation
• Huge potential for growth within this role
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• A genuine chance to make an impact

DUTIES OF QUALITY MANAGER 

• Resolution of customer concerns
• Day to day control of Quality department
• Lead, manage and be the main point of Quality on site
• Maintain and develop existing Quality systems
• Champion Continuous Improvements in Quality
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Mentor your team and identification of training needs
• Supplier Development
• Internal audits
• Manage absenteeism and holidays

REQUIREMENTS OF QUALITY MANAGER

• You are either currently a Quality Manager or a Senior Quality Engineer looking to move into a Quality Manager role
• Essential that you have experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Customer and Supplier exposure
• This is a busy, challenging role and would suit an energetic, ambitious, highly motivated Quality professional

Are you up for the challenge?  Waste no time and send your CV ASAP!

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

A global manufacturing company, very much at the very forefront of new technology have a requirement for a Senior Sourcing Buyer.  With nearly 100 years of experience behind them, supplying into120 countries worldwide, they are the market leader in their field.  A role for a Senior Sourcing Buyer is now available.  We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual with excellent procurement experience, coupled with strategic thinking and the ability to multi -task, and manage day to day site sourcing issues.

This is an exception opportunity to join a World Class manufacturing company.

This role is commutable from Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Alvechurch, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Evesham and Tewksbury

Benefits of Senior Sourcing Buyer

• £Negotiable
• Day’s role
• Large, long established successful Business
• Free Parking
• Genuine long-term career prospects available
• Modern management approach
• Excellent work / life balance 

Duties of Senior Sourcing Buyer

• Working closely with the Purchasing Manger on the rollout of global sourcing strategies for commodities, and show an understanding of current and future demands
• Supplier improvement and cost reduction opportunities
• Ensure supply of purchased material
• Identify supply chain risks
• Supplier relationship management activities
• Identify cost improvement opportunities
• Manage supplier contracts and lead contract negotiation
• Conduct supplier analysis

Requirement of Senior Sourcing Buyer

• Degree level or equivalent experience in Procurement and Sourcing
• You will have previous buying experience gained from within a manufacturing environment
• Strategic and tactical procurement experience 
• Contract management and an understanding of contractual law
• A curious, creative problem solver
• Strong negotiator
• Excel, Word and Powerpoint knowledge
• A strong self-starter

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Purchasing Recruitment Support since 1994