An organisation that has a proud history of manufacturing high quality products is currently seeking a Manufacturing Planning Manager to oversee the planning and procurement of projects, to ensure a fast-moving manufacturing environment can function effectively. 

The company are seeing continued growth throughout 2020 and are looking to expand their operation in 2021, so a leader is required to manage a small team of individuals to ensure the buying and planning activities run smoothly.

Planning Managers Duties:

• Manage Day-to-Day activities of a fast-paced environment by giving direction to team members
• Strive to implement Continuous Improvement processes 
• Manage all buying, stock control and spend & pricing functions 
• Be creative in development new methods that overcome daily issues and problems 
• Good relationship building methods with internal and external parties 
• Monitor production in-line with incoming stock levels 
• Reduce the holding of stock (JIT) 
• Control Materials and Stock from multi sites 
• Plan and adapt to future production trends 
• Liaise with all senior management and sales teams on a regular basis 
• Ensure production release and build dates are planned for to reduce issues 
• Manage the order and purchasing systems to maintain smooth delivery and timing 
• Develop and built internal MRP Systems  
• Controls logistics and production build control 

This is great opportunity for an experienced Production Planner to join a friendly, but fast paced manufacturing environment that will offer autonomy and responsibility for delivery and the management of processes.

Candidates applying for this position should have at least 5 years recent experience of Production Planning with exposure to purchasing duties. They should have also worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where materials and stock are changing and being replenished on a frequent basis.

Good communication and presentation skills are a must 

A formal qualification in manufacturing, engineering or planning would also be desired.

The company will offer a good salary package, pension, 25 Days Holidays and a regular day (Mon- Fri) working pattern. 

This could be a great opportunity for someone who has previously worked in either Consumer Goods, Automotive (Interior / Exterior Trim), Aerospace (Cabin / Seating), Marine or Commercial Vehicle (Interiors) 

Commutable from: Birmingham, Droitwich, Cannock, Redditch, Solihull, Stourbridge, Worcester, Wolverhampton, 

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

Are you a Toolmaker, looking for your next career move as we have an immediate vacancy for a Toolmaker to join a fantastic, successful manufacturing business, who are now incredibility busy.  They are renowned for being at the forefront of technology and being extremely friendly.

If you are a Toolmaker looking for an immediate start, this could be just the job for you!

DUTIES:

• New and refurb of plastic injection mould tooling
• Ensuring tooling complies with company standards
• Working shifts
• Monitor tooling spares
• Support tooling trials
• Operation of overhead crane

REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential that you have Toolmaking experience
• You must have exposure to plastic injection mould tools
• The ability to read engineering drawings
• Happy to work shifts
• Laser welding would be beneficial
• We can offer an IMMEDIATE START if needed

BENEFITS:

• £34,000 - £38,000
• Shifts
• Full order books, very busy organisation
• Very friendly facility, you will have plenty of support

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

Known for their successes in Manufacturing products supplied into the Construction industry for the past 50 years, this continuously growing business, is requiring a skilled Logistics Manager to join and lead the logistics team. Supplying into a range of sectors within Construction including Housing Associations, Care homes as well as residential sites, the company is always busy and buoyant. 

As an experienced Logistics manager with knowledge of supplying into the construction industry, you would be required to plan and manage the transport teams and hauliers to ensure delivery of products is made to several sites, in time, in full and on budget. 

If you have the desire to succeed, have excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to problem solve and exceed KPIs, please apply today.

The successful Logistics Manager will receive:

• 31 Days Holiday Including bank holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Discounts on corporate products
• Pension with Employer matched contribution 
• Cycle to work scheme

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the Logistics Manager:

• Ensure compliance with H&S legislation
• To plan and manage inter site product transfer
• Manage and improve the ERP system
• Collaboration with warehouse supervisors to ensure delivery deadlines are achieved
• Management of Haulier fleet
• Lead and manage the transport team
• Scheduling of deliveries and collections for customers
• Planning routing vehicles nationally
• Managing 30-50 loads a day from multiple sites

Skills Required for the Logistics Manager:

• Experience in logistics and haulier management
• Knowledge of construction vehicle types
• Experience in a Construction background
• CPC qualified
• Willingness to be flexible where the role requires

Commutable from Birmingham, Burton, Lichfield, Derby, Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Stafford, Cannock.

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

This opportunity is for an experienced toolmaker, who is time served or apprentice trained, that is looking for a new challenge in a highly successful company that manufacture plastic injection moulded products that are supplied into the food and building industry; industries that remain successful during this challenging time. 

This highly successful toolmaker will be joining the currently successful toolroom team where they will be reporting into the toolroom supervisor. 

Applications are welcomed from those who are currently or have previously worked as a toolmaker, who are familiar with toolroom machinery and are wiling to work an afternoon shift. 

In exchange for their skills, the toolmaker will receive:

• A Competitive package
• 33 days holiday 
• Free on-site parking

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the toolmaker:

• Maintain and repair mould machine tools
• Prove tooling
• Run fault diagnostics
• Work alongside other staff to understand tooling issues
• Tool making
• Work on hot runners
• To work with a right first-time approach

Skills Required for the Toolmaker:

• Sufficient self-starter with an ability to problem solve
• Plastic injection mould toolmaking background
• Ideally apprentice trained or a time served toolmaker
• Experienced with toolroom machinery such as lathes and grinders
• Able to read engineers drawings
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Experience with CNC Machining centre would be beneficial (not essential)

If you are hardworking, reliable, and able to work under minimal supervision please apply today.

Commutable from Oakham, Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Grantham.

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

We currently have a great opportunity for a suitable engineer to join a design and manufacturer of control systems. The organisation considers themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing their technology to introduce custom solutions for their blue-chip customer base. As a company they have a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted. They are a global company with offices in the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and China.

The Role:

Due to the organisation doubling in size over the last five years and growing its presence in their international markets and across key applications in a myriad of industries. A new position for an Application Support Engineer has been created. 

As part of the UK Safety Application Support team you will become the first point of call for technical queries pre and post-sale. Your personable, action orientated style, will deliver fast resolution to customer queries through your own technical skills and pulling on internal knowledge. This is a role aimed at individuals with relevant engineering skills and with some appropriate industry experience, however recently qualified engineers with 12 months+ experience will be considered. You will receive training and mentorship as you learn about all areas of the business through your role.

Application Support Engineer Responsibilities:

• Respond to technical enquiries through internal platforms to deliver excellent service to customers, providing both pre and post technical sales support.
• Contribute to technical investigations as they support their customers, working closely with Engineering Design, Customer Solutions and Sales.
• Develop key knowledge on organisations product range, with understanding of key applications. 
• Contribute to and create new ways to keep customers informed on products as they develop new materials, training and services.
• Contribute to a culture of process improvement within the Safety Application Support team.

Requirements:

• Relevant engineering qualification at higher education level (HND / Degree) in Electronic Engineering.
• Relevant industry experience preferred – 12 months+
• Approachable and personable style with good presentation and communication skills
• A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork
• Willingness to travel (International)

The Application Support Engineer will be involved in all areas of customer liaison, whilst working closely with other internal departments, giving a successful applicant the opportunity to develop a career that offers variety and fast track career progression. 

Applicants with 12 months+ working experience post-Graduation in Electronics or Mechatronics would be suitable to apply for this role.

The company offers excellent benefits and bonuses, based of both individual and company performance and a strong track record of developing individuals with career progression opportunities. 

• £25,000 - £34,000 
• Pension 
• Bonus 
• 25 Days Hols + Bank Holidays 
• Early Finish on Fridays 

Commutable from – Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Telford, Lichfield, Stafford, West Bromwich

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

A manufacturer of highly tested and certified components and products for the Automotive and Commercial Vehicle markets, are seeking a senior engineer to project manager the Quality Management Systems within their New Product Introduction process. 

The organisations facility consists of Design & Development Teams and Production & Manufacturing environments, that includes light engineering, plastic injection moulding, metal pressing and assembly and testing.

As a company they are well equipped to meet global market requirements and are fully certified to guarantee the reliability of their products. This has ensured repeat and new business opportunities.

The main purpose of the role is to liaise with other internal departments from product development through to introduction and release, ensuring all internal processes, materials and equipment are fully conversant to the companies own Quality Management Systems.

For the Senior Engineer position, we are looking for a senior engineer who has had exposure of working in the Automotive or Commercial Vehicle markets and who has carried out Quality Assurance types of functions and who is also fully conversant with ISO9001:2015 and ideally have knowledge of VDA 6 and IATF 16949.

The right candidate should also have a formal qualification in engineering and have good recent experience of working for a 1st or 2nd Tier Supplier, where quality and reliability has been majority of the daily work.
Candidates with good 8D, FMEA and good exposure of modern manufacturing environments will be a good match for this role

The company are seeing continued growth and steady orders from existing and new customers and are committed to continue to invest in their staff and facilities. 

Benefits:

• Salary £45,000 - £55,000
• Pension 
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• 37.5 Hour Week 
• Company Bonus Scheme 

Commutable from – High Wycombe, Oxford, Uxbridge, Banbury, Luton, London

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

This opportunity is for a hands-on Engineer to join a successful general and precision engineering company as Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman. 

The highly successful business has been running for many years and are recognised for their bespoke fabrications for special machinery and conveyor systems. With bespoke items being their forte, you will not be monotonised as you will be overseeing a varied workload. You will be both office and factory based, so must be competent at scheduling and production management as well as being willing to get stuck in with your hands-on experience on the shop floor. 

In exchange for their hands-on expertise the Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman will receive:

• A Competitive package
• Days shift
• Early finish on a Friday
• Free on-site parking
• Own office
• Overtime opportunities 

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman:

• Lead and support a range of employees, from fabricator welders to skilled machinists
• Ensure the workshop is running in line with targets and requirements
• Ensure records and processes are compliant
• To be the point of contact for jobs / projects
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and tidiness in the workshop

Skills Required for the Production Supervisor / Workshop Foreman:

• Team player and good lone worker, with initiative to work independently 
• Must have hands on experienced in Engineering / Fabrication – Metals 
• Ideally will have some machining experience
• Self-sufficient, self-starter
• Ability to lead by example and experience

If you have both leadership and hands on skills, please apply today.

Commutable from Wigan, Southport, St. Helens, Liverpool, Preston, and Manchester.

Probe Technical Recruitment, Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Specialists since 1994

This opportunity is for a successful construction quality professional who is looking to take on a new challenge at a continually growing construction manufacturer. 

This highly successful construction manufacturing company, who are one of the biggest volumetric suppliers within the UK are looking for a forward thinking, self-starter with eye for detail, to join the Quality team as a Quality systems co-ordinator, reporting into the Quality Manager. 

This is an opportunity that can offer security and varied work, with 5-10 years’ worth of projects in place. Being one of the largest suppliers into Defence, Retail, Commercial and Education, every day is different, varied, and exciting. 

Applications are welcomed from those who are currently or have previously worked in construction, who are familiar with ISO9001:2015 and are ideally internal audit qualified. 

In exchange for their construction quality expertise the Quality Systems Co-ordinator will receive:

• A Competitive package
• Days shift
• 25 days holidays + Stats + Christmas shutdown
• Free on-site parking
• Free Beverages
• Medical cover 

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the Quality Systems Co-ordinator:

• Full documentation of all quality related matter
• Writing new SOPs and policies for a range of departments
• To perform internal and external audits (ISO 9001:2015)
• Manage the non-conformance report process
• Involvement in ISO training and coaching to existing and new employees
• Ensuring personal certification is maintained for personnel
• ISO orientated meetings and reviews
• Coordinate documentation of quality with technical specifications (including photo evidence)
• Maintain and update sub-contractors’ quality

Skills Required for the Quality Systems Co-ordinator:

• Team player and good lone worker, with initiative to work independently 
• Must have experience working within the Construction Industry
• Must be experienced working with Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001:2015 internal auditor certified
• Computer literate
• Self-sufficient, self-starter
• Willing to learn new skills 

If you are Enthusiastic, Driven, looking for challenge then apply today.

Commutable from Mansfield, Worksop, Nottingham, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Grantham, Newark on Trent, Lincoln, Sleaford

Probe Technical Recruitment, Celebrating 26 Years of Technical Engineering Recruitment Excellence

We have a unique opportunity available for a SPRAY POLISHER / FINISHER to be part of a wonderful, well established organisation.  Their product range is unique, and recession proof!

As a SPRAY POLISHER / FINISHER, you would be a very value member of their team.  Due to their product range being so unique, they can offer an unusual opportunity in that your long-term prospects would be assured.  Every assigned job to you will be working on will be different, keeping your workload varied and interesting.

DUTIES

• Spraying and polishing bespoke furniture
• Working within a timescale to achieve manufacturing targets
• Working within a team, or on your own

REQUIREMENTS

• It is essential that you have high-level practical staining and polishing skills
• Significant industry experience
• Glosswork
• This would suit someone who takes great pride in their work
• Excellent planning and interpersonal skills
• Eager to learn and blend into a friendly, hardworking team

BENEFITS

• £25,000 - £31,000
• Unique and bespoke work, offering varied projects 
• Busy and stable working environment
• Superb long-term prospects

The role is commutable from Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham, Lutterworth, Leamington Spa, Solihull

1994 - 2020, Celebrating 26 Years of Engineering Recruitment Excellence

An established Company, who design and manufacture fine, bespoke freestanding and fitted furniture are now in the position to be able to hire an experienced Cabinet Maker.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner to work as part of a highly prestigious organisation.

The working conditions are superb and can offer a very strong work / life balance.

COMPANY

They are a leading, highly skilled manufacturer of fine furniture from small fine pieces to large architectural and refurbishment pieces.

DUTIES

• Manufacture bespoke furniture
• Work within timescale to achieve Manufacturing targets
• Raise technical issues to ensure client receives the highest quality product

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• An essential high-level practical furniture and joiner skill
• 3 years minimum experience within the industry
• A fine eye for detail
• A hard-working individual
• Eager to learn and develop new skills

BENEFITS

• A Highly competitive salary, offered dependant on experience
• 28 days holiday
• A super work/life balance
• You will be joining a stable, well established business

Due to growth, a reputable, Leicestershire based Manufacturer who supplies into Utilities, Medical & Automotive Industries, requires an experienced machinist skilled with EDM – Setting, Operating and Programming to join the team to help fulfil a continued and growing workbook. Having remained open and successful throughout COVID-19, this opportunity is not to be missed.

If you are an experienced EDM Setter Operator or machinist experienced with EDM who is looking to use their varied skillset and progress as toolmaker, then apply today.

Offering the successful EDM Setter / Operator / Programmer:

• Early Friday Finish
• Parking on site
• Overtime opportunities
• Progression
• A variety in projects
• A healthy, pleasant working environment

Skills Required of the EDM Setter / Operator / Programmer:

• Experienced machinist with EDM
• Ability to use CNC die Sink and CNC milling machine
• Capable of using wire EDM, setting and operating and programming with fanuc
• Ability to use hand and bench tools
• Ability to read Engineers drawings
• Quality Inspection skills (Vernier callipers, gauges, micrometers)

Roles and responsibilities of the EDM Setter / Operator / Programmer:

• Setting and operating machinery
• Occasional use of manual machinery 
• Polishing
• Assembling of tools
• QI of own works

Commutable from Leicester, Hinckley, Wigston, Lutterworth.

Probe is a leading Technical Engineering Recruitment Consultancy specialising in all aspects of the engineering sector since 1994

Celebrating 26 Years of Engineering Recruitment Excellence

A BUSY manufacturing organisation are now in the position to be able to hire a permanent Business Unit Manager.  This is a very pleasant working environment, and as the Business Unit Manager, you will be directing and coordinating Business Unit activities. 

BENEFITS:

• £45,000 - £50,000
• Pension
• Permanent Role
• Generous Holidays

DUTIES:

• Participate in the development of annual and capital budgets
• Assist with recruitment, screening and hiring of staff
• Develop and administer policies and procedures for business unit operations
• Assist with continuous improvements activities
• Review production orders
• Encourage and support employee involvement programs
• Cost reduction activities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience of managing within a fast- paced manufacturing environment
• Financial acumen (to be able to interpret financial reports and balance sheets)
• A strong, natural leader who can motivate, support, and get the best form your staff
• It would be beneficial if you have used SAP, but not essential
• A “can-do” approach

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World class manufacturing organization, who are going from strength to strength.  Not only can they offer you a competitive salary package, but the stability of working with a busy, friendly organization, and where your prospects would be very positive