This is a fantastic opportunity, for a hands-on Quality Technician, to join a well-established, reputable, and respected family run business, operating for over 40 years.

The company is committed to British craftmanship, combining the beauty of natural products and other high-performance materials.

The Quality Technician is responsible for assisting in implementation and maintenance of all Quality documentation, procedures, testing and control of the manufacturing process. You must be able to demonstrate that you are able to work and communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, up to and including Directors. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician will assist with the generation of documentation to ensure Continuous improvement and Customer Satisfaction. 

The ideal candidate should ideally be looking to progress into a Quality Engineer in the near future.

This Quality Technicain's role is Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Banbury, Coventry, Hinckley, Leamington Spa

Hours

7:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours per week

Quality Technician Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment and minimum 2 years’ experience as a Quality Technician
• Working Knowledge of 5 core tools, APQP, SPC, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA
• Engineering Background, with Audit experience
• Experience of a high volume, fast paced environment
• Ability to lead and make decisions, and the ability to meet targets and achieve results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills

Quality Technician Key Responsibilities

• Handling Issues as they arise, including supplier issues
• Reviewing operating procedures for effectiveness
• Product Audits and Process Audits
• Calibration
• Training and assessment of operators
• Reporting on Quality Indices
• Provide accurate data, introducing and maintaining Quality Documentation

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

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be joining a large, International heavy industry organisation based in the West Midlands between Walsall and Wolverhampton. 

You will be undertaking reactive and breakdown maintenance on a variety of automated machinery and will be working on a 3 shift rota covering AMs/PMs + Nights  (Monday to Friday). 
 
Electrical Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £30,000 - £34,500 salary, depending on experience working 3 x shifts Monday to Friday 
• Excellent 10% employer contribution pension.
• 35 days holiday per annum
• Annual bonus scheme 
• Annual pay review
• Extensive lifestyle benefits including discounts with national and local retailers and services.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Role Description

• In the role of Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be undertaking both planned and reactive Electrical maintenance tasks to plant machinery across the facility as part of an Engineering team. 
• You will be fault finding on PLCs and drives. You will also be involved in contributing to continuous improvement processes and the implementation of the preventative maintenance programme. 
• You will be covering a 3 x shift rota consisting of rotating AMs + PMs Monday to Friday, and Nights Monday – Thursday.
• This is a fantastic role offering the opportunity to work on a variety of modern and traditional manufacturing machinery with this International Organisation who can offer career development to engineers wishing to further develop their skills.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Skills and Qualifications

• To be considered for this Electrical Maintenance Engineer position you will ideally be Apprentice trained and will need to hold a relevant Electrical Engineering qualification such as City & Guilds/NVQ or HND. 
• You must also be able to demonstrate experience of working within a Maintenance role supporting plant and equipment within a manufacturing or production environment including fault finding on PLCs. 
• Successful candidates will also have experience of continuous improvement processes and preventative maintenance techniques.
• I would be keen to speak with Multi skilled Maintenance Engineers who hold an Electrical bias, Electrical Engineers, or Heavy Industry Electricians.

This Electrical Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Telford, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Cannock, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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

This is an absolute Dream job if you are guitar player who possesses an academic or commercial background in electronics!!  This Service Engineer role offers an excellent salary and benefits package including : Freebies!!  33 days holiday! Pension scheme, Flexible working environment and a chance to be part of a dynamic organisation!

As the Service Engineer, you will be working for a Global leader in the Audio Industry, a very well-established and respected organisation, with a global presence.

The company have been established for several decades and are going from strength to strength – even during this pandemic!  You would be joining an incredibly stable organisation.

Benefits for the Service Engineer:

• Up to £30,000
• Freebies!
• Pension Scheme
• 33 days holiday 
• Flexible Working Environment

As the Service Engineer, your duties will include:

• To repair and service -  to an excellent level - all company audio products to meet pre-defined performance targets.
• Supporting customers on a daily basis with service / repair issues
• To oversee the repair, service and dispatch of loan stock. 
• To support engineers in the field on a technical level
• Oversee the logistics of all returned products.
• Manage of the stock and logistics of spares and parts.
• Organise the shipment of spares.
• To Liaise with UK dealers and end users on technical queries and service/repair issues.
• To Liaise with Quality & Approvals Depts on all technical and quality issues.
• Liaise with UK Area Sales Manager on service and warranty issues as required.

I would be very interested in speaking with you if you have / are:

• As a  Minimum - HNC in electronics or associated engineering subject or 5 years’ experience of electronic service and repair of consumer audio equipment/ Service Engineer
• Ideally – you will have knowledge of Valve based audio equipment
• You will have an interest in musical instruments and audio technology 
• You will be a guitar player!!
• You will be used to working to set KPI’s
• An excellent communicator
• You will be a real Team player.
• Have the ability to prioritise
• And have an excellent customer focus.

This Service Engineer's role is Commutable from:  Northampton, Rugby, Corby, Daventry, Market Harborough and Kettering

Probe Technical Recruitment, a Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Specialists since 1994

This Assistant Accountant  offers an excellent salary and FANTASTIC benefits package incl; Bonus – based on company performance, Half day on Fridays! 31 days holiday (incl 8 Bank hols) raising after 3 years, Contributory Pension Scheme! Cash Healthcare Plan! Discounts on company products! Discounts on 1000’s high street brands scheme! Subsidised Canteen!

As the Assistant Accountant  - you will be working for a Leading, Global Manufacturing Company whose product has an outstanding reputation for its quality and performance.  They have maintained this reputation for over 65 years!  They are exceeding all targets even through the Covid Pandemic – an incredibly secure company to be part of!

Benefits package for the  Assistant Accountant:

• £28,000 - £32,000
• Bonus paid twice per year – based on company performance
• 31 days holiday (incl 8 Bank hols) raising to 33 after 3 years
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cash Healthcare Plan
• Life Cash Plan
• Staff discounts on company products
• Perks At Work Discount Scheme – access to 1,000’s of high street brands
• Subsidised Canteen
• Free Parking
• Half day on Fridays!!

As the Assistant Accountant your duties will include: 

• Assist with producing of monthly management accounts to trial balance
• Management and control of the cashbooks to bank statements on a daily basis
• Management of Ledgers 
• Reconciliations and Accruals / Prepayments
• VAT return - Monthly
• Monthly Intra-stat returns and EU sales list
• Support with reparation of monthly / quarterly / yearly finance pack
• Assist with Variance analysis 

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

• Previous Experience as an Assistant Accountant or within a management accounts function
• Ideally you will be a Graduate in Accounting & Finance / AAT Qualified
• You will be Part Qualified ACCA / CIMA
• Computer literacy is very important including knowledge of Sage 200 and Excel
• You will have a good understanding of the month end process
• Professional, Analytical with a good attention to detail 
• Excellent Organisational skills and communication skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

To find out more about this fabulous opportunity, please contact me ASAP

A phenomenal opportunity has arisen for a Technical Director to work in a busy manufacturing company with a wide range of customers and products are in the enviable position of being exceptionally busy. 

Established for over 25 years, they are the worlds most advanced supplier of their products. They have the edge over their competitors as they can develop bespoke solutions that can enhance their production, making them more efficient and flexible.

This is a very much a people focused role, managing, and gaining the most from your staff is of premium importance so if you are a natural Leader and motivator of your team then as their Technical Director, you will be given a superb opportunity to manage and inspire.
 
Technical Director Benefits:

• £70,000 
• Company Car
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• A busy, well known, friend Enviroment
• An opportunity to showcase your skills & continue to develop your career

Technical Director Duties:

• Contribute as a board director to the development and implementation of the company’s corporate strategy
• Work alongside CTO to maintain and develop relationships with suppliers 
• Direct all Technical, Engineering and Service staff
• Manage and lead staff
• Oversee working practices and ensure suitable staff are recruited
• Allocate responsibilities
• Attend and present at Board meetings
• Liaising with CTO keep all products and processes under review and suggest the introduction of new technology as appropriate to ensure continuous improvement and to identify potential new products and processed for customers.
• Develop and control budgets and carry out all necessary financial analysis to ensure that costs are controlled, and services maintained to the required standards

Technical Director Requirements:

• A recognised formal engineering qualification or demonstrable significant experience in relevant fields.
• Significant managerial experience of engineering and technical teams gained from within manufacturing, preferably plastics
• Experience of technical innovation 
• Understanding of production processes would be an advantage
• Budget and time management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Director to be part of a growing, friendly organisation.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Derby, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Coventry, Birmingham

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

This is your chance to join a business with a long, rich history, who are leading providers of custom plastic products. They are part of a group, with multiple manufacturing sites, that is in a period of sustained growth. This brand-new role, is a key party of their growth plan.
 
New Product Development Engineer Role Purpose

You will effectively create new and exciting commercial and manufacturing New Product Developments in line with customer requirements. Through technical input into product design and identifying improvement opportunities, playing a key role in the implementation of NPD working in conjunction with Design, Technical and Tooling departments. 

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• £35,000 - £37,000
• 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm
• 5% employer pension
• Health Package
• Perk Box (following successful probation)
• Onsite Parking

Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield, Newark, Sheffield, Worksop

Candidate Requirements

• You will be an experienced and proven New Product Development Engineer.
• Experience with plastics, injection moulding is essential.
• Able to offer input on mould design and identifying improvement opportunities.

New Product Development Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The New Product Development Engineer will ensure new concepts can be manufactured cost effectively with minimal lifetime cost through 3D designs / concepts / models, design presentations and Engineering drawings. 
• Support the Sales and Commercial Team in technical discussions with customers. 
• Prepare technical specifications for both Tool Design and Production. 
• Ensure all critical performance characteristics have been identified and agreed with the customer prior to a project start up. 
• Ensure the customer signs to confirm specification and part drawings before tooling is commissioned. 
• Manage Toolmakers cost and timetable to within budget an on time. 
• Carefully monitor and control external tool making costs, ensuring that mould designs meet client standard requirements and specification. 

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

We are currently assisted a leading organisation based in the Wigan location in recruiting a Maintenance Technician with proven skills, both Mechanically and Electrically, to join their plant maintenance and reliability team to support the business operation.

Shift: Continental 4 On - 4 Off, 2 Days - 2 Nights 
  
Maintenance Technician Benefits:

• £33,134 
• Pension
• 20 Days Holiday
• Overtime
• Parking
• Canteen 

You must be Mechanically Qualified and have multi skilled Maintenance Engineer ability having gained your experience supporting plant within a heavy engineering environment such as chemical processing, oil refineries, quarrying, recycling, power generation, steel works or within a heavy plant overhaul support organisation. Holding experience with, Heavy conveyor systems, Separators, Granulators and blenders 

• Ideally you will be Apprentice trained holding a formal-qualifications with Engineering 
• Proven experience within a similar role 

This is a great opportunity and a exceptional organisation to work for who can offer security.

This Maintenance Tecnician role is commutable from the following locations: Leigh / Warrington / Bolton / Manchester

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

We are seeking an experienced Plant Quality Manager to join a global organisation in the Lichfield area. 

The organisation has a long and established history of supporting some of the biggest car makers in the world and has an excellent reputation for suppling high-quality products and components to its global wide customer base. 

Plant Quality Manager Package & Benefits

• Salary is £50,000 - £55,000.
• Bonus - up to 12% of Basic Salary 
• Pension
• Private Medical
• Company Car

The Plant Quality Manager will represent the customers voice within the production plant and ensure the expected level of standards and procedures are adhered to. 

The main purposes of the role are:

• To be the management representative according to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and ensure that all standards and procedures are compiled to. (Customer standards o S/R Standards & Orgainations Excellence System procedures)
• Represent the customer within the plant and acts accordingly.
• Participate to the definition of the plant quality objectives, monitor progress and implement corrective action in case of deviation.
• Be responsible for the complaint management for both customers and suppliers ensuring that complaints are managed in due time by using adequate Problem-Solving techniques (ex. QRCI) and that 8D reports are robust and regularly updated in QSS.
• Manage the quality department (budget, recruitment, allocation of resources, personnel development)
• Have the authority and the responsibility to stop any process or product delivery in case of serious non-conformance (customer expectations, safety and regulations issues, or similar)

Qualifications and Experience 

• The ideal candidate for the Plant Quality Manager will have:
• Minimum education level: Engineer Bachelor/Master or equivalent.

Experience:

• A number of years related experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred)
• High technical expertise and understanding.
• Great skills in the application of MICROSOFT standard software (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work in a matrix- organization.
• Able to work under pressure, tight timelines and still deliver good results.
• Good in verbal and written communication. 
• Able to collect and analyse data. Familiar with SPC.
• Knowledge of various Quality system methodologies: 8D- 5 Why´s, LEAN manufacturing, Pareto data analysis, FMEA, PPAP, etc.
• Deep knowledge of Customer standards and ISO 9001/ IATF 16949 requirements 

This Plant Quality Manager's role is Commutable Form: Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Burton

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

Our client is looking for a Production Operative whose primary responsibility will be Stores.  The Production Operative will be required to learn all aspects of this busy area and provide a service within all departments and externally to their customers.

Working within manufacturing this role requires the adherence to work to production schedules, ensuring customer orders are met in full whilst adhering to laid down quality and safety requirements.

Hours and Pay

• £13.00ph
• 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday
• 7:30am – 12:15pm, Friday

Commutable From: Coventry, Rugby, Banbury, Stratford Upon Avon

Candidate Requirements

• The Production Operative will be self-motivated, possess good numeracy and communication skills, both written and verbal and good interpersonal skills along with the ability to deal with people at all levels. 
• Forklift Trucks and computers are fundamental tools of the job therefore experience in both would be advantageous, however, full training will be given. 
• Ideally you should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive the company van on occasions.
• Good communication will be required regarding all matters relating to stock, ie; delivery, storage of stock and discrepancies. 

Key Responsibilities

• You will be required to unload/load vehicles as and when necessary and highlight to Supervision any issues that do not allow customer requirements to be met in full. 
• To positively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, be forward thinking and be totally flexible to ensure that daily targets are met.
• The position requires the accurate checking of goods against delivery notes; understanding computerised stock control; preparation and collation of documentation for Despatch and Purchase departments; operation of the jig. 
• Establish customer requirements with Sales Administration and prepare orders for despatch, this will involve documentation such as delivery notes, labels, manifests, etc; understanding both internal and external transport arrangements through liaison with your immediate supervision. 

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SHIFT QUALITY ENGINEER where you could be part of a busy, friendly, manufacturing organisation, where as their QUALITY ENGINEER you will be working within the guidelines of the QMS.

If you are a QUALITY ENGINEER  looking for stability, and long term stability, this is just the opportunity for you.

This is Double Day shift, working across mornings and afternoons

BENEFITS

• £32,000
• Excellent Pension
• Excellent Holidays
• Busy, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Huge demand for their products, offering long term stability and growth
• Life assurance

DUTIES OF THE QUALITY ENGINEER

• Monitor internal and customer’s KPI’s and taking corrective action where necessary
• Manage stock transactions through SAP
• Answer customer concerns
• Support resolution
• Analysis of rejects
• Explore process improvements
• Implement deviations for supplier quality requests
• Maintain Control plans
• Prepare and submit PPAP’s
• First off samples management
• Verification of quality of parts

REQUIREMENTS OF A QUALITY ENGINEER 

• Good knowledge of customer specific requirements
• To have gained relevant quality experience within manufacturing
• Experience of calibration and measurement devices management
• Supplier management experience
• Good knowledge of PPAP’s, APQP and FMEA
• Happy to work a combination of morning and afternoon shifts

This is a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment.  This makes this role a highly rewarding position and would suit an energetic and progressive Engineer

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

This is a fabulous opportunity!!  This Customer Service Advisor role offers a great salary and benefits: Half days on Fridays!  Excellent holidays!  Pension!  Extensive Training!  Definite potential for Career Development!  Stable career opportunity with a great team!

Are you looking for a Customer Focused Role role where you can develop your skills and grow with an amazing organisation who truly value your hard work?  This could be the role for you!

As the Customer Service Advisor, you will be working for a leading Manufacturer with Global recognition!  They have been established for several decades and are going from strength to strength! They are recognised throughout their field for their outstanding quality product.  They have thrived throughout the pandemic; you would be joining an incredibly stable organisation.

Benefits for the Sales Co-ordinator:

• 30 days holiday
• Half day on Fridays!
• Standard Pension
• Extensive Training!
• Definitely an Opportunity to Development your career
• Free Parking

The Customer Service Advisor role is a really varied, exciting position, it’s a mix of Sales, Purchasing and much more!

Your key duties would be:

• Handling of incoming Sales calls / customer enquiries regarding products, raise and progress orders, right through to their delivery.
• To liaise with other departments to ensure timely and correct dispatch and deliveries.
• Stock control, resolving any discrepancies
• Manage sales process with customer accounts - quotations, orders, credits etc.
• Dealing with all aspects of collections and returns
• To keep customers updated on delivery dates and changes where required.
• By use of effective load planning ensure the most cost-effective transport costs are incurred 
• All general administration ; Analysis and manipulation of data derived from the ERP system 
• Monitoring trends and changes in requirement of parts amend forecasting accordingly.
• Support Colleagues when required.
• Attend and support exhibitions and shows when required.

If the following describes YOU then I want you to hear from you ASAP!

• Do you have experience as a Customer Service Advisor or Similar?
• Are you used to taking orders from customers and following through to delivery?
• Are you looking for a Challenge?
• Do you want to learn new skills and be guided by an amazing team?
• Are you Computer Literate?
• Do you have experience with order taking and Processing?
• Are you confident and love having that customer focus and delivering an excellent service?
• Are you a good communicator?  Happy to liaise with customers regarding sales queries/orders?
• Do you have great Administration skills and excellent attention to detail?

IF the answer is yes to the above - then this role could have your name on it!!  

The role is commutable from: Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford Upon Avon, Daventry, Northampton and Banbury

This is a fabulous opportunity!!  The Sales Co-ordinator role offers a great salary and benefits: Half days on Fridays!  30 days holiday!  Pension!  Loads of training!  Definite potential for Career Development!  Stable career opportunity with a great team!

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your skills and grow with an amazing organisation who truly value your hard work?  This could be the role for you!

As the Sales Co-ordinator, you will be working for a leading Manufacturer with Global recognition!  They have been established for several decades and are going from strength to strength! They are recognised throughout their field for their outstanding quality product.  They have thrived throughout the pandemic; you would be joining an incredibly stable organisation.

Benefits for the Sales Co-ordinator:

• 30 days holiday
• Half day on Fridays!
• Standard Pension
• Loads of Training!
• Definitely an Opportunity to Development your career
• Free Parking

The Sales Co-ordinator role is a really varied, exciting position, it’s a mix of Sales, Purchasing, Material Management and potentially Production Planning!

Your key duties would be:

• Handling of incoming Sales calls / customer enquiries regarding products, raise and progress orders, right through to their delivery.
• To liaise with other departments to ensure timely and correct dispatch and deliveries.
• stock control, resolving any discrepancies
• Manage sales process with customer accounts - quotations, orders, credits etc.
• Dealing with all aspects of collections and returns
• To keep customers updated on delivery dates and changes where required.
• By use of effective load planning ensure the most cost-effective transport costs are incurred 
• All general administration ; Analysis and manipulation of data derived from the ERP system 
• Monitoring trends and changes in requirement of parts amend forecasting accordingly.
• Support Colleagues when required.
• Attend and support exhibitions and shows when required.

I would be very interested in speaking with you if you are / have:

• Previous experience as a Sales Co-ordinator or a background in Sales, Purchasing, Material Management and / or Production Planning
• You must be confident and a good communicator!  Happy to liaise with customers regarding sales queries/orders.
• High level of sales administration and order processing experience is essential
• Excellent Communication, sales and call handling skills/experience
• Good organisational skills is essential
• To be able to Communicate effectively with people at all levels in a calm, confident and mature manner 
• To be able to work under the pressure of a fast pace sales/service desk
• The ability to problem solve and implement solutions
• Have Strong IT skills, competent in Word and Excel and  have worked with or have an understanding of SAP or have worked with an ERP system previously
• Previous experience of using an MRP system to manage inventory levels and product demands whilst controlling the master data to achieve optimum results
• Experience in purchasing and preferably procurement environment and/or experience in production planning would be very advantageous 
• Proven high level of accuracy is essential
• A good standard of Maths and English is required.

The role is commutable from: Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford Upon Avon, Daventry, Northampton and Banbury