This is a fantastic, challenging and varied opportunity, with a leading UK business, that has multiple sites across the country. 

The position would suit a hungry Civil Engineer (or similar), with the right attitude and application to develop their engineering skills further. You will wear many hats in this role, covering elements of design, estimating, planning and procurement. There will be a steep learning curve, which the incumbent would benefit from greatly.  

Benefits

• 33 days holiday, plus Christmas shutdown
• Company car
• 6% employer pension
• Life assurance

Commutable From: Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Frome, Swindon, 

Targets of the Civil Engineer Role:

• Ability to successfully design a solution and provide an estimate using a variety of different foundation solutions
• Achieve appropriate grade of corporate membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, client has a good program in place
• Form strong relationships with existing and new Clients
• Liaise with departments and build relationships with staff to ensure projects are successful

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in the day to day running of the South West piling department including; design, estimating, planning, procurement, client liaison, assisting in day to day technical issues.  Such duties will be reviewed and increased over time, in line with the candidate’s natural development and career progression.  
• Pile Design, Estimating
• Reviewing enquiries and printing documents, requesting information from clients
• Carrying out site visits, liaison with clients, attending meetings with clients
• Preparation of designs for construction issues and ensure compliance with QA procedures, Health & Safety, and statutory requirements
• Liaison with other members of staff and departments
• Handover of projects and assisting the operation team, assistance with restricted access projects

Civil Engineer Person Specification

• MSc Geotechnics or MSc Geology would be preferable, although a Civil Engineering Degree with soils and geotechnical exposure may suffice
• Mathematically strong
• The right attitude and application
• Hardworking and conscientious
• Previous experience in the piling industry would be beneficial but not essential

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

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a TOOLING ENGINEER / TOOLMAKER to work on progression tooling ranging between 80 to to 400 Ton

Do you have experience as a TOOLING ENGINEER / TOOLMAKER within pressings?  Would you like to be part of a small, busy, manufacturing organisation, where as their TOOLING ENGINEER / TOOLMAKER, you will be given the opportunity to make a genuine impact?

This role would ideally suit a TOOLMAKER, who is looking to make their next move upwards in your engineering career. 

BENEFITS

• £35,000 (Dependant on experience)
• Choice of either morning or afternoon shift  - 37.5hrs 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday.
• Working directly with the Toolroom Manager on a daily basis
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Small, friendly manufacturing organisation
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Superb opportunity to “spread your wings” to move your career forward

DUTIES OF THE TOOLING ENGINEER / TOOLMAKER

• Working directly with the Toolroom Manager
• Supporting Press Setters with trouble shooting issues
• Working with Progressions Tooling ranging from 80 Ton to 400 Ton
• Carry out Tool Change over and small repairs, that can be done in the press
• Conduct regrinds and repairs
• Conduct TPM checks
• Responsibility for Spares

REQUIREMENT OF THE TOOLING ENGINEER / TOOLMAKER

• Ideally Apprentice trained in Toolmaking
• A fork- lift truck licence would be helpful
• Experience of Pressings / progression tooling
• Power Press Regulations would be advantageous
• Happy to work either mornings or afternoons

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

An innovation led Smart Electronic Device SME in the Central Midlands is currently seeking a Head of Operations to oversee their Manufacturing, Planning and Assembly operations within their Midlands site. 

The company leads and supports a global group of sister companies and satellite offices across Asia, the Americas and Europe with the bespoke design and development of a range of products for new emerging markets and continuously improved products for their existing more local customer base.

The company’s own success over the last 10 years has been down to its commitment and investment into innovative research and development of new technologies, especially around integrating Electronics and Software applications into their product range. This has in-turn ensured their own status as market leaders in their field is now well established and globally recognised.

• Salary £45,000 - £60,000
• Pension 
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
• 37.5 Hour Week 
• Friday 1.15pm Finish
• Company Bonus Scheme 
• Plus, other additional benefits 

The Head of Operations has the main duty to operate and supervise the Midlands facility manufacturing operation, with the main primary aim to oversee the manufacturing process and to make sure that it is running successfully.

This will require a strong relevant background in the manufacture and assembly of multi variant electronic / mechatronic devices (c500+ Units per week) ensuring quality, build and safety compliance standards are adhered to, with minimal risk of final inspection or customer rejection / issues.

Duties and Responsibilities of Head of Operations:

• Improve the methodologies within the quality and the process of manufacturing.
• Direct the development, planning and execution of manufacturing methods properly.
• Maintain the efficiency, quality and safety of the manufacturing process.
• Develop policies and regulations and implement policies and regulations related to the manufacturing process and planned strategies as well.
• Ensure that the highest quality products, materials and equipment are being used for carrying out the manufacturing process.
• Oversee the budget and maintaining the manufacturing budget properly.
• Hold a major responsibility to save the company going into a debt due to expensive manufacturing endeavours.
• Delegate and support Department Team Leaders & Managers.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 Years minimum experience of Manufacturing Management within an Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or Mechatronic environment
• HND / Degree Qualified in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering 
• Management of the delivery from R&D to Assembly of fast lead time multi variant products
• Exposure of planning and delivering products 300+ Units per week against tough quality, build and reliability standards.
• Good Commercial Awareness and Accountability for Costs.
• Strong experience of working in partnership with internal R&D, Projects & Sales departments and teams. 
• Team leadership skills, with a proven background in managing Supply Chain, Planning, NPI, Assembly, Procurement and Quality departments or individuals.

Applicants for the Head of Operations role should have recent experience of working within one of the following industry sectors: - Electronic Device, Automotive Electronics, Robotics, Electronic Consumer Goods, Domestic Appliance, Telecommunication Device, Medical & Scientific Technology or Measurement and Instrumentation equipment or similar.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the fastest growing SMEs in the Midlands and be part of a dynamic fast paced working environment. The position would be a great match for an eager and hungry individual who has since their Graduation or Qualification has quickly developed their career into management, due to recognition, self-motivation and ability, especially in the areas of Smart Tech Manufacturing.

Please note that this role will require international travel, the pressure of working to short lead times whilst complying to commercial cost and profit factors and operating in a fast-growing turnover organisation, where acceptance to change and continuously improving methods to keep up with NPD is an essential part of the role.

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Commutable from – Birmingham, Worcester, Coventry, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Cannock

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

We are a well-respected employer within the FMCG sector and are seeking to recruit proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, to join our established maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

• £36,000
• Company Pension
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
• Working on our Bespoke Day Shift Pattern

Duties of a Maintenance Technician    

Working Bespoke Day Shifts and as a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a food processing or packaging facility. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician    

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified either Electrically or Mechanically and have some understanding of Plc Controls but must be multi skilled in your abilities. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast paced FMCG environment where you have supported an array of sector specific equipment such as check weighers, metal detectors, flow wrappers and high speed conveyors.  

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

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coleshill, Erdington and Birmingham

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

A well-established manufacturer of electronic equipment are currently seeking a Sales Engineer who will be responsible for technical sales and business development activities across the South of England.

The company have been designing and manufacturing electronic circuits and associated technology for over 30 years and they are now looking to expand their technical sales team. 

They have customers across a range of industries from defence, medical and aerospace and have recently made a significant investment in capital equipment, broadening and modernizing their output capabilities. 

DUTIES:

The Sales Engineer will be responsible for:

• Identifying new opportunities for the company within the South of England
• Prospecting and winning new manufacturing business
• Meeting and exceeding individual and company goals

BENEFITS

The Sales Engineer will receive the following:

• Competitive salary up to £30,000
• Performance related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Home office
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• On-going training

REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for the Sales Engineer vacancy you will have:

• Several years of experience within the electrical manufacturing industry
• An electronics/electrical manufacturing qualification
• Knowledge of PCB technology
• 2+ years’ experience within a technical sales role, ideally within electrical manufacturing
• Full driving license

The following locations would be ideal for a candidate to be based in: Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

An International manufacturing company in the Birmingham area, now have a requirement for a CMM Programmer.  This, is a busy, multiple site manufacturing organisation are looking for an experienced CMM Programmer

BENEFITS FOR THE CMM PROGRAMMER

• £30,000 - £35,000
• 27 Days Holidays
• Paid Overtime
• Healthcare
• Pension

DUTIES OF THE CMM PROGRAMMER

• To create and modify CMM programmes 
• Develop CMM programmes for new products and ensure PPAP requirements are met
• Carry out Product Audits to schedule
• Provide support to manufacturing areas to ensure CMM equipment is fully operational, and manufacturing are able to conform to the Control Plan
• Carry out measurement analysis work for various departments as and when required 

REQUIREMENTS FOR CMM PROGRAMMER

• Experience of work experience in programming CMM programmes
• Good Knowledge of PC/DMIS
• Good knowledge of measurement principals 
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Happy to work Double Day shifts

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Tamworth, and Cannock

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

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Engineer to support a medium size Maintenance team within a Heavy Industry Environment.  Our client is well established and is a successful and expanding business manufacturing high integrity and high-volume products for a worldwide customer base.

Benefits for Maintenance Engineer:

The salary for the role of Maintenance Electrician is £28,000 depending on experience plus overtiome, pension etc. The shift pattern of the role is double days with hours of work being 6-2 / 1-9.  

Requirements for Maintenance Engineer:

Ideally the ideal Maintenance Engineer will have experience supporting kit from a Heavy Environment including, Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Pumps, Motors, Hydraulics/ Pneumatics and some welding and fabrication experience.

The candidate must hold:

• Mechanical Bias
• Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering – HNC/ ONC/ Degree/ NVQ

This Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Alfreton, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Newark-on-Trent.

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

We have a position for an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong exposure to Tekla Structures, 3D Modelling, Hand Calculations and Structural Steel Applications.

We are working with a busy and long established multi-disciplined organisation that design, build and install a wide range of steel structure applications for the Industrial and Commercial industry sectors. (Steel Building Frames, Walkways, Floors and Stairs)

Structural Design Enginer Benefits:

• £30,000 - £40,000
• Pension – Contributions
• 33 Days Holidays 
• Flexi Working Time 
• Project Ownership

Their projects vary from small bespoke applications and additions, through to full scale build and the installation of new production and distribution facilities.

Based within the organisation is the Project Design Team, who are responsible for the concept design, planning and design for the build phases of programmes in direct liaison with all other relevant internal and external parties. 

The position is for a Structural Design Engineer to create solutions using 3D CAD Modelling Tools, Hand Calcs and Project Engineering abilities and to ensure a project can be realistically delivered on time, to scope and cost within the pre-agreed lead time of the order.

The ideal applicant will have experience using structural design and analysis software packages such as Tekla Structural Designer or equivalent.  AutoCAD skills and a general familiarity with 3D modelling software such as Tekla Structures / Advance Steel or equivalent would also be preferential. The ability to produce hand calculations and apply logical engineering judgement is also necessary along with an aptitude for solving problems. Strong experience within steelwork design is essential and applicants must also be familiar with the current codes of practice for steelwork design and manufacture.

Structural Design Engineer Requirements:

• 2 Years Minimum direct Steelwork Industry experience within a 3D CAD remit environment 
• Good experience of Structural Design using relevant software. 
• Excellent Project Engineering abilities 
• Good structural engineering principles  
• Ability to check and cross reference designs and projects with Hand Calculations.
• Willingness to travel to customers sites. 
• Have a good understanding of Steelwork Manufacturing practises

This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast growing and expanding business, that support an equally growing fast growing industry sector.

Commutable from – Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Worcester, Kidderminster, Coventry, Redditch.

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

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Hands-on Maintenance Team-Leader – Electrically Biased, this opportunity is to join a leading organisation who is continually growing. Ideally the individual will hold previous experience within a Manufacturing organisation and will hold relevant experience within a Senior / Team leaders’ role. Its is key for this individual to be electrically Biased. 

The Maintenance Team-Leaders role is commutable from the following locations:  Stockport / Macclesfield / Stretford / Altrincham 

Benefits for the Maintenance Team-Leader:

• Salary: £40,000 
• Days opportunity
• Pension 
• 26+8days holiday 
• Life Assurance 
• Parking / Canteen on site 

The duties and requirements the Maintenance Team-leader will be responsible for: 

• Conduct Annual performance reviews 
• Lead improvement project teams 
• Maintenance work place organisation to a high standard 
• Fixed time management / Planned Preventative Maintenance 
• Machine refurbishments and upgrades
• Risk assessments and safety audits
• Authorise working hours 
• Produce monthly reports / KPI’s and Reviews 
• Implement company maintenance regimes 
• Total Preventative maintenance 
• Holding both Electrical and Mechanical Abilities  

Qualifications 

• Apprentice trained 
• HNC / ONC in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering 
• Proven experience within a Supervisor / Team-leaders role 
• Flexibility is Key for this role 
• Great communications skill (Be able to communicate at all levels) 

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

Maintenance Electrician Role Benefits:

• £28,000 - £30,000 salary, depending on experience working Monday to Friday 
• Holiday and pension.

Maintenance Electrician Role Description

• In the role of Maintenance Electrician, you will be carrying out reactive and preventative Electrical maintenance on plant and equipment including CNC machinery.
• You will also be involved in continuous improvements and PPMs.
• You will be joining an existing team working rotating 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm shifts Monday – Friday 

Maintenance Electrician Skills and Qualifications

• To be considered for the role of Maintenance Electrician you will need to hold an Electrical Engineering qualification and will ideally be apprentice trained. You will also ideally hold 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• This position requires you to have experience of Electrical Maintenance in a manufacturing or production environment and you will ideally have experience of fault finding on PLC controls. Experience of CNC machinery would also be of benefit.
• I would be keen to talk with Engineers who hold previous experience within similar roles such as Electrical Engineers or Multi skilled Maintenance Engineers who hold an Electrical bias.

In return you will joining a very successful organisation who have not been impacted by Covid at their clean manufacturing site just outside of Wolverhampton. 

This Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from: Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Cannock and surrounding areas. 

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

This is a fabulous opportunity!!  The Sales Co-ordinator role offers a great salary and benefits: Half days on Fridays!  30 days holiday!  Pension!  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
• 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

This is a unique opportunity, with an internationally recognised business, who are truly passionate about what they do. 

Due to further business growth, they are looking to appoint a Design Project Researcher to join their established team on a full-time basis. This is a very diverse position, but you will primarily be providing a key role in supporting the research and specification of new products within their products team. This is an active role where collaboration with people across the Company and wider world is essential.

Market research, developing ideas, design recommendations and knowledge of the product design process are key parts of the role. This isn’t a ‘hands-on’ Product Design role, the focus is on the facilitation of information, for a design in its infancy stage.

Company Benefits

• £25,000 - £30,000 
• 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Key Responsibilities, but not limited to

• Championing Human Centred Design (HCD) in their products, through the delivery of user/market research, product definition and design. You will be helping to inspire change and innovation within the business and marketplace.
• Contributing to the overall design of innovative products and solutions to meet musicians’ needs, researching and translating these needs into desirable products.
• Research client marketplace, plan and conduct user feedback interviews and surveys, collect and analyse feedback, comments, and surveys and produce information reports summarising the results and insights. Ultimately providing design recommendations based on user needs. 
• Assisting in predicting product direction based on competitor, technology, and product trends, coordinating their research phase of user centred design.
• Supporting the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, from discussing and developing new ideas to having responsibility for producing NPI documentation according to the Quality Management System (QMS). 
• Liaise with R&D, Marketing and other departments to prepare New Product Design Briefs.
• Chair and drive new product meetings.

Person Specification 

• First-class Degree-qualified, with experience in HCD principles, with experience working in a Marketing or Product Design team. 
• Guitar player with strong interest in audio gear and technology. Expertise in guitar amplifier set-ups and operation (ideally)
• A practical interest in product design, with an inquisitive mind.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Highly organised, independent and self-reliant, being able to work without close supervision.
• Present a flexible customer-orientated approach to work

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

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