
About Us

Probe UK is a leading technical engineering recruitment consultancy that specialises in all aspects of the engineering sector. From aeronautical and automotive engineering to precision engineering, manufacturing and technical designers, we have worked for clients from all spectrums of the engineering and design industry in sourcing the perfect candidates.
Founded in 1994 by two apprentice trained and qualified engineers, Probe has been built on a firm understanding of what the engineering sector looks for in a candidate. Our background in engineering is what helped launch Probe and establish it as the engineering recruitment agency it is today, standing out from our competitors. It is with our experience and insight, we are able to better assess a candidate knowledge, experience and ability, to find a potential employee that suits fits to your team and your business needs.
Based in the heart of the West Midlands, Probe has over 24 years of experience in engineering recruitment and providing the best service possible to our clients.We have developed a philosophy that focuses upon attention to detail, speed of response, added value and cost-effectiveness. Rigorous attention to these attributes has enabled us to cultivate an ever growing relationship with our clients and candidates.
This is why Clients continue to use us time & time again...
If you are interested in our services, feel free to give us a call on 0121 321 4311, for a friendly chat about the role and what you are looking for in a candidate or drop us an email on info@probejobs.co.uk
Latest Jobs
- £33,667 - £33,667
Company:
INJECTION MOULD SETTER
STOCKPORT
PERMANENT
£33,667 + OVERTIME + COMPANY BONUS + LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE + SUBSIDESED CANTEEN + PENSION
MANUFACTURING
Are you an experienced Injection Mould Setter who is looking for a lucrative role?
One of our biggest clients is looking for an Injection Mould Setter to join their team. They are a global company who supply huge organisations like Royal mail and other Blue-Chip Companies. This is a very stable job due to their extremely high retention rate.
Duties:
- Complete gate freeze off analysis and report deviations.
- As injection mould setter you will carry out regular tool inspections, including cleaning and greasing.
- Daily monitoring and optimising of processes.
- Maintain a tidy work space
- Set Maguire hopper loader systems to the correct percentage.
- Carry out daily water heater checks and record these checks onto the attribute charts.
- You will be required to complete an effective shift handover at.
Requirements:
- IMT Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- Previous experience of using hot runner moulding machines.
- Process optimisation experience including determining and setting parameters in addition to improving current processes.
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits:
- £33,667 Salary including Shift Premium
- Amazing subsidised canteen
- Pristine working environment
- Competitive overtime available
- Life and Health Insurance
- Shift Pattern = 07.00-19.00 x 2 days, 19.00-07.00 x 2 nights, 4 on 4 off pattern
- Bonus Scheme
- Pension
- Secure position within a growing company
- Stability
- Be part of a great team
- Supportive Environment
This vacancy is commutable from Stockport, Manchester, Wigan, Warrington, Macclesfield, Rochdale, Bolton and other surrounding areas
Please feel free to have a confidential chat on the details below. What are you waiting for?
- £30,000 - £32,000
Estimator
An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading UK construction company in Dartford as an Estimator within the piling department. The role is 75% office based and you will be travelling to and from various sites so a full UK driving licence is essential.
As an Estimator your duties include:
- Preparing and compiling estimates and tenders packages for piling works and foundation schemes.
- Prepare pile designs including BS8004 and Eurocode 7 at pre and post contract stage.
- Undertake tender appraisals in line with the companies QA system and help implement company quality management systems.
- Assist with client liaison and settling claims and disputes.
- Ideally you will hold a degree in civil engineering or be a qualified Estimator through experience.
Benefits for an Estimator:
- Offering a £30-32k salary
- A company car or Allowance (£4k)
- This position is Mon-Thurs (8-5:30pm) and Fri (8-4:30pm)
If you would like to discuss this role any further or if you have any questions please send your CV ASAP.
- £30,000 - £35,000
Introduction:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Buyer to be part of an expanding, global organisation.
Company:
An evolving organisation who take exceptional pride in what they manufacture, their reputation is enviable and the team is expanding. They will always invest and train candidates and employees to optimise skillsets and progression within the organisation.
I am keen to speak with experienced Buyers, Indirect Buyers, Strategic Buyers or Indirect Strategic Buyers who are seeking a new opportunity to be part of growing organisation.
Duties:
The Buyer will be responsible for:
- Developing and improving the purchase of goods and services
- Negotiating costs and terms effectively
- Implementing cost reduction opportunities
- Monitoring commodity market trends
- Sourcing new parts as required
Skills & Experience:
The Buyer will have:
- A Degree / A level equivalent in Production Engineering or Purchasing or Business Administration
- CIPS / MCIPS or working towards
- Experience working in a busy purchasing department within a manufacturing company
- Experience of MRP systems
- Experience negotiating costs
- Experience reading engineering drawings
Benefits:
- The successful Buyer will work Monday to Thursday 8am-5.15pm and Friday 8am-11.50am
- 31 days holiday - inclusive of bank holidays
- A Car allowance
- Bonus scheme - paid twice per annum
- Life Assurance Policy
- Pension
- Health Care scheme once passed probationary period
This role is commutable from Telford, Shropshire, Birmingham, Stafford, Walsall, Cannock, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.
For an informal chat or to apply for this position or to discuss any further please send your CV complete with a cover letter ASAP.
- £26,000 - £26,000
The Role:
Working as part of the maintenance team you will be required to undertake planned and reactive maintenance to a range of plant and equipment, within a process plant environment.
We are keen to employ a post maintenance apprentices, who are keen to continue their development into a fully-fledged Maintenance Technician and are willing to continue both your on the job training in plant and equipment.
The Skills Required:
You must have completed either a modern or advanced modern maintenance apprenticeship within either manufacturing process or production environment and hold either an electrical or mechanical bias to your skill base.
The Return on offer:
Negotiable Base Salary of £22,000 - £26,000 Plus Paid Overtime, Company Pension & Excellent Holiday Entitlement and Genuine mentoring, support and training to able you to develop into a fully-fledged Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician.
The role is commutable from Buckhurst, Cheshunt, East Barnet, Enfield, Loughton, Walthamstow, Woodford & Wood Green
Celebrating 20 Years of Maintenance Technician Recruitment Excellence
- £30,000 - £35,000
Introduction:
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join this Manufacturer based in Stoke on Trent. This is a “hands on” role where you will be joining an established maintenance team to undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks on plant machinery.
The Role:
- In the role of Maintenance Electrician, you will be joining a team of Engineers to undertake both planned and reactive Electrical maintenance tasks to plant machinery across the facility.
- This is a “hands on” multi skilled role and you will be working on electrical control systems, invertors, single, 3 phase and dc motors, fault diagnosis and rectification on safety circuits and Electrical installations. You will be working a 3 shift rota system alternating AM/PM and Night shifts.
The Requirements:
- To be considered for the Maintenance Electrician position you will ideally be Apprentice trained and will need to hold a relevant Electrical Engineering qualification such as City & Guilds or equivalent.
- You must also be able to demonstrate excellent fault finding abilities and have experience of supporting machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.
Benefits:
In return you will be joining a stable, long standing organisation that can offer development of your Engineering skills. The starting salary for this Maintenance Electrician position is between £30,000 - £35,000 depending on skills and experience + excellent benefits.
If you are interested please submit your CV ASAP.
- £40,000 - £40,000
GROUP LEADER
PERMANENT
£40,000
HIGH VOLUME MANUFACTURING
BIRMIMGHAM
Company:
A PRESTIGIOUS manufacturing Company, are now in the exciting position to take on a Group Leader.
This is a multi-site organisation; their product range his huge and diverse.
If you are an ambitious Group Leader, looking for an opportunity where you will be given full support, and there is plenty of scope to enjoy fabulous career, look no further!
Requirements:
- You will be an enthusiastic, energised, highly motivated Group Leader
- Your experience will have been gained from within a high- volume production environment
- Experienced with Kaizen to 5S
- Knowledge of ISO9001 and TS16949
- Successful man-management experience
- To have led and motivated your team
- Happy to work a 3 shift pattern – Monday to Friday
- To have lead Kaizen activities
- Developed training programs
- Ensuring production targets are met per shift
Duties:
- Ensure achievement of sequential delivery in full and on time
- Manage the daily operation of the production team
- Conduct risk assessments
- Monitor parts available and delivery sequence
- Customer and Supplier liaison
- Develop training plans
- Problem solving
- Conduct grievance investigation
- Absence management
You will be joining a thriving organisation, with plenty of potential for progression. You will enjoy the knowledge that you be supported by a strong management team.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join continue your successful career. Send your CV ASAP.
Who We Are

Probe UK is a leading technical engineering recruitment consultancy that specialises in all aspects of the engineering sector. From aeronautical and automotive engineering to precision engineering, manufacturing and technical designers, we have worked for clients from all spectrums of the engineering and design industry in sourcing the perfect candidates.
Testimonials
Probe provided me with valuable assistance and advice when I was searching for a new role. It was a pleasure working with them, I cannot recommend them highly enough. I found their approach honest, reliable and he totally understood what I was looking for, something which isn't always the case with recruiters. I would not hesitate to contact Probe in the future if my circumstances changed
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