Manufacturing & Production

Our Manufacturing Division consists of experienced consultants who have over ten years experience in recruiting Technical staff within the Manufacturing and Production sectors.

Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures, with such a large process involved, we are specialised to recruit for the whole spectrum. Therefore candidates such as Operatives, Toolmakers, Weld Engineers, Production Engineers, Commodity and Raw Materials Purchasing, Team Leaders, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Directors are finding employment through Probe on a daily basis.

  • Continuous Improvements
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • JIT
  • CNC
  • Health & Safety
  • Cost Reduction
  • Waste Management
  • Toolmaking
  • Production Control

If you would like a confidential discussion surrounding strategic hiring for your organisation or your own career path we would be delighted to hear from you to determine how our services can assist you in finding the right solution so please call us on  0121 321 4311

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

We are offering a role for a Customer Service Representative in order to become an integral part of our expanding team,

Are you a “people person” with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? We’re looking for a Customer Service Representative to be the friendly voice and trusted support for our valued customers.

In this role, you’ll handle a variety of customer enquiries—via phone, email, and live chat—offering prompt, professional, and effective support. You’ll be an essential part of ensuring our customers feel heard, helped, and appreciated.

Commutable from Alcester, Redditch, Bidford Upon Avon, Alvechurch, Henley-in-Arden, Northfield, Bartley Green, Bromsgrove, Earlswood and Inkberrow

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: Up to £25,000 - £27,000 Dependant on experience
  • Plenty of free parking on site
  • Exquisite working environment
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Recent investment
  • Long established and stable business
  • Top quality products
  • Charity events
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

  • Respond to customer queries via phone, email, and chat in a timely and professional manner
  • Provide accurate information about products, services, and orders
  • Resolve customer complaints with empathy and efficiency
  • Process orders, returns, and refunds
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to solve customer issues
  • Maintain up-to-date product knowledge to provide informed support
  • Keep detailed records of customer interactions in our CRM system

REQUIREMENTS for CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

  • Previous experience in a customer service or call centre role preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills, with Outlook and excel
  • A calm, patient, and friendly demeanour
  • Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude
  • Able to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
  • A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
 

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager for a global manufacturer based near Rutland. The current Engineering Manager is staying within the site just moving roles. We are looking for someone to effectively manage the Maintenance, Development, and Site service teams to ensure plant / equipment availability, reliability and performance. You will assist with the further development of the team of over twenty engineering colleagues, engaged in the maintenance of machines, automation and ancillary equipment.

The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:

  • £55,000 salary.
  • Day’s role Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm but site is 24/7 so some flexibility is required.
  • 33 days holiday
  • Enhanced pension matched up to 6%
  • Life Assurance after completion of probation
  • Private Medical Insurance for yourself & family
  • Company sick pay after one years’ service     

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The key areas for the Engineering Manager focus:

  • Previous experience from a manufacturing background is very desirable.
  • Provide a safe and effective reactive maintenance response to unplanned breakdowns.
  • Maintain an effective planned maintenance program.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for our manufacturing processes – monitoring production data and root cause failure analysis.
  • Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.
  • Effectively manage spare part procurement and stockholding levels.
  • Identify and justify yearly capex projects - needed to keep the plant running at budgeted levels of performance.
  • Maintain relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractors.

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers or Plant Managers that feel it’s time for a new opportunity and challenge based around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham.

 

A fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a global manufacturing company based near Stourport. My client is a multi-national UK firm supplying to stores across the UK and Europe.   

My client is looking for looking for a maintenance engineer to join their night shift, who will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production equipment, keeping down-time to a minimum. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £55,305
  • 25 Days + BH 
  • Company pension with Scottish Widows. 
  • Free eyecare. 
  • Death in service. 
  • Critical illness cover. 
  • Big retailer discounts. 
  • Holiday purchase scheme. 
  • Volunteering days. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Monday – Friday (22:00 – 06:00) 
  • Ensure all machines are running at all times.
  • Diagnose and repair machine faults.
  • Respond to breakdowns. 
  • Carryout TPM and PPM work. 
  • Open communication with shift leaders. 
  • Reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

 
Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised electrical qualifications. 
  • PLC fault finding (Advantageous).  
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience. 
  • Ability to read circuit diagrams.
  • Experience with conveyors. 
  • Single and Three phase power supplies. 
  • AC and DC Drives. 


An overall brilliant opportunity to join a very well-established company in the Kidderminster area. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please apply to find out more details.  

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from:  Kidderminster, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Stourport, Redditch and surrounding areas. 

 

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a higher skilled Maintenance Electrician who holds strong programming and fault-finding abilities with Siemens & Allen Bradley PLC’S

This Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following Shift: Continental – 4on-4off systems – 2days-2nights. 12 hours Shift. 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £51,000 - £54,000  
  • Great Training and progression opportunities 
  • Company Pension 8% Contribution 
  • Medical
  • Healthcare 
  • Secured on site Parking 
  • Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible and hold the following experience: 

  • As mentioned, key to the role is the fault finding and programming experience with PLC’s / Hardware. Siemens & Allen Bradley 
  • Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment 
  • Maintain and install all electrical machinery 
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance 
  • Complete maintenance work orders, use of CMMS systems 
  • Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the business 
  • Electrically Biased – but holding a split on the mechanical Side 
  • Knowledge of variable speed drives 
  • Must be able to read schematic drawings 
  • 17/18th IEE Wiring regulations 
  • Proven experience within a similar role 
  • Apprentice trained holding a HNC / HND in Electrical engineering 
 

TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER

We are seeking a TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER, to strengthen the Toolroom.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, supplying into a broad range of different industry sectors, such as agriculture, construction, defence, medical and education to name but a few.

As our Toolmaker / Jig and Fixture Maker, you will be joining a friendly team, repairing and manufacturing tools, dies and fixtures.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
  • Genuine room for growth and career advancement
  • Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment
  • Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects


COMMUTABLE FROM: - Worcester, Hereford, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Tewkesbury, Droitwich, Bromyard, Evesham, Redditch, Cheltenham and Ledbury

BENEFITS

  • £30,000 - £33,000 dependant on experience
  • Paid Overtime
  • Days – Monday to Friday
  • Plenty of parking available
  • 25 Days holiday
  • Health and wellbeing programmes
  • On-site parking
  • Busy, growing organisation
  • Friendly, down-to-earth team
  • Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

  • Manufacture, and repair tools, dies, and fixtures
  • Working from engineering drawings and specifications
  • Operate lathes, milling and grinding machines
  • Work with the engineering team to optimise tool designs, to make the parts faster

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience of producing Jigs and Fixtures
  • Must have gained this experience from a manufacturing environment
  • To have the ability to read engineering drawings
  • To have an understanding of machining processes
  • Happy to work a Days role

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

 

We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the UK’s most respected textiles and manufacturing businesses. Be part of a respected industry leader with ongoing investment in technology and people, and a company who offer Supportive work environment with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley

Shift in place:

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work a Continental shift – 4on-4off – 2days – 2nights. 12-hour shift – working 7am till 7pm with 277 hours holiday.

Benefits the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will receive:  

  • Salary £49.576.80
  • Generous holiday
  • Service days included.
  • Great Pension Contribution 10%
  • Health care
  • Plenty of Overtime – paying great rates / Parking / Canteen.
  • Canteen serving hot food
  • Sick pay


Requirements:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on factory machines.
  • Overhaul, upkeep, and repair of all plant machines
  • Responding to breakdowns
  • Overhaul of gearboxes, pumps and motors, Temp Controllers, Granulator’s, Shredders.
  • Repairs to pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Fitter in a manufacturing or production environment
  • We are looking for a proactive individual who can work well within a team but also to their own initiative.
  • Ideally the right individual with be Apprentice trained.
  • Holding a NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical engineering