Manufacturing & Production

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition. 

As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter. 

Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £43,000 dependant on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance & company sick pay
• Company discounts
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for development

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
• Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
• Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
• IT proficiency
• Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

• The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
• Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
• Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
• Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
• Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support and evaluate process and design changes
• Help bring new products into production
• Improve quality control and process consistency
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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.

An opportunity has a risen for a CNC Machinist / Turner to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The CNC Machinist /Turners role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The CNC Machinist / Turner will be required to work the following Shift:  Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the CNC Machinist / Turner will receive: 

• Salary: £39.144.56
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the CNC Turners: 

• Carry out machining of components
• Set up tools and load materials on to CNC Machines 
• Manually handle Weights up to 25kg 
• Complete quality documents 
• Use inspection equipment to ensure components are manufactured to drawings. 
• Contribute to continuous improvements 
• Read Engineering Drawings 
• Use computer equipment for date purposes.  

Experience the CNC Turners will hold.

• Experienced with CNC Controls: Okuma / FANUC / Mazak 
• Experience with Loading Lathes / Driven Tool lathes / Horizontal Machines / Vertical machines. 
• Prove experience within a CNC Turners position. 
• Experienced within a Manufacturing Environment. 
• Must be able to setup, operator, and make adjustments to the tools and fixtures offsets on CNC Machines 
• Must be Time served – Holding formal qualification

An opportunity has a risen for a skilled Welder & Fabricator to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The Welder & Fabricators role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Welder & Fabricator will be required to work the following Shift:  Nights – Monday to Thursday 10pm till 7:30am 

Benefits the Welder & Fabricator will receive: 

• Salary: £39,144,56 
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the Welder & Fabricator:  

• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment. 
• Use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces using MIG/MAG and TIG processes. 
• Welding must meet both Fort vale’s Quality, and ASME standards. (Welders are tested every 6 months). 
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Manually handle weights up to 25kg. 
• Use of hand fettling/grinding tools. 
• Read and complete tasks to meet technical drawings, work with, and understand weld symbols and weld procedures (WPS). 
• May have contact with small amounts of grinding dust/welding fume containing stainless steel. 
• Mandatory Ear protection for welding and grinding processes & recommended for others. 
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as press brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses. 
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products. 
• Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill press, end mill, and edge planer. 
• Bends and straighten metal by hammering, chipping and grinding it. We are looking for a Time served Welder & Fabricator. 
• Proven experience within FMCG / Manufacturing environment. 
• Skilled Welder & Fabricator 

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

Are you a Maintenance Electrician actively seeking a new opportunity? Are you looking for a company who can offer stability – then this might just be the role for you!

We are currently assisting a Manufacturing organisation based in the Lancashire Area who are actively recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician to join their  already well-established maintenance team on site due to production and high demands. This is an opportunity for a Driven individual who also like to take on Overtime as there is plenty going on site.  

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

Benefits the maintenance electrician will receive: 

• Position: Maintenance Electrician 
• Shift: Days – Monday to Friday – Option of work 07:30am till 4:30pm or you can work 08:00am till 5pm  
• Earnings £45.334 
• Benefits: 25+8days holiday / Life Insurance / 10% Pension scheme / Overtime Plenty on offer / Canteen serving Hot food / Sick-Pay  

Experience and Duties the Maintenance Electrician  

• To be multi-skilled – electrically biased – holding roughly a 70/30split
• To Complete all PPM for the site 
• Site Maintenance of Electrical and mechanical equipment  
• Respond to Breakdowns in a timely manner 
• Experience with both Electrical and mechanical parts 
• Able to read Electrical drawings 
• Experience with the following: Hydraulics & Pneumatics / PLC systems / Shredders and Granulators / Single and 3 Phase systems / Temp Controllers and pressure controllers 
• Fault finding abilities on PLC’s – Siemens preferably 
• Must be Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification in Electrical engineering HNC / City & Guilds 
• Minimum of 5 years-experience 
• Hold great attention to details / be highly motivated / keen to join a busy organisation / Also keen to take on Overtime.