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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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
 

We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems — a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

  • Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
  • Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
  • 25 days holiday, plus statutory
  • Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Toolmaker Role Purpose 

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham. 

Candidate Requirements

  • Time served toolmaker – for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
  • Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience. 
  • Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
  • Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
  • CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
  • A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • Ability to understand technical drawings.
  • Computer literate.

Toolmaker Key Responsibilities

  • Build, repair and maintain tooling
  • Work to fine tolerances
  • Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
  • Able to understand technical drawings
  • Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
  • Maintenance of machinery on site
  • General tool making tasks
  • To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario
 

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
 

PRESS SETTER

We are offering a super opportunity for a PRESS SETTER

Are you the kind of person who hears a press machine whir to life and feels a sense of satisfaction? Can you read technical drawings like others read the morning paper? If you're nodding along, we’d love to meet you.

We're on the hunt for a skilled Press Setter to join our hardworking (and occasionally coffee-fueled) team. If you're mechanically minded, love precision, and don't mind a bit of oil on your hands, you're our kind of person.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Shirley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Aston, Castle Bromwich, Aldridge and Hall Green

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
  • Days’ role 
  • Very early Friday finish
  • Overtime Paid
  • Super friendly team
  • Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
  • Supportive, friendly team
  • Unique manufacturing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Setting up and operating mechanical and/or hydraulic presses like a pro
  • Swapping out tools with the grace and speed of a pit crew
  • Reading technical drawings – no, it’s not a secret language, but it helps if it feels like one
  • Tweaking, adjusting, and fine-tuning until everything’s just right
  • Performing checks and routine maintenance (bonus points if you can do it without losing a single bolt)
  • Working alongside QA to make sure the final product is more "Wow!" than "Whoops!"
  • Keeping safety in mind – because bandages are out of budget!

REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous experience setting presses 
  • Confidence working with various press types
  • Strong attention to detail – eagle-eyed folks, please apply
  • Basic mechanical wizardry and problem-solving prowess
  • Ability to work shifts and not turn into a zombie
  • A team player who can also laugh at a bad pun (or at least pretend to)

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

 

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
 

TOOLMAKER - NIGHTS

We are offering a role for a TOOLMAKER – NIGHTS  in the Birmingham area.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our Toolmaker, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.

Established for many many years, this role is an interesting and varied Toolmaker role, with superb long-term prospects genuinely available

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Halesowen, Moseley,  Redditch, Hollywood and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: Up to £38,000 - £45,000 Dependant on experience
  • Plenty of free parking on site
  • Paid Overtime
  • Early Friday finish
  • Healthcare
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Genuine long-term prospects
  • Long established and stable business
  • Top quality products
  • Charity events
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for TOOLMAKER

  • Manufacture, maintain, and repair a variety of press  tooling, jigs, and fixtures
  • Read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications
  • Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet strict quality standards
  • Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly and effectively
  • Hapy to work Nights

REQUIREMENTS for TOOLMAKER

  • Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering or manufacturing setting
  • Skilled in both Single Operation and Progression tooling
  • To have the ability to read engineering drawings and using hand tools and general Toolroom equipment
  • Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a collaborative team