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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- £33,733 - £41,200 + Excellent Package
Due to enormous growth my client is in need of a number of production technicians to join them on a continental shift rota. As production technician you will be hands-on with the machinery, spotting faults and preventing downtime. So, we are looking for technically minded candidates who would like to be part of an amazing progressive company. You will start on a salary of £33,773 for the first 12 weeks of training, this rise will to £37,500 and then after 6-12 months will rise to £41,200.
My client is investing millions every year into new technology, automation and progressive new projects. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply now to avoid missing out.
Production Technician Benefits:
- £33,733 - £41,200
- Premium OT (x1.5/x2)
- 13% pension (5%/8%).
- 23 days holiday.
- Health cash plan.
- Health and life insurance.
- Tech schemes.
- Real training and development opportunities.
Production Technician Duties include:
- Continental shift rota.
- Ensure 100% compliance with industry standards.
- Fault finding, investigating issues and problem solving.
- Machinery start-ups and changeovers.
- Leading a line of machine operators and driving performance.
- Drive continuous improvement.
- Liaise with engineering teams on improvements.
Production Technician Requirements include:
- Engineering qualifications would be a massive advantage.
- Technically minded.
- Competent to solve problems and issues.
- Worked previously on machinery or in an engineering environment.
- An effective communicator.
- Experience within a food environment would be beneficial.
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Production Technician position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas.
- £42,000 - £46,000 + Excellent Package
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL ENGINEER.
This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.
We are considering both relevant Chemical Engineer experience, or you might have recently graduated in Chemical Engineering and are looking for that first step on the ladder.
We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.
MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood and Wolverhampton
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £42,000 - £46,000
- Free parking on site
- Life Assurance
- Generous sick scheme if needed
- DAY position
- Overtime Paid
- Life Assurance
- Large, stable well -established business
- Super long- term prospects
- Friendly supportive team
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all Chemical Engineering is compliant
- HAZOP assessments
- Design, implement and commission plant modifications, modifications to existing plant
- Hazard assessments
- Working closely with the Projects team to help develop the plant design, layout, costings and proposals
- Provide technical expertise
- Developing new processes and existing ones
- Exposure to COMAH regulations would be advantageous as would DSEAR methodology
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!
- A Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Ideally, you will have gained Chemical Process Engineering experience from within an engineering or manufacturing setting.
We can only consider applications with the right to work in the UK. No Sponsorship can be offered.
- £80,000 - £90,000 + Excellent Package
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.
They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.
Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £80,000 - £90,000+
- Car allowance
- Management Bonus Scheme
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
Essential Requirements
- Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
- Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
- An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
- Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
- A business qualification would be advantageous.
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Head of Operations Key Responsibilities
- The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
- Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
- Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
- Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
- Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
- Leading and developing the Engineering function.
- Managing growth across international operations.
- Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
- Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
- Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.
- £30,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Package
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!
- £34,000 - £36,000 + OT + Package
Role and Company Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with several decades of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.
The CNC Machinist role is a newly created position, you will be a key part of the current team.
CNC Machinist Salary and Benefits
- £34,000 - £36,000
- 37.5 Hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
- Paid overtime
- Private health scheme
- Company performance bonus
- Sick pay
- •Immediate Start available
This position is commutable from – Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood
CNC Machinist Candidate Requirements
- Programming experience
- The CNC Machinist will ideally have experience of XYZ Lathe and Bed Mills
- Exposure to ProtoTRAK control experience would be useful, but training could be provided if needed
- Experience in manual turning, milling & drilling would be an advantage
- Any experience with CMM would be an advantage
- Haas operation experience would be a significant advantage
- £36,000 - £37,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER
You would be joining an exceptionally friendly, family orientated, highly successful Birmingham based business.
With over 40 years’ experience, we are expert at providing a range of products that deliver quality, robustness, and durability. This is backed u with a friendly, caring, and personal support service, which is fundamental in building relationships with customers.
We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker to strengthen our Toolroom.
This is a day’s role with an early finish on Friday.
This would be an excellent career move, if you are looking for a long-term career, within a friendly and caring organisation.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Great Barr, West Bromwich, Minworth, Castle Vale, Tamworth, Lichfield, Smethwick, Cannock and Willenhall
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £36,000 - £37,000
- Free parking on site
- Days
- Friday finish at 1pm
- Overtime Paid
- Great longevity with employees
- Super friendly and supportive team
- Very busy
- Family friendly events
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use of standard Toolroom equipment
- Repair and maintenance to existing tools
- New tooling
- Complete relevant tooling notes
- Happy to work days
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Toolmaking experience
- All areas of Toolmaking are considered – plastic injection moulding, extrusion and pressings
- A learning curve is being offered to the right person
- Happy to work days
- Experience of use of standard Toolroom equipment
- This would suit a friendly, easy-going character, as the team is so pleasant
If you would like to be part of a continuing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!