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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- £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.
- £51,364 + Excellent Package
I'm looking for a mechanically biassed Maintenance Engineer in the Stoke area. We’re working closely to identify an Engineer that is qualified to a minimum level 3 in a mechanical discipline. You will be part of a big multi-disciplined maintenance team on a continental shift rota. They will offer you a great package starting at £51,400 + shift cover premiums and OT. They also offer an extensive benefits package including a matched pension of up to 10% and training courses such as mech to elec and PLC training.
My client is a British firm that operates across the UK for a wider group, and they can offer you a secure position packed with benefits during an uncertain period.
Maintenance Engineer Benefits:
- £51,364.68
- Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift).
- Pension matched up to 10%
- 24 days holiday.
- Cycle to work.
- Discounted products.
- Access to health and dental services.
- X4 death in service.
- Employee assistance programmes.
- Training and development (PLC courses etc).
Maintenance Engineer Duties include:
- Continental shift (2 days – 2 nights).
- Assist with breakdowns.
- Planned and reactive maintenance.
- Improving and maintaining production equipment.
- Updating CMMS.
- Fault diagnostic and repair.
- Continuous improvement projects.
Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:
- Recognised engineering qualifications. (NVQ Level 3 as minimum).
- Apprentice trained.
- Mechanical engineering experience.
- FMCG experience.
- Knowledge around pneumatics.
- Welding.
- Knowledge with packaging machinery (advantageous).
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.
- £41,000 + Excellent Package
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – DAYS ONLY | Short Working Week | £41,000 + Overtime | High Job Security | Great Benefits
Location: Commutable from Bilston, Wednesbury, Walsall, Tipton, Tividale, Great Bridge
Salary: Circa £41,000 + Paid Overtime (at Premium Rates)
Shift: Day Shift Only – Enjoy a Short Working Week!
Looking for better work life balance AND job security?
We’re hiring an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our long established and reliable maintenance team, supporting a busy manufacturing site with varied, hands on engineering challenges.
What You’ll Get:
- Starting Salary: Around £41,000
- Day Shifts Only – with a shorter working week!
- Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
- Excellent Holiday Allowance
- Company Funded Workwear Provided
- Company Pension Scheme + Life Assurance
- Free Onsite Parking
Your Key Responsibilities:
As a key part of the engineering team, you will:
- Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
- Support a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems
- Minimise downtime and improve equipment performance
- Help ensure site safety and compliance standards are maintained
What We’re Looking For:
- Electrically qualified – City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 minimum
- Ideally apprentice trained
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills
- Knowledge of Plc controls and drives (advantageous)
- Proven experience within manufacturing, heavy engineering or production settings
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a secure, well organised engineering team
- Benefit from genuine job stability in a long term, permanent role
- Get time back in your week with a compressed day shift schedule
- Join a company that values its engineers and invests in people
- £55,000 + Excellent Package
Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)
Location: Commutable from Bilston, Brierley Hill, Coseley, Cradley Heath, Smethwick, Wednesbury & West Bromwich
- Salary: £55,000 Per Annum + Overtime & Generous Benefits
- Hours: Bespoke Day Working, Early Finish on Fridays & No Nights
About Us:
We are a well established and highly regarded engineering business, renowned for delivering top quality products to a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we pride ourselves on offering a stable, supportive and friendly work environment — and we don’t work nights!
What We Offer:
- Competitive Starting Salary of £55,000
- Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
- Bespoke Day Working Hours with Early Friday Finish
- Generous Annual Bonus Scheme
- Company Funded Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Company Funded Healthcare
- Life Assurance Cover
- Exceptional Paid Holiday Entitlement
- Free Onsite Parking
Role Overview:
As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will join a supportive and experienced team, responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across our engineering plant. Your work will support production efficiency and minimise downtime.
Candidate Requirements:
- Fully Apprentice trained with City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications in both Electrical and Mechanical disciplines
- Proven experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance within a heavy engineering, manufacturing, processing or production environment.
- Strong multi skilled maintenance capabilities across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly to maintain production continuity.
Location & Commuting This role is ideally commutable from: Bilston, Birmingham, Coseley, Cradley Heath, Smethwick, Wednesbury, and West Bromwich.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to progress into a stable, day shift role with a leading engineering firm. Enjoy a fantastic benefits package, a positive working environment, and a great work life balance — no nights!
Apply Today!
If you are a multi skilled Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical expertise, ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values your skills and invests in your future.
- £36,000 + Overtime, Pension, Healthcare
Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician
Commutable from Aldridge, Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury, Willenhall, Wolverhampton
£36,000 + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Bespoke Day Shifts & Early Finish on Fridays
We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our established maintenance team due to retirement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, well run site with outstanding staff retention and no night shift working.
What We Offer:
- Base Salary of £36,000
- Premium Rate Paid Overtime
- No Night Shifts – Bespoke Day Shifts Only, with an Early Finish on Fridays
- Company Pension Scheme (above average contribution)
- Above Average Paid Holiday Entitlement
- Private Healthcare – Fully Funded by the Company
- Life Assurance
- Free On Site Car Parking
Key Responsibilities:
As a Maintenance Engineer / Technician, you will:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of manufacturing equipment.
- Fault find and repair electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery
- Work on Plc controlled systems (basic understanding required)
- Ensure maximum equipment uptime in a fast paced production or process environment
Candidate Requirements:
- Ideally Apprentice Trained, but must hold a recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification
- Proven experience as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer
- Strong background in maintaining equipment in manufacturing, production or processing environments
- Basic understanding of PLC controls (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
- Capable of working independently and as part of a small team
Location: This role is commutable from Aldridge, Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas.
Apply now to join a company where engineers stay long-term, are well rewarded, and enjoy a healthy work life balance.