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.
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- 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.
- £33,000 + Excellent Package
I have a great opportunity for an engineering or CAD Administrator to join a fantastic and growing family run manufacturing company near Telford.
My client is looking for a CAD Administrator who will be responsible for supporting the engineering team with planning, scheduling and admin. Aswell as, using the CAD software to create technical drawings.
CAD Administrator Role Benefits:
- Salary £33,000 (May be some wiggle room).
- 33 days holiday
- 6% pension.
- Training and progression opportunities.
- Life assurance.
CAD Administrator Duties include:
- Days (08:00-17:00).
- Update engineering plans and schedules.
- Update CMMS system.
- Producing technical drawings.
- Manage engineering PPE orders.
- Compiling data and KPI’s.
- Orders for engineering department.
CAD Administrator Requirements include:
- Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Engineering or CAD qualifications (NVQ or equivalent).
- Business and admin qualifications would be beneficial.
- Maintenance and manufacturing process knowledge would beneficial.
- Must be able to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Strong communication skills.
- Be an organised individual.
- Be able to work with minimal supervision.
Please apply find out more about this role.
This CAD Administration position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.
- £31,000 + Excellent Package
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
We are seeking a PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, to supervise a small team, and ensure production areas are correctly maintained.
We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, Kings Award winning business, and we have a requirement for a Production Supervisor.
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: - Bolton, Wigan, St Helen’s, Skelmersdale, Chorley, Ormskirk, Leigh and Ashton-in-Makerfield
BENEFITS
- £31,000
- 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
- Upholding high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping across all plant, yard, and compound areas.
- Assisting with stock takes of all raw materials including bulk storage and drums, as directed by the Production Supervisor.
- Safely offloading delivery tankers and loading collection tankers as required.
- Monitoring and replenishing gaff bag stock to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.
- Ensuring spill kits and grit boxes are stocked and in good working order throughout the site.
- Checking the heating plan and pre-heating materials in preparation for production runs.
- Labelling and managing stock of IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) in the compound.
- Participating in the solvent recovery programme and correctly labelling recovered materials.
- Supporting batch filtration processes and following formulation batch sheet specifications accurately.
- Reporting any deviations from standard procedures promptly and in writing to the Production Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous supervisory experience
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
- Forklift truck experience
- Forklift truck licence
- Happy to work days
- Good understanding of sampling and product testing
We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!
- £35,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Package
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a DESIGN ENGINEER
Would you like to be part of a large, long-established organisation where you can continue to apply your considerable talent and skills as our
Design Engineer? Look no further, we have just the job for you!
This role is key, giving you responsibility to create new product designs from concept through to production
Commutable from Birmingham, Redditch, Studley, Coventry, Bromsgrove, Earlswood, Solihull, Stratford Upon Avon, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Alcester, Evesham and Halesowen
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £ 35,000 - £45,000 Negotiable – dependant on experience
- Free parking on site
- Very stable business
- Long established with multiple supplier base
- Unlimited Career progression – Super progression prospects
- Friendly supportive team
- Lunchtime finish Friday
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create new product designs from concept through to production
- Conduct design changes to existing products
- Attend NPI meetings
- Working with a wide range of materials, such as plastic injection mould, castings and metals
- This is a multi-dimensional role, with a range of projects on the go, at any one time
- Working closely with customers and suppliers
- Drive cost reduction projects
- BOM and Part creation, drawing revision and Issues control
- Familiar with computer simulation and modelling programs
- If experienced, review Design Engineers work
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Qualifications to support experience- ideally, to Degree level
- It is essential that you have exposure to 3D & “D CAD, such as Solidworks or CATIA
- Ideally, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Knowledge of diecast, moulded, pressed or machined parts would be advantageous
- This would suit a friendly, sociable character
- To have the ability to work on a n umber of projects at any one time
- Keen eye for detail
- To have the ability build relationships
This is a super opportunity to be part of a stable, long standing, busy organisation, where your prospects are in your own hands. This is a friendly inclusive team, and would make your working day, very pleasurable.
- £32,200 + Excellent Package
QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNCIAN
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £32,200
- Weekend Days - (36 hours per week)
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 23 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications.
- Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate.
- Perform testing on incoming materials
- Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule.
- Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team.
- Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
- Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records.
- Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist).
- Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions.
- Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager
REQUIREMENTS
- HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4
- Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies.
- To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
- Previous Lab experience
- Calibration knowledge
- Happy to work Weekend DAYS
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Package
PRODUCTION MANAGER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION MANAGER
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Production Manager to ensure products are manufactured to the correct quality and Health and Safety guidelines.
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
- Days
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 33 Days holiday including stats
- 35 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the daily operations of the plant in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
- Monitor and analyse manufacturing performance, providing monthly statistical reports to senior leadership.
- Ensure the production plan is met, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or delays.
- Work with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive operational improvements.
- Manage and support production supervisors while providing guidance to indirect reports.
- Serve as a key point of contact for production-related queries and problem-solving.
- Champion health and safety compliance, ensuring all guidelines are strictly followed.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines.
- Oversee quality incidents, ensuring timely review and implementation of corrective actions.
- Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager or Directors.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in a production management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise processes.
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualified ideally
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
- Must have previous management of direct reports previously
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.