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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METROLOGY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a METROLOGY 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 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.

You may already be a METROLOGY ENGINEER looking for a fresh challenge, within a highly prestigious organisation, or looking for a role where you can further your career into a Lead position.

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Halesowen and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £35,000 -  Â£40,000 
  • Free parking on site
  • Currently trialling 4 day week
  • Employee discount (reward gateway)
  • Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
  • Long service award after 4 years of service 
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
  • Flexible start & finish times
  • Death in service (once passed probationary period)
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creating CMM programs
  • Evaluate measurement data
  • Creating measurement programs for CMM with or without CAD model
  • Drawing up initial sample test reports as per the VDA and PPAP template
  • Implementing all measurement equipment 
  • Calibration of gauges
  • Re-qualification inspections
  • SPC

REQUIREMENTS

  • It is essential that you have relevant CMM Programming experience
  • Ideally PC-DMIS
  • To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
  • Good working knowledge of PPAP’s and SPC
  • Good level of IT Literacy

This role will suit an energetic, and ambitious  Metrology Engineer, who is looking to step up the next level and ideally lead the Metrology Department at a later date

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

 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a well-established company, with nearly 60 years of experience. The business is a growing company, who design and manufacture specialist handling equipment, across many different sectors. 

The role will be primarily office based, however it may involve some travel to suppliers and customers as required.

The main function will be to design and modify materials handling machinery. Collaborate on new product development and implement value engineering and DFM principles to enhance production efficiency.

Design Engineer Package and Benefits

  • Salary £30,000 - £40,000, dependant on experience 
  • Hours 8:30am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s (flexi-hours are available)
  • 30 days holiday, increasing to 33 days with service
  • 4x salary – Death in service

Commutable From: Boston, Peterborough, Stamford, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Melton Mowbray

Person Specification

  • The Design Engineer should have significant demonstrated experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment – preferably with engineered metal fabricated equipment.
  • The highest levels of quality standard are needed and required for this role. The Design Engineer will be expected to help implement changes leading from internal quality issues or engineering changes. 
  • Experience in utilising appropriate lean methodologies in variability of specifications.
  • Be able to maintain accountability for the accuracy of the system information relating to the Bill of materials for every part assembly and contract job.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
  • Have experience in Autodesk Inventor (or similar) 3D CAD, AutoCAD.2D CAD & Vault.
  • Be able to liaise with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • The Design Engineer will design core machinery using 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor or similar).
  • Designs/modifications to standard machinery to suit the clients particular site requirements and/or engineering changes as required.
  • Creation of bills of materials for entry into the company’s ERP system.
  • Working with sales and development engineers to create new products from initial concept through to full production units.
  • Value engineering of current designs. Use of DFM best practices to meet the needs of the production facility.
  • Working with the production operatives to increase production efficiency through better machine design and the design of jigs and fixtures.
  • Enhancing the customer satisfaction levels to be the major focus. Be forward thinking and raise new ideas and working methods to increase the departments throughout.
 

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.

 

QUALITY ENGINEER

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support our internal quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our supply chain quality performance. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to resolve internal and external quality issues, ensure ISO compliance, and assist in new product introduction (NPI) activities.

We are a manufacturing organization based in the heart of Birmingham, with great transport links to the rest of the UK.

We are a stable busy business, and if you are a Quality Engineer who is looking for a pleasant working environment that can offer consistency and stability, then look no further!  

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: Up to £37,000 - £40,000
  • Plenty of free parking on site
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Very friendly supportive team
  • Long term career stability and prospects

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

  • Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and eliminate sources of variation and improve processes.
  • Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, including participation in internal and external audit activities.
  • Assist with the introduction of new tooling and manufacturing processes, including SPC and capability studies, during NPI projects.
  • Conduct supplier development activities, including communicating quality requirements and offering technical support.
  • Perform on-site supplier and customer visits as required to resolve quality issues and build relationships.
  • Lead or support the resolution of customer concerns, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
  • Analyse problems using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Drive reduction in customer complaints, internal process variation, and external PPM.
  • Perform process and compliance audits in line with internal and ISO standards.
  • Support and develop departmental KPIs aligned with business-level objectives.
  • Contribute to improving poka-yoke systems and error-proofing initiatives.
  • Support environmental management systems (ISO 14001 experience desirable

REQUIREMENTS for QUALITY ENGINEER

  • Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
  • Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology and Six Sigma tools.
  • Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
  • Full UK driving license required for supplier/customer site visits

Why Join Us?

We are a solid, stable busy manufacturing business in the heart of Birmingham, we are a thriving organisation with a team of motivated and committed people on board.  You would be joining a friendly, well-established business where you will be guaranteed to enjoy every day at work.  

 

CNC TURNER

We are offering a role for a CNC Turner to join our precision engineering team.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our CNC Turner, you will be proficient in programming, setting and operating CNC Turning machines.

Established for many many years, offering a range of different manufacturing processes, providing top quality products into a wide variety of different manufacturing industry sectors.

We are an Award-winning business, renowned for our luxury products

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Norton Canes, Aldridge, Stourbridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: Up to £31,000 - £32,500  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 CNC TURNER

  • Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines (Mazatrol, Siemens, G-code)
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
  • Competent with all aspects of setting tools and understanding cutting speeds, feeds, boring, drilling and threading
  • Machine components to tight tolerances
  • Perform tooling setups with a strong understanding of speeds and feeds
  • Use precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS for CNC TURNER

  • Significant experience in CNC Setting, Operating programming
  • Sound knowledge of machining principles and best practices
  • Proficient in the use of inspection and measurement equipment
  • Experience of measuring / inspection equipment, including verniers, bore gauges and micrometers
  • CAD/CAM knowledge is an advantage
  • Positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

WHY JOIN US?

We don’t just design — we create heirloom-quality products that define luxury interiors. Join a company where innovation is rooted in tradition, and your technical skills will help shape exceptional outcomes every day.

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

 

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!