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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- £40,000 + Excellent Package
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
- £45,000 + Excellent Package
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker 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.
Toolmaker Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £45,000 dependant on experience
- 39 hours per week on rotating shifts
- Week 1: Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.00pm, Friday 6.00 – 1.00pm
- Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 1.00pm – 8.00pm - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Company performance bonus
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay
- Company discounts
- Free on-site parking
Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Newark
Role Function
The Toolmaker will be a responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and continuous improvement of production press tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special purpose machinery.
Toolmaker Candidate Requirements
- Time-served apprentice and NVQ or equivalent in Tool making or Machining
- Strong background in precision engineering and toolroom operations
- Skilled in operating Toolroom machinery (lathes, mills, grinders etc)
- Experience with press tooling, fault diagnosis and tool repair
- Ability to read technical drawings
- CNC experience
- Ability to produce jigs & fixtures
- TIG welding experience desirable or willing to learn
Toolmaker Responsibilities
- Manufacture and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings to determine the best manufacturing methods
- Operate a full range of Toolroom machinery (milling, turning, grinding, CNC etc)
- Assemble and disassemble press tools, check tolerances and ensure functional performance
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
Onsite Capabilities
- The Toolroom gives full control over the servicing and quality of company tooling. Equipped with an impressive range of machinery – HURCO 3 Axis CNC Miller, lathes, pillar drills, Lumsden and surface grinders – they can manufacture complex parts and maintain critical press tooling without relying on external suppliers.
- In addition to maintaining existing tooling, the Toolroom team also designs and manufactures bespoke tools, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring precision and reliability in every part of production.
- + Competitive Salary + Superb Package
SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER
We are seeking a SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER, to lead and support the initiation, design, implementation, and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs), enhancing and adapting existing plant operations. This is a pivotal role, combining technical expertise with project leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process improvements.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
- 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: - Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Smethwick, Walsall, Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Aldridge, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Aston, Solihull, Moseley and Stourbridge
BENEFITS
- £dependant on experience
- Days – Monday to Friday
- Plenty of parking available
- 25 Days holiday
- Stakeholder pension
- Healthcare
- Free Life Assurance
- Busy, growing organisation
- Friendly, down-to-earth team
- Expected to continue to grow in 2025
DUTIES
- Lead PMPs from concept through to commissioning, ensuring all necessary hazard assessments and HAZOP studies are completed.
- Define the scope and depth of hazard assessments, perform engineering calculations, develop testing programmes, and revise designs based on findings.
- Initiate and chair HAZOPs, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date risk assessment records.
- Collaborate closely with Project Engineering to develop plant layouts, costings, and proposals for project authorisation.
- Provide expert chemical engineering input to Process Improvement Groups, project teams, and the Research Department for both new and existing process routes.
- Advise engineers, customers, contractors, and consultants on design, safety, construction materials, and processing techniques.
- Act as Project Leader on designated projects, with responsibility for design, budget, performance, and delivery to agreed targets.
- Organise design and commissioning work and resource planning to meet Production budget requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Chemical Engineering (essential).
- You must be able to demonstrate Significant industrial experience in a relevant field, such as Chemical manufacturing
- Development and optimisation of chemical processes.
- Hands-on plant commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with DSEAR methodology and implementation.
- Knowledge of SIL and LOPA risk assessments.
- Relief system design and DIERS methodology expertise.
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.
- £39,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER
This is a well - established manufacturing organisation, with plenty of new and existing work. You would be joining a friendly team.
Aswell as tooling repairs, you will also be supporting the Setters with troubleshooting on the tooling. This would suit a Toolmaker, who is looking for additional responsibilities
This is a day’s role, with a choice of start and finish times.
Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Brownhills, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Dudley, Rowley Regis, West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wombourne
Key Benefits
- Salary: £39,000
- Free parking on site
- Day’s role
- Overtime paid
- Early Friday finish available
- Friendly, supportive team
- Strong, solid well- established business
Responsibilities
- Conduct regrinds and repairs on tooling
- Carry out TPM checks
- Using all standard Toolroom equipment
- Carry out changeovers and small repairs
- Supporting the Press Setters with trouble shooting
- Responsibility for keeping and inventory of spares
- Happy to work days
Requirements
- Ideally, Apprentice trained
- A forklift truck licence would be helpful, though not essential
- Strong Toolmaking experience
- Lifting and slinging qualifications
- Happy to work a Days role
- Would suit an experienced Toolmaker, who is looking to step up