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
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- £30,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Package
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.
- £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
- £25,000 - £27,000 + Excellent Package
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
We are offering a role for a Customer Service Representative in order to become an integral part of our expanding team,
Are you a “people person” with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? We’re looking for a Customer Service Representative to be the friendly voice and trusted support for our valued customers.
In this role, you’ll handle a variety of customer enquiries—via phone, email, and live chat—offering prompt, professional, and effective support. You’ll be an essential part of ensuring our customers feel heard, helped, and appreciated.
Commutable from Alcester, Redditch, Bidford Upon Avon, Alvechurch, Henley-in-Arden, Northfield, Bartley Green, Bromsgrove, Earlswood and Inkberrow
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: Up to £25,000 - £27,000 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
- Respond to customer queries via phone, email, and chat in a timely and professional manner
- Provide accurate information about products, services, and orders
- Resolve customer complaints with empathy and efficiency
- Process orders, returns, and refunds
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to solve customer issues
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge to provide informed support
- Keep detailed records of customer interactions in our CRM system
REQUIREMENTS for CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
- Previous experience in a customer service or call centre role preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent IT skills, with Outlook and excel
- A calm, patient, and friendly demeanour
- Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude
- Able to multitask and work well under pressure
- Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- £39,144 + Excellent Package
An opportunity has a risen for a CNC Machinist / Turner to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training.
The CNC Machinist /Turners role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.
The CNC Machinist / Turner will be required to work the following Shift: Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am
Benefits the CNC Machinist / Turner will receive:
- Salary: £39.144.56
- Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
- 32days holiday
- Production Bonus Scheme
- On site Gym.
- Secured Parking.
- Overtime. – Plenty available
Key Requirements for the CNC Turners:
- Carry out machining of components
- Set up tools and load materials on to CNC Machines
- Manually handle Weights up to 25kg
- Complete quality documents
- Use inspection equipment to ensure components are manufactured to drawings.
- Contribute to continuous improvements
- Read Engineering Drawings
- Use computer equipment for date purposes.
Experience the CNC Turners will hold.
- Experienced with CNC Controls: Okuma / FANUC / Mazak
- Experience with Loading Lathes / Driven Tool lathes / Horizontal Machines / Vertical machines.
- Prove experience within a CNC Turners position.
- Experienced within a Manufacturing Environment.
- Must be able to setup, operator, and make adjustments to the tools and fixtures offsets on CNC Machines
- Must be Time served – Holding formal qualification
- £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!
- £36,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Package
Are you seeking a new opportunity within a busy & friendly environment? Are you a qualified CNC Programmer with proven experience programming FANUC and MAZATROL controls?, if so this may be the role for you. We are currently recruiting for a leading specialist organisation based in the North-West who are now looking to strengthen their already established Workshop team by recruiting an additional CNC Programmer.
- Position: CNC Programmer / Production Engineer
- Shift: Days only Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday.
- Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
- 33days holiday
- Pension
- On-site parking
This position is commutable from the following Area’s: Hyde / Ashton-Under-Lyne / Manchester / Altrincham / Stretford / Stockport
Ideally the CNC Programmer / Production Engineer will hold the following:
- Previous experience with Programming on MAZAK & FANUC Controls
- Must be fully trained with proven experience
- Experience with generating and proving out programs on both CNC Lathes and vertical milling machines.
- Ability with Setting / operating / milling and turning – mainly FANUC and Mazatrol Controls.
- Able to work to engineering drawings and 3D Models
- Proven experience with programming MAZAK integrex multi axis turning centres.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies – Kaizen & 5S
- Ideally the CNC Programmer will be Apprentice trained holding a HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering.