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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- £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