Manufacturing & Production

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.

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Production Operative to join a very busy manufacturing facility.  This is an excellent time to join due to business growth, with opportunities for career progression. 

The role will involve working as part of a team, requiring excellent communication and willing to take part in problem solving and continuous improvement exercises. Flexibility with a willingness to learn and embrace new skills will also form a fundamental requirement of the role.

You must be flexible to work 12-hour shifts, covering days and nights. 

The package details for the role of Production Operative:

• Salary £34,500 (inc shift allowance) 
• Mix of 12-hour day and nights 4 on 3 off. 
• Company pension matched (will be disclosed at interview)
• Enhanced Holiday 23 + 8 – Holiday increases with service 
• Life Assurance 
• Discretionary company bonus (% discussed at interview) 

Some duties for the Production Operative role include: 

• Ensure all equipment is in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Enforce and promote safety and housekeeping in your area of work.
• To report safety and hazard faults.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations during product manufacturing.
• Document process activities completely and promptly.
• Oversee the operational state of equipment during production.
• Notify supervisors when raw materials are required or finished products are ready for transfer to the warehouse.

The role of Production Operative is commutable from Derby, Burton on Trent, Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. 

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer 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.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £43,000 dependant on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance & company sick pay
• Company discounts
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for development

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
• Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
• Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
• IT proficiency
• Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

• The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
• Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
• Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
• Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
• Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support and evaluate process and design changes
• Help bring new products into production
• Improve quality control and process consistency
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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. 

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.

Company Overview

This is a new and exciting career opportunity with a dynamic engineering company with over 30 years of combined team experience. They specialise in bespoke machinery design & build, automation, robotics, end-of-line testing, reverse engineering, and low-volume manufacturing (RIM moulding, 3D printing, metal fabrication, vacuum forming).

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Role Overview

With full support of the team, the Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will focus on mechanical design efforts from concept to completion—creating CAD models using Fusion 360 and fully detailed drawings, working with cross-functional teams (electrical, fabrication, control systems), and supporting project delivery across automation and bespoke machinery sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career development in a growing SME environment.

Salary and Working Hours 

• £28,000, rising to £32,000 after 6 months
• Monday to Thursday 9am – 3:00pm, with a 12pm finish on Fridays (with flexibility)

Commutable From: Solihull, Northfield, Redditch, Warwick, Evesham

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Proven Fusion 360 CAD skills.
• Any fabrication, tolerancing, and material selection experience would be useful.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: CNC machining, folding, welding.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Must have permanent UK Right to Work

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities 

• The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will develop mechanical concepts, 3D models, and detailed drawings using Fusion 360.
• Generate fabrication and assembly drawings for machined/fabricated parts.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Create designs aligned with customer and project requirements, safety standards.
• Design reviews and support prototypes and testing.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors for component specification and selection.
• Identify and resolve design/manufacturing issues.
• Support reverse-engineering projects using 3D scanning and CAD.
• Stay abreast of mechanical and automation industry trends.