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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- £43,000 + Excellent Package
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
- £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
- £35,000 - £38,000 + Excellent Package
Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Tool Room Engineer to join a busy fast paced manufacturing environment that supply to a range of industry sectors such as garden, home, catering, aerospace and automotive. You will be ensuring optimum performance and safe operation of all Mould tools to assist in the efficient running of the plant whilst maintaining good housekeeping.
The package details for the role of Tool Room Engineer include the below and further at interview:
- Salary £35,000 rising to £38,000 after probation
- Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm
- Company pension matched up to 8%
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Health care plan
- Excellent discount on company products
You must hold a time served apprenticeship in toolmaking, machining or engineering. Knowledge of injection moulding process is beneficial and being able to read technical drawings.
Other key duties and experience for the Tool Room Engineer role involve:
- Carries out breakdown maintenance on all mould tools, jigs, fixtures etc.
- Carries out preventative maintenance on all mould tools, jigs, fixtures etc.
- Carries out projects associated with tools, tooling and/or manufacturing equipment as requested by the Tool Room Manager.
- Provides shift cover in the Tool Room when required.
- Attends college/training courses where applicable.
- Ensures conformance to the Company Quality System procedures as documented.
The Tool Room Engineer role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Daventry, Southam and Buckingham
- £27,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Package
Company
This is an opportunity to work for a leading special purpose engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of quality products for the Aerospace and Automotive sectors.
Due to continued success, they have a permanent opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer, working in a Precision Engineering environment.
This will be a varied and interesting job role, with a focus on the design of the company specialist products.
Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits
- £27,000 - £42,000 (salary is negotiable dependant on your level of experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Attendance bonus
- Relaxed working environment
Commutable From: Leicester, Coventry, Corby, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Coalville
Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements
- The Mechanical Design Engineer must have experience in a previous Engineering Design role using 2D and 3D CAD on AutoCAD and Inventor.
- Minimum qualification is HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in a Precision Engineering environment
- Tool design experience would be highly advantageous.
Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities
- Producing design Layouts for quotation purposes.
- Produce the technical design and specification of the tool to meet customer’s enquiry.
- Produce 2D and 3D CAD production drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.
- Help support the Technical Department with root cause analysis of technical issues and provide general design support.
- Support theBlog production department with technical queries.
- £45,000 + Excellent Package
Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join a busy fast paced manufacturing environment that supply to a range of industry sectors such as garden, home, catering, aerospace and automotive. You will be part of a Maintenance team of 6 working a double day shift pattern of 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm. This is an outstanding opportunity to join such a lovely business with an excellent Maintenance Manager.
The package details for the role of Maintenance Electrician include the below and further at interview:
- Salary from £45,000 depending on experience
- Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm
- Company pension matched up to 8%
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Health care plan
- Excellent discount on company products
You must hold a minimum Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical and training in 17th / 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations, or equivalent. You must be a multi-skilled engineer with Electrical bias with either Injection Moulding, packaging, print, FMCG, plastics or food experience.
Other key duties and experience for the Maintenance Electrician role involve:
- Previous experience with Hydraulic drawings and pneumatics
- Diagnose hydraulic valve or cylinder issues
- Electrical fault-finding experience
- When reactive job is allocated ensure that the task is personally owned and followed through to completion or when shift handover required the maintenance supervisor is given all the correct information.
- Personally own any planned preventative tasks issued and liaise with operations to ensure task is completed to a high standard, with minimal operational disruption.
- The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Daventry, Southam and Buckingham
- £40,000 + Excellent Package
Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Wellingborough on a Monday – Friday day shift with a 37.5-hour week. The ideal candidate will provide both mechanical and electrical service to the Production Department in terms of maintaining machines and site services to achieve minimal downtime as well as reduced engineering costs.
The package details for the role of Maintenance Electrician include the below and further at interview:
- Salary from £40,000+
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
- 3% / 5% pension on Auto enrolment
- 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Premium overtime rates
Along with a HNC in electrical or electronic engineering and training in 17th / 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations, or equivalent. You must be a multi-skilled engineer with Electrical bias with either print/packaging / FMCG / food experience. Experience of PLC’s (programming and fault-finding), process controls and AC / DC and Servo drives.
Other key duties for the Maintenance Electrician role involve:
- Undertake work of any kind as directed by the Engineering Supervisor
- Work on both mechanical and electrical plant and carry out installation work.
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance to reduce future unplanned downtime.
- Respond to unplanned breakdowns, ensuring downtime is minimised.
- Undertake facilities maintenance where necessary.
- Supervise sub-contractors where necessary.
The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Northampton, Daventry, Lutterworth and Coventry