Manufacturing & Production

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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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 

 

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 
 

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. 
     
 

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – DAYS ONLY | Short Working Week | £41,000 + Overtime | High Job Security | Great Benefits

Location: Commutable from Bilston, Wednesbury, Walsall, Tipton, Tividale, Great Bridge
Salary: Circa £41,000 + Paid Overtime (at Premium Rates)
Shift: Day Shift Only – Enjoy a Short Working Week!

Looking for better work life balance AND job security?

We’re hiring an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our long established and reliable maintenance team, supporting a busy manufacturing site with varied, hands on engineering challenges.

What You’ll Get:

  • Starting Salary: Around £41,000
  • Day Shifts Only – with a shorter working week!
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Excellent Holiday Allowance
  • Company Funded Workwear Provided
  • Company Pension Scheme + Life Assurance
  • Free Onsite Parking

Your Key Responsibilities:

As a key part of the engineering team, you will:

  • Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
  • Support a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Minimise downtime and improve equipment performance
  • Help ensure site safety and compliance standards are maintained

What We’re Looking For:

  • Electrically qualified – City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 minimum
  • Ideally apprentice trained
  • Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills
  • Knowledge of Plc controls and drives (advantageous)
  • Proven experience within manufacturing, heavy engineering or production settings

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a secure, well organised engineering team
  • Benefit from genuine job stability in a long term, permanent role
  • Get time back in your week with a compressed day shift schedule
  • Join a company that values its engineers and invests in people
 

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)

Location: Commutable from Bilston, Brierley Hill, Coseley, Cradley Heath, Smethwick, Wednesbury & West Bromwich

  • Salary: £55,000 Per Annum + Overtime & Generous Benefits
  • Hours: Bespoke Day Working, Early Finish on Fridays & No Nights

About Us:

We are a well established and highly regarded engineering business, renowned for delivering top quality products to a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we pride ourselves on offering a stable, supportive and friendly work environment — and we don’t work nights!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Starting Salary of £55,000
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Bespoke Day Working Hours with Early Friday Finish
  • Generous Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Company Funded Pension Scheme
  • Comprehensive Company Funded Healthcare
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Exceptional Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Free Onsite Parking

Role Overview:

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will join a supportive and experienced team, responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across our engineering plant. Your work will support production efficiency and minimise downtime.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Fully Apprentice trained with City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications in both Electrical and Mechanical disciplines
  • Proven experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance within a heavy engineering, manufacturing, processing or production environment.
  • Strong multi skilled maintenance capabilities across electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly to maintain production continuity.

Location & Commuting This role is ideally commutable from: Bilston, Birmingham, Coseley, Cradley Heath, Smethwick, Wednesbury, and West Bromwich.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to progress into a stable, day shift role with a leading engineering firm. Enjoy a fantastic benefits package, a positive working environment, and a great work life balance — no nights!

Apply Today!
If you are a multi skilled Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical expertise, ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values your skills and invests in your future.

 

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

Commutable from Aldridge, Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury, Willenhall, Wolverhampton
£36,000 + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Bespoke Day Shifts & Early Finish on Fridays

We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our established maintenance team due to retirement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, well run site with outstanding staff retention and no night shift working.

What We Offer:

  • Base Salary of £36,000
  • Premium Rate Paid Overtime
  • No Night Shifts – Bespoke Day Shifts Only, with an Early Finish on Fridays
  • Company Pension Scheme (above average contribution)
  • Above Average Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Private Healthcare – Fully Funded by the Company
  • Life Assurance
  • Free On Site Car Parking

Key Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Engineer / Technician, you will:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of manufacturing equipment.
  • Fault find and repair electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery
  • Work on Plc controlled systems (basic understanding required)
  • Ensure maximum equipment uptime in a fast paced production or process environment

Candidate Requirements:

  • Ideally Apprentice Trained, but must hold a recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification 
  • Proven experience as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer
  • Strong background in maintaining equipment in manufacturing, production or processing environments
  • Basic understanding of PLC controls (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a small team

Location: This role is commutable from Aldridge, Bilston, Walsall, Wednesbury, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas.

Apply now to join a company where engineers stay long-term, are well rewarded, and enjoy a healthy work life balance.