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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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!

 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an apprentice-trained Maintenance Electrician, an opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation based in the North West, not only an opportunity to join a leading organisation but to also join an already established friendly maintenance team. 

Are you looking to join a company who continues to invest and are continuing to grow, then this may be the right move for you. 
 
The Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Rochdale / Oldham / Wigan / Blackburn / Bury 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following shift:  Days: 07:30am till 3:30pm    

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £45,000  
  • 33days holiday 
  • Health care 
  • 8% Pension 
  • Onsite parking 

Duties and requirements the Maintenance Electrician will hold and be responsible for: 

  • Strong fault- finding abilities with Allen Bradley & Siemens S7 PLC’s 
  • Experience with: Motors and Drives / Inverters / Single and 3 Phase systems. 
  • Confident with both Hydraulics & Pneumatics / Bearings / Fluid systems / Steam systems / Press Machinery / Conveyor systems  
  • Experienced with Motor testing. 
  • We are ideally looking for the individual to hold a 60/40 Split – electrically biased. 
  • Welding and machining experience would be at an advantage. 
  • Previous experience within a Textiles / Manufacturing environment. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
  • Holding a ONC / City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering 
  • Also holding their 18th IEE Wiring regulations. 
  • Flexibility is key as there will also be a call out Rota in place – rotating Weekly. 
 

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 
 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer. 

This is an opportunity to Join a leading organisation that have sites throughout the UK and continue to grow. An opportunity to join a friendly & busy site where you will join an already established team.  
  
The Maintenance Engineer’s role is commutable from the following locations:  Oldham / Middleton / Hyde / Stretford / Rochdale / Bury 

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • £42,531 (Plus, Commitment Pay of £3,825, Paid 1/12th each month)    
  • Progression opportunities 
  • Up to 10% Pension Contribution 
  • Private Healthcare 
  • 25+8days holiday
  • Cycle to work scheme. 
  • Assistants Program / Health Advice 
  • Overtime  

Shift in place for the Maintenance Engineer:  

Days – Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm 

Key Responsibilities the Maintenance Engineer:   

To work as part of the Maintenance team as a mechanically focused technician with some multi-skilled experience. The position will be responsible for providing mechanical expertise, carrying out repairs on plant equipment in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring equipment is safe and fit for purpose. The position holder will be responsible for safety permits where required and to provide first line supervision for all contactor activity. 

  • To provide mechanical support to the maintenance department in order to carry out repairs on all plant equipment. 
  • Ensure all machinery and equipment on site is both mechanically and electrically safe. 
  • Carry out other support maintenance work when required. 
  • Carrying out repairs on the following Kit: Pumps / Conveyor systems / Gearboxes / Hydraulics & Pneumatics.
  • Ideally holding experience within Chemical or Heavy engineering. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained Maintenance engineer. 
  • Holding a formal qualification in Mechanical engineering. 
  • Flexibility is key – a Motivated individual who is keen to take on over time. 
 

A massive opportunity for a Mechanically bias Maintenance Engineer to join a global company based in Broomfleet. With an annual turnover of £3.5 billion my client is the world market leader in its sector. They have over 200 plants worldwide in over 30 different countries, including 16 in the UK. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their 4-night, night shift at one of their UK sites in Brough. Loaded with benefits and a great salary package, if this job sounds appealing to you please read on. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £47,000
  • Company Pension. 
  • Holiday Trading. 
  • Life Assurance.
  • SIP (Share Scheme).  
  • Private Medical / Dental Options. 
  • Tech Scheme. 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme. 
  • Premium OT. 
  • Weekly pay. 

Duties of the Maintenance Engineer include:

 

  • Night Shift (Monday – Thursday). 
  • Planned and preventive maintenance. 
  • Ensuring plant and equipment is running optimally. 
  • Reactive maintenance. 
  • Promote health and safety. 
  • Update CMMS. 


Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Mechanical Engineering Qualifications. 
  • NVQ Level 3 in engineering. 
  • Mig and Arc welding experience. 
  • Heavy Engineering Experience. 
  • Knowledge of cutting and grinding. 
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics. 


This is a huge opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer so please apply to find out more details. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Broomfleet, Newport, Elloughton, Goole, North Cave, and surrounding areas.