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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- £80,000 - £90,000 + Excellent Package
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.
They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.
Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £80,000 - £90,000+
- Car allowance
- Management Bonus Scheme
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life insurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
Essential Requirements
- Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
- Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
- An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
- Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
- A business qualification would be advantageous.
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Head of Operations Key Responsibilities
- The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
- Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
- Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
- Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
- Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
- Leading and developing the Engineering function.
- Managing growth across international operations.
- Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
- Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
- Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.
- £28,000 - £30,000 + Excellent Package
PRESS SETTER
We are offering a super opportunity for a PRESS SETTER
Are you the kind of person who hears a press machine whir to life and feels a sense of satisfaction? Can you read technical drawings like others read the morning paper? If you're nodding along, we’d love to meet you.
We're on the hunt for a skilled Press Setter to join our hardworking (and occasionally coffee-fueled) team. If you're mechanically minded, love precision, and don't mind a bit of oil on your hands, you're our kind of person.
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Shirley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Aston, Castle Bromwich, Aldridge and Hall Green
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
- Days’ role
- Very early Friday finish
- Overtime Paid
- Super friendly team
- Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
- Supportive, friendly team
- Unique manufacturing environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Setting up and operating mechanical and/or hydraulic presses like a pro
- Swapping out tools with the grace and speed of a pit crew
- Reading technical drawings – no, it’s not a secret language, but it helps if it feels like one
- Tweaking, adjusting, and fine-tuning until everything’s just right
- Performing checks and routine maintenance (bonus points if you can do it without losing a single bolt)
- Working alongside QA to make sure the final product is more "Wow!" than "Whoops!"
- Keeping safety in mind – because bandages are out of budget!
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience setting presses
- Confidence working with various press types
- Strong attention to detail – eagle-eyed folks, please apply
- Basic mechanical wizardry and problem-solving prowess
- Ability to work shifts and not turn into a zombie
- A team player who can also laugh at a bad pun (or at least pretend to)
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!
- £45,000 + Excellent Package
Are you a highly skilled Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for cutting edge technology and a deep understanding of multi axis CNC applications?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your electrical and mechanical expertise will shine and you take pride in providing top notch support?
Do you want to use these skills within an organisation that doesn’t work shifts?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About Us:
We are a globally recognised manufacturer known for our innovative and high quality products, tailored to meet the demands of our bespoke industry sector. With a strong commitment to excellence, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional solutions. Our dedication to our employees is reflected in our low staff turnover and the outstanding benefits we offer.
Benefits:
In return for your Maintenance Technician skills and experience we offer:-
- Competitive Salary of c£45,000
- Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
- Generous Holiday Allowance, which Increases with Service
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
- Company-funded Healthcare Benefits
- Day Working with an Early Friday Finish
Duties of an CNC Maintenance Technician
As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising our multi-axis CNC technology. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing preventative and reactive maintenance on our CNC systems.
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
- Conducting repairs and ensuring equipment operates efficiently.
- Collaborating with the production team to ensure smooth operations.
- Assisting in the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.
Requirements of a CNC Maintenance Technician
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Apprenticeship-trained ideally with both electrical and mechanical qualifications.
- Proven experience in maintaining multi axis CNC technology.
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and mechanical components.
- Exceptional teamwork and communication abilities.
The CNC Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Atherstone, Burntwood, Coleshill, Curdworth, Lichfield & Sutton Coldfield
- £52,500 + Excellent Package
About Us:
We are a well established and highly regarded engineering business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees and we don’t work shifts!
Benefits Available for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following salary and benefits:
- Competitive Salary: to £52,500
- Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
- Company Funded Pension
- Company Funded Life Assurance
- Fully Funded Sick Pay
- Healthcare
- Onsite Parking
- Day Working (Monday – Friday)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement within a Stable Organisation
Duties of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:
Working days, as an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor you will be required to manage a small team, whilst also ensuring planned maintenance is undertaken to schedule, allied to being responsible for reactive maintenance issues.
A key part of your role is undertaking plant related project work, where you will have full lifecycle responsibility from initial concept through to final commissioning.
Requirements of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:
You must have gained your experience within a heavy engineering, manufacturing or process oriented environment, be apprentice trained and qualified ideally to an HND standard Electrically.
It is also crucial to the role that you have a proven background in leading a team of maintenance professionals and undertaking plant related projects.
This is a great opportunity to move your career into an organisation that will not offer you not only an incredible benefits package, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker.
The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects role is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Wednesbury & Tipton
- £41,000 + Excellent Package
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