Manufacturing & Production

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Maintenance Technician to join a well-respected employer within the engineering sector. As a Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a fast-paced manufacturing, process, food or production environment and be comfortable in undertaking facilities maintenance work too.

Along with a day shift pattern of either 7-4 / 8-5, the Maintenance Technician role also has a package of:

• Salary base £33,072 (£15.90 p/h)  
• Paid Overtime anything over 40 hours 1.25x and over 48 at 1.5x
• Paid lunch break
• Company Pension at 3% company and 5% employee 
• Stable Working Environment.

You must be an Electrically qualified Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician and hold Electrical abilities and some exposure to supporting PLC controls including Siemens S7.

The role of Maintenance Technician is commutable from Tamworth, Burton on Trent, Derby and Leicester.

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few months, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation that won’t be affected by any potential fallout from the current economic climate. 

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a great opportunity for a proven Maintenance Electrician to join a well-respected employer within the engineering sector. As a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across the plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a fast-paced manufacturing, process, food or production environment and be comfortable in undertaking facilities maintenance work too.

Along with a continental shift pattern of 4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off 6-6, the Maintenance Electrician role also has a package of:

• Salary £39,312 (hourly rate is £18) 
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Pension at 3% company and 5% employee 
• 20 Holiday days 
• Stable Working Environment.

You must be an Electrically qualified Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician and hold Electrical abilities and some exposure to supporting PLC controls including Siemens S7.

The role of Maintenance Electrician is commutable from Tamworth, Burton on Trent, Derby and Leicester.

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few months, this is a great opportunity to join an organisation that won’t be affected by any potential fallout from the current economic climate. 

As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift 6am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6am – 1.30pm on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Benefits for the role of Plant Fitter: 

• This role is weekly paid, annual salary of £37,000 
• 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays + 3 Day Christmas Shutdown 
• Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff  
• Overtime 
• Life assurance 4x salary 
• Long service recognition at 25 + 40 years 
• Shutdown between Christmas & New Year (3 days)

Key Duties

• As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: 
• Using appropriate processes and techniques, you will read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
• Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
• Use appropriate processes and techniques to complete tasks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements of the Plant Fitter 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
• This is a fitter role for the rigs not the factory, so previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment. 
• Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence. 
• Experience with JCB’s and CAT
• Welding and fabrication 

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester. 
 

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker 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.

Toolmaker Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000 dependant on experience
• 39 hours per week on rotating shifts
   - Week 1: Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.00pm, Friday 6.00 – 1.00pm
   - Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 1.00pm – 8.00pm
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Company discounts
• Free on-site parking

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Newark

Role Function 

The Toolmaker will be a responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and continuous improvement of production press tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special purpose machinery.

Toolmaker Candidate Requirements

• Time-served apprentice and NVQ or equivalent in Tool making or Machining
• Strong background in precision engineering and toolroom operations
• Skilled in operating Toolroom machinery (lathes, mills, grinders etc)
• Experience with press tooling, fault diagnosis and tool repair
• Ability to read technical drawings
• CNC experience
• Ability to produce jigs & fixtures
• TIG welding experience desirable or willing to learn

Toolmaker Responsibilities

• Manufacture and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings to determine the best manufacturing methods
• Operate a full range of Toolroom machinery (milling, turning, grinding, CNC etc)
• Assemble and disassemble press tools, check tolerances and ensure functional performance
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs

Onsite Capabilities

• The Toolroom gives full control over the servicing and quality of company tooling. Equipped with an impressive range of machinery – HURCO 3 Axis CNC Miller, lathes, pillar drills, Lumsden and surface grinders – they can manufacture complex parts and maintain critical press tooling without relying on external suppliers.
• In addition to maintaining existing tooling, the Toolroom team also designs and manufactures bespoke tools, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring precision and reliability in every part of production.

I'm looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in the Stoke area. We’re working closely to identify an Engineer that is qualified to a minimum level 3 in an engineering discipline. You will be part of a big multi-disciplined maintenance team on a continental shift rota. They will offer you a great package starting at £51,400 + shift cover premiums and OT. They also offer an extensive benefits package including a matched pension of up to 10% and training courses such as mech to elec and PLC training. 

My client is a British firm that operates across the UK for a wider group, and they can offer you a secure position packed with benefits during an uncertain period. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits: 

• £51,364.68
• Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
• Pension matched up to 10% 
• 24 days holiday. 
• Cycle to work. 
• Discounted products. 
• Access to health and dental services. 
• X4 death in service. 
• Employee assistance programmes. 
• Training and development (PLC courses etc). 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Continental shift (2 days – 2 nights).  
• Assist with breakdowns. 
• Planned and reactive maintenance. 
• Improving and maintaining production equipment. 
• Updating CMMS. 
• Fault diagnostic and repair. 
• Continuous improvement projects. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised engineering qualifications.  (NVQ Level 3 as minimum). 
• Electrical qualifications would be a bonus. 
• Apprentice trained. 
• FMCG experience. 
• Knowledge around pneumatics. 
• Knowledge with packaging machinery (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.