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 permanent Industrial Control Panel Wirer to be based at a business in Worcester. They are a lovely small firm which are extremely busy. You will be responsible for ensuring the precise installation of electrical wiring and associated materials to schematic and engineering drawings. 

The package details for the role of Panel Wirer include the below and further at interview:

  • £30,000 (negotiable) 
  • Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm (30 mins unpaid lunch) 
  • Standard Pension 
  • 20 + Bank Holidays 
  • There is overtime on offer but paid at the normal rate 

You must have a minimum 3-year previous experience building & wiring panels. Good numeracy and literacy skills. BS7671 18th edition desirable.

Other key duties and experience for the Panel Wirer role involve:  

  • Perform panel layout, assemble components into panel.
  • Wiring panels.
  • Read, interpret and work from schematic / engineering drawings / instructions from engineers
  • Site based installations and Panel modifications
  • Undertaking all relevant tasks along with general housekeeping duties.
  • Occasional site visits for trouble shooting, repairs or installation.
  • Machine wiring experience advantageous
  • Occasional site visits for trouble shooting, repairs or installation.

The Panel Wirer role is commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Tewkesbury and Evesham 

 

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
 

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a higher skilled Maintenance Electrician who holds strong programming and fault-finding abilities with Siemens & Allen Bradley PLC’S

This Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following Shift: Continental – 4on-4off systems – 2days-2nights. 12 hours Shift. 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £51,000 - £54,000  
  • Great Training and progression opportunities 
  • Company Pension 8% Contribution 
  • Medical
  • Healthcare 
  • Secured on site Parking 
  • Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible and hold the following experience: 

  • As mentioned, key to the role is the fault finding and programming experience with PLC’s / Hardware. Siemens & Allen Bradley 
  • Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment 
  • Maintain and install all electrical machinery 
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance 
  • Complete maintenance work orders, use of CMMS systems 
  • Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the business 
  • Electrically Biased – but holding a split on the mechanical Side 
  • Knowledge of variable speed drives 
  • Must be able to read schematic drawings 
  • 17/18th IEE Wiring regulations 
  • Proven experience within a similar role 
  • Apprentice trained holding a HNC / HND in Electrical engineering 
 

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 temporary 12-week contract for a Panel Wirer to be based at a business in Worcester. They are a lovely small firm which are extremely busy and due to annual leave need some cover. You will be responsible for ensuring the precise installation of electrical wiring and associated materials to schematic and engineering drawings. 

The package details for the role of Panel Wirer include the below and further at interview:

  • Hourly rate of £17 p/h 
  • Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm 
  • Standard Pension 
  • 20 + Bank Holidays 
  • There is overtime on offer but paid at the normal rate 
  • Minimum 12 week contract

You must have a minimum 3-year previous experience building & wiring panels. Good numeracy and literacy skills. BS7671 18th edition desirable.

Other key duties and experience for the Panel Wirer role involve:  

  • Perform panel layout, assemble components into panel.
  • Wiring panels.
  • Read, interpret and work from schematic / engineering drawings / instructions from engineers
  • Site based installations and Panel modifications
  • Undertaking all relevant tasks along with general housekeeping duties.
  • Occasional site visits for trouble shooting, repairs or installation.
  • Machine wiring experience advantageous

The Panel Wirer role is commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Tewkesbury and Evesham