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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Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician
Salary: Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Sutton Coldfield – Easily commutable from Tamworth, Coventry, Lichfield
Industry: Manufacturing | Engineering | Maintenance

Company Overview

Join a highly respected and long established manufacturing company with a proven track record for producing internationally recognised products. With a strong focus on employee retention, we provide a supportive and stable working environment, reflected in our low staff turnover. Due to continued business growth, we are now seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated on site maintenance engineering team.

Maintenance Technician Benefits

We value our people and offer an attractive package that includes:

  • Starting Salary up to £48,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
  • Paid overtime at premium rates
  • 8 hour bespoke day shift pattern
  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions
  • 33 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
  • Life assurance cover
  • Genuine career development and company funded training
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Free onsite parking

Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Technician

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, your core duties will include:

  • Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
  • Supporting automated production and process machinery
  • Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults
  • Ensuring machinery is running at optimal efficiency to minimise downtime
  • Working within a team environment and collaborating with other departments
  • Supporting both PLC Controls and robotic systems (beneficial)
  • You will be working in a fast paced, high performance manufacturing/production environment supporting modern equipment.

Key Skills & Experience Required

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer / Technician in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Multi skilled background – ideally holding both electrical and mechanical knowledge
  • Recognised qualifications – NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Apprenticeship trained background (preferred but not essential)
  • Basic understanding of PLC controls and robotic automation
  • Excellent problem solving and fault-finding abilities

 

Job Keywords:
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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing / Production / Process Industry
Salary: Circa £48,000 + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent | Sector: Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing
Location: Commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coventry and Lichfield

Company Overview:

We are a well established and respected manufacturing business with decades of success in the region. Known for our high quality product and strong retention rates, we offer a stable, supportive working environment where many team members stay for the long term. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our dedicated engineering team.

Key Benefits for the Maintenance Supervisor Role:

  • Competitive annual salary circa £48,000
  • Paid overtime at premium rates
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced holiday allowance (with service based increases)
  • Life assurance
  • Early Friday finish
  • Free onsite parking
  • Genuine long term career progression and ongoing training opportunities

Maintenance Supervisor – Key Responsibilities:

  • As Maintenance Supervisor, your main duties will include:
  • Leading a team of maintenance engineers and technicians
  • Planning and overseeing preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
  • Managing and responding to machinery breakdowns promptly
  • Issuing permits to work, managing contractors and ensuring site safety compliance
  • Supporting apprentices and mentoring junior team members
  • Ensuring continuous improvement in plant reliability and efficiency
  • This is a hands on role, requiring both leadership and technical ability in a fast paced manufacturing or production environment.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • To be successful in this role, you must have:
  • Proven experience in reactive and planned maintenance within a manufacturing, production or process plant
  • Previous supervisory or management experience in maintenance function
  • Strong fault finding skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • Familiarity with issuing permits to work and managing external contractors
  • An apprenticeship background and relevant engineering qualification, City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

 

Keywords:
Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Manager, Electrical Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Plant Maintenance, Manufacturing Maintenance, Production Maintenance, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, Engineering Jobs West Midlands, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Coventry

 

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer 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.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £43,000 dependant on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Life Assurance & company sick pay
  • Company discounts
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for development

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
  • Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
  • Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
  • IT proficiency
  • Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
  • Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
  • Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
  • Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
  • Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Support and evaluate process and design changes
  • Help bring new products into production
  • Improve quality control and process consistency
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
 

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician – £50,000 + Premium Overtime | Days Only | Career Progression | Stable Role in a High Tech Manufacturing Plant

Location: Easily commutable from Coventry, Rugby, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Bedworth & Dunchurch
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Paid Overtime (Premium Rates) + Excellent Benefits
Shifts: Days Only – Enjoy Work-Life Balance!

Are you a timeserved Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a secure, long-term role in a clean, modern, and highly automated production environment?

We are expanding our low turnover, stable maintenance team and are actively seeking a reliable, experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to help support our state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.

What’s in it for you?

  • £50,000 Annual Salary
  • Day Shift Only – No Nights!
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Tax Efficient Company Car Option
  • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme – Above industry average
  • Enhanced Company Funded Sick Pay
  • GENUINE Training & Career Development
  • Work in a Modern, Clean, Automated Plant
  • Free Onsite Parking

Key Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll carry out both reactive and planned maintenance on advanced machinery across the site. This includes supporting electrical and mechanical systems in a high volume, automated production environment.

You will:

  • Troubleshoot breakdowns and resolve faults efficiently
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability
  • Work on Plc controlled systems (diagnostics experience essential)
  • What You’ll Need:
  • Apprentice trained with City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding experience
  • Proven background in manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or production environments
  • Familiarity with Plc control systems and automated machinery
  • A proactive, team-oriented attitude and good communication skills

Why Join Us?
This is more than just another maintenance role. It’s a chance to grow your career in a secure and future proof industry, supported by a knowledgeable and welcoming team. Join a company that truly values its people.

 

Electro Plating Technician Required

Are you an Electro Plating Technician who is looking to step up their career to Technician level, this could be just the job for you! This is a unique working environment, with lots of new investment going into this facility.

Producing components for a variety of different industry sectors, this lends a huge amount of stability to this business.

Working Days, with always a lunchtime finish on Fridays, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Electro Plater, to join a friendly, supportive team.  You may either experienced with Electroplating, or Nitriding will also be considered.

You will be reporting to the Production Manager and you will be given responsibility for the operation of the Tin Plating Line process. Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, with strong attention to detail, this is a super opportunity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Solihull, Chelmsley Woods, Coventry, Atherstone, Lichfield, Minworth, Castle Vale and Yardley.

Key Benefits for Electro Plating Technician

  • Salary: £29,500
  • Days
  • Early Friday finish
  • Lunchtime finish on Fridays
  • Superb on-site canteen facilities and Family Days
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days of holiday
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted

Responsibilities of Electro Plating Technician

  • Responsibility for operating of the Tin Plating Line process
  • Ensure the process produces the highest quality product
  • Trouble shoot new plating techniques and drive process performance improvements
  • Analyse of production data and engineering runs
  • Optimise the plating process
  • Quality checks by use of Xray machines, Pero washing
  • Operating and programming furnaces
  • 5S
  • Loading and unloading furnaces
  • Establish process controls
  • Cost and scrap reduction

Requirements for Electro Plating Technician

  • Experience of electroplating in a production environment
  • Nitriding experience readily consdidered
  • Previous experience of setting  up and sustaining electrochemistry equipment
  • Experience  of trouble shoot new plating techniques and driving process performance improvements
  • Handson knowledge of chemical development and electrochemical processes
  • FLT licence – Counter Balance would be beneficial
  • Previous experience of measuring equipment and chemicals
  • IT Literate
  • This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, with strong communication skills
 

Environmental Officer Required

The role of an Environmental Officer is crucial in maintaining and improving these standards within the manufacturing organization. As the Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing various processes, protocols, with a strong emphasis on Environmental management systems.

In a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment, there may be unique challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement. The Environmental Officer would be involved in identifying potential risks, analysing incidents, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to enhance safety measures and maintain quality standards.

We take pride in being a one-of-a-kind manufacturing organisation, pushing boundaries in innovation and producing cutting-edge products that make a difference in people's lives. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Officer to play a crucial role in maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Benefits

  • £38,000 - £40,000
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a forward-thinking organization.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your ideas and contributions.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
  • Modern and well-equipped facilities, fostering a conducive work environment.
  • Be part of a team that creates groundbreaking products that impact lives positively
  • Flexi-working hours
  • Recent large investment
  • Vast customer base
  • Very friendly organisation
  • Really nice staff canteen!

Duties of Environmental Officer

  • Develop, implement, and maintain our Environmental management systems to uphold compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards, risks, and non-conformities, and proactively develop corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees are well-trained and equipped to work safely.
  • Implementation and Maintenance of ISO 14001 and BS:OHSAS 45001- Occupational Heath, Safety Management System
  • Analyse and evaluate incidents and accidents
  • Drive initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, championing sustainability efforts 
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders 

Requirements for Environmental Officer

  • Experience in an Environmental role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Or a HSE professional, looking to take on the Environmental duties
  • Knowledge of QHSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively.
  • Enthusiasm for innovation and a continuous improvement mindset