Manufacturing & Production

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

This is a super opportunity for  an  experienced Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing organisation who have a significant uplift  in work, creating the need for an additional Toolmaker in the Toolroom.

We have our own design facility on site.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing press tools to support our production operations. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of engineering tools and materials.

Working days with an early finish on Friday, plus paid Overtime available, this  is a great opportunity to  be part of  a growing success story.

Commutable from Birmingham, Rowley Regis, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Telford, Bloxwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Wombourne, Wednesbury, Codsall, 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (dependant on experience)
• DAYS
• Early finish Fridays
• Paid Overtime
• On-site parking
• Great staff retention
• Outstanding long- term prospects
• Significant work coming in
• Friendly supportive office

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Operate manual machinery, including milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Conduct tool trials, identify issues, and implement modifications to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot tooling issues in collaboration with the production team.
• Work with a variety of materials, including steel and aluminum, 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tooling modifications and repairs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentice trained ideally or equivalent
• Experience with Press tools, preferably progression
• Proficiency in using various machining tools including mills, lathes and grinders
• Happy to  work days

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

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 

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:
Maintenance Technician, Multi Skilled Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Production Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineer, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, PLC, Robotics, Maintenance Fitter, Maintenance Electrician, Engineering Jobs West Midlands, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Coventry
 

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

Due to enormous growth my client is in need of a number of production technicians to join them on a continental shift rota. As production technician you will be hands-on with the machinery, spotting faults and preventing downtime. So, we are looking for technically minded candidates who would like to be part of an amazing progressive company. You will start on a salary of £33,773 for the first 12 weeks of training, this rise will to £37,500 and then after 6-12 months will rise to £41,200. 

My client is investing millions every year into new technology, automation and progressive new projects. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply now to avoid missing out. 

Production Technician Benefits: 

• £33,733 - £41,200
• Premium OT (x1.5/x2) 
• 13% pension (5%/8%). 
• 23 days holiday. 
• Health cash plan. 
• Health and life insurance. 
• Tech schemes. 
• Real training and development opportunities. 

Production Technician Duties include:

• Continental shift rota. 
• Ensure 100% compliance with industry standards. 
• Fault finding, investigating issues and problem solving. 
• Machinery start-ups and changeovers. 
• Leading a line of machine operators and driving performance. 
• Drive continuous improvement. 
• Liaise with engineering teams on improvements. 

Production Technician Requirements include: 

• Engineering qualifications would be a massive advantage. 
• Technically minded. 
• Competent to solve problems and issues. 
• Worked previously on machinery or in an engineering environment. 
• An effective communicator. 
• Experience within a food environment would be beneficial. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Production Technician position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton,  Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport,  and surrounding areas.