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.

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  • Lean Manufacturing
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  • Health & Safety
  • Cost Reduction
  • Waste Management
  • Toolmaking
  • Production Control

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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. 

 

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
 

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.