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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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 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. 
 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer. 

This is an opportunity to Join a leading organisation that have sites throughout the UK and continue to grow. An opportunity to join a friendly & busy site where you will join an already established team.  
  
The Maintenance Engineer’s role is commutable from the following locations:  Oldham / Middleton / Hyde / Stretford / Rochdale / Bury 

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • £42,531 (Plus, Commitment Pay of £3,825, Paid 1/12th each month)    
  • Progression opportunities 
  • Up to 10% Pension Contribution 
  • Private Healthcare 
  • 25+8days holiday
  • Cycle to work scheme. 
  • Assistants Program / Health Advice 
  • Overtime  

Shift in place for the Maintenance Engineer:  

Days – Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm 

Key Responsibilities the Maintenance Engineer:   

To work as part of the Maintenance team as a mechanically focused technician with some multi-skilled experience. The position will be responsible for providing mechanical expertise, carrying out repairs on plant equipment in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring equipment is safe and fit for purpose. The position holder will be responsible for safety permits where required and to provide first line supervision for all contactor activity. 

  • To provide mechanical support to the maintenance department in order to carry out repairs on all plant equipment. 
  • Ensure all machinery and equipment on site is both mechanically and electrically safe. 
  • Carry out other support maintenance work when required. 
  • Carrying out repairs on the following Kit: Pumps / Conveyor systems / Gearboxes / Hydraulics & Pneumatics.
  • Ideally holding experience within Chemical or Heavy engineering. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained Maintenance engineer. 
  • Holding a formal qualification in Mechanical engineering. 
  • Flexibility is key – a Motivated individual who is keen to take on over time. 
 

This is a very successful and growing family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.


Senior Vehicle Technician Pay, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000
  • 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Profit Related Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme

This role is commutable from the following areas: Peterborough, Stamford, Huntingdon, Wisbech, Yaxley


Senior Vehicle Technician Role Overview

  • The Senior Vehicle Technician will specialise in customer vehicle adaptations for their specific needs. 
  • They are looking for a highly motivated team player, who is looking for an opportunity to be a part of making a difference to someone’s life by improving their mobility.  There is a positive, friendly and encouraging family culture across the business. 
  • The role is primarily based at their Workshop in Peterborough, but there will be an occasional requirement to carry out installations at customers houses or car dealerships in the branch area.
  • The business will provide an excellent induction and training programme and on-going full support to enable you to be successful in the role.


Senior Vehicle Technician Candidate Requirements

  • Experienced automotive mechanic or engineer, with a recognized qualification in motor vehicle mechanics
  • Extensive experience of vehicle mechanics, electricals and body structure, having undertaken a structured training scheme or recognized apprenticeship
  • Flexible and used to working to high standards
  • Have a strong ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Hold a full clean driving license
  • Experience of and ability to train others
  • Organized with good planning skills
  • Motivated and able to work on own initiative


Senior Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

  • Provide a professional installation service for all of the company products
  • Deal with customers in a friendly and helpful manner
  • Work to a weekly and daily schedule of work
  • Conduct on-site training/guidance for new customers
  • Provide Technical support for installers
  • Liaise with clients, sales, engineering and manufacturing colleagues
  • Contribute to on-site training for distributers
  • Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard
  • Confirm to all health and safety practices
 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Corby on a permanent night shift working Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their engineering skills and join a privately owned global business. As well as being focused on continuous improvement and implementing specific products, as a Maintenance Electrician you will also be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the buildings and grounds areas of the plant facility.

The package details for the role of Maintenance Electrician include the below and further at interview:

  • Salary £50,000 (including shift allowance)
  • 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00
  • 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions
  • 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
  • Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary
  • An annual pay review is conducted every January

Along with a minimum NVQ Level 3 or higher in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent, as a Maintenance Electrician you will be required to have experience/further education in engineering. Experience of PLC systems for fault finding and minor programming modifications. Experience using and installing Variable Speed Drives VSD’s within an FMCG environment is beneficial. 
Other key duties involve:  

  • Maintenance of plant and equipment.
  • Identifying, diagnosing and fixing faults and breakdowns.
  • Carrying out of planned Preventative Maintenance.
  • Facilitating and executing continuous improvement activities.

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough.