Manufacturing & Production

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager for a global manufacturer based near Rutland. The current Engineering Manager is staying within the site just moving roles. We are looking for someone to effectively manage the Maintenance, Development, and Site service teams to ensure plant / equipment availability, reliability and performance. You will assist with the further development of the team of over twenty engineering colleagues, engaged in the maintenance of machines, automation and ancillary equipment.

The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:

• £55,000 salary.
• Day’s role Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm but site is 24/7 so some flexibility is required.
• 33 days holiday
• Enhanced pension matched up to 6%
• Life Assurance after completion of probation
• Private Medical Insurance for yourself & family
• Company sick pay after one years’ service     

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The key areas for the Engineering Manager focus:

• Previous experience from a manufacturing background is very desirable.
• Provide a safe and effective reactive maintenance response to unplanned breakdowns.
• Maintain an effective planned maintenance program.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for our manufacturing processes – monitoring production data and root cause failure analysis.
• Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.
• Effectively manage spare part procurement and stockholding levels.
• Identify and justify yearly capex projects - needed to keep the plant running at budgeted levels of performance.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractors.

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers or Plant Managers that feel it’s time for a new opportunity and challenge based around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham.

CNC PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR – HyperMill Expert

We are offering a super opportunity for a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator, who is a HyperMill  expert

We are enjoying an uplift in orders coming through, which means we have a role as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator role is now available.

As a unique manufacturing organisation, we have the advantage of being long established, plenty of work, and are well placed to continue to our success story.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Blackheath, Willenhall, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (this can be negotiable)
• Days (No nights, no nonsense)
• Unlimited Career progression
• A supportive, skilled team who love precision and a good laugh
• Clean, modern workshop with a relaxed but focused atmosphere
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment
• Little competition

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating, setting and programming CNC machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
• Using Hypermill CAM software to bring complex parts to life
• Working with a range of materials to tight tolerances
• Problem-solving, fine-tuning, and maybe even showing the robots who's boss
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and occasionally people who call all machines "that spinny thing"

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid experience in a CNC setting/operating/programming role
• Proficient in Hypermill CAM software – you're the go-to, not the Googler
• A keen eye for detail (you notice when a drawing is 0.01mm off)
• Ability to work independently on a dayshift with a strong sense of ownership
• Bonus points if you can make the tea and program a 5-axis mill at the same time
• Day shift only – your evenings are your own!

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

An opportunity has a risen for a CNC Machinist / Turner to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The CNC Machinist /Turners role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The CNC Machinist / Turner will be required to work the following Shift:  Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the CNC Machinist / Turner will receive: 

• Salary: £39.144.56
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the CNC Turners: 

• Carry out machining of components
• Set up tools and load materials on to CNC Machines 
• Manually handle Weights up to 25kg 
• Complete quality documents 
• Use inspection equipment to ensure components are manufactured to drawings. 
• Contribute to continuous improvements 
• Read Engineering Drawings 
• Use computer equipment for date purposes.  

Experience the CNC Turners will hold.

• Experienced with CNC Controls: Okuma / FANUC / Mazak 
• Experience with Loading Lathes / Driven Tool lathes / Horizontal Machines / Vertical machines. 
• Prove experience within a CNC Turners position. 
• Experienced within a Manufacturing Environment. 
• Must be able to setup, operator, and make adjustments to the tools and fixtures offsets on CNC Machines 
• Must be Time served – Holding formal qualification

An opportunity has a risen for a skilled Welder & Fabricator to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The Welder & Fabricators role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Welder & Fabricator will be required to work the following Shift:  Nights – Monday to Thursday 10pm till 7:30am 

Benefits the Welder & Fabricator will receive: 

• Salary: £39,144,56 
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the Welder & Fabricator:  

• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment. 
• Use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces using MIG/MAG and TIG processes. 
• Welding must meet both Fort vale’s Quality, and ASME standards. (Welders are tested every 6 months). 
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Manually handle weights up to 25kg. 
• Use of hand fettling/grinding tools. 
• Read and complete tasks to meet technical drawings, work with, and understand weld symbols and weld procedures (WPS). 
• May have contact with small amounts of grinding dust/welding fume containing stainless steel. 
• Mandatory Ear protection for welding and grinding processes & recommended for others. 
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as press brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses. 
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products. 
• Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, such as radial drill press, end mill, and edge planer. 
• Bends and straighten metal by hammering, chipping and grinding it. We are looking for a Time served Welder & Fabricator. 
• Proven experience within FMCG / Manufacturing environment. 
• Skilled Welder & Fabricator 

We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the UK’s most respected textiles and manufacturing businesses. Be part of a respected industry leader with ongoing investment in technology and people, and a company who offer Supportive work environment with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley

Shift in place:

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work a Continental shift – 4on-4off – 2days – 2nights. 12-hour shift – working 7am till 7pm with 277 hours holiday.

Benefits the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will receive:  

• Salary £49.576.80
• Generous holiday
• Service days included.
• Great Pension Contribution 10%
• Health care
• Plenty of Overtime – paying great rates / Parking / Canteen.
• Canteen serving hot food
• Sick pay

Requirements:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on factory machines.
• Overhaul, upkeep, and repair of all plant machines
• Responding to breakdowns
• Overhaul of gearboxes, pumps and motors, Temp Controllers, Granulator’s, Shredders.
• Repairs to pneumatics and hydraulics
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Fitter in a manufacturing or production environment
• We are looking for a proactive individual who can work well within a team but also to their own initiative.
• Ideally the right individual with be Apprentice trained.
• Holding a NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical engineering

I'm looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in the Stoke area. We’re working closely to identify an Engineer that is qualified to a minimum level 3 in an engineering discipline. You will be part of a big multi-disciplined maintenance team on a continental shift rota. They will offer you a great package starting at £51,400 + shift cover premiums and OT. They also offer an extensive benefits package including a matched pension of up to 10% and training courses such as mech to elec and PLC training. 

My client is a British firm that operates across the UK for a wider group, and they can offer you a secure position packed with benefits during an uncertain period. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits: 

• £51,364.68
• Shift cover rates (+£85 per shift). 
• Pension matched up to 10% 
• 24 days holiday. 
• Cycle to work. 
• Discounted products. 
• Access to health and dental services. 
• X4 death in service. 
• Employee assistance programmes. 
• Training and development (PLC courses etc). 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Continental shift (2 days – 2 nights).  
• Assist with breakdowns. 
• Planned and reactive maintenance. 
• Improving and maintaining production equipment. 
• Updating CMMS. 
• Fault diagnostic and repair. 
• Continuous improvement projects. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised engineering qualifications.  (NVQ Level 3 as minimum). 
• Electrical qualifications would be a bonus. 
• Apprentice trained. 
• FMCG experience. 
• Knowledge around pneumatics. 
• Knowledge with packaging machinery (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.