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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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. 

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to 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.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £80,000 - £90,000+
  • Car allowance
  • Management Bonus Scheme
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Essential Requirements

  • Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
  • Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
  • An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
  • Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
  • A business qualification would be advantageous. 
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Head of Operations Key Responsibilities

  • The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
  • Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
  • Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
  • Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
  • Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
  • Leading and developing the Engineering function.
  • Managing growth across international operations.
  • Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
  • Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
  • Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.
 

I’m working with a fast-growing manufacturing company based near Telford, and we're looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their dynamic team. As they continue to expand, they need someone who can lead and develop their maintenance department while ensuring the smooth operation of our production equipment and facilities. This role is a mixture of hands on and hands off and will suit someone who has experience with continuous improvement activities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and reducing downtime across the site. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure maintenance best practices are followed, while also helping to shape a culture of reliability and performance. 

Maintenance Supervisor Benefits: 

  • £50,000 - £55,000 
  • Company pension 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • Life Assurance. 
  • Flexitime. 
  • On site parking. 
  • Training opportunities. 
  • Company events and activities. 

Maintenance Supervisor Duties include:

  • Continental days 7:00 – 19:00 (Flexi time). 
  • Lead and implement maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement. 
  • Implement and effectively establish key engineering processes. 
  • Deliver most effective maintenance program to meet site performance. 
  • Plan and improve site reliability. 
  • Implement PPMs. 
  • Update and control CMMS (Spidex and Mainsaver). 
  • Developing individuals to have correct competencies. 

Maintenance Supervisor Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained or degree equivalent in engineering discipline. 
  • Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement.
  • In depth knowledge of TPM. 
  • Experience planning engineering activities. 
  • CMMS experience. (Preferably Mainsaver / Spidex). 
  • FMCG experience would be beneficial. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

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

 

A global leader in industrial testing equipment, is seeking a Calibration Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that values innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction.

An exciting opportunity for a willing Calibration Engineer to learn new skills and further their career. 

Calibration Engineer Benefits: 

  • £30,000 
  • Full company training will be provided.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive team culture with a focus on innovation
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme.

Calibration Engineer Duties include:

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation and battery charge equipment.
  • Calibrate equipment to industry standards.
  • Diagnose faults and liaise with customers to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate records using the company CRM and databases.
  • Produce detailed reports and manage paperwork efficiently.
  • Monitor stock levels and conduct monthly stock takes.
  • Arrange shipments.

Calibration Engineer Requirements include: 

  • A recognised engineering qualification would be beneficial. 
  • Mechanical or electrical skills. 
  • Willingness to learn. 
  • Enthusiastic. 
  • Full driving licence.
  • Technical background. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

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

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton and Dudley. As an Engineer you will be tasked with looking after the kit on site and keep downtime to a minimum. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled Engineer with no preference on bias. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world’s best employers.  

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £49,707 
  • Premium overtime rates. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • 12% Employer Pension Contribution. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Xmas Bonus. 
  • Cycle to work. 
  • Volunteering days off. (Paid) 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift rota. 
  • Improve and promote safety across site. 
  • Lead a team of multi-skilled engineers. 
  • Focus on departmental KPI’s. 
  • Manage and supervise contractors. 
  • Shift reports. 
  • Planned and reactive maintenance. 
  • Identify and procure critical spares. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety. 
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
  • SCADA systems (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas. 

 

I have a great opportunity for a mechanically-biassed Maintenance Engineer to join a leading company in Shopshire. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias, this role offers stability and progression routes.   

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £47,000 
  • Premium overtime rate 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • 6% pension. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Life assurance. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift rota. 
  • Improve and promote safety across site. 
  • Carry out planned and preventive maintenance. 
  • Fault find on mechanical and electrical equipment. 
  • Respond to breakdowns. 
  • Report on machinery faults. 
  • Update CMMS. 
  • Contact OEM’s and suppliers. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
  • Recognised engineering qualification. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • CMMS experience. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety.  
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.