Manufacturing & Production

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 

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

PRESS SETTER

We are offering a super opportunity for a PRESS SETTER

Are you the kind of person who hears a press machine whir to life and feels a sense of satisfaction? Can you read technical drawings like others read the morning paper? If you're nodding along, we’d love to meet you.

We're on the hunt for a skilled Press Setter to join our hardworking (and occasionally coffee-fueled) team. If you're mechanically minded, love precision, and don't mind a bit of oil on your hands, you're our kind of person.

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

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Shirley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Aston, Castle Bromwich, Aldridge and Hall Green

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
• Days’ role 
• Very early Friday finish
• Overtime Paid
• Super friendly team
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up and operating mechanical and/or hydraulic presses like a pro
• Swapping out tools with the grace and speed of a pit crew
• Reading technical drawings – no, it’s not a secret language, but it helps if it feels like one
• Tweaking, adjusting, and fine-tuning until everything’s just right
• Performing checks and routine maintenance (bonus points if you can do it without losing a single bolt)
• Working alongside QA to make sure the final product is more "Wow!" than "Whoops!"
• Keeping safety in mind – because bandages are out of budget!

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience setting presses 
• Confidence working with various press types
• Strong attention to detail – eagle-eyed folks, please apply
• Basic mechanical wizardry and problem-solving prowess
• Ability to work shifts and not turn into a zombie
• A team player who can also laugh at a bad pun (or at least pretend to)

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!

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a temporary 12-week contract for a Panel Wirer to be based at a business in Worcester. They are a lovely small firm which are extremely busy and due to annual leave need some cover. 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:

• Hourly rate of £17 p/h 
• Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm 
• Standard Pension 
• 20 + Bank Holidays 
• There is overtime on offer but paid at the normal rate 
• Minimum 12 week contract

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

The Panel Wirer role is commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Tewkesbury and Evesham

Are you a highly skilled Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for cutting edge technology and a deep understanding of multi axis CNC applications? 

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your electrical and mechanical expertise will shine and you take pride in providing top notch support? 

Do you want to use these skills within an organisation that doesn’t work shifts? 

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:

We are a globally recognised manufacturer known for our innovative and high quality products, tailored to meet the demands of our bespoke industry sector. With a strong commitment to excellence, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional solutions. Our dedication to our employees is reflected in our low staff turnover and the outstanding benefits we offer.

Benefits: 

In return for your Maintenance Technician skills and experience we offer:-

• Competitive Salary of c£45,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Generous Holiday Allowance, which Increases with Service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Company-funded Healthcare Benefits
• Day Working with an Early Friday Finish

Duties of an CNC Maintenance Technician

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising our multi-axis CNC technology. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing preventative and reactive maintenance on our CNC systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
• Conducting repairs and ensuring equipment operates efficiently.
• Collaborating with the production team to ensure smooth operations.
• Assisting in the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.

Requirements of a CNC Maintenance Technician

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Apprenticeship-trained ideally with both electrical and mechanical qualifications.
• Proven experience in maintaining multi axis CNC technology.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and mechanical components.
• Exceptional teamwork and communication abilities.

The CNC Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Atherstone, Burntwood, Coleshill, Curdworth, Lichfield & Sutton Coldfield 

I'm looking for a mechanically biassed Maintenance Engineer in the Stoke area. We’re working closely to identify an Engineer that is qualified to a minimum level 3 in a mechanical 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). 
• Apprentice trained. 
• Mechanical engineering experience. 
• FMCG experience. 
• Knowledge around pneumatics. 
• Welding. 
• 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.