Manufacturing & Production

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

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.

This will be an opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Electrician to join an established Manufacturing / Textiles organisation with a proven record of providing quality products. Offering stability and a supportive work environment, you will be joining an established team on site who can support your transition into the organisation.

Shift requirements for the Maintenance Electrician: 

Days – Monday to Thursday 8am till 16.45pm / Friday 7am till 15:00pm 

Benefits:

The company have recently brought in a flexible working scheme, they offer the following: 5 Medical days to attend appoints – Doctors / Hospital, they also offer a Holiday Purchase scheme giving you the opportunity to purchase and additional 5days per year – this will be on top of the 26+8days. On top of this they also give all employees a day off on their Birthday. 

Additional Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

• Life Insurance
• Company Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym Membership
• Healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts for retailors
• Shutdown over Christmas. 

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will hold the following experience: 

• Experience in an engineering maintenance or service role is essential. 
• Holding fault finding abilities with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s 
• Excellent fault -finding skills are crucial, especially; motor drives, temperature controllers, able to fault find on PLC and other control systems.
• Competent in mechanical repairs
• Experience carrying out preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ability to facilitate repairs under pressure.
• Flexible and able to adapt to situations as they occur.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• IT literate; including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook,), Gradus CMMS system.
• Familiar with building maintenance tasks
• Apprentice trained. 
• Educated to HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Extensive Electrical knowledge 18th Edition 
• Full valid UK Driving Licence
• Flexible – as you may be required to travel to alternative sites on occasions within the Cheshire Area, Expenses Covered. 

The Maintenance electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Stockport / Stoke-On-Trent / Macclesfield 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Electrician to join a leading organisation based in the Manchester joining an already established maintenance team on Plant 

This is an opportunity to join a leading manufacturing organisation a company who continue to invest and develop, you will be joining an established organisation who have sites throughout the UK + Overseas. This is an opportunity for a driven Engineer who is keen on development and progression, 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Manchester / Stockport / Stretford / Stalybridge / Denton 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive:

• Salary: £50.200 – Paid Weekly   
• Benefits: Sick-Pay, Pension, Childcare vouchers, Generous holiday, Gift Vouchers, plenty of overtime, + More
• Shift the Maintenance Electrician will be required to work: Working a ON-OFF systems. 5on – 1off -5on -1off - 5on -4 off /// Shift pattern runs from Sunday to Saturday. 

The ideal Maintenance Electrician will have: 

• Previous experience within a Heavy Manufacturing Environment 
• Proven experience within a Similar Maintenance electrician role 
• Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC’s – ideally Siemens. 
• Additional requirements: Conveyor Systems, Lifting equipment, Motors and Drives, Control systems. Single and 3 Phase systems, Inverters, SCADA Systems. 
• Holding High standards of fault-finding abilities 
• Carry out essential maintenance on all aspects of the production lines
• Work through a programme of PPM and helping develop the agility maintenance system
• Improve factory OEE through development and innovation of the production facility

Qualification the Maintenance Electrician will hold: 

• Electrical Apprenticeship
• BTEC ONC & BTEC HNC Electrical Engineering.

Are you seeking a new opportunity within a busy & friendly environment? Are you a qualified CNC Programmer with proven experience programming FANUC and MAZATROL controls?, if so this may be the role for you. We are currently recruiting for a leading specialist organisation based in the North-West who are now looking to strengthen their already established Workshop team by recruiting an additional CNC Programmer. 

• Position: CNC Programmer / Production Engineer 
• Shift: Days only Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday. 
• Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
• 33days holiday 
• Pension
• On-site parking 

This position is commutable from the following Area’s: Hyde / Ashton-Under-Lyne / Manchester / Altrincham / Stretford / Stockport 

Ideally the CNC Programmer / Production Engineer will hold the following: 

• Previous experience with Programming on MAZAK & FANUC Controls 
• Must be fully trained with proven experience 
• Experience with generating and proving out programs on both CNC Lathes and vertical milling machines. 
• Ability with Setting / operating / milling and turning – mainly FANUC and Mazatrol Controls. 
• Able to work to engineering drawings and 3D Models 
• Proven experience with programming MAZAK integrex multi axis turning centres. 
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies – Kaizen & 5S 
• Ideally the CNC Programmer will be Apprentice trained holding a HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering. 
   

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.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £34,000
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

This role is commutable from the following areas: Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Rugby

Mobile Vehicle Technician Role Overview

This business operates in a very niche and rewarding industry, working very closely with their customer, ensuring each customers individual needs are met. This is varied role, where two days are never the same.

The business is 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.

They will provide an excellent induction and training program and on-going full support to enable you to be successful in the role.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Candidate Requirements

• The successful candidate will be an experienced Automotive Mechanic or Engineer who has extensive experience of Vehicle Mechanics, Electrics and Body Structure, who has undertaken a structured training scheme or recognised Apprenticeship.
• Be flexible and be used to working to high standards.
• Hold a recognised qualification in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or a related subject.
• Sufficient engineering experience to carry out light fabrication work, ideally including MIG welding.
• Good understanding of auto electrical wiring systems, ideally holding an IMI level 3 Electric/Hybrid vehicle training certificate (ideal but not essential).
• A desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the branch.
• Strong ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Hold a full clean driving license.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

• The Mobile Vehicle Technician will provide a professional installation service for all the company products.
• Travel as required to various customer and car dealership premises. A suitable vehicle and tools will be provided.
• Deal with customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Work to a weekly and daily schedule.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard.