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
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- £43,000 + Excellent Package
The Company
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition.
As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter.
Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.
Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £43,000 dependant on experience
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Life Assurance & company sick pay
- Company discounts
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunities for development
Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby
Role Function
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
- Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience
- Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
- Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
- Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
- IT proficiency
- Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
- Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects
Responsibilities
- The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
- Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
- Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
- Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
- Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support and evaluate process and design changes
- Help bring new products into production
- Improve quality control and process consistency
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- £40,000 + Excellent Package
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
- £45,000 + Excellent Package
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition.
As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter.
Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.
Toolmaker Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £45,000 dependant on experience
- 39 hours per week on rotating shifts
- Week 1: Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.00pm, Friday 6.00 – 1.00pm
- Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 1.00pm – 8.00pm - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Company performance bonus
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay
- Company discounts
- Free on-site parking
Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Newark
Role Function
The Toolmaker will be a responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and continuous improvement of production press tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special purpose machinery.
Toolmaker Candidate Requirements
- Time-served apprentice and NVQ or equivalent in Tool making or Machining
- Strong background in precision engineering and toolroom operations
- Skilled in operating Toolroom machinery (lathes, mills, grinders etc)
- Experience with press tooling, fault diagnosis and tool repair
- Ability to read technical drawings
- CNC experience
- Ability to produce jigs & fixtures
- TIG welding experience desirable or willing to learn
Toolmaker Responsibilities
- Manufacture and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings to determine the best manufacturing methods
- Operate a full range of Toolroom machinery (milling, turning, grinding, CNC etc)
- Assemble and disassemble press tools, check tolerances and ensure functional performance
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
Onsite Capabilities
- The Toolroom gives full control over the servicing and quality of company tooling. Equipped with an impressive range of machinery – HURCO 3 Axis CNC Miller, lathes, pillar drills, Lumsden and surface grinders – they can manufacture complex parts and maintain critical press tooling without relying on external suppliers.
- In addition to maintaining existing tooling, the Toolroom team also designs and manufactures bespoke tools, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring precision and reliability in every part of production.
- £39,144 + Excellent Package
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