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.
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- £33,733 - £41,200 + Excellent Package
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.
- £31,000 + Excellent Package
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
We are seeking a PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, to supervise a small team, and ensure production areas are correctly maintained.
We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, Kings Award winning business, and we have a requirement for a Production Supervisor.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
- Genuine room for growth and career advancement
- Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment
- Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects
COMMUTABLE FROM: - Bolton, Wigan, St Helen’s, Skelmersdale, Chorley, Ormskirk, Leigh and Ashton-in-Makerfield
BENEFITS
- £31,000
- Days – Monday to Friday
- Plenty of parking available
- 25 Days holiday
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- On-site parking
- Busy, growing organisation
- Friendly, down-to-earth team
- Expected to continue to grow in 2025
DUTIES
- Upholding high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping across all plant, yard, and compound areas.
- Assisting with stock takes of all raw materials including bulk storage and drums, as directed by the Production Supervisor.
- Safely offloading delivery tankers and loading collection tankers as required.
- Monitoring and replenishing gaff bag stock to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.
- Ensuring spill kits and grit boxes are stocked and in good working order throughout the site.
- Checking the heating plan and pre-heating materials in preparation for production runs.
- Labelling and managing stock of IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) in the compound.
- Participating in the solvent recovery programme and correctly labelling recovered materials.
- Supporting batch filtration processes and following formulation batch sheet specifications accurately.
- Reporting any deviations from standard procedures promptly and in writing to the Production Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous supervisory experience
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
- Forklift truck experience
- Forklift truck licence
- Happy to work days
- Good understanding of sampling and product testing
We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!
- £32,200 + Excellent Package
QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNCIAN
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £32,200
- Weekend Days - (36 hours per week)
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 23 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications.
- Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate.
- Perform testing on incoming materials
- Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule.
- Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team.
- Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
- Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records.
- Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist).
- Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions.
- Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager
REQUIREMENTS
- HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4
- Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies.
- To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
- Previous Lab experience
- Calibration knowledge
- Happy to work Weekend DAYS
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Package
PRODUCTION MANAGER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION MANAGER
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Production Manager to ensure products are manufactured to the correct quality and Health and Safety guidelines.
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
- Days
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 33 Days holiday including stats
- 35 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the daily operations of the plant in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
- Monitor and analyse manufacturing performance, providing monthly statistical reports to senior leadership.
- Ensure the production plan is met, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or delays.
- Work with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive operational improvements.
- Manage and support production supervisors while providing guidance to indirect reports.
- Serve as a key point of contact for production-related queries and problem-solving.
- Champion health and safety compliance, ensuring all guidelines are strictly followed.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines.
- Oversee quality incidents, ensuring timely review and implementation of corrective actions.
- Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager or Directors.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in a production management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise processes.
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualified ideally
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
- Must have previous management of direct reports previously
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- £28,600 + Excellent Package
R & D TECHNICIAN
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a R & D TECHNICIAN
A Kings Award winning business, need a R & D Technician to support duties for the R&D Lab. Which includes packing samples to send to customers and collecting materials for testing. Could this be you?
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £28,600
- Overtime Paid
- Days
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 33 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers.
- Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials.
- Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples and R&D purposes.
- Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores.
- Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance.
- Perform experimental work following R&D protocols.
- Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Assist with quality assurance, addressing issues related to rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects.
- Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required.
- Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager.
- Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry or related subject
- Experience of following testing techniques
- A “hands-on” approach
- Calibration knowledge
- Good IT skills
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!
- £70,000 + Excellent Package
CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
A Kings Award winning business, need a Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure effective implementation of process whilst observing risk management process. Could this be you?
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. We have 2 roles available, one more Senior and that allows us to consider a more Junior individual
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £70,000
- Days
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 33 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations
- Develop and implement process safety strategies to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
- Deliver technical safety/process engineering solutions that support business objectives.
- Lead and participate in process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies, generating reports and managing follow-up actions.
- OEE improvements
- Improvement of cell layouts and lean methodologies
- Conduct hazardous area classification following industry standards and guidelines.
- Develop and implement Functional Safety Management Plans.
- Review and produce safety engineering deliverables, including HSE plans, safety specifications, and equipment specifications.
- Provide technical input to design assurance reviews, such as P&ID reviews and constructability assessments.
- Ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices in process safety and environmental engineering.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline, ideally Chemistry
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk management frameworks.
- Experience in process safety methodologies, design practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of relevant H & S Environmental legislation
- Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Plant Start-up processes.
- Experience of HAZIP/HAZOP/LOPA
- Strong knowledge of continuous improvements
If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!