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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- Toolmaking
- Production Control
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- £29,000 - £32,000 + Excellent Package
Role Function
The Supply Chain Co-ordinator supports the Procurement Manager and wider procurement team in ensuring the effective and ethical flow of goods and materials across the supply chain. This role focuses on providing administrative and operational support, maintaining accurate records, liaising with suppliers, and helping ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
- Salary £29,000 - £32,000 dependant on experience
- Hours 6:00am – 6:00pm, 4 days on, 4 days off (meaning you only work for half of the year. On this shift, you get 183 days off per year, 50 days more than a regular 9:00am – 5:00pm)
- Paid overtime
- 4x salary – Death in service
Commutable From: Telford, Stafford, Cannock, Brewood, Shifnal
Supply Chain Co-ordinator Candidate Requirements
- Prior experience in a procurement, supply chain, or warehouse environment preferred not essential.
- The Supply Chain Co-ordinator must strong administrative and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
- A right first-time approach – be prepared to check and double check your work for accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain operations.
- The Supply Chain Co-ordinator will be comfortable working with data and using spreadsheets
- Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Familiarity with ethical sourcing principles and compliance processes is desirable.
- Basic Excel experience – training can be given.
Supply Chain Co-ordinator Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
- Procurement & Supply Chain Support
- Warehouse and Stock Handling
- Ethical Sourcing and Compliance
- Supplier Coordination
- Reporting & Admin
- £40,000 + Excellent Package
BUYER
We are a leading European manufacturer, with annual turnover exceeding €500 million. As a family-owned business, we employ around 2,800 people across production sites in Germany, France, the UK, and Poland, supported by a global sales network.
The UK site in Telford employs approximately 110 staff and has a turnover of £25m+, serving blue-chip clients across consumer and industrial markets.
Industries Served: Agriculture, construction, chemicals, hygiene, food, logistics, medical & pharma, home care, tapes & liners, pet products, and more.
As a Site Buyer, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to secure best-in-class procurement outcomes.
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Willenhall, Broseley, Market Drayton, Church Stretton, Stafford and Cannock
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: Up to £40,000
- Plenty of free parking on site
- Lunchtime Friday finish
- Very friendly supportive team
- Long term career stability and prospects
- Stable, family friendly business
RESPONSIBILITIES for BUYER
- Provide quarterly supplier forecasts aligned with customer demand, managing supply deviations effectively.
- Develop tailored procurement contracts
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any deviation in delivery time, cost, or quality.
- Ensure supplier systems are aligned with lean production requirements.
- Achieve and exceed cost-saving targets through price negotiation and strategic sourcing.
- Regularly review specifications and pricing
- Scan the market for alternative supply sources, new materials, and more efficient procurement solutions.
- Lead supplier value analysis and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Build long-term, value-driven partnerships with key suppliers.
- Conduct regular supplier audits and reviews in partnership with the Quality Team.
- Ensure suppliers are up to date with current specifications and manage changes to minimise waste.
- Participate in the development of strategic suppliers through joint improvement plans
REQUIREMENTS for BUYER
- Buying experience ideally from a manufacturing / engineering background
- Ideally hold CIPS though not essential
- Experience with SAP or similar would be advantageous but not essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proven track record of managing procurement projects and delivering measurable cost savings.
- Strong commercial acumen and proactive approach to market trends and changes.
- Customer-centric mindset—both internal and external.
- Strategic, analytical thinker with a solutions-oriented approach.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
- £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!
- £34,000 - £36,000 + OT + Package
Role and Company Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with several decades of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.
The CNC Machinist role is a newly created position, you will be a key part of the current team.
CNC Machinist Salary and Benefits
- £34,000 - £36,000
- 37.5 Hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
- Paid overtime
- Private health scheme
- Company performance bonus
- Sick pay
- •Immediate Start available
This position is commutable from – Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood
CNC Machinist Candidate Requirements
- Programming experience
- The CNC Machinist will ideally have experience of XYZ Lathe and Bed Mills
- Exposure to ProtoTRAK control experience would be useful, but training could be provided if needed
- Experience in manual turning, milling & drilling would be an advantage
- Any experience with CMM would be an advantage
- Haas operation experience would be a significant advantage
- £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.