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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- £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!
- £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.
- £60,000 + Excellent Package
I have a great opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join a well-known and successful manufacturing company near Telford.
An exciting new role for an experienced controls engineer who is ready to lead automation initiatives, deliver impactful site projects, and drive engineering innovation.
Controls Engineer Benefits:
- £60,000 (DOE)
- Company pension
- 25 Days + BH and Birthday.
- Life Assurance.
- On site parking.
- Training opportunities.
- Company events and activities.
- Flexitime.
Controls Engineer Duties include:
- Day’s role (Flexitime).
- Provide technical leadership in programming PLC’s.
- Projects from initial concept to final product.
- PLC programming (Siemens).
- Drive improvements.
- Liaise with OEM automation specialists.
- Maintain and monitor the use of automation.
- Working to deadlines.
Controls Engineer Requirements include:
- HNC or Degree – Electrical Engineering.
- Siemens PLC experience. (Programming as a min).
- Food / FMCG experience.
- Ability to work in a team and individually.
- Experience within a maintenance environment.
- Experience liaising with contractors, suppliers and technical staff.
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Controls Engineer position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas.
- £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
- £60,000 + Excellent Package
An exciting opportunity for a talented Controls Engineer to join a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the heart of Shropshire. We are looking for someone who would like to become part of an engineering development team, working with and supporting lead engineers developing new innovations.
My client is a UK leading manufacturer and is continuously investing in new and exciting technology, which you could be a part of. If you’re a controls engineer looking for a secure role with a progressive and forward-thinking company, then this may be the role for you.
Controls Engineer Benefits:
- £60,000 (DOE)
- 13% pension (5%/8%).
- 25 Days + BH.
- Health cash plan.
- Health and life insurance.
- Real training and development opportunities.
Controls Engineer Duties include:
- Day’s role (08:30-17:00).
- Provide technical leadership in programming PLC’s.
- Projects from initial concept to final product.
- PLC programming (Siemens and Schneider).
- SCADA work.
- Drive improvements.
- Working to deadlines.
Controls Engineer Requirements include:
- HNC or Degree – Electrical Engineering.
- Siemens or Schneider PLC experience. (Programming as a min).
- Food / FMCG experience.
- SCADA knowledge advantageous.
- Ability to work in a team and individually.
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Controls Engineer position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas.