Manufacturing & Production

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

If you would like a confidential discussion surrounding strategic hiring for your organisation or your own career path we would be delighted to hear from you to determine how our services can assist you in finding the right solution so please call us on  0121 321 4311

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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
 

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!

 

CNC PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR – HyperMill Expert

We are offering a super opportunity for a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator, who is a HyperMill  expert

We are enjoying an uplift in orders coming through, which means we have a role as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator role is now available.

As a unique manufacturing organisation, we have the advantage of being long established, plenty of work, and are well placed to continue to our success story.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Blackheath, Willenhall, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (this can be negotiable)
  • Days (No nights, no nonsense)
  • Unlimited Career progression
  • A supportive, skilled team who love precision and a good laugh
  • Clean, modern workshop with a relaxed but focused atmosphere
  • Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
  • Supportive, friendly team
  • Unique manufacturing environment
  • Little competition

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operating, setting and programming CNC machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
  • Using Hypermill CAM software to bring complex parts to life
  • Working with a range of materials to tight tolerances
  • Problem-solving, fine-tuning, and maybe even showing the robots who's boss
  • Collaborating with engineers, designers, and occasionally people who call all machines "that spinny thing"

REQUIREMENTS

  • Solid experience in a CNC setting/operating/programming role
  • Proficient in Hypermill CAM software – you're the go-to, not the Googler
  • A keen eye for detail (you notice when a drawing is 0.01mm off)
  • Ability to work independently on a dayshift with a strong sense of ownership
  • Bonus points if you can make the tea and program a 5-axis mill at the same time
  • Day shift only – your evenings are your own!

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

 

I have a great opportunity for an engineering or CAD Administrator to join a fantastic and growing family run manufacturing company near Telford. 

My client is looking for a CAD Administrator who will be responsible for supporting the engineering team with planning, scheduling and admin. Aswell as, using the CAD software to create technical drawings. 

CAD Administrator Role Benefits:

  • Salary £33,000 (May be some wiggle room). 
  • 33 days holiday 
  • 6% pension. 
  • Training and progression opportunities.  
  • Life assurance. 


CAD Administrator Duties include:

  • Days (08:00-17:00). 
  • Update engineering plans and schedules. 
  • Update CMMS system. 
  • Producing technical drawings. 
  • Manage engineering PPE orders. 
  • Compiling data and KPI’s. 
  • Orders for engineering department. 

CAD Administrator Requirements include: 

  • Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering environment. 
  • Engineering or CAD qualifications (NVQ or equivalent). 
  • Business and admin qualifications would be beneficial. 
  • Maintenance and manufacturing process knowledge would beneficial. 
  • Must be able to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word. 
  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Be an organised individual. 
  • Be able to work with minimal supervision. 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This CAD Administration position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Stafford, Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. 

 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a DESIGN ENGINEER

Would you like to be part of a large, long-established organisation where you can continue to apply your considerable talent and skills as our

Design Engineer?  Look no further, we have just the job for you!
This role is key, giving you responsibility to create new product designs from concept through to production

Commutable from Birmingham, Redditch, Studley, Coventry, Bromsgrove, Earlswood, Solihull, Stratford Upon Avon, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Alcester, Evesham and Halesowen 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £ 35,000 - £45,000 Negotiable – dependant on experience
  • Free parking on site
  • Very stable business
  • Long established with multiple supplier base
  • Unlimited Career progression – Super progression prospects
  • Friendly supportive team
  • Lunchtime finish Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create new product designs from concept through to production
  • Conduct design changes to existing products
  • Attend NPI meetings
  • Working with a wide range of materials, such as plastic injection mould, castings and metals
  • This is a multi-dimensional role, with a range of projects on the go, at any one time
  • Working closely with customers and suppliers
  • Drive cost reduction projects 
  • BOM and Part creation, drawing revision and Issues control
  • Familiar with computer simulation and modelling programs
  • If experienced, review Design Engineers work

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant Qualifications to support experience- ideally, to Degree level
  • It is essential that you have exposure to 3D & “D CAD, such as Solidworks or CATIA
  • Ideally, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
  • Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Knowledge of diecast, moulded, pressed or machined parts would be advantageous
  • This would suit a friendly, sociable character
  • To have the ability to work on a n umber of projects at any one time
  • Keen eye for detail
  • To have the ability build relationships

This is a super opportunity to be part of a stable, long standing, busy organisation, where your prospects are in your own hands.  This is a friendly inclusive team, and would make your working day, very pleasurable.

 

 

PROCESS ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PROCESS ENGINEER

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

The Engineering Department is a vital division within the business's overall operations, responsible for ensuring that all machinery and processes remain fully functional. This role supports the Operations team by maintaining the seamless execution of key processes, implementing lean methodologies, and driving continuous efficiency improvements across the business.

As our Process Engineer, you will be key to understanding all the processes and driving OEE improvements.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Burntwood, Solihull,  Halesowen, Wombourne, Oldbury, Wolverhampton, Kingswinford and Aldridge

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
  • Hours 7.30am-4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 7.30am to12.30pm Fri
  • Busy, manufacturing facility
  • Superb long-term prospects
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Labour efficiency reduction initiatives.
  • Optimising production cell layouts and introducing SOPs and lean methodologies.
  • Enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Supporting the Quality team in rolling out the 5S program.
  • Optimising cycle times
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of all processes
  • Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
  • Optimise the layout of all designated production cells and processes. 
  • Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements 
  • Develop and execute a labour efficiency reduction plan, 
  • Collaborate with Operations to refine or adjust timings where necessary and validate cycle times for agreed equipment and processes. 
  • Foster and implement a Lean Manufacturing culture within the business. 
  • Support the General Manager in process improvements and material flow optimization

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant Process Engineering experience
  • You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing, ideally high volume
  • Engineering Qualifications to support experience
  • Excellent knowledge of labour efficiency improvements and reductions
  • Previous experience of driving OEE and process improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting. What are you waiting for?