Manufacturing & Production

Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager for a global manufacturer based near Rutland. The current Engineering Manager is staying within the site just moving roles. We are looking for someone to effectively manage the Maintenance, Development, and Site service teams to ensure plant / equipment availability, reliability and performance. You will assist with the further development of the team of over twenty engineering colleagues, engaged in the maintenance of machines, automation and ancillary equipment.

The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:

• £55,000 salary.
• Day’s role Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm but site is 24/7 so some flexibility is required.
• 33 days holiday
• Enhanced pension matched up to 6%
• Life Assurance after completion of probation
• Private Medical Insurance for yourself & family
• Company sick pay after one years’ service     

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The key areas for the Engineering Manager focus:

• Previous experience from a manufacturing background is very desirable.
• Provide a safe and effective reactive maintenance response to unplanned breakdowns.
• Maintain an effective planned maintenance program.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for our manufacturing processes – monitoring production data and root cause failure analysis.
• Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.
• Effectively manage spare part procurement and stockholding levels.
• Identify and justify yearly capex projects - needed to keep the plant running at budgeted levels of performance.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractors.

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers or Plant Managers that feel it’s time for a new opportunity and challenge based around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham.

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a higher skilled Maintenance Electrician who holds strong programming and fault-finding abilities with Siemens & Allen Bradley PLC’S

This Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following Shift: Continental – 4on-4off systems – 2days-2nights. 12 hours Shift. 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

• Salary: £51,000 - £54,000  
• Great Training and progression opportunities 
• Company Pension 8% Contribution 
• Medical
• Healthcare 
• Secured on site Parking 
• Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible and hold the following experience: 

• As mentioned, key to the role is the fault finding and programming experience with PLC’s / Hardware. Siemens & Allen Bradley 
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment 
• Maintain and install all electrical machinery 
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance 
• Complete maintenance work orders, use of CMMS systems 
• Be able to communicate at all levels throughout the business 
• Electrically Biased – but holding a split on the mechanical Side 
• Knowledge of variable speed drives 
• Must be able to read schematic drawings 
• 17/18th IEE Wiring regulations 
• Proven experience within a similar role 
• Apprentice trained holding a HNC / HND in Electrical engineering 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an apprentice-trained Maintenance Electrician, an opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation based in the North West, not only an opportunity to join a leading organisation but to also join an already established friendly maintenance team. 

Are you looking to join a company who continues to invest and are continuing to grow, then this may be the right move for you. 
 
The Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Rochdale / Oldham / Wigan / Blackburn / Bury 

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following shift:  Days: 07:30am till 3:30pm    

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

• Salary: £45,000  
• 33days holiday 
• Health care 
• 8% Pension 
• Onsite parking 

Duties and requirements the Maintenance Electrician will hold and be responsible for: 

• Strong fault- finding abilities with Allen Bradley & Siemens S7 PLC’s 
• Experience with: Motors and Drives / Inverters / Single and 3 Phase systems. 
• Confident with both Hydraulics & Pneumatics / Bearings / Fluid systems / Steam systems / Press Machinery / Conveyor systems  
• Experienced with Motor testing. 
• We are ideally looking for the individual to hold a 60/40 Split – electrically biased. 
• Welding and machining experience would be at an advantage. 
• Previous experience within a Textiles / Manufacturing environment. 
• We are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
• Holding a ONC / City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering 
• Also holding their 18th IEE Wiring regulations. 
• Flexibility is key as there will also be a call out Rota in place – rotating Weekly. 

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester Area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Engineers position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 

Shift the maintenance engineer will be required to work Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off - 2 x 12 hr days & 2 x 12hr nights, 5 * 18-day breaks fixed

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

• Salary: £51.000- £54,000 DOE 
• Great training and progression opportunities 
• Company Pension Contribution 7%
• Life Assurance 
• Healthcare 
• Secured onsite Parking 
• Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible and hold the following experience:  

• Maintain and install all mechanical plant & machinery in line with company requirements.
• React quickly, diagnose & repair any mechanical related problems on the plant or equipment.
• Carry out our planned preventative maintenance schedule on the full range of equipment within the site .
• Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good, safe working & clean condition.
• Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the task being performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Carry out daily inspections as requested related to safety, air, steam and water leaks and complete repairs as necessary.
• Report any problems regarding equipment and machinery immediately to the Engineering Team Leader.
• Ensure that you are aware of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and that you always adhere to them.
• Complete Maintenance work orders, use of a CMMS system, Agility or similar
• Experience with pneumatic & hydraulic equipment & systems
• Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and systems
• Welding skills such as MMA, TIG, MIG
• General workshop skills, tools, lathe, milling etc.
• Able to read schematic drawings
• Some multi skilling would be advantageous
• Ideally you will be Apprentice trained holding a HNC / City & guilds Level 3 in Mechanical engineering. 

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.

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.