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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I’m working with a global food manufacturing company who have tasked me with finding a site service coordinator who will work alongside the site services manager and provide day-to-day operations of site and equipment. You will be based at a modern and fully automated site and be part of a team that boasts great culture with real training and progression opportunities. 

We're looking for an experienced Site Services Coordinator or Planner, ideally with a background in manufacturing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded company, offering an excellent benefits package and the chance to work with an inclusive and friendly team. 

Site Service Coordinator Benefits:

  • Salary £53,424
  • Premium rate overtime. (x1.5 and x2). 
  • Pension Scheme. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • Clear progression routes. 
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance. 
  • Company activities and events. 
  • Free Parking. 
  • Subsidized Café 
  • Fantastic Facilities. 

Site Service Coordinator Duties include:

  • Days 07:00 – 15:30 (Flexible). 
  • Support the Site Services Manager in maintaining a safe plant and ensuring audit readiness in line with all relevant standards.
  • Ensure legal compliance and record-keeping for site utilities (water, air, electricity) and systems (Legionella, boilers, pressure, lighting, fire).
  • Use SAP effectively for shift operations, ensuring accurate data entry and performance diagnostics.
  • Assist in developing and applying best practices in maintenance to improve reliability, efficiency, and safety.
  • Contribute to small project coordination, including scope, scheduling, EH&S planning, budgeting, and execution.
  • Responsible for utility monitoring. 
  • Contractor control. 

As a Site Service Coordinator Requirements include: 

  • Recognised Engineering Qualifications. 
  • 18th edition. 
  • Health and Safety Qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, COSHH). 
  • CMMS experience (SAP). 
  • BOAS and HACCP. 
  • Food hygiene experience. 
  • Past experience in a site services role. 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Site Service Coordinator position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Bilston, Featherstone, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas.

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton. As an engineer you will support the engineering team leader to carry out effective maintenance across the site.  

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference as training will be provided. As well as a good salary and benefits package my client offers career development opportunities for those who seek it. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • Salary £53,514 
  • Premium rate overtime. (x1.5 and x2). 
  • Pension Scheme. 
  • Generous holiday entitlement. 
  • Clear progression routes. 
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance. 
  • Company activities and events. 
  • Free Parking. 
  • Subsidized Café 
  • Fantastic Facilities. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift pattern 2 days 2 nights. 
  • Planned and Reactive maintenance. 
  • Ensure smooth running of the plant and machinery. 
  • Manage and supervise sub-contractors on site. 
  • Identify and procure critical plant spares. 
  • Monitor electrical and mechanical systems performance. 

As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained. 
  • 18th edition (Advantageous). 
  • FMCG experience. 
  • Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
  • Health & Safety / Food Safety.  
  • Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
  • PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
  • CMMS Knowledge. 
  • Be able to work as part of a team. 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Bilston, Featherstone, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas. 

 

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!

 

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. 

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £80,000 - £90,000+
  • Car allowance
  • Management Bonus Scheme
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Essential Requirements

  • Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
  • Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
  • An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
  • Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
  • A business qualification would be advantageous. 
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Head of Operations Key Responsibilities

  • The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
  • Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
  • Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
  • Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
  • Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
  • Leading and developing the Engineering function.
  • Managing growth across international operations.
  • Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
  • Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
  • Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.
 

I’m working with a fast-growing manufacturing company based near Telford, and we're looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their dynamic team. As they continue to expand, they need someone who can lead and develop their maintenance department while ensuring the smooth operation of our production equipment and facilities. This role is a mixture of hands on and hands off and will suit someone who has experience with continuous improvement activities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and reducing downtime across the site. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure maintenance best practices are followed, while also helping to shape a culture of reliability and performance. 

Maintenance Supervisor Benefits: 

  • £50,000 - £55,000 
  • Company pension 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • Life Assurance. 
  • Flexitime. 
  • On site parking. 
  • Training opportunities. 
  • Company events and activities. 

Maintenance Supervisor Duties include:

  • Continental days 7:00 – 19:00 (Flexi time). 
  • Lead and implement maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement. 
  • Implement and effectively establish key engineering processes. 
  • Deliver most effective maintenance program to meet site performance. 
  • Plan and improve site reliability. 
  • Implement PPMs. 
  • Update and control CMMS (Spidex and Mainsaver). 
  • Developing individuals to have correct competencies. 

Maintenance Supervisor Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained or degree equivalent in engineering discipline. 
  • Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement.
  • In depth knowledge of TPM. 
  • Experience planning engineering activities. 
  • CMMS experience. (Preferably Mainsaver / Spidex). 
  • FMCG experience would be beneficial. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Supervisor position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton,  Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas.