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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The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition. 

As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter. 

Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £43,000 dependant on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Life Assurance & company sick pay
  • Company discounts
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for development

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
  • Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
  • Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
  • IT proficiency
  • Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
  • Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
  • Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
  • Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
  • Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Support and evaluate process and design changes
  • Help bring new products into production
  • Improve quality control and process consistency
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
 

We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems — a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

  • Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
  • Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
  • 25 days holiday, plus statutory
  • Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Toolmaker Role Purpose 

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham. 

Candidate Requirements

  • Time served toolmaker – for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
  • Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience. 
  • Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
  • Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
  • CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
  • A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • Ability to understand technical drawings.
  • Computer literate.

Toolmaker Key Responsibilities

  • Build, repair and maintain tooling
  • Work to fine tolerances
  • Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
  • Able to understand technical drawings
  • Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
  • Maintenance of machinery on site
  • General tool making tasks
  • To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario
 

PRESS SETTER

We are offering a super opportunity for a PRESS SETTER

Are you the kind of person who hears a press machine whir to life and feels a sense of satisfaction? Can you read technical drawings like others read the morning paper? If you're nodding along, we’d love to meet you.

We're on the hunt for a skilled Press Setter to join our hardworking (and occasionally coffee-fueled) team. If you're mechanically minded, love precision, and don't mind a bit of oil on your hands, you're our kind of person.

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

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Shirley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Aston, Castle Bromwich, Aldridge and Hall Green

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
  • Days’ role 
  • Very early Friday finish
  • Overtime Paid
  • Super friendly team
  • Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
  • Supportive, friendly team
  • Unique manufacturing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Setting up and operating mechanical and/or hydraulic presses like a pro
  • Swapping out tools with the grace and speed of a pit crew
  • Reading technical drawings – no, it’s not a secret language, but it helps if it feels like one
  • Tweaking, adjusting, and fine-tuning until everything’s just right
  • Performing checks and routine maintenance (bonus points if you can do it without losing a single bolt)
  • Working alongside QA to make sure the final product is more "Wow!" than "Whoops!"
  • Keeping safety in mind – because bandages are out of budget!

REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous experience setting presses 
  • Confidence working with various press types
  • Strong attention to detail – eagle-eyed folks, please apply
  • Basic mechanical wizardry and problem-solving prowess
  • Ability to work shifts and not turn into a zombie
  • A team player who can also laugh at a bad pun (or at least pretend to)

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!

 

This will be an opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Electrician to join an established Manufacturing / Textiles organisation with a proven record of providing quality products. Offering stability and a supportive work environment, you will be joining an established team on site who can support your transition into the organisation.

Shift requirements for the Maintenance Electrician: 

Days – Monday to Thursday 8am till 16.45pm / Friday 7am till 15:00pm 

Benefits:

The company have recently brought in a flexible working scheme, they offer the following: 5 Medical days to attend appoints – Doctors / Hospital, they also offer a Holiday Purchase scheme giving you the opportunity to purchase and additional 5days per year – this will be on top of the 26+8days. On top of this they also give all employees a day off on their Birthday. 


Additional Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Life Insurance
  • Company Pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym Membership
  • Healthcare
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Discounts for retailors
  • Shutdown over Christmas. 

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will hold the following experience: 

  • Experience in an engineering maintenance or service role is essential. 
  • Holding fault finding abilities with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s 
  • Excellent fault -finding skills are crucial, especially; motor drives, temperature controllers, able to fault find on PLC and other control systems.
  • Competent in mechanical repairs
  • Experience carrying out preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to facilitate repairs under pressure.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to situations as they occur.
  • Able to work in a team and independently.
  • IT literate; including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook,), Gradus CMMS system.
  • Familiar with building maintenance tasks
  • Apprentice trained. 
  • Educated to HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Extensive Electrical knowledge 18th Edition 
  • Full valid UK Driving Licence
  • Flexible – as you may be required to travel to alternative sites on occasions within the Cheshire Area, Expenses Covered. 

The Maintenance electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Stockport / Stoke-On-Trent / Macclesfield 

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Tool Room Engineer to join a busy fast paced manufacturing environment that supply to a range of industry sectors such as garden, home, catering, aerospace and automotive. You will be ensuring optimum performance and safe operation of all Mould tools to assist in the efficient running of the plant whilst maintaining good housekeeping. 

The package details for the role of Tool Room Engineer include the below and further at interview:

  • Salary £35,000 rising to £38,000 after probation 
  • Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm 
  • Company pension matched up to 8%
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
  • Health care plan 
  • Excellent discount on company products 

You must hold a time served apprenticeship in toolmaking, machining or engineering. Knowledge of injection moulding process is beneficial and being able to read technical drawings. 

Other key duties and experience for the Tool Room Engineer role involve:  

  • Carries out breakdown maintenance on all mould tools, jigs, fixtures etc.
  • Carries out preventative maintenance on all mould tools, jigs, fixtures etc.
  • Carries out projects associated with tools, tooling and/or manufacturing equipment as requested by the Tool Room Manager.
  • Provides shift cover in the Tool Room when required.
  • Attends college/training courses where applicable.
  • Ensures conformance to the Company Quality System procedures as documented.

The Tool Room Engineer role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Daventry, Southam and Buckingham 

 

Are you a highly skilled Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for cutting edge technology and a deep understanding of multi axis CNC applications? 

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your electrical and mechanical expertise will shine and you take pride in providing top notch support? 

Do you want to use these skills within an organisation that doesn’t work shifts? 

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:

We are a globally recognised manufacturer known for our innovative and high quality products, tailored to meet the demands of our bespoke industry sector. With a strong commitment to excellence, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional solutions. Our dedication to our employees is reflected in our low staff turnover and the outstanding benefits we offer.

Benefits: 

In return for your Maintenance Technician skills and experience we offer:-

  • Competitive Salary of c£45,000
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Generous Holiday Allowance, which Increases with Service
  • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
  • Company-funded Healthcare Benefits
  • Day Working with an Early Friday Finish


Duties of an CNC Maintenance Technician

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising our multi-axis CNC technology. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing preventative and reactive maintenance on our CNC systems.
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
  • Conducting repairs and ensuring equipment operates efficiently.
  • Collaborating with the production team to ensure smooth operations.
  • Assisting in the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.

Requirements of a CNC Maintenance Technician

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Apprenticeship-trained ideally with both electrical and mechanical qualifications.
  • Proven experience in maintaining multi axis CNC technology.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems and mechanical components.
  • Exceptional teamwork and communication abilities.


The CNC Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Atherstone, Burntwood, Coleshill, Curdworth, Lichfield & Sutton Coldfield