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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A massive opportunity for a Maintenance Planner to join a global company based in Broomfleet. With an annual turnover of £3.5 billion my client is the world market leader in its sector. They have over 200 plants worldwide in over 30 different countries, including 16 in the UK. 

My client is looking for a Maintenance Planner to join their team at one of their UK sites in Brough. Loaded with benefits and a great salary package, if this job sounds appealing to you please read on. 

Maintenance Planner Benefits:

  • £43,773
  • Company Pension. 
  • Life Assurance.
  • SIP (Share Scheme).  
  • Private Medical / Dental Options. 
  • Tech Scheme. 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme. 
  • Premium OT. 
  • Weekly pay. 

Duties of the Maintenance Planner include:

  • Days (08:00 – 16:30) 
  • Control and develop CMMS. 
  • Involved with rollout of mobile devices to maintenance staff. 
  • Deal with contractors and paperwork involved. 
  • Run relevant maintenance reports. 
  • PPM work. 

Maintenance Planner Requirements include: 

  • Experience of running a CMMS system. 
  • Legal compliance understanding. 
  • Good health and safety knowledge. 
  • Manufacturing experience. 
  • Ideally qualified mechanical or electrical engineering. 

This is a huge opportunity for a Maintenance Planner so please apply to find out more details. 

This Maintenance Planner position is commutable from: Broomfleet, Newport, Elloughton, Goole, North Cave, and surrounding areas.  

 

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
 

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

We are offering a role for a Customer Service Representative in order to become an integral part of our expanding team,

Are you a “people person” with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? We’re looking for a Customer Service Representative to be the friendly voice and trusted support for our valued customers.

In this role, you’ll handle a variety of customer enquiries—via phone, email, and live chat—offering prompt, professional, and effective support. You’ll be an essential part of ensuring our customers feel heard, helped, and appreciated.

Commutable from Alcester, Redditch, Bidford Upon Avon, Alvechurch, Henley-in-Arden, Northfield, Bartley Green, Bromsgrove, Earlswood and Inkberrow

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: Up to £25,000 - £27,000 Dependant on experience
  • Plenty of free parking on site
  • Exquisite working environment
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Recent investment
  • Long established and stable business
  • Top quality products
  • Charity events
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

  • Respond to customer queries via phone, email, and chat in a timely and professional manner
  • Provide accurate information about products, services, and orders
  • Resolve customer complaints with empathy and efficiency
  • Process orders, returns, and refunds
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to solve customer issues
  • Maintain up-to-date product knowledge to provide informed support
  • Keep detailed records of customer interactions in our CRM system

REQUIREMENTS for CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

  • Previous experience in a customer service or call centre role preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills, with Outlook and excel
  • A calm, patient, and friendly demeanour
  • Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude
  • Able to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
  • A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
 

A fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a global manufacturing company based near Stourport. My client is a multi-national UK firm supplying to stores across the UK and Europe.   

My client is looking for looking for a maintenance engineer to join their night shift, who will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production equipment, keeping down-time to a minimum. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £55,305
  • 25 Days + BH 
  • Company pension with Scottish Widows. 
  • Free eyecare. 
  • Death in service. 
  • Critical illness cover. 
  • Big retailer discounts. 
  • Holiday purchase scheme. 
  • Volunteering days. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Monday – Friday (22:00 – 06:00) 
  • Ensure all machines are running at all times.
  • Diagnose and repair machine faults.
  • Respond to breakdowns. 
  • Carryout TPM and PPM work. 
  • Open communication with shift leaders. 
  • Reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

 
Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised electrical qualifications. 
  • PLC fault finding (Advantageous).  
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience. 
  • Ability to read circuit diagrams.
  • Experience with conveyors. 
  • Single and Three phase power supplies. 
  • AC and DC Drives. 


An overall brilliant opportunity to join a very well-established company in the Kidderminster area. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please apply to find out more details.  

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from:  Kidderminster, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Stourport, Redditch and surrounding areas. 

 

TOOLMAKER - NIGHTS

We are offering a role for a TOOLMAKER – NIGHTS  in the Birmingham area.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our Toolmaker, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.

Established for many many years, this role is an interesting and varied Toolmaker role, with superb long-term prospects genuinely available

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Halesowen, Moseley,  Redditch, Hollywood and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: Up to £38,000 - £45,000 Dependant on experience
  • Plenty of free parking on site
  • Paid Overtime
  • Early Friday finish
  • Healthcare
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Genuine long-term prospects
  • Long established and stable business
  • Top quality products
  • Charity events
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for TOOLMAKER

  • Manufacture, maintain, and repair a variety of press  tooling, jigs, and fixtures
  • Read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications
  • Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet strict quality standards
  • Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly and effectively
  • Hapy to work Nights

REQUIREMENTS for TOOLMAKER

  • Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering or manufacturing setting
  • Skilled in both Single Operation and Progression tooling
  • To have the ability to read engineering drawings and using hand tools and general Toolroom equipment
  • Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a collaborative team
     
 

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