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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- £40,000 + Excellent Package
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
- £25,000 - £27,000 + Excellent Package
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
- £30,000 - £33,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER
We are seeking a TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER, to strengthen the Toolroom.
We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, supplying into a broad range of different industry sectors, such as agriculture, construction, defence, medical and education to name but a few.
As our Toolmaker / Jig and Fixture Maker, you will be joining a friendly team, repairing and manufacturing tools, dies and fixtures.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
- Genuine room for growth and career advancement
- Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment
- Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects
COMMUTABLE FROM: - Worcester, Hereford, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Tewkesbury, Droitwich, Bromyard, Evesham, Redditch, Cheltenham and Ledbury
BENEFITS
- £30,000 - £33,000 dependant on experience
- Paid Overtime
- Days – Monday to Friday
- Plenty of parking available
- 25 Days holiday
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- On-site parking
- Busy, growing organisation
- Friendly, down-to-earth team
- Expected to continue to grow in 2025
DUTIES
- Manufacture, and repair tools, dies, and fixtures
- Working from engineering drawings and specifications
- Operate lathes, milling and grinding machines
- Work with the engineering team to optimise tool designs, to make the parts faster
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience of producing Jigs and Fixtures
- Must have gained this experience from a manufacturing environment
- To have the ability to read engineering drawings
- To have an understanding of machining processes
- Happy to work a Days role
We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!
- + Competitive Salary + Superb Package
SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER
We are seeking a SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER, to lead and support the initiation, design, implementation, and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs), enhancing and adapting existing plant operations. This is a pivotal role, combining technical expertise with project leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process improvements.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
- Room for growth and career advancement
- Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment
- Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects
COMMUTABLE FROM: - Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Smethwick, Walsall, Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Aldridge, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Aston, Solihull, Moseley and Stourbridge
BENEFITS
- £dependant on experience
- Days – Monday to Friday
- Plenty of parking available
- 25 Days holiday
- Stakeholder pension
- Healthcare
- Free Life Assurance
- Busy, growing organisation
- Friendly, down-to-earth team
- Expected to continue to grow in 2025
DUTIES
- Lead PMPs from concept through to commissioning, ensuring all necessary hazard assessments and HAZOP studies are completed.
- Define the scope and depth of hazard assessments, perform engineering calculations, develop testing programmes, and revise designs based on findings.
- Initiate and chair HAZOPs, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date risk assessment records.
- Collaborate closely with Project Engineering to develop plant layouts, costings, and proposals for project authorisation.
- Provide expert chemical engineering input to Process Improvement Groups, project teams, and the Research Department for both new and existing process routes.
- Advise engineers, customers, contractors, and consultants on design, safety, construction materials, and processing techniques.
- Act as Project Leader on designated projects, with responsibility for design, budget, performance, and delivery to agreed targets.
- Organise design and commissioning work and resource planning to meet Production budget requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Chemical Engineering (essential).
- You must be able to demonstrate Significant industrial experience in a relevant field, such as Chemical manufacturing
- Development and optimisation of chemical processes.
- Hands-on plant commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with DSEAR methodology and implementation.
- Knowledge of SIL and LOPA risk assessments.
- Relief system design and DIERS methodology expertise.
We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!
- £37,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER.
This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.
We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.
We will be moving to Worcester towards the end of the year.
ONLY RELEVANT TOOLMAKING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED, MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Redditch and Ledbury.
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £37,000
- Free parking on site
- DAY position
- Overtime Paid
- Early Friday finish
- Large, stable well -established business
- Super long- term prospects
- Friendly supportive team
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleaning & Degreasing –
- Precision Assembly & Dismantling – Regrind parts, replace tooling punches & dies, and restore tools to full functionality.
- Using conventional tool room equipment (surface grinders, millers, drilling machines, lathes).
- Preventative Die Maintenance
- Adjustments & Repairs
- Assisting press shop setters to keep tools in production and avoid unnecessary downtime.
- Breakdown Support
- Ensure modifications are properly recorded for long-term reliability
- Working Days
REQUIREMENTS
- Apprentice trained ideally
- Experience of Toolmaking
- Crane and Forklift truck licence is required, but training can be provided if not
- Happy to work days
- £39,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER
This is a well - established manufacturing organisation, with plenty of new and existing work. You would be joining a friendly team.
Aswell as tooling repairs, you will also be supporting the Setters with troubleshooting on the tooling. This would suit a Toolmaker, who is looking for additional responsibilities
This is a day’s role, with a choice of start and finish times.
Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Brownhills, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Dudley, Rowley Regis, West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wombourne
Key Benefits
- Salary: £39,000
- Free parking on site
- Day’s role
- Overtime paid
- Early Friday finish available
- Friendly, supportive team
- Strong, solid well- established business
Responsibilities
- Conduct regrinds and repairs on tooling
- Carry out TPM checks
- Using all standard Toolroom equipment
- Carry out changeovers and small repairs
- Supporting the Press Setters with trouble shooting
- Responsibility for keeping and inventory of spares
- Happy to work days
Requirements
- Ideally, Apprentice trained
- A forklift truck licence would be helpful, though not essential
- Strong Toolmaking experience
- Lifting and slinging qualifications
- Happy to work a Days role
- Would suit an experienced Toolmaker, who is looking to step up