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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- £33,733 - £41,200 + Excellent Package
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.
- £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
- + 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!
- £36,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Package
Are you seeking a new opportunity within a busy & friendly environment? Are you a qualified CNC Programmer with proven experience programming FANUC and MAZATROL controls?, if so this may be the role for you. We are currently recruiting for a leading specialist organisation based in the North-West who are now looking to strengthen their already established Workshop team by recruiting an additional CNC Programmer.
- Position: CNC Programmer / Production Engineer
- Shift: Days only Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday.
- Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
- 33days holiday
- Pension
- On-site parking
This position is commutable from the following Area’s: Hyde / Ashton-Under-Lyne / Manchester / Altrincham / Stretford / Stockport
Ideally the CNC Programmer / Production Engineer will hold the following:
- Previous experience with Programming on MAZAK & FANUC Controls
- Must be fully trained with proven experience
- Experience with generating and proving out programs on both CNC Lathes and vertical milling machines.
- Ability with Setting / operating / milling and turning – mainly FANUC and Mazatrol Controls.
- Able to work to engineering drawings and 3D Models
- Proven experience with programming MAZAK integrex multi axis turning centres.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies – Kaizen & 5S
- Ideally the CNC Programmer will be Apprentice trained holding a HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering.
- £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