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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12 Jobs Found
- £42,000 - £46,000 + Excellent Package
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL ENGINEER.
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 are considering both relevant Chemical Engineer experience, or you might have recently graduated in Chemical Engineering and are looking for that first step on the ladder.
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.
MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood and Wolverhampton
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £42,000 - £46,000
- Free parking on site
- Life Assurance
- Generous sick scheme if needed
- DAY position
- Overtime Paid
- Life Assurance
- Large, stable well -established business
- Super long- term prospects
- Friendly supportive team
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all Chemical Engineering is compliant
- HAZOP assessments
- Design, implement and commission plant modifications, modifications to existing plant
- Hazard assessments
- Working closely with the Projects team to help develop the plant design, layout, costings and proposals
- Provide technical expertise
- Developing new processes and existing ones
- Exposure to COMAH regulations would be advantageous as would DSEAR methodology
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!
- A Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Ideally, you will have gained Chemical Process Engineering experience from within an engineering or manufacturing setting.
We can only consider applications with the right to work in the UK. No Sponsorship can be offered.
- £35,000 - £39,000 + Excellent Package
CNC PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR – HyperMill Expert
We are offering a super opportunity for a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator, who is a HyperMill expert
We are enjoying an uplift in orders coming through, which means we have a role as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator role is now available.
As a unique manufacturing organisation, we have the advantage of being long established, plenty of work, and are well placed to continue to our success story.
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Blackheath, Willenhall, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (this can be negotiable)
- Days (No nights, no nonsense)
- Unlimited Career progression
- A supportive, skilled team who love precision and a good laugh
- Clean, modern workshop with a relaxed but focused atmosphere
- Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
- Supportive, friendly team
- Unique manufacturing environment
- Little competition
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operating, setting and programming CNC machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
- Using Hypermill CAM software to bring complex parts to life
- Working with a range of materials to tight tolerances
- Problem-solving, fine-tuning, and maybe even showing the robots who's boss
- Collaborating with engineers, designers, and occasionally people who call all machines "that spinny thing"
REQUIREMENTS
- Solid experience in a CNC setting/operating/programming role
- Proficient in Hypermill CAM software – you're the go-to, not the Googler
- A keen eye for detail (you notice when a drawing is 0.01mm off)
- Ability to work independently on a dayshift with a strong sense of ownership
- Bonus points if you can make the tea and program a 5-axis mill at the same time
- Day shift only – your evenings are your own!
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!
- £31,000 + Excellent Package
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
We are seeking a PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, to supervise a small team, and ensure production areas are correctly maintained.
We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, Kings Award winning business, and we have a requirement for a Production Supervisor.
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: - Bolton, Wigan, St Helen’s, Skelmersdale, Chorley, Ormskirk, Leigh and Ashton-in-Makerfield
BENEFITS
- £31,000
- 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
- Upholding high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping across all plant, yard, and compound areas.
- Assisting with stock takes of all raw materials including bulk storage and drums, as directed by the Production Supervisor.
- Safely offloading delivery tankers and loading collection tankers as required.
- Monitoring and replenishing gaff bag stock to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.
- Ensuring spill kits and grit boxes are stocked and in good working order throughout the site.
- Checking the heating plan and pre-heating materials in preparation for production runs.
- Labelling and managing stock of IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) in the compound.
- Participating in the solvent recovery programme and correctly labelling recovered materials.
- Supporting batch filtration processes and following formulation batch sheet specifications accurately.
- Reporting any deviations from standard procedures promptly and in writing to the Production Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous supervisory experience
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
- Forklift truck experience
- Forklift truck licence
- Happy to work days
- Good understanding of sampling and product testing
We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!
- £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!
- £40,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Package
PROCESS ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PROCESS ENGINEER
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
The Engineering Department is a vital division within the business's overall operations, responsible for ensuring that all machinery and processes remain fully functional. This role supports the Operations team by maintaining the seamless execution of key processes, implementing lean methodologies, and driving continuous efficiency improvements across the business.
As our Process Engineer, you will be key to understanding all the processes and driving OEE improvements.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Burntwood, Solihull, Halesowen, Wombourne, Oldbury, Wolverhampton, Kingswinford and Aldridge
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Hours 7.30am-4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 7.30am to12.30pm Fri
- Busy, manufacturing facility
- Superb long-term prospects
- Friendly, supportive team
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Labour efficiency reduction initiatives.
- Optimising production cell layouts and introducing SOPs and lean methodologies.
- Enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Supporting the Quality team in rolling out the 5S program.
- Optimising cycle times
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of all processes
- Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Optimise the layout of all designated production cells and processes.
- Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements
- Develop and execute a labour efficiency reduction plan,
- Collaborate with Operations to refine or adjust timings where necessary and validate cycle times for agreed equipment and processes.
- Foster and implement a Lean Manufacturing culture within the business.
- Support the General Manager in process improvements and material flow optimization
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant Process Engineering experience
- You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing, ideally high volume
- Engineering Qualifications to support experience
- Excellent knowledge of labour efficiency improvements and reductions
- Previous experience of driving OEE and process improvement
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting. What are you waiting for?
- £32,200 + Excellent Package
QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNCIAN
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician
A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products
This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £32,200
- Weekend Days - (36 hours per week)
- BUPA healthcare available
- Kings Award winning business
- Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
- Varied and fascinating role
- 23 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications.
- Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate.
- Perform testing on incoming materials
- Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule.
- Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team.
- Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
- Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records.
- Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist).
- Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions.
- Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager
REQUIREMENTS
- HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4
- Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies.
- To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
- Previous Lab experience
- Calibration knowledge
- Happy to work Weekend DAYS
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.