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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- £35,000 - £39,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER
This is a super opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing organisation who have a significant uplift in work, creating the need for an additional Toolmaker in the Toolroom.
We have our own design facility on site.
The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing press tools to support our production operations. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of engineering tools and materials.
Working days with an early finish on Friday, plus paid Overtime available, this is a great opportunity to be part of a growing success story.
Commutable from Birmingham, Rowley Regis, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Telford, Bloxwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Wombourne, Wednesbury, Codsall,
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (dependant on experience)
- DAYS
- Early finish Fridays
- Paid Overtime
- On-site parking
- Great staff retention
- Outstanding long- term prospects
- Significant work coming in
- Friendly supportive office
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
- Operate manual machinery, including milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
- Read and interpret technical drawings
- Conduct tool trials, identify issues, and implement modifications to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot tooling issues in collaboration with the production team.
- Work with a variety of materials, including steel and aluminum,
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate documentation of tooling modifications and repairs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Apprentice trained ideally or equivalent
- Experience with Press tools, preferably progression
- Proficiency in using various machining tools including mills, lathes and grinders
- Happy to work days
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!
- £35,000 + Excellent Package
The Company
If you are an experienced Calibration Metrologist, this is your chance to join a globally respected precision engineering company at the forefront of measurement technology. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence, they supply advanced measurement solutions to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing.
Operating from a state-of-the-art UK facility, they provide their clients with cutting-edge equipment, expert support, and comprehensive training—driving accuracy and productivity across engineering sectors.
As part of a worldwide group with over 80 years of heritage, you’ll be working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in dimensional measurement, gaining access to best-in-class tools, systems, and continuous development opportunities.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £35,000, possibly negotiable dependant on experience
- 31 days holiday which rise with service
- Private health insurance – after a qualifying period
- Modern working facility, with support and development
Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Rugby
Role Function
The Calibration Metrologist will calibrate various measuring instruments and gauges, under UKAS regulations, following set procedures and standards on behalf of internal and external customers.
Calibration Metrologist Candidate Requirements
- The Calibration Metrologist will have proven Dimensional Metrology experience.
- Experience of First Principal Measurement.
- Inspection techniques in order to relate to customer applications and the subject is essential.
- Able to work independently representing the company at their own sites and at customer premises. 
- Good communication, organisational and I.T. skills.
- Willingness to learn; be very well organised, presentable, flexible and self-motivated.
Calibration Metrologist Responsibilities
- Strict adherence to all internal procedures and a conscientious work ethic.
- Ensure the department and the organisation’s reputation is not compromised.
- Carry out approved calibrations as laid out within the laboratory’s operating procedures.
- Maintain impartiality throughout each calibration.
- Ensure calibration results are accurate and fully maintained.
- Ensure capital equipment remains in excellent working order.
- Maintain understanding of UKAS accreditation and its implications.
- Respond to customer calibration queries as they arise.
- Maintain accurate administrative and reporting records.
- Maintain open lines of communication with immediate supervisor.
- Contribute to the success of the Calibration Laboratory and ensure efficient performance, in line with internal procedures, standards and UKAS requirements.
- Undertake additional duties as and when required, as requested by line manager.
- £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.
- £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.
- £37,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Package
QUALITY ENGINEER
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support our internal quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our supply chain quality performance. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to resolve internal and external quality issues, ensure ISO compliance, and assist in new product introduction (NPI) activities.
We are a manufacturing organization based in the heart of Birmingham, with great transport links to the rest of the UK.
We are a stable busy business, and if you are a Quality Engineer who is looking for a pleasant working environment that can offer consistency and stability, then look no further!
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: Up to £37,000 - £40,000
- Plenty of free parking on site
- Lunchtime Friday finish
- Very friendly supportive team
- Long term career stability and prospects
RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER
- Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and eliminate sources of variation and improve processes.
- Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, including participation in internal and external audit activities.
- Assist with the introduction of new tooling and manufacturing processes, including SPC and capability studies, during NPI projects.
- Conduct supplier development activities, including communicating quality requirements and offering technical support.
- Perform on-site supplier and customer visits as required to resolve quality issues and build relationships.
- Lead or support the resolution of customer concerns, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
- Analyse problems using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Drive reduction in customer complaints, internal process variation, and external PPM.
- Perform process and compliance audits in line with internal and ISO standards.
- Support and develop departmental KPIs aligned with business-level objectives.
- Contribute to improving poka-yoke systems and error-proofing initiatives.
- Support environmental management systems (ISO 14001 experience desirable
REQUIREMENTS for QUALITY ENGINEER
- Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement tools.
- Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology and Six Sigma tools.
- Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
- Full UK driving license required for supplier/customer site visits
Why Join Us?
We are a solid, stable busy manufacturing business in the heart of Birmingham, we are a thriving organisation with a team of motivated and committed people on board. You would be joining a friendly, well-established business where you will be guaranteed to enjoy every day at work.
- £40,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Package
WORK PLACE HEALTH NURSE
We are offering a role for an experienced Work Place Health Nurse within our World Class manufacturing Business, in order to deliver high-quality, on-site occupational health services across all our locations.
In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our employees by conducting medical assessments, supporting injury and illness management, and promoting a safe workplace environment.
You’ll work closely with both employees and leaders, providing expert advice and care, while aligning your activities with our Performance
Development and Progression Review (PDPR) plan to support departmental and organisational goals.
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: Up to £40,000 - £45,000 Dependant on experience
- Plenty of free parking on site
- Lunchtime Friday finish
- Discounted gym membership
- Premium paid for any out of hours working (not often)
- 25 Days holiday
- 24 access to GP
- Loyalty days
- Employee recognition schemes
RESPONSIBILITIES for WORK PLACE HEALTH NURSE
- Conduct a wide range of occupational health assessments, including:
- Spirometry
- Audiometry
- Dermatitis screening
- Eyesight checks
- Driver’s medicals
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Employment medicals
- Blood pressure monitoring
Provide comprehensive health reports, particularly for long-term sickness or return-to-work cases, with clear workplace adjustment recommendations
Deliver first-line treatment and support for workplace injuries and illnesses
Maintain and manage the health surveillance programme across all UK sites
Keep accurate records of assessments and make actionable recommendations
Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated, and manage necessary stock levels
Participate in health and wellbeing campaigns and corporate audits
Compile data and generate reports as required, ensuring confidentiality of health information
Travel across sites and work flexibly, including covering night shifts when needed
REQUIREMENTS for WORK PLACE HEALTH NURSE
- A qualified and registered Nurse with a BSc or MSc in Occupational Health Practice
- Experience in occupational health, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in conducting all standard occupational health checks
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a flexible, collaborative approach
- Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites
- Ability to work varied shifts, including occasional nights
Why Join Us?
We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment where you’ll play a key role in protecting and enhancing the health of our workforce. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own workload while being part of a professional and dedicated team, with ongoing opportunities for development and contribution to wider health initiatives.