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
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!
- £18,000 + Excellent Package
QUALITY ENGINEER – PART-TIME
We are seeking a Quality Engineer on a Part-time basis in order to provide support to the Quality team.
We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, and are currently enjoying an uplift in demand for our products.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
- Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment
- Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects
COMMUTABLE FROM: - Stoke on Trent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Cheddleton, Stone, Kidsgrove and Keele
BENEFITS
- £18,000 / £21 per hour
- 16 hours per week
- Day role
- Plenty of parking available
- Friendly, down-to-earth team
- Expected to continue to grow in 2025
DUTIES
- Maintain and support the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
- Coordinate the annual product testing schedule in collaboration with external laboratories.
- Manage internal non-conformance and supplier reject systems, ensuring effective documentation and resolution.
- Support new engineering projects through the APQP process, with a focus on plant-level involvement.
- Drive internal PPM (Parts Per Million) improvement initiatives and lead problem-solving activities.
- Assist cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues using 8D methodology.
- Oversee calibration schedules for all internal equipment, including internal checks and coordination with external calibration providers.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to coordinate and implement product and process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor internal scrap levels and lead improvement activities with production teams.
- Manage and maintain supplier Certificates of Conformity and associated documentation.
- Maintain and update customer quality portals, providing regular reports on audit and project status to management.
- Create, review, and revise quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other related documents.
- Conduct audits covering quality systems, processes, LPA (Layered Process Audits), and basic quality practices.
REQUIREMENTS
- It is essential that you have Quality Engineer experience
- Must have gained experience from within manufacturing
- A good standard of IT literacy is important – exposure to SAP would be advantageous
- Proven problem-solving skills 8D and 5 Why analysis
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
- Strong understanding of ISO9001 and TS16949 would be ideal though not essential
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?
- £30,000 - £35,000 + Excellent Package
WASTE ENGINEER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a WASTE 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.
YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK – NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED
As our Waste Engineer, you will be given the responsibility to manage the waste across the processes we operate.
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.
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: £30,000 - £35,000
- 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
- Working closely with Quality on analysis of waste
- Ensure all packaged process waste are managed and disposed in accordance with UK legislation
- Liaise with Research and Development with regards to waste streams being generated
- Reduction in waste
- Review offsite waste disposal
- Arrange preparation of untreated containers for off-site disposal to minimise haulage
- Manage quarterly budgets
- Manage on-site solvent incineration
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!
- A Degree in Chemistry
- Experience of waste management or chemical waste
- Knowledge of Duty of Care Regulations
- Ideally Qualifications to support experience, such as WAMITAB, but this is not essential
- Good use of excel and PowerPoint
- £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