Manufacturing & Production

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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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.
 

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition. 

As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter. 

Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £43,000 dependant on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Life Assurance & company sick pay
  • Company discounts
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for development

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
  • Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
  • Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
  • IT proficiency
  • Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
  • Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
  • Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
  • Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
  • Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Support and evaluate process and design changes
  • Help bring new products into production
  • Improve quality control and process consistency
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
 

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. 

 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000 - £40,000
  • 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility and an early Friday finish
  • The chance to join a very successful, hypergrowth company that offer realistic progression and growth
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan
  • A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury, Birmingham

Buyer Role Overview

This is an important role within the Supply Chain Team - it requires a committed and customer focused individual with a supplier centric approach to global multi-site manufacturing. There will be opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the company products and the Supply Chain. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. 

You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach to their Procurement and Supply Chain activity. The Buyer – Manufacturing position reports directly into the Purchasing Manager, operating within a team covering all procurement processes for the organisation. 

As part of a small team, the business requires an experienced Buyer - Manufacturing to bring professionalism and critical thinking to the Purchasing Department. A critical part of the company growth strategy will be focused on the ability of the department to evolve the existing supply chain and remain agile.

The right candidate is expected to be confident in buying for all areas but will specifically need to be familiar and confident with manufacturing procurement. 

You will be expected to work with many stakeholders including Production, Stores, Engineering and Project Management to achieve the best business outcomes.

Buyer – Manufacturing Candidate Requirements 

  • Proven experience of a fast-paced manufacturing procurement, including a familiarisation of working with BoMs and ability to interpret technical drawings.
  • Ability to work, tactically and operationally, with commercial and financial acumen, including sound analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business. You will also have a proven track record of being accountable across a variety of roles within Procurement.
  • High work ethic with strong focus on excellent customer service.
  • Good presentation and communication skills, with a high level of Excel competency. 
  • Able to interpret technical / safety regulatory information.
  • Clean UK driving license require with a willingness to travel (not too frequently). 
  • A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork.
  • Unphased by working with a lack of information / ambiguity.

Buyer – Manufacturing Key Responsibilities

  • Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
  • Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
  • Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken.
  • Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
  • Identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
  • Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
  • Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
  • Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
  • Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
  • Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements
     
 

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!

 

This is a senior position with an international group of companies who specialise in products for the Automotive industry.

The Quality Manager will have proven quality management exposure within the Automotive industry, and importantly, you will have demonstrable extensive experience of being ‘hands-on’ with quality, managing Automotive Quality systems and building a quality team. 


Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £55,000 - £65,000, dependant on experience
  • 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm
  • Early finish on Friday’s
  • Private health care
  • Employee Participation share scheme


Commutable From: Coventry, Leicester, Tamworth, Birmingham, Rugby


Role Purpose

The Quality Manager will manage all aspects of Quality, Quality Procedures & Business Operating Systems and to provide technical support to the business in the technical development of the Quality department and the operating equipment used to confirm quality assurance.

  • Ensuring ongoing accreditation in accordance with the business needs.
  • Develop / analyse the business through the agreed business systems.
  • Identify & implement improvement projects through robust PDCA.
  • The Quality Manager will assist the Managing Director in developing a cross-functional support team.
  • Drive the continuous improvement programme.
  • Liaise with customers / suppliers externally and internally as necessary.
  • Manage the department to achieving key performance criteria.


Quality Manager Candidate Requirements

  • Proven Automotive industry experience.
  • The quality team is small, so you will be willing and prepared to literally be ‘hands-on’ and support the quality team when required. 
  • IATF16949 experience is essential. An HNC in Engineering would be useful.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing quality functions and implementing a quality management system.
  • Man-management skills (inc. Disciplinary, Performance monitoring, Manpower planning and recruitment).
  • Manufacturing / production experience (In-depth experience of production planning and lean manufacturing). 
  • Customer liaison / Supplier focussed. Experience with excellent analytical & practical problem-solving skills. Financial awareness.
  • Previous experience of developing efficient quality and business operating systems.


Key Responsibilities (but limited to)

  • The Quality Manager will support / devise Quality and Environmental action plans, to meet all relevant standards including IATF16949 and ISO14001 and ensuring the complete and timely introduction of appropriate measures.
  • Authoritarian with respect to decision making on customer affected quality issues.
  • Ensure departmental & company procedures are aligned with the quality standards as
  • determined by the customer and adhering to the company’s quality procedures thereby ensuring continued TS 16949 registration.
  • Develop a cross-functional teamwork approach involving all departmental disciplines.
  • Constantly monitor and analyse performance and implement continuous improvements.
  • Maximize efficiency of operations via good management, a flexible manning approach to standardised work, practical problem solving, continuous improvement and plan, do, check & act methodology with built in quality.
  • Devise and maintain a continuous training and development plan.
  • Constantly improve and develop the process to ensure an efficient operation and delivering / improving the facility with all the necessary documentation so as to achieve full utilisation of the manufacturing resource focusing on consistent process that achieves the daily production targets.