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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- £55,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Package
This is your chance to join a global leader in heavy machinery design / bulk materials handling equipment, supplying innovative solutions to the mining and quarrying sectors for over four decades. With operations in over 10 countries and a reputation for cutting-edge engineering, the company is driving sustainable efficiency across some of the world’s most demanding industrial environments.
You’ll be part of a close-knit, highly skilled team shaping the future of bulk materials handling through precision engineering, robust innovation, and international collaboration. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within a specialist engineering business that blends heritage, technical excellence, and a forward-looking vision.
Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a background in Bulk Materials Handling / Machine Design to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of the company engineering solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with global teams. International travel will be required for site visits, client engagement, and project support.
Role Location: Located offshore in the British Isles.
Mechanical Engineer Pay and Benefits
- Salary £55,000 - £85,000
- Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility (100% office-based role)
- Realistic career progression / career growth opportunities
- 10% employer pension
- Performance related bonus (company/individual)
- Relocation package
- Company will support Work Permits requirements where required
Mechanical Engineer Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in product design within the Mining Industry / Bulk Materials Handling or similar.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools (FEA, DEM, CFD, etc.).
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, or automation systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and specifications.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for project and client interactions.
Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components and systems for engineering projects.
- Conduct engineering calculations, simulations (FEA, DEM), and performance analyses.
- Work closely with design, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Provide technical support for ongoing projects and client requirements.
- Oversee the testing, validation, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
- Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Collaborate with international teams, suppliers, and clients to optimize engineering solutions.
- Assist in troubleshooting and improving existing products and processes.
- Participate in international travel for site visits, project discussions, and technical support.
- £28,000 - £30,000 + Excellent Package
PRESS SETTER
We are offering a super opportunity for a PRESS SETTER
Are you the kind of person who hears a press machine whir to life and feels a sense of satisfaction? Can you read technical drawings like others read the morning paper? If you're nodding along, we’d love to meet you.
We're on the hunt for a skilled Press Setter to join our hardworking (and occasionally coffee-fueled) team. If you're mechanically minded, love precision, and don't mind a bit of oil on your hands, you're our kind of person.
NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Shirley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Aston, Castle Bromwich, Aldridge and Hall Green
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
- Days’ role
- Very early Friday finish
- Overtime Paid
- Super friendly team
- Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
- Supportive, friendly team
- Unique manufacturing environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Setting up and operating mechanical and/or hydraulic presses like a pro
- Swapping out tools with the grace and speed of a pit crew
- Reading technical drawings – no, it’s not a secret language, but it helps if it feels like one
- Tweaking, adjusting, and fine-tuning until everything’s just right
- Performing checks and routine maintenance (bonus points if you can do it without losing a single bolt)
- Working alongside QA to make sure the final product is more "Wow!" than "Whoops!"
- Keeping safety in mind – because bandages are out of budget!
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience setting presses
- Confidence working with various press types
- Strong attention to detail – eagle-eyed folks, please apply
- Basic mechanical wizardry and problem-solving prowess
- Ability to work shifts and not turn into a zombie
- A team player who can also laugh at a bad pun (or at least pretend to)
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!
- £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.