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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- £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 - £43,000 + Excellent Package
QUALITY ENGINEER
We are offering a role for an experienced Quality Engineer within our World Class manufacturing Business, in order to maintain and improve product quality and enhance the existing systems
Are you passionate about quality systems and continuous improvement?
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven professional to join our team as a Quality Engineer In this critical role, you will drive the effectiveness of our IATF 16949 quality system and champion engineering excellence across our operations.
Commutable from Stone, Cheddleton, Leek, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Uttoxeter, Congleton, Sandbach, Nantwich and Market Drayton
KEY BENEFITS
- Salary: Up to £42,000 - £43,0000 Dependant on experience
- Plenty of free parking on site
- Lunchtime Friday finish
- 25 Days Holiday
- Super friendly, well supportive team
RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER
- Maintain the IATF 16949 Quality System, ensuring compliance across all relevant departments.
- Plan and conduct internal audits (IATF, quality, and process) and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions for any non-conformities.
- Lead quality involvement in the engineering change process, including participation in weekly meetings and ensuring APQP requirements are met.
- Coordinate annual product testing with accredited external laboratories, ensuring regulatory and internal standards are upheld.
- Manage internal and supplier non-conformances, including material segregation and documentation.
- Represent the Quality function in APQP activities for new projects
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (8D) for internal and external issues
- Control calibration processes for all measurement and inspection equipment
- Monitor internal scrap trends
- Manage supplier Certificates of Conformity (CoC) and maintain accurate records of all quality documentation.
- Collect and analyse quality data
- Maintain and update customer portals with relevant quality documentation, audit results, and project updates.
REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY ENGINEER
- Relevant Quality Engineer experience, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing / engineering background
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
- Technically proficient, with strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 and working knowledge of web-based systems; experience with SAP quality modules is advantageous.
- Skilled in problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) analysis, etc.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Standardised Work, Poka-Yoke, and Just-In-Time (JIT).
- Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards and their practical application in a manufacturing environment.
- Six Sigma training (Green Belt or higher) is desirable but not essential.
- Send your CV now! OR call for more details
- + Competitive Salary + Superb Package
SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER
We are seeking a SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER, to lead and support the initiation, design, implementation, and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs), enhancing and adapting existing plant operations. This is a pivotal role, combining technical expertise with project leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process improvements.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
- 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: - Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Smethwick, Walsall, Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Aldridge, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Aston, Solihull, Moseley and Stourbridge
BENEFITS
- £dependant on experience
- Days – Monday to Friday
- Plenty of parking available
- 25 Days holiday
- Stakeholder pension
- Healthcare
- Free Life Assurance
- Busy, growing organisation
- Friendly, down-to-earth team
- Expected to continue to grow in 2025
DUTIES
- Lead PMPs from concept through to commissioning, ensuring all necessary hazard assessments and HAZOP studies are completed.
- Define the scope and depth of hazard assessments, perform engineering calculations, develop testing programmes, and revise designs based on findings.
- Initiate and chair HAZOPs, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date risk assessment records.
- Collaborate closely with Project Engineering to develop plant layouts, costings, and proposals for project authorisation.
- Provide expert chemical engineering input to Process Improvement Groups, project teams, and the Research Department for both new and existing process routes.
- Advise engineers, customers, contractors, and consultants on design, safety, construction materials, and processing techniques.
- Act as Project Leader on designated projects, with responsibility for design, budget, performance, and delivery to agreed targets.
- Organise design and commissioning work and resource planning to meet Production budget requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Chemical Engineering (essential).
- You must be able to demonstrate Significant industrial experience in a relevant field, such as Chemical manufacturing
- Development and optimisation of chemical processes.
- Hands-on plant commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with DSEAR methodology and implementation.
- Knowledge of SIL and LOPA risk assessments.
- Relief system design and DIERS methodology expertise.
We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!
- £39,000 + Excellent Package
TOOLMAKER
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER
This is a well - established manufacturing organisation, with plenty of new and existing work. You would be joining a friendly team.
Aswell as tooling repairs, you will also be supporting the Setters with troubleshooting on the tooling. This would suit a Toolmaker, who is looking for additional responsibilities
This is a day’s role, with a choice of start and finish times.
Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Brownhills, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Dudley, Rowley Regis, West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wombourne
Key Benefits
- Salary: £39,000
- Free parking on site
- Day’s role
- Overtime paid
- Early Friday finish available
- Friendly, supportive team
- Strong, solid well- established business
Responsibilities
- Conduct regrinds and repairs on tooling
- Carry out TPM checks
- Using all standard Toolroom equipment
- Carry out changeovers and small repairs
- Supporting the Press Setters with trouble shooting
- Responsibility for keeping and inventory of spares
- Happy to work days
Requirements
- Ideally, Apprentice trained
- A forklift truck licence would be helpful, though not essential
- Strong Toolmaking experience
- Lifting and slinging qualifications
- Happy to work a Days role
- Would suit an experienced Toolmaker, who is looking to step up