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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This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £80,000 - £90,000+
  • Car allowance
  • Management Bonus Scheme
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Essential Requirements

  • Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
  • Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
  • An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
  • Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
  • A business qualification would be advantageous. 
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Head of Operations Key Responsibilities

  • The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
  • Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
  • Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
  • Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
  • Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
  • Leading and developing the Engineering function.
  • Managing growth across international operations.
  • Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
  • Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
  • Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.
 

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician – £50,000 + Premium Overtime | Days Only | Career Progression | Stable Role in a High Tech Manufacturing Plant

Location: Easily commutable from Coventry, Rugby, Hinckley, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Bedworth & Dunchurch
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Paid Overtime (Premium Rates) + Excellent Benefits
Shifts: Days Only – Enjoy Work-Life Balance!

Are you a timeserved Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a secure, long-term role in a clean, modern, and highly automated production environment?

We are expanding our low turnover, stable maintenance team and are actively seeking a reliable, experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to help support our state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.

What’s in it for you?

  • £50,000 Annual Salary
  • Day Shift Only – No Nights!
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Tax Efficient Company Car Option
  • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme – Above industry average
  • Enhanced Company Funded Sick Pay
  • GENUINE Training & Career Development
  • Work in a Modern, Clean, Automated Plant
  • Free Onsite Parking

Key Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll carry out both reactive and planned maintenance on advanced machinery across the site. This includes supporting electrical and mechanical systems in a high volume, automated production environment.

You will:

  • Troubleshoot breakdowns and resolve faults efficiently
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability
  • Work on Plc controlled systems (diagnostics experience essential)
  • What You’ll Need:
  • Apprentice trained with City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding experience
  • Proven background in manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or production environments
  • Familiarity with Plc control systems and automated machinery
  • A proactive, team-oriented attitude and good communication skills

Why Join Us?
This is more than just another maintenance role. It’s a chance to grow your career in a secure and future proof industry, supported by a knowledgeable and welcoming team. Join a company that truly values its people.

 

This is an opportunity to join thriving textiles environment an opportunity to join a company that Value expertise and reward performances. A Leading UK-Based manufacturer Specialising in High quality textiles for a range of Industries. 

The Maintenance Electrician with be joining a well-established Maintenance Team. 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Hyde, Denton, Manchester, Oldham, Middleton. 

The Maintenance Electrician with work the following Shifts: Rotating – 6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary £44,000 
  • 8% Pension Contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • 25 + 8 Days Holiday
  • Bonus Scheme

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and equipment
  • Respond to and diagnose breakdowns quickly and effectively
  • Perform electrical fault-finding and repair across a variety of textile machinery
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards at all times
  • Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and engineering teams
  • Support continuous improvement projects and process efficiency initiatives
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Experience: 

  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained Maintenance Electrician 
  • Qualified to a Level 3 in electrical engineering 
  • Ideally coming from a Manufacturing / Textiles environment. 
  • Strong Electrical fault-finding abilities. 
  • Experienced with Textiles equipment. 
 

A fantastic new opportunity for an electrically-biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading specialist manufacturer. This is an opportunity to join an established organisation who have 50+ years within the industry. This is an award-winning organisation who hold a very strong track record. 

This is an opportunity for a driven, motivated Engineer who is confident and holds strong electrical abilities, an opportunity to join an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations:  Rochdale / Bolton / Manchester / Oldham 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £48,961    
  • 6% Pension scheme 
  • Life Assurance 
  • 33days holiday
  • Medical Care 
  • Healthcare
  • Overtime 

Shift in place: Days – Monday to Friday. 7:30am till 4pm – Early finish on a Friday. 

Call out system in place – you will be required to work a 1in5 call out system. 

Duties and requirements the Maintenance electrician will hold and be responsible for: 

  • Previous experience within a similar role is essential to this role. 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities. 
  • Prove experience within a manufacturing environment. 
  • Proven experience with: AC & DC Drives, Installation experience, Wire testing, Panel Building, Instrumentation. 
  • Experienced with Siemens PLC’s – strong fault-finding abilities – Programming would be at an advantage.  
  • Planned preventive maintenance. 
  • Carry out routine servicing and inspection on all production machinery. 
  • Carry out essential testing of equipment and systems. 
  • Ideally holding experience with ATEX equipment. 
  • Ideally, we are looking for a 70/30 split as there will be some mechanical requirements. 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained maintenance electrician. 
  • Holding a Formal qualification in Electrical engineering – City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 
  • 17th / 18th IEE Wiring regulations. 
  • City & Guilds 2391 Testing 
  • UK Driving licence required / Travel to alternative sites required – all site located in within 5Miles of one another. 
  • Must be happy to work the required call out system. Working 1in5 calls – this is split between engineers. 
 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Electrician to join a leading organisation based in the Manchester joining an already established maintenance team on Plant 

This is an opportunity to join a leading manufacturing organisation a company who continue to invest and develop, you will be joining an established organisation who have sites throughout the UK + Overseas. This is an opportunity for a driven Engineer who is keen on development and progression, 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Manchester / Stockport / Stretford / Stalybridge / Denton 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive:

  • Salary: £50.200 – Paid Weekly   
  • Benefits: Sick-Pay, Pension, Childcare vouchers, Generous holiday, Gift Vouchers, plenty of overtime, + More
  • Shift the Maintenance Electrician will be required to work: Working a ON-OFF systems. 5on – 1off -5on -1off - 5on -4 off /// Shift pattern runs from Sunday to Saturday. 

The ideal Maintenance Electrician will have

  • Previous experience within a Heavy Manufacturing Environment 
  • Proven experience within a Similar Maintenance electrician role 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC’s – ideally Siemens. 
  • Additional requirements: Conveyor Systems, Lifting equipment, Motors and Drives, Control systems. Single and 3 Phase systems, Inverters, SCADA Systems. 
  • Holding High standards of fault-finding abilities 
  • Carry out essential maintenance on all aspects of the production lines
  • Work through a programme of PPM and helping develop the agility maintenance system
  • Improve factory OEE through development and innovation of the production facility

Qualification the Maintenance Electrician will hold: 

  • Electrical Apprenticeship
  • BTEC ONC & BTEC HNC Electrical Engineering.
 

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.