Manufacturing & Production

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Production Operative to join a very busy manufacturing facility.  This is an excellent time to join due to business growth, with opportunities for career progression. 

The role will involve working as part of a team, requiring excellent communication and willing to take part in problem solving and continuous improvement exercises. Flexibility with a willingness to learn and embrace new skills will also form a fundamental requirement of the role.

You must be flexible to work 12-hour shifts, covering days and nights. 

The package details for the role of Production Operative:

• Salary £34,500 (inc shift allowance) 
• Mix of 12-hour day and nights 4 on 3 off. 
• Company pension matched (will be disclosed at interview)
• Enhanced Holiday 23 + 8 – Holiday increases with service 
• Life Assurance 
• Discretionary company bonus (% discussed at interview) 

Some duties for the Production Operative role include: 

• Ensure all equipment is in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Enforce and promote safety and housekeeping in your area of work.
• To report safety and hazard faults.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations during product manufacturing.
• Document process activities completely and promptly.
• Oversee the operational state of equipment during production.
• Notify supervisors when raw materials are required or finished products are ready for transfer to the warehouse.

The role of Production Operative is commutable from Derby, Burton on Trent, Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. 

CHEMICAL  ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL  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.

We are considering both relevant Chemical Engineer  experience, or you might have recently graduated in Chemical Engineering and are looking for that first step on the ladder.

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.

MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

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: £42,000 - £46,000
• 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

• Ensure all Chemical Engineering is compliant
• HAZOP assessments
• Design, implement and commission plant modifications, modifications to existing plant
• Hazard assessments
• Working closely with the Projects team to help develop the plant design, layout, costings and proposals
• Provide technical expertise
• Developing new processes and existing ones
• Exposure to COMAH regulations would be advantageous as would DSEAR methodology

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!

• A Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Ideally, you will have gained Chemical Process Engineering experience from within an engineering or manufacturing setting.

We can only consider applications with the right to work in the UK.  No Sponsorship can be offered.

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.

QUALITY ENGINEER

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support our internal quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our supply chain quality performance. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to resolve internal and external quality issues, ensure ISO compliance, and assist in new product introduction (NPI) activities.

We are a manufacturing organization based in the heart of Birmingham, with great transport links to the rest of the UK.

We are a stable busy business, and if you are a Quality Engineer who is looking for a pleasant working environment that can offer consistency and stability, then look no further!  

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £37,000 - £40,000
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• Very friendly supportive team
• Long term career stability and prospects

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and eliminate sources of variation and improve processes.
• Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, including participation in internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with the introduction of new tooling and manufacturing processes, including SPC and capability studies, during NPI projects.
• Conduct supplier development activities, including communicating quality requirements and offering technical support.
• Perform on-site supplier and customer visits as required to resolve quality issues and build relationships.
• Lead or support the resolution of customer concerns, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyse problems using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive reduction in customer complaints, internal process variation, and external PPM.
• Perform process and compliance audits in line with internal and ISO standards.
• Support and develop departmental KPIs aligned with business-level objectives.
• Contribute to improving poka-yoke systems and error-proofing initiatives.
• Support environmental management systems (ISO 14001 experience desirable

REQUIREMENTS for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology and Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Full UK driving license required for supplier/customer site visits

Why Join Us?

We are a solid, stable busy manufacturing business in the heart of Birmingham, we are a thriving organisation with a team of motivated and committed people on board.  You would be joining a friendly, well-established business where you will be guaranteed to enjoy every day at work.  

We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems — a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
• Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory
• Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Toolmaker Role Purpose 

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham. 

Candidate Requirements

• Time served toolmaker – for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
• Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience. 
• Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
• Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
• CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
• A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Computer literate.

Toolmaker Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair and maintain tooling
• Work to fine tolerances
• Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
• Able to understand technical drawings
• Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
• Maintenance of machinery on site
• General tool making tasks
• To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario

WORK PLACE HEALTH NURSE

We are offering a role for an experienced Work Place Health Nurse within our World Class manufacturing Business, in order to deliver high-quality, on-site occupational health services across all our locations.

In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our employees by conducting medical assessments, supporting injury and illness management, and promoting a safe workplace environment.

You’ll work closely with both employees and leaders, providing expert advice and care, while aligning your activities with our Performance

Development and Progression Review (PDPR) plan to support departmental and organisational goals.

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £40,000 - £45,000 Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• Discounted gym membership
• Premium paid for any out of hours working (not often)
• 25 Days holiday
• 24 access to GP
• Loyalty days 
• Employee recognition schemes

RESPONSIBILITIES for WORK PLACE HEALTH NURSE

• Conduct a wide range of occupational health assessments, including:
• Spirometry
• Audiometry
• Dermatitis screening
• Eyesight checks
• Driver’s medicals
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Employment medicals
• Blood pressure monitoring

Provide comprehensive health reports, particularly for long-term sickness or return-to-work cases, with clear workplace adjustment recommendations

Deliver first-line treatment and support for workplace injuries and illnesses

Maintain and manage the health surveillance programme across all UK sites

Keep accurate records of assessments and make actionable recommendations

Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated, and manage necessary stock levels

Participate in health and wellbeing campaigns and corporate audits

Compile data and generate reports as required, ensuring confidentiality of health information

Travel across sites and work flexibly, including covering night shifts when needed

REQUIREMENTS for WORK PLACE HEALTH NURSE

• A qualified and registered Nurse with a BSc or MSc in Occupational Health Practice
• Experience in occupational health, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in conducting all standard occupational health checks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a flexible, collaborative approach
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites
• Ability to work varied shifts, including occasional nights

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment where you’ll play a key role in protecting and enhancing the health of our workforce. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own workload while being part of a professional and dedicated team, with ongoing opportunities for development and contribution to wider health initiatives.