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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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!

 

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!

 

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