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

 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SALES AND TRAINING EXECUTIVE

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art bespoke 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 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.

You will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Sales and marketing plans within your assigned territory.

Your role will be split between demonstrating and selling time and delivering training courses.  Training courses usually delivered on customer premises

Commutable from  Darlington, Durhan, Carlilse, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee

Sales and Training Executive Benefits:

  • Salary: £38,000
  • Bonus
  • Company car
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression

Sales and Training Executive Responsibilities:

  • Time split between demonstrating / selling time and delivering training courses
  • Training courses will be delivered at customer sites
  • Develop  territory business plans to grow the business in your area
  • Deliver training courses
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Generate quotes
  • Communicate new product developments to prospective and existing customers
  • Analysis of market trends
  • Participate in trade events, exhibitions and promotional events

Sales and Training Executive Requirements:

  • Strong sales and customer service experience
  • To have previously delivered training 
  • Good  knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Previous experience of working within a product and services driven industry
  • Adaptable, to have skills and experience to be  comfortable switching between training and sales
  • Professional and helpful with customers
 

Company

This is a great opportunity for a Mobility Product Demonstrator to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading mobility 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, with this role being part of that growth.

This is a field-based role which will cover Bristol and South Wales region. 

Mobility Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

  • 30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
  • Company car (a new vehicle that is fully kitted out)
  • Commission (pays on average £1,000 - £2,000 per month)
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Newport

Mobility Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

  • Previous mobility product experience or similar would be useful but is no essential.
  • Take a proactive approach to understanding customer needs and delivering the right solution for each customer.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Demonstrate empathy with their customers.
  • Be able to understand the technical aspects of our vehicle adaptations (a level of self-learning is expected in addition to the comprehensive training provided), demonstrate the products effectively and comfortably in a manner that gives the customer the level of confidence they need.
  • Have good IT skills with competency in the MS Office Suite.
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated.
  • Have a clean driving licence.
  • Regular travel and ‘some’ over-night stays are required for this role.

Mobility Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and fully understand the customer needs, whether at their home address, a mobility store or a car dealership.
  • Demonstrate the full range of vehicle adaptations offered by the Company.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and in the required timescales.
  • Attend shows and exhibitions when required. 
  • Demonstrate a technical understanding and ability to learn the technical aspects of each product.
 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
  • 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster 

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with Manufacturing departments.

Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, the Manufacturing Engineer will be a key figure in your ability to:

  • Identify and action waste elimination.
  • Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
  • Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to quality issues.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, ‘Cost of Quality’ concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate
  • The Manufacturing Engineer will fully understand all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change and fully understand any production related cost.
  • Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
  • Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility.

Candidate Requirements

  • Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
  • Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings.
  • Understanding of Jig & Tool design - CAD experience would be advantageous.
  • Manufacturing Engineering degree or HND / HNC equivalent is desirable.
  • Industrial engineering techniques.
  • Project management skills
 

Company

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 

They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry.  The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

About You

You will be a process led, diligent CNC Programmer / Engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.

Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000 - £37,000 (dependant on experience)
  • 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Candidate Requirements

  • An experienced Machinist with CNC (VMC/Milling) programming ability.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines.
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software experience would be useful.
  • Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
  • Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications. PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages. 
  • Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc.
  • MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace.
  • Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas. 

Role Overview

  • The CNC Programmer will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
  • As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Programmer will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
  • Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met. 
  • You will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.
 

CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling or Turning)

Due to an expansion, we are now recruiting for several roles! We offer a good variety of job roles, A good level of experience would be ideal but not overly required as some training can be provided. Roles include both manual work and machining (see below)

Salary/Benefits and Night Shifts for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

  • Starting salary at £28,000 up to £35,000 (DOE)  
  • Company pension with a total weekly contribution of 8%.
  • Health and Safety bonus system every 6 months for qualified individuals.
  • Overtime paid at time 1/3 + Sundays paid at time 1/2.
  • Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm – Friday: 8am – 1am

Roles available for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

  • Manual Vertical Borers Setter/Operators (Turning)
  • Manual Horizontal Borers Setter/Operators (Milling)
  • CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer
  • CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer

Requirements for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

Manual:

  • Have experience of setting and operating manual boring machines or have a similar background (in either milling or turning)
  • Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
  • Have the ability to self-inspect parts.

CNC Borers:

  • Roles available for experience in Heidenhain control systems and Fanuc (Fanuc also uses Cimcon CADCam for programming)
  • Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
  • Have the ability to self-inspect parts.

CNC Vertical Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer:

  • Have some CNC Setter/Operator/Programmer experience using Fanuc control systems (also uses Cimco CADCam for programming)
  • Be able to work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy workpieces.
  • Have the ability to self-inspect the parts.

Join our team of CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator (Milling or Turning)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of our talented team of professionals. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and ample opportunities for growth, this is your chance to shine. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey towards success.

This job is commutable from: Oldham, Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.

 

CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling or Turning) - Nights Role

Due to an expansion, we are now recruiting for several roles! We offer a good variety of job roles, A good level of experience would be ideal but not overly required as some training can be provided. Roles include both manual work and machining (see below)

Salary/Benefits and Night Shifts for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

  • Starting salary at £36,000 up to £46,000 (DOE)  
  • Company pension with a total weekly contribution of 8%.
  • Health and Safety bonus system every 6 months for qualified individuals.
  • Overtime paid at time and a half – available after 1pm Friday until Monday – paid lunch break.
  • Monday to Thursday 6pm – 6am.

Roles available for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

  • Manual Vertical Borers Setter/Operators (Turning)
  • Manual Horizontal Borers Setter/Operators (Milling)
  • CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer
  • CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer

Requirements for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

Manual:

  • Have experience of setting and operating manual boring machines or have a similar background (in either milling or turning)
  • Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
  • Have the ability to self-inspect parts.

CNC Borers:

  • Roles available for experience in Heidenhain control systems and Fanuc (Fanuc also uses Cimcon CADCam for programming)
  • Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
  • Have the ability to self-inspect parts.

CNC Vertical Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer:

  • Have some CNC Setter/Operator/Programmer experience using Fanuc control systems (also uses Cimco CADCam for programming)
  • Be able to work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy workpieces.
  • Have the ability to self-inspect the parts.

Join our team of CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator (Milling or Turning)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of our talented team of professionals. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and ample opportunities for growth, this is your chance to shine. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey towards success.

This job is commutable from: Oldham, Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.