We are offering a role for a driven and experienced Product Development Engineer, in order to become an integral part of our expanding team,
We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our Product Development Engineer, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.
Established for many many years, offering a range of different manufacturing processes, providing top quality products into a wide variety of different manufacturing industry sectors.
We are an Award-winning business, renowned for our luxury products
Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Norton Canes, Aldridge, Stourbridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield and Tyseley
KEY BENEFITS
* Salary: Up to £45,000 Dependant on experience
* Plenty of free parking on site
* Exquisite working environment
* Recent investment
* Long established and stable business
* Top quality products
* Charity events
* Friendly, supportive team
RESPONSIBILITIES for PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
* Design and develop high-quality products using CAD software, primarily Autodesk Inventor
* Produce accurate technical drawings and specifications to guide manufacturing processes
* Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with our quality standards
* Uphold the integrity of our design and development work
REQUIREMENTS for PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
* Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
* Ideally, an understanding of metals, fabrication techniques, and machining processes.
* Expertise in Autodesk Inventor and familiarity with Autodesk Vault preferred but experience with other CAD systems will be considered
* Background in shop floor machining or hands-on manufacturing environments.
* Experience producing BOMs (Bills of Materials) and technical documentation for manufacturing.
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
WHY JOIN US?
We don’t just design — we create heirloom-quality products that define luxury interiors. Join a company where innovation is rooted in tradition, and your technical skills will help shape exceptional outcomes every day.
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
1. Ensure fire safety, emergency protocols, and critical equipment inspections are in place.
2. Proven track record of implementing and upgrading H&S and HR processes.
3. Familiarity with ISO9001 and Quality Management Systems.
4. Collaborative, adaptable approach to improving safety culture and operational practices.
5. Confident communicator and a hands-on team player
If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer with Calibration experience, this is your chance to join a globally respected precision engineering company. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence, they supply advanced solutions to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing.
Operating from a state-of-the-art UK facility, they provide their clients with cutting-edge equipment, expert support, and comprehensive training—driving accuracy and productivity across engineering sectors.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
* Company Car
* Discretionary End of year Bonus
* 40 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm
* 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) - which increase service
* Private health insurance and death in service cover – after a qualifying period
* Modern working facility, with support and development
Role Function
The Field Service Engineer will work independently representing the company at Customer premises. The role is managed from the HQ Service centre and covers installation, service, repair, and calibration of precision measuring equipment.
This is a field-based role focusing mainly on the customer base in the Midlands, although travel further afield may be required as well as occasional overnight stays.
* Minimum of BTEC / Apprenticeship or equivalent in an engineering discipline, or relevant ‘Hands-On’ industry experience.
* Precision engineering background, with hands-on / practical mechanical background.
* Some electrical skills would be useful, ie, able to replace boards, use test equipment etc.
* Effective communicator, organisation skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Full valid driving license.
Field Service Engineer Desirable Requirements
* Experience of fault finding on mechanical/electrical systems.
* Have good interpersonal skills.
Visit customer sites to:
* Install precision measuring equipment.
* Complete service and calibration work.
* Undertake trouble shooting including fault-finding, diagnosis and rectification.
This business is the UK's leading manufacturer in their field. Their long-standing base of customers includes some of the world's largest retailers. They also manufacture and pack many internationally recognised brands. They have been expanding rapidly and have an exciting opportunity within their management team based in their modern, purpose-built facility.
Senior Sourcing Manager Salary, Hours, and Benefits
* Hybrid option is available
* Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Procurement Service to business stakeholders for the assigned categories.
This will include execution of strategic sourcing using market research and cost analysis to identify and contract with best fit suppliers, and their ongoing supplier management, to ensure supply assurance of materials and services meeting quality standards and specifications.
Senior Sourcing Manager Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 3 years working in a Procurement or Sourcing roles (eg: Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist / Manager or similar).
* Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel (VLookup, Pivots tables etc).
* Ability to structure and analyse data to identify opportunities, risks etc.
* Negotiation skills and experience.
* Ability to deliver results in a dynamic working environment, across multiple tasks at a given time.
* MCIPS Level 6 would be desirable.
Senior Sourcing Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
* Internal customer engagement to understand business needs and expected outcomes.
* Spend analysis of assigned categories to identify sourcing and/or negotiation opportunities and to deliver Supplier Segmentation classification.
* Develop and deliver the annual strategic sourcing plan, and benefits initiatives, including required stakeholder management.
* New Source or annual Negotiation planning and sign off according to requirements of Supplier Segmentation and delegated authorities’ Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA’s, price books and any other appropriate schedules.
* Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA’s price books and any other appropriate schedule.
* Cost Standards setting in support of budgeting and materials price variance (MPV) analysis.
Senior Sourcing Manager Key Performance Indicators
* P&L savings, Savings to budget and Cost avoidance, MPV reporting
* Supplier compliance to key scorecard metrics such as timely communication, response to quality issues and OTIF performance
* Action trackers maintained for self and key suppliers
* Calendars adhered to for sourcing activity, projects and supplier management meetings
We have an exceptional opportunity available! Are you a Rolling Mill Guru? Are you a specialist in Rolling metal? Are you well versed with the art of rolling metal?
We want to hear from you!
We are a well -established, unique manufacturing organisation, steeped in history. We need an expert, who can coax the very best from our rolling mill machines.
Have you spent years mastering the art and science of rolling — from the feel of the machine to the sound of something going wrong?
If you know plate, section, and tube rolling like the back of your hand, and you still believe in doing the job right the first time — we want to hear from you.
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Telford, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Willenhall, and Cannock
KEY BENEFITS
* Hours and salary to suit – Completely open! Fulltime or Part time
* The chance to share and use your many years of expertise
* Very friendly supportive team
* Long term career stability and prospects
* Stable, family friendly business
DUTIES for MASTER METAL ROLLER
* Running and fine-tuning plate, section, or rolling machines with absolute precision
* Diagnosing rolling issues before they become problems — by sound, feel, and instinct
* Training and mentoring younger operators with your hard-earned know-how
* Coaxing the very best out of the Metal Rolling Machines
* Sharing insights on tooling, machine setup, and rolling strategy based on decades of experience
* Helping refine rolling processes — not with buzzwords, but with results
REQUIREMENTS for MASTER METAL ROLLER
* Significant in metal rolling — cold or hot, plate, tube, beam, or section
* Deep, practical knowledge of materials, tolerances, machine behaviour, and tooling
* Old-school work ethic: take pride in your work, show up on time, and always finish strong
* The respect of your peers — because you’ve earned it
* A calm, patient approach when teaching or leading others
* Willingness to share your expertise — and help build the future of the team
* We are looking for a true rolling mill veteran. Not just a machine operator, but a hands-on expert, a problem-solver, and a mentor who can lead from the front, fix anything, and pass on their knowledge to the next generation.
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER
This is a super opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing organisation who have a significant uplift in work, creating the need for an additional Toolmaker in the Toolroom.
We have our own design facility on site.
The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing press tools to support our production operations. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of engineering tools and materials.
Working days with an early finish on Friday, plus paid Overtime available, this is a great opportunity to be part of a growing success story.
Commutable from Birmingham, Rowley Regis, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Telford, Bloxwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Wombourne, Wednesbury, Codsall,
KEY BENEFITS
* DAYS
* Early finish Fridays
* Paid Overtime
* On-site parking
* Significant work coming in
* Friendly supportive office
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
* Operate manual machinery, including milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
* Read and interpret technical drawings
* Conduct tool trials, identify issues, and implement modifications to ensure optimal performance.
* Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot tooling issues in collaboration with the production team.
* Work with a variety of materials, including steel and aluminum,
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
* Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling efficiency and effectiveness.
* Maintain accurate documentation of tooling modifications and repairs.
REQUIREMENTS
* Apprentice trained ideally or equivalent
* Experience with Press tools, preferably progression
* Proficiency in using various machining tools including mills, lathes and grinders
* Happy to work days
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!
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.
* 23 days holiday.
* Health cash plan.
* Health and life insurance.
* Real training and development opportunities.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading business who are in a period of exciting growth. 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.
Technical Author Pay, Hours and Benefits
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (with some flexibility)
* Life insurance cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.
Technical Author Role Overview
You will join the company’s busy Technical Support team in Derbyshire, with a focus on creating and maintaining high quality SOP’s (standard operating procedures, installation/user manuals and the creation of drawings/models for product fabrications.
Technical Author Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Technical Author, with Illustrations / Illustrator expertise.
* Proficient in CAD, Solidworks and Adobe packages including Illustrator.
* Good understanding of basic engineering principles.
* A well-organised professional.
* Proactive, self-motivated and solutions focused.
* A clear and confident communicator and strong team player.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Technical Author Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring the generation of technical materials that are required to facilitate the delivery of product to market in a timely manner.
* Working with the design team to create 3D models and SOPS for new dedicated illustration kits for all group products.
* Creating work instructions and Standard Production Order (SPO) to assist the production line and production manager.
* Creating or revising user and installation manuals for any new or existing products brought to market by any of the group’s brands.
* Managing and implement change through processes and communicate with other departments to deal with enquiries both efficiently and effectively.
* Creating an illustrated parts catalogue (IPC) to assist every department determine product parts and codes.
Toolmaker Wax & Core Specialist
Location: Worcester
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent DAYS
Industry: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
Salary: Based on experience + benefits
We are seeking a highly skilled Toolmaker with expertise in wax tooling and core assembly to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a precision manufacturing environment where quality and attention to detail are paramount. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, modification, and creation of tooling used in the wax and core production processes, supporting investment casting or similar operations.
Commutable from Worcester, Pershore, Cheltenham, Stratford Upon Avon, Evesham, Studley, Redditch, Droitwich, Ledbury and Bromsgrove
Benefits for theToolmaker
* Days role
* Overtime paid
* Supportive team environment with ongoing training
* Opportunity to work on high-precision, cutting-edge projects
* Career growth and development prospects
Key Responsibilities:
* Manufacture, assemble, and maintain wax and ceramic core tooling to precise tolerances
* Interpret technical drawings
* Modify and repair tools to improve performance and longevity
* Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend practical solutions
Required Skills
* Proven experience as a Toolmaker, preferably within investment casting or related industries
* Knowledge of wax and ceramic core processes
* CNC skills would be useful but not advantageous
* Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings
* Strong understanding of materials, tolerances, and production techniques
* Apprenticeship or relevant engineering/toolmaking qualification preferred
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
* Supportive team environment with ongoing training
* Opportunity to work on high-precision, cutting-edge projects
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist – Milling and Turning) to join a world leading engineering manufacturer, with over 45 years of experience. You will be working on technically complex products and assemblies for flagship UK projects and programs.
The CNC Machinist will be working on high quality, high integrity parts in a range of materials, the role on offer will be challenging and rewarding.
Please Note: Due to the security level of the projects the business work on, British Nationality is required for this role.
CNC Machinist Salary, Hours and Benefits
* 39 hours per week, Day & Night Shift rotation
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Sick pay
This role is commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Alfreton, Ilkeston, Chesterfield
CNC Machinist Candidate Requirements
* Apprenticeship trained, time served, NVQ level 3, or higher
* Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively as part of a team
* Minimum 3 years experience in a precision machining role with large components
* Experience of multiple control systems is preferred (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mazatrol)
* Exposure to relevant industries, Nuclear, Power Generation, Aerospace
* Proven experience of working to high precision tolerances and large components
* Experience of working with a wide range of materials
CNC Machinist Key Responsibilities
* Machining of high integrity parts in a variety of materials (nickel alloys, stainless steels, titanium, aluminium, carbon steels).
* Programming, setting and operation of machines as required, including prove out of new programs.
* Work to an exacting quality standard to ensure parts are machined right first time and on time.
* Maintain a high level of housekeeping to ensure the on-going cleanliness of the facilities.
* Ensure that route card instructions are followed and that all documentation is completed to company procedures.
* Be able to read and understand complex engineering drawings
* Use and interpret workshop measuring equipment
* Perform in cycle deburring of components where appropriate
* Perform periodic maintenance checks of equipment as appropriate
* Proactively identify and suggest improvement opportunities
* Ensure all working hours are accurately logged (direct and indirect hours)
A great opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join a busy manufacturing site based near Wolverhampton. My client is a well-known and established company based in the heart of the midlands.
My client is looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join their day shift. The right person will be responsible for off-line repair of machine equipment alongside other plant maintenance activities.
Maintenance Fitter Role Benefits:
* Salary £35,000
* 25 days holiday + BH
* Death in Service.
* Training and Development Opportunities.
Maintenance Fitter Duties include:
* Day shift 8:00 – 16:00
* Carrying out general machine maintenance
* Make sure vital parts are maintained to a high working standard.
* Monitor stock and order spares.
As a Maintenance Fitter Requirements include:
* Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience.
* Turning and Milling experience.
* Fabrication knowledge.
* Be able to use own initiative, make effective decisions and judgments when required.
* Be able to work unsupervised.
Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.
This Maintenance Fitter position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas.
Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician c£54,000 + Overtime + Benefits
Location: Commutable from Bloxwich, Brownhills, Cannock, Walsall
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering / Production
Shifts: Rotating
Are you an Electrically Biased Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician looking to join a leading manufacturing company in a permanent, secure and rewarding role?
We are a well established, industry respected manufacturer, known for producing high quality products for a stable and thriving sector. With a strong reputation for low staff turnover and long employee tenure, we offer a supportive work environment and real opportunities for progression.
What’s in it for you? Package & Benefits
* Salary: c £54,000 + Paid Overtime at Enhanced Rates
* Outstanding Company Pension & Life Assurance
* Company Share Options Scheme
* Generous Paid Holiday Entitlement
* Staff Discounts on a wide range of company products
* Free On Site Parking
Key Responsibilities: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
* As part of our skilled Maintenance Team, your duties will include:
* Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a wide range of plant and production equipment.
* Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults, Plc issues and robotics, alongside mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
* Working closely with engineers and production teams to minimise downtime and improve performance.
* Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations and company standards.
* Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
Candidate Requirements: Maintenance Engineer / Technician
We are looking for an experienced, qualified and proactive individual with:
* Recognised Electrical Qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Apprentice trained background in electrical or multi-skilled engineering.
* Strong multi skilled abilities, electrical bias with sound mechanical understanding.
* Experience working in a manufacturing, process or production environment.
* Solid fault finding skills on Plc’s, motors, control panels and automated systems.
* A proactive attitude with a commitment to high standards, teamwork, and safety.
Location & Commutability:
This Maintenance Technician role is easily commutable from:
Bloxwich, Brownhills, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas.
Apply Now
If your a Maintenance Engineer or Multi Skilled Technician looking for your next challenge in a stable, technically diverse environment, we want to hear from you.
Click apply now to join a team that values its people and invests in your future.
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