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Probe Technical Recruitment; Redditch, Kidderminster, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Toolmaker to join a prestigious manufacturing organization in Redditch. The role involves manufacturing, maintaining, and repairing tools, dies, and fixtures while working with a supportive team. The position offers career advancement, competitive salary, and various benefits, including paid overtime and health programs.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Paid Overtime

Early Friday finish

Health and wellbeing programmes

25 Days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering setting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair tools, dies, and fixtures.
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet quality standards.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly.

Skills

Toolmaking

Problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Apprentice trained

NVQ or equivalent in Toolmaking

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Grinding Machines

Job description

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER.

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 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.

We will be moving to Worcester towards the end of the year.

ONLY RELEVANT TOOLMAKING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED, MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Redditch and Ledbury.

KEY BENEFITS

• Free parking on site
• DAY position
• Overtime Paid
• Early Friday finish
• Large, stable well -established business
• Friendly supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning & Degreasing –
• Precision Assembly & Dismantling – Regrind parts, replace tooling punches & dies, and restore tools to full functionality.
• Using conventional tool room equipment (surface grinders, millers, drilling machines, lathes).
• Adjustments & Repairs
• Assisting press shop setters to keep tools in production and avoid unnecessary downtime.
• Breakdown Support
• Ensure modifications are properly recorded for long-term reliability
• Working Days

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentice trained ideally
• Experience of Toolmaking
• Crane and Forklift truck licence is required, but training can be provided if not
• Happy to work days

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of ourMANUFACTURING & PRODUCTIONvacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact meto have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994

CNC PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR – HyperMill Expert

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (this can be negotiable)
• Supportive, friendly team
• Little competition
• Problem-solving, fine-tuning, and maybe even showing the robots who's boss
• Bonus points if you can make the tea and program a 5-axis mill at the same time
• Day shift only – your evenings are your own!

We are seeking a TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER, to strengthen the Toolroom.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, supplying into a broad range of different industry sectors, such as agriculture, construction, defence, medical and education to name but a few.

As our Toolmaker / Jig and Fixture Maker, you will be joining a friendly team, repairing and manufacturing tools, dies and fixtures.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
• Genuine 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: - Worcester, Hereford, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Tewkesbury, Droitwich, Bromyard, Evesham, Redditch, Cheltenham and Ledbury

BENEFITS

• Paid Overtime
• Days – Monday to Friday
• Plenty of parking available
• 25 Days holiday
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

• Manufacture, and repair tools, dies, and fixtures
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Operate lathes, milling and grinding machines
• Work with the engineering team to optimise tool designs, to make the parts faster

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of producing Jigs and Fixtures
• Must have gained this experience from a manufacturing environment
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• To have an understanding of machining processes
• Happy to work a Days role

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

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
• 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!

We are seeking a TOOLROOM ENGINEER, to strengthen our Toolroom.

We're looking for a skilled Tooling Engineer to take ownership of the repair, maintenance, and enhancement of tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and fittings used across our production lines. You'll play a key role in driving process improvements that boost output, reduce downtime, and support continuous manufacturing excellence.

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: - Studley, Redditch, Birmingham, Halesowen, Moseley, Hollywood, Droitwich, Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon and Alcester

BENEFITS

• Days – Monday to Friday
• Very early finish Fridays
• Plenty of parking available
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down to earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025
• Paid Overtime if needed

DUTIES

• Carry out manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of all tooling and fixtures.
• Recommend and implement tooling improvements, including SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) techniques.
• Lead process enhancements that improve efficiency and output across production areas.
• Perform routine servicing and regrinding of press tools following last-off procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out timely repairs to minimise production interruptions.
• Evaluate whether tooling issues can be resolved in-press or require transfer to the tool room.
• Provide accurate time estimates for repair tasks and flag potential risks to timelines.
• Report root causes of breakdowns, equipment faults, and operational concerns to management

REQUIREMENTS

• Trained to use all Toolroom machinery and equipment
• Good understanding of engineering problems
• To have the ability to re-grind
• Strong sense of ownership – you see problems through to resolution.
• Proactive mindset with a solution-focused approach.

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. 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.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!


Manufacturing Engineer Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will define, develop & implement equipment, processes and standards of working for application within the production environment.

Forming part of the company global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will work cross functionally with Product Design and Testing, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Plant Maintenance and Quality functions and be instrumental in ensuring robust design and development of manufacturing and production systems and processes in a planned and intentional manner, working ahead of business operational requirements strategically.


Salary, Hours and Benefits

• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
• The chance to join a very successful hypergrowth business
• Excellent company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan

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

Candidate Requirements

• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar qualification.
• Working experience in a high speed, high pressure electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment within a Manufacturing Engineering function would be highly advantageous.
• Hands on experience in use and application of PFMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow tools.
• Strong track record in continuous improvement and project management.
• Experience of Industrial design and Engineering (Factory layout, assembly process development).
• Proven aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to work with commercial acumen and consideration within manufacturing design and development.


About you

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be a process led, proactive and pragmatic engineer with a good eye for detail.
• Good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication.
• Able to demonstrate experience in an electro-mechanical environment at a practical level.
• You will have a background in process design and development that includes a strong understanding of whole-of-factory level impact and commercial considerations with regard to large change projects as well as continuous improvement initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and delivering manufacturing programmes for process, equipment, tooling and factory layout improvements, as well step-change ground-up projects
• Engineering solutions for manufacturing and production that deliver benefits in efficiency, quality and accuracy both today and for the future state
• Managing and planning product changes (quality cost and time justification for and against within manufacturing, supporting NPI as part of a cross functional business wide team)
• Future design and development of factory layout scenarios and process flow design in line with operational strategy
• Supporting production engineering with longer term continuous improvement projects
• Development of manufacturing standards, processes and measures in line with the business performance that can be translated globally across Operations

Any of the below would be useful but aren’t essential:
Experience in using AutoCAD or similar plant layout design CAD software, Working knowledge of production lean methodologies and associated tools i.e. OEE, TPM, 5S, Experience of working with quality management systems within manufacturing and production, Practical application of industry standard problem-solving tools i.e. 8D, 5Y, Team and project leadership experience in similar environment or role, Background and experience in automation solutions for production in similar industry or environment, Experience in jig and tool design, Ability to read and produce engineering drawings

We are offering a role for a TOOLMAKER – NIGHTS in the Birmingham area.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our Toolmaker, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.

Established for many many years, this role is an interesting and varied Toolmaker role, with superb long-term prospects genuinely available

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Halesowen, Moseley, Redditch, Hollywood and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £38,000 - £45,000 Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Paid Overtime
• Early Friday finish
• Discounted gym membership
• Genuine long-term prospects
• Long established and stable business
• Top quality products
• Charity events
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for TOOLMAKER

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair a variety of press tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet strict quality standards
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly and effectively
• Hapy to work Nights

REQUIREMENTS for TOOLMAKER

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering or manufacturing setting
• Skilled in both Single Operation and Progression tooling
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings and using hand tools and general Toolroom equipment
• Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a collaborative team
  

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

• Very early Friday finish
• Overtime Paid
• Super friendly team
• Supportive, friendly team

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

• 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!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition.

As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter.

Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.


Toolmaker Salary, Hours and Benefits

• 39 hours per week on rotating shifts
  - Week 1: Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.00pm, Friday 6.00 – 1.00pm
  - Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 1.00pm – 8.00pm
• Company performance bonus
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Company discounts
• Free on-site parking

Role Function

The Toolmaker will be a responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and continuous improvement of production press tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special purpose machinery.

• Time-served apprentice and NVQ or equivalent in Tool making or Machining
• Strong background in precision engineering and toolroom operations
• Skilled in operating Toolroom machinery (lathes, mills, grinders etc)
• Experience with press tooling, fault diagnosis and tool repair
• Ability to read technical drawings
• CNC experience
• Ability to produce jigs & fixtures
• TIG welding experience desirable or willing to learn
• Manufacture and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings to determine the best manufacturing methods
• Operate a full range of Toolroom machinery (milling, turning, grinding, CNC etc)
• Assemble and disassemble press tools, check tolerances and ensure functional performance
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs


Onsite Capabilities

• The Toolroom gives full control over the servicing and quality of company tooling. Equipped with an impressive range of machinery – HURCO 3 Axis CNC Miller, lathes, pillar drills, Lumsden and surface grinders – they can manufacture complex parts and maintain critical press tooling without relying on external suppliers.
• In addition to maintaining existing tooling, the Toolroom team also designs and manufactures bespoke tools, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring precision and reliability in every part of production.

An opportunity has a risen for a CNC Machinist / Turner to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training.

The CNC Machinist /Turners role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The CNC Machinist / Turner will be required to work the following Shift: Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am

Benefits the CNC Machinist / Turner will receive:

• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday
• Production Bonus Scheme
• Secured Parking.
• Overtime. – Plenty available

Key Requirements for the CNC Turners:

• Carry out machining of components
• Set up tools and load materials on to CNC Machines
• Manually handle Weights up to 25kg
• Complete quality documents
• Use inspection equipment to ensure components are manufactured to drawings.
• Contribute to continuous improvements
• Read Engineering Drawings

Experience the CNC Turners will hold.

• Experienced with CNC Controls: Okuma / FANUC / Mazak
• Experience with Loading Lathes / Driven Tool lathes / Horizontal Machines / Vertical machines.
• Prove experience within a CNC Turners position.
• Experienced within a Manufacturing Environment.
• Must be able to setup, operator, and make adjustments to the tools and fixtures offsets on CNC Machines
• Must be Time served – Holding formal qualification

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manual Machinist to join an existing team in their new facility.

The company offer a full Manual Machining Service for products, across Manufacturing, Fabrication and General Engineering.

To be considered for this role, you will be Apprentice Trained, with proven manual machining experience on both Lathes and Milling machines.

• Paid overtime
• Day time shift, 7am – 4pm, Friday’s 8:30am – 3pm (40 hours per week)
• No tools required

This Manual Machinist position is commutable from: Derby, Burton, Nottingham, Ripley, Ashbourne, Matlock, Castle Donington and surrounding areas.

Manual Machinist Candidate Requirements

• It is essential that you have proven experience of setting and operating manual lathes and milling machines
• Competency in milling, grinding, drilling and lathe work is all essential along with working to tight tolerances
• Experience with sleeving, bushing housings, and stubbing shafts required
• A good attitude to work
• Driving Licence
• No training provided, you must have the above skill set and ability to hit the ground running

Manual Machinist Duties

• You will be required to operate Manual lathes and Milling machines and carry out repairs on various mechanical components from customers.
• You need to be capable of working to drawings and samples and generate drawings on occasions with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• 50% of the work is working from drawings and 50% repair and breakdowns, where working of your own initiative is essential
• Occasional customer site visits, to discuss future projects and urgent work. Possibly sketch the job if required – transport will be provided.

We are seeking a PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, to supervise a small team, and ensure production areas are correctly maintained.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, Kings Award winning business, and we have a requirement for a Production Supervisor.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
• Genuine 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: - Bolton, Wigan, St Helen’s, Skelmersdale, Chorley, Ormskirk, Leigh and Ashton-in-Makerfield

BENEFITS

• Days – Monday to Friday
• Plenty of parking available
• 25 Days holiday
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping across all plant, yard, and compound areas.
• Assisting with stock takes of all raw materials including bulk storage and drums, as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Safely offloading delivery tankers and loading collection tankers as required.
• Monitoring and replenishing gaff bag stock to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.
• Ensuring spill kits and grit boxes are stocked and in good working order throughout the site.
• Checking the heating plan and pre-heating materials in preparation for production runs.
• Labelling and managing stock of IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) in the compound.
• Participating in the solvent recovery programme and correctly labelling recovered materials.
• Supporting batch filtration processes and following formulation batch sheet specifications accurately.
• Reporting any deviations from standard procedures promptly and in writing to the Production Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous supervisory experience
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
• Forklift truck licence
• Happy to work days
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

I have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton and Dudley. As an Engineer you will be tasked with looking after the kit on site and keep downtime to a minimum.

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled Engineer with no preference on bias. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world’s best employers.

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• Salary £49,707
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Cycle to work.
• Volunteering days off. (Paid)

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Improve and promote safety across site.
• Lead a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Focus on departmental KPI’s.
• Manage and supervise contractors.
• Shift reports.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Identify and procure critical spares.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:

• Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical).
• Strong fault-finding capabilities.
• Health & Safety / Food Safety.
• Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards.
• PLC knowledge (advantageous)
• SCADA systems (advantageous).

Please apply find out more about this role.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Telford, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.