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Probe Technical Recruitment; Burton-on-Trent, Lichfield, Cannock, Tamworth, Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Probe Technical Recruitment is searching for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a bespoke engineering business experiencing growth. You will be a vital part of the team, responsible for programming and operating CNC machines, working in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company performance bonus

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Experience in CNC programming and operation.
• Exposure to ProtoTRAK control experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operating CNC machines.
• Ensuring the production quality and efficiency.
• Working as part of the current machining team.

Skills

Programming experience

XYZ Lathe

Bed Mills

Manual turning

Milling

Drilling

CMM operation

Haas operation

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with several decades of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

The CNC Machinist role is a newly created position, you will be a key part of the current team.

CNC Machinist Salary and Benefits

• 37.5 Hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• Paid overtime
• Company performance bonus
• Sick pay

This position is commutable from – Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood

CNC Machinist Candidate Requirements

• Programming experience
• The CNC Machinist will ideally have experience of XYZ Lathe and Bed Mills
• Exposure to ProtoTRAK control experience would be useful, but training could be provided if needed
• Experience in manual turning, milling & drilling would be an advantage
• Any experience with CMM would be an advantage
• Haas operation experience would be a significant advantage

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

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!

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.

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

• Free parking on site
• Life Assurance
• DAY position
• Overtime Paid
• Life Assurance
• Large, stable well -established business
• 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.

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

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility and an early Friday finish
• The chance to join a very successful, hypergrowth company that offer realistic progression and growth
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Buyer Role Overview

This is an important role within the Supply Chain Team - it requires a committed and customer focused individual with a supplier centric approach to global multi-site manufacturing. There will be opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the company products and the Supply Chain. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity.

You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach to their Procurement and Supply Chain activity. The Buyer – Manufacturing position reports directly into the Purchasing Manager, operating within a team covering all procurement processes for the organisation.

As part of a small team, the business requires an experienced Buyer - Manufacturing to bring professionalism and critical thinking to the Purchasing Department. A critical part of the company growth strategy will be focused on the ability of the department to evolve the existing supply chain and remain agile.

The right candidate is expected to be confident in buying for all areas but will specifically need to be familiar and confident with manufacturing procurement.

You will be expected to work with many stakeholders including Production, Stores, Engineering and Project Management to achieve the best business outcomes.

Buyer – Manufacturing Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience of a fast-paced manufacturing procurement, including a familiarisation of working with BoMs and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to work, tactically and operationally, with commercial and financial acumen, including sound analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business. You will also have a proven track record of being accountable across a variety of roles within Procurement.
• High work ethic with strong focus on excellent customer service.
• Good presentation and communication skills, with a high level of Excel competency.
• Able to interpret technical / safety regulatory information.
• Clean UK driving license require with a willingness to travel (not too frequently).
• A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork.
• Unphased by working with a lack of information / ambiguity.

Buyer – Manufacturing Key Responsibilities

• Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
• Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
• Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken.
• Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
• Identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
• Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
• Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
• Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
• Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements
  

We are offering a role for a CNC Turner to join our precision engineering team.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our CNC Turner, you will be proficient in programming, setting and operating CNC Turning machines.

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 £31,000 - £32,500 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 CNC TURNER

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines (Mazatrol, Siemens, G-code)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Competent with all aspects of setting tools and understanding cutting speeds, feeds, boring, drilling and threading
• Machine components to tight tolerances
• Perform tooling setups with a strong understanding of speeds and feeds
• Use precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS for CNC TURNER

• Significant experience in CNC Setting, Operating programming
• Sound knowledge of machining principles and best practices
• Proficient in the use of inspection and measurement equipment
• Experience of measuring / inspection equipment, including verniers, bore gauges and micrometers
• CAD/CAM knowledge is an advantage
• Positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

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!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer 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.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance & company sick pay
• Company discounts
• Supportive and collaborative culture

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
• Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
• Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
• Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

• The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
• Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
• Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
• Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
• Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support and evaluate process and design changes
• Help bring new products into production
• Improve quality control and process consistency
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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.

Maintenance Technician – Electrical Bias | £52,000 + Overtime + Great Benefits
Location: Easily commutable from Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth & Polesworth
Shifts: Permanent, Full Time | Rotating Shifts

Join a Secure, Growing Engineering Business with Long Term Career Potential

Are you a qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a high-paying, secure role with a company that truly invests in its people?

This is your opportunity to join a well established manufacturing business with excellent employee retention, ongoing investment in plant and technology, and a positive, team focused culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant machinery in a fast-paced production environment
• Diagnosing faults and completing timely repairs to ensure maximum uptime
• Supporting and troubleshooting Plc controls, HMI and inverter drives
• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and contributing to continuous improvement
• Working closely with other engineers to maintain plant reliability and efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in an Electrical discipline (Apprentice trained preferred)
• Strong background in maintenance engineering within manufacturing, production or process plant environments
• Confident with electrical fault finding, inverter drives, Plc controls and HMI applications
• Basic mechanical understanding (hydraulics, pneumatics – desirable)
• Flexible to work a rotating shift pattern

What’s In It for You?

• Salary: Up to £52,000 + Overtime at Premium Rates
• Excellent Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Real opportunities for career development and progression
• Job security in a stable, expanding engineering sector
• Free on site parking + staff discounts + supportive team culture

Don’t miss this chance to join a business that values your skills and gives you room to grow.

Apply today and secure your future in a high performing engineering environment.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician – Does Your Current Package Lack Any Real Benefits?

Due to expansion, we are seeking to recruit a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our established maintenance team. Utilising state of the art automated equipment we manufacture high quality products for a diverse range of customers.

We are proud of our low staff turnover, which reflects our commitment to our employees wellbeing. This commitment is further supported by a sector leading base salary and our extensive benefits package designed to provide a rewarding and fulfilling work environment for all our staff, we also value a genuine work / life balance and offer all our staff the opportunity to work days with an additional element of flexitime.

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

• Starting Salary of c£45,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Funded Pension (with above average company contribution)
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy additional days)
• Company Funded Healthcare
• Early Friday Finish
• Day Working Monday – Friday (with flexible start times)
• Free Onsite Parking

Duties of a Maintenance Technician

As a proven Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, that will see you supporting state of the art automated production equipment.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified either Electrically to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard and have some understanding of Plc controls, allied to have previous experience of supporting plant and equipment within a fast paced manufacturing or production environment.

The roles are commutable from Barton, Burton, Lichfield, Rugeley & Tamworth

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