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Production Coordinator

MS700 – Production Coordinator

Location: Shaw, Oldham

Salary: £26,364 – £30,420 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Coordinator on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will support the Production Manager by coordinating production planning, purchasing, logistics, and administrative activities to ensure the
efficient and timely manufacture and installation of products.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Production Manager in developing and maintaining production schedules.
Assist in updating production schedules to reflect changes in priorities, customer requirements, or material availability.
Assist in preparing and issue production work orders.
Raise and process purchase orders for raw materials, components, consumables, tooling, and subcontract services.
Source materials and obtain supplier quotations where required. The production Coordinator is to help save spend though innovation of materials and buying
negotiations.
Keep up to date on new materials entering the market with a particular emphasis on recommending recycled and recyclable materials, this ties in with Brands Carbon Neutral status.
Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery dates, and pricing.
Monitor supplier performance and follow up on outstanding deliveries.
Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality and project requirements.
Maintain purchasing records and supplier documentation.
Arrange hotels and accommodation for in house installation teams.
Book transport, including flights, rail travel, vehicle hire, ferries, and taxis as required.
Monitor stock levels of production materials and installation consumables.
Produce monthly reports on production progress in a work in progress chart.
Act as a key point of contact between Production, Purchasing, Stores, Installation Teams, Sales, Suppliers, and Project Managers.
Coordinate project priorities to meet customer delivery and installation dates, including preparation of supplied RAMS and any other relevant permits required for the job.
Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, logistics, and installation coordination.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Proficient with Microsoft platforms.
Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Dedication to providing excellent customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to balance many projects at one time.
Ability to work in a fast paced and busy environment.

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Production Operative

MS701 – Production Operative

Location: Shaw, Oldham

Salary: £26,364 – £30,420 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Operative on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate is responsible for assembling, finishing and preparing a wide range of signage products to the required quality standards. The role involves working with various materials, components and production equipment while ensuring jobs are completed safely, accurately and on time.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assemble a variety of internal and external signage products from drawings and work instructions.
Build fabricated signs including illuminated and non-illuminated products.
Fit vinyl graphics, acrylic faces, aluminium components and trims.
Install LED lighting systems and carry out basic wiring.
Prepare and finish products ready for quality inspection and dispatch.
Operate hand tools, power tools and production equipment safely.
Inspect completed work to ensure it meets company quality standards.
Report any defects, shortages or production issues to the Production Supervisor.
Package completed signs to prevent damage during transport.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Follow production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
Assist other production departments when required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Good practical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to read production paperwork and assembly drawings.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
Flexible and willing to assist across departments.
Problem-solving mindset.

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Venue Technician

MB352: Venue Technician
Location: Central London
Salary: £35,000 plus overtime opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, company bonus scheme, season ticket loans, free railcard, flexible working hours, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Venue Technician on a permanent basis due to growth.

The business mainly provides services to corporate events which generally take place on weekdays, although some weekend working will be required, and there is a high degree of flexibility regarding working hours, as well as an understanding that this is not a 9-5 job.

This is an important role that supports the Venue AV Manager in providing advice to clients about how to use AV technologies creatively in each space to gain maximum impact for their events.

Duties and responsibilities:

You will review jobs to ensure that the equipment specification meets the requirement.
You will produce information for events, then brief, direct and co-ordinate technicians on-site.
You will set up, install, operate and derig equipment on site to a consistently high standard.
You will assist the Venue AV Manager in specifying and quoting AV solutions for clients.
You will book equipment and technical resources with the HQ then schedule and co-ordinate activity.
You will help maintain the on-site AV equipment and on-site AV storage.

Qualifications and experience:

Able to install, configure, and problem solve event AV installations.
Technically competent in sound and video for live events with a reasonable understanding of lighting.
Proven experience in technical roles, working within the live events industry, either as an employee or freelancer.
First class interpersonal skills.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to both lead a technical team and work with a variety of professionals from different disciplines producing live events.
Excellent all-round end-user IT skills.

MB352: Venue Technician
Location: London
Salary: £35,000 plus overtime opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, company bonus scheme, season ticket loans, free railcard, flexible working hours, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.…

Senior Technical Manager

MB977: Senior Technical Manager
Location: Chessington and/or Islington – plus hybrid opportunity
Salary: £47,500 – £55,000 subject to experience (Up to £62,000 with commission and bonus)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekends)
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, season ticket loans, free railcard, EV car scheme, training and development, Bike2Work scheme, Company social events, and contributory pension scheme.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Senior Technical Manager on a permanent basis due to growth.

Success as a Venue Technical Manager will require strong leadership skills to direct and manage other technical personnel. Beyond technical prowess, the essence of this role lies in forging enduring relationships, especially with the venue’s in-house events team. Your ability to foster trust and rapport will be the cornerstone of your success.

This is an important role that provides an interface between technical and commercial requirements with responsibility for the planning and on-site delivery of a variety of events to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Predominantly, these events will be some of the larger, more complex and
technically challenging events in Aztec’s portfolio. Often these events have more than one distinct areas for delivery and so you will be expected to manage and oversea Technical Managers in each area, taking overall responsibility for technical production of whole event. Ultimately, your success will be demonstrated by the creation and successful execution of seamless events.

The Senior Technical Manager is also expected to contribute to the professional development, technical proficiency, and safety compliance of the technical team. You will be tasked with evaluating performance, identifying skill gaps and developing training pathways to ensure that
employees can reach their full potential and are well equipped to adhere to best practices in a fast paced environment.

You may currently be working as an AV Project Manager or technical manager in live events, looking to make the next move in your career. This role requires a strong technical background, with an all-round knowledge of using audio-visual equipment in the live corporate/exhibition environment. A reasonable knowledge of virtual events and associated streaming/platforms would also be useful.

Duties and responsibilities:

You will be responsible for planning, managing and overseeing technical, scenic and LED installations, including the rigging, at events taking responsibility for their implementation on site and subsequent safe removal in live events.
You will advise Account Managers and Technical Managers on more complex technical elements of live events
You will be accountable for producing technical schematics, cable calls and floor plans
You will play a prominent role within the company, engaging in client and project development processes and assisting with pitching for new business alongside the account manager when required
You will help to calculate and plan crew and logistics in conjunction with the Operations Department, including technical crew, local crew, and vehicles.
You will liaise closely with other members of the Technical department to assist in the development of training programmes
You will produce relevant health and safety documentation
You will be proactive in keeping up to date with the latest AV technologies, rigging, power and safety procedures

Qualifications and experience:

Previous extensive experience as a live event AV technician and, subsequently, as technical/project manager; this might be as an employee of an events AV company, within a venue, or, as a freelancer.
End-to-end technical project management experience in live events.
Good understanding of event power, cable runs and event-based health and safety
CAD skills (deciphering and creating) in Vectorworks or equivalent CAD program
Ability to confidently calculate lens throws, lighting angles, weight loads, speaker dispersion, power draws, sight lines, floor load restrictions etc
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical and other project related issues under pressure
Good IT skills including being competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
A professional and courteous manner, able to radiate calmness and confidence under pressur

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Senior AV Technician

MB979: Senior Venue Technician
Location: Central London
Salary: £42,500 plus overtime opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, company bonus scheme, season ticket loans, free railcard, flexible working hours, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Senior Venue Technician on a permanent basis due to growth.

This is a diverse role. You will have the chance to increase your AV experience whilst helping to produce fantastic events. Ultimately, your success will be demonstrated by the successful execution and creation of great looking events. As a Senior Technician, you will assist with client liaison and
take some responsibility for managing other technicians, freelancers and crew.

You will have to coordinate your activities with several others, and ultimately your performance in this role as part of a production team will enable live events to proceed smoothly and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will review jobs with colleagues to ensure that the equipment specified can fulfil requirements
When required, you will liaise with the client and brief, direct and co-ordinate on-site crew
You will set up, install and operate equipment on-site at live events
Assist with the planning and coordination of the rig and de-rig of jobs
Help maintain the on-site AV equipment and managing a small AV storage area

Qualifications and experience:

Experience of installing, configuring, and problem-solving LED video walls
Technical competence in sound and/or video for live events with a reasonable understanding of lighting
Proven experience in technical roles, working within the live events industry, either as an employee or freelancer
Experience of leading teams and/or crew on jobs
First class interpersonal skills – especially regarding meeting management and written communications
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work with a variety of professionals from different disciplines producing live events
Naturally pro-active instincts, with a hunger for inspiring change and operational improvement
Excellent all-round end-user IT skills

Quantity Surveyor

MB976: Quantity Surveyor
Location: East Anglia
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their East Anglia office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report.
Perform risk, value management and cost control.
Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients.
Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT.
Price / agree variations with internal team and client agreement.
Agreement of final account with client in prompt manner
Allocate work to subcontractors
Monthly sub-contractor payment certification, agreement of variations / final accounts.
Assessing contractor applications, along with any changes, making recommendations, raising payment certificates and preparing general correspondence to sub-contracts.
Provide advice on contractual claims.
Responsible for liaising with external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner
Manage current workload in order that all commissions receive the relevant allocation of own time to efficiently commercially manage them.
Monitoring and controlling Build Costs
Compliance with all relevant Company policies, procedures and guidance (including for example Health & Safety, Equality, Environmental & Quality, etc.)

Skills and Qualifications:

Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues
Excellent communication skills
IT Literate
Good level of analytical skills
Good attention to detail

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Evening Shift)

MS688 – Multi-Skilled Engineer (Evening Shift)

Location: Linton

Salary: £ Competitive

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment, responding to breakdowns, and identifying opportunities to continuously improve performance across the site.

Hours: Evening Shift Mon – Fri 5.30pm to 2am 40 hours per week.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability
Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns and faults
Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues
Supporting and maintaining site services, including boilers, water systems, cooling, and fabrication equipment
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Recording all maintenance work accurately using a computerised maintenance system (CMMS)
Working collaboratively with colleagues to support smooth site operations

Skills and Qualifications:

Recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
Strong experience in a similar engineering/maintenance role
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good working knowledge of: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLC systems
Strong mechanical skills with electrical understanding
Confident using computer systems and maintenance software
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

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Senior Workshop Technician (Wiring & Assembly)

AR891 – Senior Workshop Technician (Wiring & Assembly)

Location: Leominster

Salary: £30,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Workshop Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

Working to exceptional standards, you will help ensure every product leaving the workshop is produced to the highest level of quality.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Wire and assemble decorative light fittings from technical drawings.
Carry out electrical testing, fault finding and quality inspections prior to dispatch.
Assemble mechanical components to exacting standards.
Interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials and production documentation.
Support prototype builds and contribute to continuous product improvement.
Mentor and assist junior workshop technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and workshop health and safety procedures.
Maintain accurate production records and report any technical issues to management.
Work collaboratively with the design, engineering and production teams to deliver projects on schedule.

Skills and Qualifications:

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
Demonstrable electrical experience combined with mechanical knowledge relevant to assembly processes.
Excellent understanding of electrical wiring principles and safe working practices.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail with pride in producing high-quality workmanship.
Experience using a wide range of hand tools and workshop equipment.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.

Desirable:

Familiar with electronics.
Experience with the Underwriters Laboratories standards.
Knowledge of UKCA/CE compliance and electrical testing procedures.

Location: Leominster

Salary: £30,000…

Parts Advisor

AR890 – Parts Advisor

Location: Cranleigh

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Parts Advisor and behalf of one our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Van stock replenishment
Issue parts to workshop and engineers
Taking incoming parts requests and enquiries calls
Parts returns to Parts Dept.
Stocktaking
General housekeeping
Identification of parts
Parts ordering
Sourcing of parts
Assist with quotations
Problem solving (incorrect parts supplied etc.)
Checking parts booked on job sheets ensuring that stock is promptly replenished.
Assist with Parts filing
General administration for the Service Team
To perform any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time within the scope of your knowledge, skills and ability.

Skills and Qualifications:

Excellent PC/system skills
Parts Department experience/ knowledge
Excellent telephone manner
Strong administrative skills
Strong interpersonal/communication and organisational skills
Methodical

Location: Cranleigh

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000…

Shift Engineer

MS502 – Shift Engineer

Location: Crediton

Salary: £54,454.14 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Shift Engineer.

The shifts for this role are from 6am – 6pm & vice versa.

Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Shift Engineer:

Delivery of prompt reactive engineering support to Operations and of robust PPM provision.
Working as part of the engineering team operating in line with SOPs, adherence to escalation procedure and in line with company principles.
Responsibility for carrying out required engineering checks on plant and equipment.
As part of engineering team, contributing to energy cost reduction initiatives and operation of site facilities to appropriate waste management/cost reduction and licence adherence standards.
Achievement of KPI targets with downtime minimised by prompt reactive engineering support and proactive preventative maintenance.
Engineering work carried out to expected time limits with appropriate use of escalation procedure to ensure achievement of KPIs and identification of potential process and engineering improvements.
Completion of all required checks with follow up on faults/problems identified.
Site targets for waste management and cost reduction met licence parameters complied with.
Attendance at meetings as may be appropriate for the role.
In common with all other members of staff, adherence to Company’s policies and procedures including food safety, Health and Safety, hygiene, and good housekeeping.
Additional duties as may be required as part of the role.

Skills and Qualifications:

Relevant engineering qualifications i.e., time-served electrician, 17th edition regulations.
A minimum of 4 years practical experience in electrical/mechanical/control engineering.
Experience in a frontline maintenance role in a 24/7 FMCG facility.
Experience of working in a high-speed production environment (liquid milk/dairy environment desirable).
PLC knowledge (beneficial).
Proven expertise in reliability engineering and maintenance techniques.
Experience of PPM systems.
Strong ICT skills to include Microsoft Office packages (essential).
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work within time constraints.
Ability to prioritise, manage own workload and ensure targets achieved in fast-moving environment subject to change.
Flexible approach to work.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in cross functional role.

Benefits:

Holiday entitlement of 22 days inclusive of bank holidays (equivalent to 33 days on 5 day week).
Holiday purchase scheme.
Pension 8% employer contribution.
Life assurance (x4 of salary if in the pension scheme).
Generous Discount scheme through Reward Gateway.
Free parking.
Uniform provided.
Hot eat canteen service – heavily subsidised.
Free milk giveaways throughout the year.
Christmas Hamper.
Discretionary Bonus scheme.
Opportunities for Training & Development.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Mental Health support through Mindful Employer.
3 x 30 min paid breaks on 12 hour shifts.
A referral scheme.
Free flu jabs.
Cycle to Work scheme.

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