MHE Instructor

AR910 – MHE Instructor

Location: South East London

Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 + Vehicle

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a RTITB accredited Forklift Trainer on behalf of one of our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting and well-established business with further growth plans.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional instruction to all clients across a broad spectrum of training requirements.
• Role includes driver training on Counterbalance, Reach and PPT trucks (Novice & Refresher)
• Have a professional and pro-active attitude towards customers
• Basic housekeeping, including opening and closing the training premises, professionally greeting customers.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Accredited RTITB Instructor
• To deliver high quality training of Manual Handling Equipment.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork and records are kept up to date and compliant.
• Undertake forklift truck duties as required, ensuring daily safety checks are conducted thoroughly and warehouse guidelines observed.
• Ensure all of Company policies are adhered to and all operational legislative requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment compliant with HSE regulations.

Location: South East London

Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 + Vehicle…

HGV Class 1 Drivers (Nights)

JMB41 – Night HGV Driver (Category C+E)

Location: Melton Mowbray

Salary: £15.53 per hour (Night Shift)

Benefits: 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern, Overtime Available, Company Pension, CPC & Driver Medicals Funded

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Night HGV Driver (Category C+E) on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned logistics business, operating modern vehicles and delivering exceptional service to customers across the UK. The successful candidates will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and customer service.

Our client is particularly keen to hear from ex-military personnel; however, all suitably qualified candidates will be given due consideration.

There are four full-time permanent positions available, all based in Melton Mowbray, offering an excellent work-life balance through a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely transport customer goods to designated delivery locations.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Comply with all Driver Hours, Tachograph, Road Traffic, and transport legislation.
• Complete all delivery paperwork and documentation accurately.
• Ensure loads are secured and transported safely.
• Maintain excellent customer service while representing the business professionally.
• Report any accidents, incidents, vehicle defects, or security concerns immediately.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Complete all required quality control and compliance documentation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid Category C+E (Class 1) HGV Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• Basic IT and PC literacy.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out operational duties.
• Able to work independently and meet delivery deadlines.
• Reliable, professional, and safety-conscious.

Pay & Shift pattern:

• £15.53 per hour night rate.
• 4 on, 4 off permanent shift pattern.
• Shift times: 17:45 – 05:45.
• 12-hour shifts (11.5 hours paid).
• Overtime available and paid at 1.33x from your normal start time.
• Only 187.5 working shifts per year, providing an excellent work-life balance.

Benefits 

• 22.5 days annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Driver medicals fully funded by the company.
• Driver CPC training fully funded and completed during working hours.
• Modern fleet with AI-powered in-cab safety technology.
• Long-term career opportunities within a successful and growing logistics business.

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Service Engineer

JMB45 – Service Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits: Full training on specialist equipment

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service Engineer on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer or service leaver looking to transfer their technical and hands-on experience into a rewarding civilian engineering career.

Our client is particularly interested in candidates from an engineering background, where strong mechanical/electrical skills, fault-finding ability, discipline and a high standard of work have been developed.

Full training will be provided on the company’s specialist equipment, making this an excellent opportunity for a service leaver looking to build a long-term career within the specialist plant and crane industry.

The role will primarily be based at the main depot in Rushden, with occasional travel to the Durham yard and customer sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on plant and specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults both in the yard and on customer sites.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide effective technical solutions.
• Ensure all servicing and repair work is completed to a high standard and fully documented.
• Ensure equipment leaving the yard is safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff and customers.
• Maintain yard plant and assist with stock and parts requirements.
• Support the safe loading, unloading and storage of tower cranes.
• Follow all ISO, Health & Safety and company procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Ex-military background 
• mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with heavy plant, construction equipment or similar machinery desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with both customers and internal teams.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and getting the job done correctly.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.

Why This Role?

• Excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer or service leaver.
• Full training provided on specialist equipment.
• £40,000 – £45,000 salary.
• Opportunity to develop specialist engineering skills.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced engineering team.
• Company pension.
• Overtime opportunities 

Interested?
If you’re an ex-UK forces engineer or service leaver with a mechanical or electrical experience and are looking to take your next step into civilian engineering, this could be an excellent opportunity.…

Internal Sales (Automotive & Parts)

JMB46 – Sales Advisor (Automotive & Parts)

Location: Castleford

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Sales Advisor (Automotive & Parts) on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical or vehicle maintenance background who has a good understanding of automotive parts and is looking to move into a sales and customer-focused role.

Our client is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working on cars, vans, commercial vehicles or similar, with a good knowledge of parts and vehicle applications. This could be a great next step for a mechanic or engineer who wants to move away from the tools while still using their technical knowledge.

The role would also suit ex-military personnel and service leavers, particularly those from mechanical or technical trades, bringing their discipline, reliability and structured approach into a civilian environment.

You’ll join a supportive team with full training provided and a clear internal progression pathway, with opportunities to develop into more senior sales and leadership positions over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of customer service to trade and account customers.
• Handle customer enquiries and identify the correct parts for their requirements.
• Use electronic parts catalogues and vehicle applications to identify products.
• Prepare quotations, process sales orders and deal with pricing enquiries.
• Manage back orders, returns, warranty claims and customer queries.
• Support trade counter and face-to-face customer interactions.
• Liaise with warehouse, transport, procurement and depot teams.
• Coordinate deliveries and provide updates to customers where required.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Follow up on enquiries and identify opportunities to convert sales.
• Maintain good knowledge of products, suppliers and vehicle applications.
• Support general depot and administrative duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in mechanical or vehicle maintenance.
• Good knowledge of automotive parts and vehicle applications.
• An interest in developing a career in sales and customer service.
• Experience working on cars, vans, HGVs or other vehicles is desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Reliable, professional and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary 
• Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Clear internal progression pathway.
• Strong mentoring and support from experienced colleagues.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge across sales, parts and depot operations.

Interested?

If you’re a mechanic, vehicle technician or engineer with a strong knowledge of automotive parts and are looking to take your next step into sales, this could be an excellent opportunity to use your existing technical knowledge in a new career.

Ex-military personnel and immediate service leavers from mechanical or technical backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.…

Head PTI

JMB44 – Head PTI

Location: Kings Hill

Salary: £33,000 – £43,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Head PTI on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Ex-UK Armed Forces PTI or military fitness professional to take their experience into a senior leadership position within a high-performing fitness organisation.

Our client is looking for someone who understands the high standards, discipline, leadership and professionalism developed through military service and can bring these qualities into a civilian fitness environment.

You will be responsible for leading the coaching team, delivering high-quality training and setting the standards across the facility. This is much more than a coaching role, with a strong focus on leadership, developing people, maintaining performance and creating a positive, high-performing team culture.

Candidates from any branch of the UK Armed Forces will be considered, with relevant PTI, fitness instruction, coaching, leadership or training experience highly desirable.

Relocation Opportunity
A relocation package could be available for the right candidate.
Our client is open to experienced military personnel who are willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality group training sessions.
• Set and maintain exceptional coaching and professional standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop the coaching team.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and support ongoing development.
• Create a disciplined, positive and high-performing team culture.
• Manage coach rotas, staffing and holiday planning.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation and performance of the facility.
• Monitor member attendance, retention and satisfaction.
• Support membership growth alongside the sales team.
• Ensure the facility and equipment remain safe and professionally maintained.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• Level 3 Personal Training qualification – essential.
• Military PTI, fitness instructor or relevant military training experience – highly desirable.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing personnel.
• Strong instructional and coaching ability.
• Experience delivering individual and group training.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• High personal standards and a professional, disciplined approach.
• Passion for fitness, strength and conditioning and developing others.
• Ability to lead by example and hold others accountable.

Benefits

• £33,000 – £42,000 salary
• Possibility of a relocation package available
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave and company sick pay.
• Optional private healthcare.
• CPD support and ongoing training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead your own site and shape its culture.
• Supportive and ambitious working environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation.

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Skilled Mechanic

JMB48 – Skilled Mechanic

Location: Norwich

Salary: £21.12 per hour + weekend and unsociable hours premiums

Benefits: £2,000 Joining Bonus, Overtime Available, Technical Training & Career Progression

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified mechanic to join a well-established engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles. The successful candidate will carry out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and breakdown support, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable, and fit for operation.

The role is ideally suited to skilled mechanics with experience working on HGVs, PSV vehicles, commercial vehicles, cars, vans, military vehicles, or other motor vehicles. 

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and carry out mechanical repairs, servicing, and component replacement.
• Identify vehicle faults and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and vehicle inspections.
• Conduct mechanical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Use diagnostic equipment and handheld data capture devices where applicable.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and recovery callouts when required.
• Carry out vehicle road tests to identify faults and verify completed repairs.
• Inspect mechanical components and identify potential defects before they develop into major issues.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and to the required engineering standards.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and service records.
• Work as part of a wider engineering team to minimise vehicle downtime.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or a relevant mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience working on HGV, PSV, commercial, military, or other motor vehicles is welcomed.
• mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems, components, and preventative maintenance.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work across a variety of maintenance activities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ex-military engineers and mechanics are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• £21.12 per hour basic rate.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and unsociable hours.
• £2,000 joining bonus (£1,000 on joining and £1,000 upon successful completion of probation).
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing technical training and career progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing package including healthcare support.
• Free travel pass.
• Discounted rail travel.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free PPE and laundry service.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

Why Apply?
If you’re a mechanic looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive engineering environment where your technical ability is valued and developed.

The role could be particularly well suited to ex-Army REME, Royal Engineers, Royal Navy, RAF or other Armed Forces engineers and mechanics looking to transfer their hands-on mechanical experience into a civilian career. If you have strong mechanical experience working on motor vehicles and hold the relevant Level 3 qualification, our client is keen to hear from you.…

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.

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 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

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.…

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.…

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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