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Trainee BMS Engineer

JR341: Trainee BMS Engineer
Location: Newton Abbot
Salary: £26,000 – £36,000 Per Annum + Vehicle Allowance + Progression

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Trainee BMS Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responding to client briefs by designing new BMS systems to meet requirements
Designing control panels for a BMS, starting with architectural plans and creating panel drawings
Using software to design digital versions of building management systems based on project documentation
Assisting with the graphic design of BMS software
Producing documentation to instruct other engineers or users on how to interact with the BMS
Ensuring that any BMS software or equipment aligns with relevant safety and quality standards
Conducting site surveys before installation of BMS takes place, or after a system has been installed to check that it is functioning properly
Commissioning new BMS software to ensure that it works properly
Maintaining existing building management systems by fixing errors, running tests and updating software
Repairing a range of equipment and machinery involved in BMS

Skills and Qualifications:

Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical & Computer Engineering principles
Previous experience with HVAC Engineering (Desirable)
Experience working within a Maintenance Engineering environment

JR341: Trainee BMS Engineer
Location: Newton Abbot
Salary: £26,000 – £36,000 Per Annum + Vehicle Allowance + Progression…

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 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

Senior Quality Manager

MB962: Senior Quality Manager
Location: Swindon
Salary: £75,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Quality Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support strategic quality planning and contribute to business wide quality initiatives
Develop Quality Plans and documentation for bids ECI phases and project start up
Act as the initial Quality Manager during mobilisation of new projects
Deliver internal audits in line with the company audit schedule
Conduct supplier reviews supply chain assurance visits and external audit support
Maintain and manage nonconformity logs ensuring timely closure
Visit active projects to review quality performance and provide guidance
Lead or support quality improvement projects and business improvement planning
Facilitate lessons learned forums and ensure insights are shared across teams
Deliver training and coaching on quality matters to non quality staff
Support communication campaigns such as World Quality Week
Attend industry seminars and share learning with the wider business
Promote required cultures such as Nuclear Safety and Collaboration
Deputise for the Head of Quality Management when required

Skills and Experience:

Experience in nuclear defence utilities or other highly regulated sectors
Exposure to large Tier 1 contractor environments
Experience delivering training or coaching on quality topics
Knowledge of integrated management systems
Experience supporting second and third party audits
Familiarity with business wide improvement planning and cultural development
Strong background in quality management within construction engineering or major infrastructure
Experience delivering ISO 9001 audits IRCA 5 day course or equivalent
Ability to develop Quality Plans procedures and assurance documentation
Experience supporting bids ECI phases and early project mobilisation
Strong understanding of document control processes and EDMS platforms such as ProjectWise 4Projects ASite Themis
Knowledge of ISO 19650 and document numbering standards
Experience in supply chain quality supplier assessment or development
Ability to analyse quality data identify trends and drive improvement
Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels
Competent in MS Office particularly Excel and Word

Vehicle Mechanic

MB316: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Warminster
Salary: £32,000 pa
Working Hours: 07:30am – 16:30pm Mon to Thurs (4 day week)
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit multiple Vehicle Mechanics on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Warminster depot.

The Vehicle Mechanic isn’t an ordinary Mechanic position. This position will provide an opportunity to work on some fantastic military vehicles and enhance your mechanical knowledge on the wider spectrum in addition to offering exceptional career advancement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

Vehicle Mechanic

MB330: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Bovington
Salary: £32,000 pa
Working Hours: 07:30am – 16:30pm Mon to Thurs (4 day week)
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

Vehicle Mechanic

MB480: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Leconfield
Salary: £32,000pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

MB480: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Leconfield
Salary: £32,000pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions…

Vehicle Mechanic

MB580: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Donnington, Telford
Salary: £32,000pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week with overtime available
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

Warehouse Operative/Driver

LB488 – Warehouse Operative and Driver

Location: Royston

Salary: £27,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Warehouse Operative and Driver on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Run the operations from receiving an order to dispatching the goods to the customers.
Check delivery of inbound goods.
Ensuring delivery schedules are met in a timely fashion.
Ensuring timely deliveries of stock and tracking their path.
Preparing stock labels.
Monitor the level of inventory and report issues to management.
Prepare the goods for dispatching, including the required documentation and shipping labels.
Liaising with customers on site with positioning of goods.
Assisting at customer events as required.
To create customer orders for warehouse to pick.
Assist management team with vehicle fleet operation requirements.
Assist in booking vehicle repairs and inspections.
Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information.
Organise the warehouse according to the inventory allocation.
You will be carrying out administration tasks on behalf of site management.
Completing other admin tasks assigned to you by your team leader.
Maintain the working area clean and tidy at the end of the day.
Any other duties required by Management within reason.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong written English.
Experience of administering deliveries / transport planning.
IT skills to include intermediate Excel and Outlook.
Great team player.
Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail.

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IT Support & Systems Technician

AR807 – IT Support & Systems Technician

Location: Leominster

Salary: £26,500

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is seeking an IT Support & Systems Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day IT support across the business while maintaining and improving key systems, including the access platform and production-related IT infrastructure.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day IT support across the company, ensuring smooth operation for all staff.
Set up, configure, and maintain computers, devices, and production-related IT equipment.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues efficiently.
Maintain a strong understanding of the Access platform and provide training to all departments, including senior management.
Hold regular meetings with management teams to advise on best practices and future process improvements.
Continuously optimise ERP workflows and update system data.
Resolve issues relating to works orders, sales orders, and purchase orders.
Update and maintain accurate Bills of Materials and support improvements to product data integrity.
Analyse factory workflows and collaborate with teams to implement process improvements.
Develop custom tools and scripts to automate tasks, enhance MRP functionality, and improve overall efficiency.
Manage and work with backend SQL databases, including creating queries for dashboards and internal reporting.
Liaise with external support partners to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
Meet with external software providers to assess potential systems, discuss technical requirements, and evaluate installation feasibility.
Provide general IT support, including troubleshooting technical issues and assisting with network and connectivity problems.
Set up and maintain IT equipment and manage user accounts and system access.
Install and update software where required.
Keep basic IT records and asset lists up to date.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience providing hands-on IT support in a business environment.
Strong understanding of hardware, networking, and software troubleshooting.
Experience with ERP systems, ideally Access.
Ability to analyse and improve workflows and processes.
Experience working with SQL databases.
Ability to develop basic scripts or tools to automate tasks (any language).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and support staff at all levels.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and liaise with external support providers.

Location: Leominster

Salary: £26,500…