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Forklift Engineer

JG278 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

Overview:

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

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to long/short term machines and customers owned equipment. Ensuring best practice with quality and professionalism are met at all times and to maintain customer satisfaction.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
Carrying out routine maintenance.
Checking oil and fuel levels.
Checking all related hoses and connections.
Steering and brake checks.
Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications:

A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
Customer focused.
Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence.

Location: Leicester

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits…

Forklift Engineer

JG296 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

Overview:

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
Carrying out routine maintenance.
Checking oil and fuel levels.
Checking all related hoses and connections.
Steering and brake checks.
Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications:

A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
Customer focused.
Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence.

Location: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits…

Parts Advisor

AR867 – Parts Advisor

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £26,000 – £28,500

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: Ipswich

Salary: £26,000 – £28,500…

Field Service Engineer

AR833 – Field Service Engineer

Location: Neasden

Salary: £37,500 – £48,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are searching for a Field Service Engineer to join our client, a leading provider of commercial laundry and catering equipment solutions. With over 50 years of industry experience, the company offers a full-service package, including equipment supply, installation, maintenance, and repair across a wide range of sectors from hospitality and healthcare to sports and private landlords.

This is a field-based role covering London and the South East. You’ll be joining a professional and expanding service team, acting as a key ambassador by delivering a high standard of service and support to clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend service calls to diagnose, repair, and report on faults with commercial laundry and catering equipment
Identify and report on equipment and installation conditions, making recommendations where appropriate
Carry out commissioning checks on installed equipment
Perform basic installations of laundry machines, chemical dosing, and ozone systems
Recondition and test ex-rental equipment for redeployment
Conduct routine maintenance visits as required
Maintain van stock and accurately update the Salesforce inventory system

Skills and Qualifications:

Mechanical and electrical engineering experience (Gas Safe qualification preferred but not essential)
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Professional and personable manner when dealing with customers
Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in workmanship
Full UK driving licence (clean)

Location: Neasden

Salary: £37,500 – £48,000…

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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Recruitment Resourcer

MB963: Recruitment Resourcer
Location: Gloucester (Quedgeley)
Salary: £25,000 (£30,000 – £35,000 Realistic OTE in first year)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00 (16:00 finish on a Friday)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are the UK’s leading ex-military recruitment consultancy, supporting employers across multiple sectors while helping military veterans and service leavers transition into rewarding civilian careers.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and driven Recruitment Resourcer to join our successful team in Quedgeley, Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in recruitment, sales, customer service, or administration within a supportive and rewarding environment.

Working alongside experienced Recruitment Consultants, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and qualifying candidates for a wide range of permanent vacancies across the UK. You will receive full training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission, with realistic first-year earnings of £30,000 to £35,000.

This role would particularly suit individuals with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to build a long-term career in recruitment.

The Role:

As a Recruitment Resourcer, your responsibilities will include:

Sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, and our internal database.
Conducting candidate screening calls and interviews.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Writing and posting engaging job advertisements.
Matching suitable candidates to live vacancies.
Managing candidate records and ensuring CRM systems remain up to date.
Coordinating interviews and obtaining feedback from candidates.
Supporting Recruitment Consultants with candidate generation and vacancy fulfilment.
Proactively networking with military personnel, veterans, and civilian candidates.
Developing a strong understanding of client requirements and industry sectors.
Working towards individual and team performance targets.

Candidate Requirements:

We are keen to hear from candidates who possess:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong telephone manner and confidence speaking with people at all levels.
Good organisational and administrative abilities.
A proactive and positive attitude.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

About First Military Recruitment:

First Military Recruitment is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in connecting employers with exceptional military and civilian talent. Since our establishment, we have built a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, and delivering outstanding recruitment solutions across a wide range of industries throughout the UK.

If you are ambitious, resilient, and looking to build a rewarding career with a growing and respected recruitment business, we would love to hear from you.

Compliance Administrator

Compliance Administrator

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £26,227.50 per annum

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday

The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised Compliance Administrator to join a busy operational support team. This role will focus on coordinating compliance-related activities, managing service schedules and supporting customers, contractors and internal teams to ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are met.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing service bookings, maintaining compliance records and providing excellent customer service across multiple communication channels.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate annual servicing and compliance-related activities.
Book appointments for engineers, contractors and specialist service providers.
Arrange locksmith and access appointments where required.
Manage shared inboxes and respond to service-related enquiries.
Liaise with residents, clients, contractors and operational teams.
Schedule works and update internal systems.
Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
Monitor outstanding actions and ensure timely completion.
Support operational teams with administrative duties.
Handle incoming telephone and email enquiries professionally.
Ensure all compliance information is accurately recorded and maintained.

Requirements
Essential

Previous administration, scheduling or coordination experience.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

Experience within property maintenance, housing, facilities management or compliance environments.
Experience booking engineers or contractors.
Knowledge of compliance administration processes.
Experience using CRM or scheduling systems.

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Operational Planner

Operational Planner

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: Up to £31,531.50 DOE

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday

The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Operational Planner to join a busy maintenance and engineering services business. This role is responsible for coordinating engineer workloads, optimising resource allocation and ensuring service delivery targets are achieved.

Working closely with operational management teams and field engineers, you will play a key role in maintaining service levels, improving productivity and supporting customer satisfaction through effective planning and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule and allocate daily work orders to engineers based on priority, location and capacity.
Balance workload volumes to maximise productivity and resource utilisation.
Monitor engineer availability and identify capacity or scheduling issues.
Coordinate labour and resources to meet operational requirements.
Review completed works and arrange follow-up visits where required.
Escalate service delivery risks and SLA concerns to management.
Maintain regular communication with engineers and operational teams.
Liaise with customers regarding appointment changes and delays.
Track job progress throughout the day and update systems accordingly.
Investigate incomplete works and arrange appropriate resolutions.
Maintain accurate records and scheduling information.
Contribute to process improvements and planning efficiencies.

Requirements
Essential

Previous experience within planning, scheduling or operational coordination.
Experience working within a fast-paced service environment.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to prioritise competing workloads and work under pressure.
Experience using CRM, scheduling or workforce management systems.
High attention to detail.

Desirable

Experience within engineering, construction, maintenance, housing or facilities management sectors.
Knowledge of workforce scheduling software.
Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
First Aid or Health & Safety training

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Resident Forklift Engineer

JG295 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Castleford

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Shift allowance

Shift pattern: the shifts are: 0600 – 1430, 1400 – 2200

Overview:

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Servicing and repair of forklift trucks and other lifting equipment.
Carrying out routine maintenance.
Checking oil and fuel levels.
Checking all related hoses and connections.
Steering and brake checks.
Basic electrical checks – brake lights etc.
Liaising with customers regarding their individual requirements.
Submit accurate parts requisition information to Head Office.
Acting as the face of the company and therefore acting as a brand ambassador.

Skills and Qualifications:

A good mechanical engineering background is essential.
Customer focused.
Ability to work as part of a team or on an individual basis where required.
Excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Experience with forklift trucks, military, agricultural or plant equipment is highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence.

Location: Castleford

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Shift allowance…

Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore)

MS684 – Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore)

Location: Kettering (National & overseas travel)

Salary: £25,000 – £50,000 per annum DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a proactive Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore) on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving international marine business growth across our Clients core service lines, including fabric maintenance, tank cleaning services, engineered wraps, etc. Operating on a worldwide basis, the Sales Executive will leverage their negotiation expertise, and market insight to deliver sustainable revenue growth in a highly competitive environment.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the marine offshore sector globally.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including operators, ship owners and asset managers.
Promote and position specialised services including blasting & coating, tank cleaning and life extension works.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations and commercial proposals tailored to client requirements and project specifications.
Lead contract negotiations, ensuring commercially favourable terms while aligning with company strategy and risk management protocols.
Collaborate with internal operational and technical teams to develop customised, value-driven solutions for complex client needs.
Maintain accurate sales pipeline tracking, forecasting, and client records using CRM systems and reporting tools.
Travel internationally as required to support client engagement, site visits, and project development.
Monitor global market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
Drive revenue growth by expanding account portfolios, developing strategic partnerships, and securing repeat business.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Willing to work across the UK & overseas when required.
Proven track record in B2B sales within the Marine services/ offshore sector.
Demonstrable experience selling industrial services to the marine/offshore industry.
Strong network and understanding of the marine/offshore industry.
Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen, with a history of successfully closing high-value contracts.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities across regions.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team.

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