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PSV Coach Driver

BJ128 PSV Coach Driver
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £30,420 + Overtime and Benefits
Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a PSV Coach Driver on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a courteous service to a number of different clients in Ely and surrounding areas.

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be working for a well established family run business
Provide excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers
Transport to schools on a timetable & Private hire for trips
Patient, able to work confidently on your own
Happy to be flexible in terms of shift patterns. Weekend work will be required
Be helpful and courteous to passengers

Skills and Qualifications:

Experienced Coach or Bus Driver with a category D licence
Well organised and reliable individual with a tidy and smart appearance
Used to dealing with customers in a friendly and courteous manner
Able to cope with sometimes challenging situations, while never losing focus on driving priorities
CPC (paid for by company)
CRB/DBS

Benefits:

Medicals paid for
Anti-Social hours bonus payment
Overtime opportunities
28 days leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.
Additional leave earned over time
Pension Enrolment
Health and well being support paid through the Transport Benevolent fund (TBF) by the company.

BJ128 PSV Coach Driver
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £30,420 + Overtime and Benefits
Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week…

Minibus Driver

MB923: Minibus Driver
Location: Central London and surrounding areas
Salary: £16.35ph
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week but an average of 45 hours. Mon to Fri with an additional day on Saturday or Sunday (each 3rd weekend off)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic community business who are looking to recruit a MiniBus Driver on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and responsibilities:

To drive Minibus vehicles with due care and consideration.
To adhere to safe working practices, Health & Safety policies and other procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and ensuring a duty of care is maintained to themselves,
their passengers and colleagues.
To provide assistance to passengers in a sensitive, caring and responsive manner.
To maintain confidentiality about personal user details.
To ensure vehicle exteriors/interiors are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
To accurately record own driver hours on weekly log cards or tachograph equipment as required.
To undertake any other duties that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
To promote, through behaviour and appearance, a positive image of the business
Provide advice and information to member organisations relating to MiDAS enquiries and bookings.
Help maintain up-to-date records, including the use of the MiDAS on-line training portal.
Undertake driver assessments when required
Check new and existing drivers’ licences on a periodic basis.
Help ensure all drivers meet the criteria for companies’ insurance policy.
Provide basic admin support to the Transport Coordinators
Be responsible for basic vehicle checks
Ensure that all checklists and paperwork are accurately kept up to date and maintained, logging any defects and notifying the Fleet or Operations Manager of any repairs that need to be carried out as necessary.
Ensure that all vehicles conform to agreed Community Transport code of practice standards and the Health & Safety policies as outlined in the staff handbook.
Prepare, restock as necessary and seal first aid boxes for all vehicles.
Ensure that vehicle exteriors/interiors are kept in a clean condition.
Be responsible for keeping accurate records of all body damage and reporting it immediately to the Fleet or Operations Manager.
Ensure the car parks are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
Assist with vehicle shunting.

Qualifications and experience:

Be over 21 years of age, with a full, clean UK driving licence for at least two years (with a D1 or PCV entitlement) and no more than 9 penalty points on it, and to not have had a conviction for driving under the influence of drink or drugs in the last 10 years.
Has proven experience of regular driving commitments, ideally in a professional capacity.
Has a proven ability to drive a larger vehicle safely showing due consideration to passengers and other drivers.
Is able to undertake route planning and map reading.
Is able to read, write and speak English.
Is able to communicate well with passengers and colleagues.
Is physically capable of undertaking regular manual handling activities.
Can work as part of a team and can show initiative in resolving problems when required.
Can take and follow instructions and learn quickly in a changing situation.
Can work independently without supervision.
Can stay calm in difficult situations.
Is flexible in their approach to their work.
Has a patient and caring nature.
Is able to get on with people from all backgrounds and in all circumstances in a polite and sensitive way.
Is sympathetic to the needs of children and/or frail, older and disabled people.
Is willing and able to transport assistance dogs and safely restrained domestic pets.
Has a good standard of personal cleanliness and tidiness.

Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

MS672 – Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Location: Paddington, London

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking Electrical 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:

Conduct PPM and planned maintenance, response and fault analysis.
Carry out fault finding and plant adjustments, check and inspect electrical/mechanical services, plant, systems and complete maintenance tasks in accordance with contract specification.
Carry out general duties which require multi skilled discipline, including but not limited to re-lamping luminaires, fault finding to electrical wiring systems, motors, generators, lighting systems, chillers, AHU’s along with cleaning of foul water systems, drains, inspections and repair of all M&E systems.
When required, conduct reactive and extra work requirements in adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with legislation and company standards.
Implement and comply with the procedures as detailed in the company’s health & safety policies and statutory obligations.
To ensure daily work sheets, maintenance & inspection records are completed and submitted in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

Electrical/Mechanical City & Guilds, part 1 and 2 or equivalent, BMS experience and multi-skilling capability.
Demonstrate understanding of statutory compliance HVAC and water treatment.
Health & safety IOSH Working Safely qualification or similar.
Ability to demonstrate experience in a customer facing role.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Understanding relevant legislation and compliance associated with your key results areas.

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Workshop Forklift Engineer

JG277 – Workshop Forklift Engineer

Location: Wellingborough

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: Wellingborough

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

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.

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

JG279 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Liverpool

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: Liverpool

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

General Manager

AR852 – General Manager

Location: Enfield

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Vehicle & Bonus

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a General Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a well-established manufacturing business within the interior design sector, specialising in premium, handcrafted decorative products. This is a key leadership role overseeing both office-based functions and on-site production operations, ensuring strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and a high-performing team culture.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Full ownership of P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Lead, manage and develop both office and production teams.
Oversee daily operations across manufacturing, logistics, and administration.
Drive operational improvements and efficiencies across the site.
Ensure production output meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to support business growth.
Implement and monitor KPIs across all departments.
Maintain a strong focus on health & safety and compliance.
Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience in a General Manager or Operations Manager position.
Strong background within a manufacturing or production-led environment.
Demonstrable experience managing P&L and budgets.
Confident people leader with experience managing multi-functional teams.
Commercially astute with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
Experience working within SME or owner-led businesses is highly desirable.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Location: Enfield

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Vehicle & Bonus…

Installation Technician

BJ181 – Installation Technician
Location: Office based in Sutton
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30am – 5pm

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently supporting one of our established companies specialising in designing and installing bespoke radio solutions in their search for an Instillation Technician to cover London and Surrounding Areas.

This role is ideal for someone with strong practical skills in cable installation, looking to gain further experience in radio communication systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Install radiating and feeder coaxial cable, to layout drawings and site plans
Mount and secure passive components (splitters, couplers, terminations, etc.)
Perform cable terminations, VSWR tests, and continuity checks using RF test equipment under supervision
Assist with the installation of RF repeaters, amplifiers, and power supplies
Document installation progress with photos and site notes
Follow detailed method statements and risk assessments to maintain safety and quality
Liaise with site supervisors and engineers to ensure compliance with project specifications
Assist in troubleshooting faults during installation and testing
Maintain tools, equipment, and stock inventory for site tasks

Skills and Qualifications:

Comfortable using hand tools, drills, cable cutters, and strippers
Willingness to work in confined spaces or elevated areas, as required by the site
Manual driving licence
Valid CSCS/ECS or equivalent site access certification
Basic knowledge of RF principles (Desirable, not mandatory)
Understanding of safe cable routing, containment systems, and labelling standards (Desirable, not mandatory)
Previous experience in cabling, or low-voltage system installation (Desirable, not mandatory)

Company Benefits:

Competitive salary
On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced RF engineers
Opportunities for career progression into commissioning or engineering roles
Work on high-profile infrastructure projects
PPE, tools, and equipment provided
Work Vehicle (This will be available when you are working independently)
Up to 6 extra holiday days per year

BJ181 – Installation Technician
Location: Office based in Sutton
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30am – 5pm…

HGV Technician

JB478: HGV Technician

Location: Billingham

Salary: £18.03 – £22.60 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician 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 for the HGV Technician:

Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Billingham

Salary: £18.03 – £22.60 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB479: HGV Technician

Location: Blaydon

Salary: £18.03 – £22.60 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician 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 for the HGV Technician:

Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Blaydon

Salary: £18.03 – £22.60 per hour…