Forklift Operator

MS722 – Forklift Operator 

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire 

Salary: £29,600 per annum

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

This role is based in the Transport yard and warehouse – You will be required to work across various activities to support the Pallet Network activities with our morning shift Forklift operations. You will need to be flexible, willing to adapt and learn and will be comfortable working in a transport and warehouse environment. You will work a 45 hour work week, working Monday – Friday, roughly 6:30am – 4:30pm. You will be required to work one Saturday morning per month, between 5am – 11am.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will be required to support in various areas of the Transport and warehouse departments. This will include moving or collecting items from the warehouse to vehicles.
• You will be required to effectively communicate with various people at all levels within the business. You will be working closely with all members of the
• team. 
• You will be required to monitor and respond to e-mails and telephone calls from clients, depots and colleagues.
• Our pallet networks use specific systems to manage their manifests and as such, you will be required to be proficient in using all the appropriate systems along with all Microsoft packages.
• You will be required to work very closely with the other members of the transport team as well as key stakeholders to ensure all operational processes are efficient.
• A key part of the role is ensuring that all of the pallets that are delivered from the hub are accurately scanned and labelled in preparation for the daily deliveries.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that all the pallets you handle have the appropriate labels and are allocated to the correct vehicles (escalating any issues).
• Supporting the Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors where required to ensure all Health & Safety regulations are met.
• Complying with all Health & Safety regulations as set out by regulatory bodies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Current Counterbalance Forklift licence (preferred).
• Previous transport or warehouse experience.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Keen to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility.

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Telemarketing Executive

AR865 – Telemarketing Executive

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Telemarketing Executive on behalf of one of our clients.

We are currently seeking a Telemarketing Executive to join our team. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for potential customers interested in Products, identifying their requirements and arranging further conversations with our specialist Sales Representatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow up on leads via telephone, email, and live chat, including new, existing, and returning customers.
• Schedule appointments for field sales representatives and maintain regular customer contact, providing support and following up on enquiries.
• Grow and maintain the CRM system, ensuring all customer interactions are logged accurately.
• Conduct targeted telephone campaigns to promote new products, updates, and features.
• Utilise LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms to research and engage potential leads through personalised outreach.
• Conduct proactive cold calling within assigned territories to generate new business opportunities and qualify leads.
• Work collaboratively with the sales team to achieve company targets and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities, with attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning CRM systems.
• Results-driven with a professional, friendly, and engaging approach.

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000…

Area Sales Manager (MHE)

AR903– Area Sales Manager (MHE)

Location: Stafford 

Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 + Commission (OTE £75,000)

Overview:

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

The primary function of this role is the sale of forklift trucks to existing and new customers in the local area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall volume, mix and quality of sales delivered through – Contact Hire sales, Cash / Lease sales, Buyback-Rehire sales and other fork truck products and services. All to meet or exceed agreed budget and plan levels.
• To work as part of a team to promote all products and services on offer, to include but not limited to Sales, STR, Service and Parts.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven track record in personal selling and meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Natural and strong customer service orientation.
• Commercially aware with a strong profit orientation
• Strong presentation skills
• Operates to high standards in record keeping and administration of all aspects of selling, order processing, customer information management and reporting.
• Works proactively with all colleagues with understanding and support for their objectives and requirements.

Location: Stafford

Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 + Commission (OTE £75,000)…

Commercial Plumber (Lambeth)

JR366: Commercial Plumber (Lambeth)
Location: Lambeth – Field Based
Salary: Up to £43,426 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumber to join their commercial maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plumbing professional to join an established organisation, providing comprehensive maintenance and repair services across communal and commercial dwelling areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, maintenance and repair of communal water distribution systems, ensuring all work is completed professionally, safely and to a high standard in accordance with current regulations and legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive management and maintenance of communal water distribution systems within commercial dwellings.
• Diagnose plumbing faults and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Source required parts and materials to complete repairs effectively.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high professional standard.
• Maintain and repair hot and cold-water distribution systems.
• Work on communal plumbing systems and associated infrastructure.
• Carry out work in accordance with current regulations, legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Complete first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to completed works.
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Work independently while managing a varied workload across the designated area.

Skills and Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Level 2/3 Plumbing qualification.
• Formal Water Regulations training.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant plumbing experience.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of communal plumbing systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of hot and cold-water distribution services.
• Good knowledge of communal heating plant.
• Asbestos Awareness certification.
• Training or certification in Working at Height, Manual Handling and First Aid (1-Day), or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

In return, our clients return:

• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Qualification renewals included.
• Further training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company sick pay.
• Volunteering allowance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Overtime and first-time-fix incentive payments.
• Potential to earn in excess of £50,000 per annum.

JR366: Commercial Plumber (Lambeth)
Location: Lambeth – Field Based
Salary: Up to £43,426 Per Annum…

Manufacturing Team Leader

MS721 – Manufacturing Team Leader 

Location: Cardiff (including National travel once trained) 

Salary: £15.76 per hour

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader Assistant on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will support the Team Leader in ensuring that all orders are manufactured on time and to the expected high standards, whilst adhering to all Health and Safety policies. You will also support KPI and data reporting, assist with the day-to-day manufacturing process and be available to cover production stations when required. You will be required to work Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm. You will also be required to travel to site & stay overnight, once trained.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all manufacturing quality is maintained to the expected high standard and required deadlines are met.
• Ensure all relevant quality paperwork is completed and maintained.
• Continuously drive the team to maximise output and efficiency.
• Work alongside the Team Leader to support cultural change and embrace ongoing improvements and efficiencies.
• Minimise labour costs where possible whilst achieving manufacturing requirements.
• Work with the Team Leader to ensure the correct utilisation of manpower across the business.
• Ensure operator training is completed when required and signed off on time.
• Continuously look for opportunities to reduce scrap levels.
• Generate and implement initiatives that drive improvements.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and work areas are clean and free of debris.
• Work alongside the Team Leader to ensure RAMS are explained and signed off by the relevant personnel as required.
• Ensure all data reports and KPIs are completed accurately and on time to drive efficiencies.
• Conduct consumable stock checks and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Work closely with the Team Leader to manage employees in relation to HR activities, including holidays, absence and lateness.
• Support the Team Leader with investigations and disciplinary processes where required.
• Be able to step into the Team Leader position to provide cover when required.
• Ensure all quality issues are dealt with and reported appropriately.
• Support the manufacturing process and cover production stations when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned by your manager or supervisor.
• Ensure compliance concerns, issues and failures are reported.
• Participate in training as required.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Follow all instructions, training and company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• HGV C+E Licence (Beneficial). 
• Previous manufacturing knowledge and experience is essential.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft programmes and SAP.
• Competent numeracy and literacy skills.
• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement.
• Previous experience of Return to Work (RTW) processes and investigations would be advantageous.
• Previous leadership experience would be advantageous.
• FLT licence is preferable but not essential.
• A willingness to be flexible regarding working hours.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support the Team Leader.
• Ability to step into a Team Leader position when required.

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HGV Driver (Class 2)

AL958: Class 2 Driver

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + Overtime available

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Tanker Driver on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of our customer’s drains
• Review job tasks and identify tools, plants and materials
• Undertake risk assessment of site/works
• Liaise directly with customers and site contacts
• Record and feedback works undertaken, issues and any further works required
• Delegate tasks to other team members
• Reporting near misses and accidents as soon as possible
• Report vehicle and plant defects to supervisor/management
• Understand and comply with driver hour regulations
• Undertake daily safety checks and maintenance tasks of the vehicles
• Report vehicle and plant defects to supervisor/management

Qualifications:

• HGV license & CPC card
• Enthusiastic, driven and customer facing
• Able to work on own and as part of a team
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills

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Grounds Maintenance Mentor and Driver

JMB74 – Grounds Maintenance Mentor and Driver

Salary: From £30,387 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 36.25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Mobile/field based across various sites in Manchester (Trafford), with occasional office attendance

Contract: Permanent, full time

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, for a Grounds Maintenance Mentor and Driver to join their Clean Start Team.

We’d love to hear from ex-military candidates, especially former NCOs, section commanders, drivers and anyone who has led a small team.

This is a permanent, supervisory role where you will lead and mentor a local grounds maintenance team on site, give clear, constructive feedback to help them develop, and make sure standards and targets are met and time on site is recorded. Alongside the operatives, you’ll work across contracted sites on grass cutting, weed spraying, clearing leaf fall, removing unwanted growth from trees and tenancy clearance, and you’ll act on customer feedback to keep improving the service.

About you

• Ex-military preferred, with experience of leading, supervising or mentoring a team (junior or senior NCO experience is a strong fit)
• Relevant grounds maintenance experience, or practical, hands-on experience with tools and equipment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations, and knowledge of COSHH legislation
• Full driving licence, as you will drive company fleet vans 
• A positive, can-do attitude and a disciplined, reliable approach to the job
• Desirable: PA1 and PA6 City & Guilds, and chipping and chainsaw experience
• An Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to apply for one

What’s on offer

• A salary from £30,387, in a role with real responsibility and the chance to develop others, just as you did in Service
• A stable Monday to Friday day shift, finishing at 4:00pm, with weekends and evenings your own
• An excellent pension, with the company doubling your contribution up to 6%
• 28 days’ annual leave rising to 31 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan and non-contributory life assurance
• Up to 21 hours of paid volunteering time
• Lifestyle benefits and an Employee Assistance Programme
• A team-based, outdoor role with a clear mission: creating clean, safe communities that residents are proud to call home

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HGV Technician – Immingham

AL986: HGV Technician

Location: Immingham

Salary: £17.50 per hour

Shift: (Earlies & Lates)

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: Immingham

Salary: £17.50 per hour…

HGV Technician – Hull

AL985: HGV Technician

Location: Hull

Salary: £20 per hour

Shift: (Earlies & Lates)

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: Hull

Salary: £20 per hour…

HGV Technician – York

AL984: HGV Technician

Location: York

Salary: £18.03 per hour

Shift: (Earlies & Lates)

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: York

Salary: £18.03 per hour…