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Depot Administrator

AR812 – Depot Administrator

Location: Dunsfold

Salary: £26,000 – £29,500

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently searching for an Administrator on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join a busy and fast-paced office environment. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for customers, supporting both front-of-house and back-office functions. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including handling incoming enquiries, managing data, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

In addition to core administrative duties, the Administrator will provide support to the Service Controller with scheduling, paperwork, and general coordination, and assist the Parts Controller with processing orders, updating records, and liaising with suppliers.

The role is ideal for candidates with experience in an engineering, automotive, or technical environment, though all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Answer and manage inbound calls from customers and suppliers in a professional manner
Perform reception duties, including greeting visitors and managing front-desk operations
Enter and maintain accurate data within internal systems and spreadsheets
Monitor and track LOLER certification status across the fleet, ensuring timely renewals and compliance
Liaise with engineering teams and external inspectors to coordinate compliance checks
Assist with scheduling and general coordination of service appointments
Maintain and organise digital and paper-based records
Support invoicing and purchase order processing, where required
Order and manage office supplies, ensuring operational efficiency
Provide general administrative support to internal departments and managers
Assist the Service Controller with administrative duties, including job coordination and paperwork
Support the Parts Controller with administrative tasks such as updating parts records and liaising with suppliers

Skills & Qualifications:

Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role, ideally within an engineering, automotive, or technical environment
Confident and professional telephone manner
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry
Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks in a busy setting
Familiarity with LOLER regulations (advantageous but not essential — training can be provided)
Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented attitude
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Comfortable working independently and using initiative

Location: Dunsfold

Salary: £26,000 – £29,500…

Business Management Lecturer

JB441: Business Management Lecturer

Salary: £1,500 per month

Location: Rainham, Essex

Hours: Part time – 20 hours per week (Hybrid)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Management Lecturer on behalf of one of our clients.

We are looking for lecturers to deliver courses at undergraduate levels (HNC/HND). The successful candidate can either be from a business management teaching background with extensive experience in teaching HNC/HND and degree levels or from industry with a passion to transfer existing skills into teaching.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the Business Management Lecturer:

Deliver assessment and examination duties to a range of learners on full time and part-time programmes at vocational HNC/HND, undergraduate & postgraduate degree levels.
Provide tutorial for an individual or groups of students and to arrange and monitor key skills activities.
Liaise with Programme Leader and Internal Verifier, as appropriate.
Carry out assessment, evaluation and other administrative duties in line with the module requirements.
Supervise individual/group projects relating to your specialist subject matter.
Attend all required departmental weekly meetings and annual meetings with external examiners.
Have excellent ICT skills, including the ability to use Zoom/Teams.
Part-time: 20 hours per week [including breaks], 3 day per week, one day on site teaching and two days working from home which are flexible. Teaching days available: Friday and Saturday.

Skills and Qualifications for the Business Management Lecturer:

Successful applicants will have a strong background in industry and hold recognised bachelor & master’s degrees in business management.
Extensive experience in teaching HNC/HND and vocational courses is essential.
The college is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable young persons. Any appointment made to such roles will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks, including the receipt of a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check.
Relevant teaching and professional qualification will also be required: Level 5: Certificate in Education/ Diploma in Education and Training.

Salary: £1,500 per month

Location: Rainham, Essex…

Learning Support and Assessment Specialist

JB464: Learning Support and Assessment Specialist

Location: Uxbridge / Hayes

Salary: £33,429 to £46,618 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Learning Support and Assessment Specialist on behalf of one of our clients.

The main purpose of the role is to coordinate screening, assessment and access arrangements for students with specific learning difficulties.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the Learning Support and Assessment Specialist:

To undertake the role of college exam access arrangement specialist.
To provide advice to students and conduct screenings as necessary, monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate records.
To plan, develop, manage and monitor the overall process of screening, referrals to educational psychologists, disabled student allowance (DSA) applications and needs assessments.
To liaise with the course teams about the needs of students.
To liaise with schools/parents to gain evidence of exam access arrangements at previous school/college.
To attain (and keep up to date) relevant qualifications which allow the post holder to undertake the role as exam access assessor.
To assist with planning and delivery of staff development to heighten awareness about exams access and more generic specific learning difficulties and other disabilities.
To maintain strong links with related professional bodies, keeping up to date with the latest developments in the field of exam access arrangements, learning difficulties and disabilities.
To support the Head of Learning Support in the management of additional support for students.
To produce reports of assessments to support students’ application for special arrangements in examinations. To inform the exams department of students requiring exam access arrangements in a timely manner.
To teach students with specific learning difficulties.
Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
Utilise IT and learning technology to deliver elements of the curriculum.
Where appropriate, integrate the delivery of Maths and English.
Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.
Implement support systems.
Participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
Attend learning support team meetings and college events as directed by managers.
Keep records up to date, including the completion of registers, and tracking documentation in line with ALS procedures.
Participate in the college’s staff appraisal system.
Carry out student questionnaires and elicit student feedback.
Contribute to the course reviews.
Set targets for achievement, retention and attendance and participate in the college’s performance management programme.
Participate in additional activities, such as projects on the improvement of teaching and learning.
Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities.
Interview potential applicants.
Contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the college’s marketing and recruitment strategies.
Carry out student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes.
Carry out progress reviews, including the completion of necessary documents.
Where appropriate, ensure that initial and diagnostic assessments are undertaken and that students receive effective learning support.
Ensure that resources within your subject area are kept up to date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the college’s learning centres.
Prepare students for employability, career progression and/or further education and training.
Product reports and attend events to provide information to parents/employers.
Participate in the college’s formal lesson observation process on an annual basis.
Keep knowledge and skills up to date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs.
Participate in the school’s staff development programme.
Promote equal opportunities and implement the college’s equal opportunities policy.
Provide a secure,

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Plant Mechanic

JMB4 – Plant Mechanic

Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland

Salary: £30k – 35k per year + Vehicle

The Role:

First Military Recruitment are looking for a motivated and hands-on Service/Repair Engineer to join our clients team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of High-Pressure Water Jetting equipment, working in their Glasgow workshop.

Experience with high-pressure jetting systems is an advantage, but full, comprehensive training will be provided.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Work with diesel engines and basic electrical systems
Inspect and diagnose faults on a wide range of jetting and pumping equipment
Repair or replace defective parts, sourcing or fabricating components using hand and machine tools
Rebuild and reassemble machinery
Test and commission equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation
Maintain a safe, tidy, and well-organised work environment
Support the wider team with workshop tasks and occasional field-based work

Essential Requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team

Benefits:

Opportunities for offshore and overseas work (optional, not mandatory)
Company vehicle provided
Ongoing training and development
Variety of workshop and field work
Chance to build specialist skills within a growing sector

Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland

Salary: £30k – 35k per year + Vehicle…

Vehicle Mechanic

MB581: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £31,000pa
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:

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 Newcastle 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/Examiner

MB578: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Fife, Scotland
Salary: £32,000
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:

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

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.

MB578: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Fife, Scotland
Salary: £30,200
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…

Vehicle Mechanic

MB580: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Donnington, Telford
Salary: £31,000pa
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.

Engineering Manager

MB873: Engineering Manager
Location: Swindon
Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 + £6,325 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 an Engineering Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide engineering support to the nominated Sectors / Projects, serving both the work winning and project delivery teams with the following key objectives.
Lead management of engineering function in the sector / region.
To incorporate innovative alternative designs, engineering methods and the latest technology into sector bids / projects offering the best possible value engineering solutions.
To be responsible for vetting pre-qualifications and tenders in allotted sectors for technical risk, to make it known to the bid team and Director and ensure that appropriate action is taken to mitigate the risk.
To ensure that projects deliver the contracted engineering requirements using the highest levels of technical expertise, efficiency and quality.
To help build the right environment so that we can recruit, develop, encourage and retain talented engineers to fulfil the present and future needs of the business.
To promote the companies’ vision and culture to present to future clients.
Ensure through their engineering teams and that all engineering process and procedures are implemented.
Provide the lead assurance role in design, construction, commissioning and handover for the projects under their responsibility.
Provide technical advice and direct help to the sector leader, our clients and contracts, including input into the preparation of sector bids and submissions.
Provide line management to all design managers working on their projects.
Review internal procedures and processes (particularly engineering) as required to ensure that they are kept up to date and reflect the latest codes, standards and best practice.
Promote the latest engineering developments, technology, innovations, methods and best practice in permanent and temporary works ensuring they are considered, developed, communicated and implemented both at bid stage and during construction.
Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
Ensure through their project engineering teams that minimum standards of safety, quality and environmental are maintained across the sector. Challenge and change poor practice in safety, quality and engineering procedures.
Maintain contacts with Consultants, Clients, and other bodies as appropriate to represent the business demonstrating ability to provide best value.
Assist with the recruitment of engineers, at all levels, for their sector, including interviewing and identifying potential recruits from competitor companies.
Assist with the training and development of engineers’ in the sector at all levels including the attainment of professional qualifications. Specifically take ownership of the engineering competencies and embed within their sectors.
Assist with the movement of engineering staff between projects and tenders noting that there will be many transfers of engineers between sectors to ensure appropriate development and experience.
Build the profile of the the business in schools, universities, consultants and other external organisations.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be a Chartered Engineer or similar approved by the Head of Technical Services.
Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
Ability to deputise for the Project Manager if required.
Understand the Principal Designer Duties.

Design Engineer

MB874: Design Engineer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + £5,060 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 Design Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage design consultant activities and deliverables to ensure they are completed in line with the agreed programme and Client requirements. This may include more than one consultant.
To be the technical lead for the permanent works design on the project unless an Design Manager is present.
Ensure both input and output deliverables for the design are tracked and reported to the Project/Engineering Manager as required.
Manage the Technical Queries process. Assigning actions and follow up on responses.
Manage and communicate all design queries, comments and information required from Design workshops and meetings and keep records.
Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team.
Support the Design manager to ensure all design deliverables are timeously provided as per the of design programmes.
Review Designers Monthly reports and produce monthly reports on design progress and any other design specific elements.
Manage and update the design deliverable schedule.
Review all design deliverables and ensure that they are completed to the expected standard. Challenge and resolve when not, including reviewing of all drawing in line with the Clients Scope/requirements.
Attend interface meeting with external parties, keeping record of meeting and assign/follow up on actions related to the Design.
Arrange internal design interface meetings with construction department
Ensure compliance with design management processes required by the contract.
Collaborate with the engagement of external suppliers/subcontractors.
Manage provision of drawings to project team – document control.
Manage the BIM requirements for permanent and temporary works together with the BIM/CAD Technician.
Assist the design lead for temporary works design packages for the project and ensure the Temporary Works Process is implement and followed at all times.
Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
Liaise with Designer or representative as required under the contract.
Work with Technical Services Department to ensure that Themis holds best practice in relation to design management.
Promote the business to all clients, designers and other external organisations.
Maintain contacts with Consultants, Clients, and other bodies as appropriate to represent the business demonstrating the ability to provide best value.
Assist with the recruitment of engineers, technician, at all levels, for their sector, including interviewing and identifying potential recruits from competitor companies.
Assist with the training and development of engineers’ in the sector at all levels including the attainment of professional qualifications.
Build the profile of the business in schools, universities, consultants and other external organisations.

Skills and Qualifications:

Wide-ranging understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs and can coach others.
Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties.
Exceptions know how in implementing and promote Digital Engineering practises in Design as well as construction.

Field Service Engineer

BJ152 – Field Service Engineer
Location: Cheltenham (Covering the UK)
Salary: £40,000 – 45,000 Per Annum + Company Vehicle
Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client who work in the Vibration Testing Industry. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join an established yet expanding business with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.

The Field Service Engineer builds and maintains relationships with customers while supporting the development of on-site installation, servicing and repair processes of Vibration Test Equipment and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
Evaluate systems and make recommendations for improvements and solutions.
Carry out preventative maintenance on customer sites in line with recommended procedures.
Talk with customers and understand their needs, communicating the requirements and timeline for their system plan.
Work with a team to ensure projects are completed effectively and efficiently.
Travel around the UK and overseas to install and maintain industrial testing equipment, sometimes on short notice.
On occasions be prepared to work in excess of the normal 37.5 hour week or anti-social hours whilst observing contractual obligations.
Be familiar with all Health and Safety rules and regulations when working.
Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Educated to a minimum NVQ level 2/BTEC in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent. An HNC in a relevant subject and knowledge in vibration would be a distinct advantage.
Experienced in industrial plant maintenance and have a strong background in engineering and substantial knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering
Well versed in problem solving and have good analytical skills to be able to work under pressure while using own initiative to complete the work to the required level.
Proven experience in working in some or all of the following areas are essential: industrial electronic systems, mechanical fitting, fully conversant in electrical/electronic principles.
able to read circuit diagrams
fault-finding to sub-assembly level and diagnosis of electronic faults to component level would be a distinct advantage
Self-motivated, work well independently
Must be able to work flexible hours and easily adaptable – sometimes with short notice and at weekends.
Valid Passport and Full UK Driving Licence.

BJ152 – Field Service Engineer
Location: Cheltenham (Covering the UK)
Salary: £40,000 – 45,000 Per Annum + Company Vehicle
Working Hours: Monday – Friday…