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HGV Security Driver

JR331: HGV Security Driver
Location: Hounslow
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Overtime opportunities available. Optional weekend work at enhanced rate.)

Overview:

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

Our client provides the luxury goods industry, high-net worth individuals, and international banks with a global team of experts, including logistics, security, customs house, and special operations professionals. Our client provides a smooth, expedient, and professional service tailored to precise specifications and needs.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performing pickups and deliveries of high value shipments
Maintaining high standard of work at trade shows and special events
Loading and unloading the armoured vehicle
Ensuring the safety and protection of assets at all times
Providing an excellent level of customer service at all times
Respecting and following the company’s guidelines and procedures
Driving an armoured vehicle and following road safety regulations
Maintaining a high level of vigilance at all times
Completing daily reports and check of the vehicle
Carrying out other ad-hoc duties as requests

Skills and Qualifications:

Must hold a Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Must hold an HGV Class 2 Licence
A valid Digi Tacho card
Holding an SIA licence is desirable
A valid driver CPC
Excellent ethics and integrity
High attention to detail
Collaborative work style
Excellent customer service
Ability to work independently
Professional positive demeanour

JR332: HGV Security Driver
Location: Hounslow
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Overtime opportunities available. Optional weekend work at enhanced rate.)…

Specialist Security Driver

JR332 – Specialist Security Driver
Location: Hounslow
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Hours may vary dependant on delivery schedules + Overtime opportunities available. Optional weekend work at enhanced rate.)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Specialist Security 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:

Performing pickups and deliveries of high value shipments. (Banks, Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Fine art etc)
Maintaining high standard of work at trade shows and special events.
Loading and unloading the armoured vehicle.
Ensuring the safety and protection of assets at all times.
Providing an excellent level of customer service at all times.
Respecting and following the company’s guidelines and procedures
Driving an armoured vehicle and following road safety regulations.
Maintaining a high level of vigilance at all times.
Completing daily reports and check of the vehicle.
Carrying out other ad-hoc duties as requests.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must hold a Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
Hold an SIA licence or experience within security based positions.
Excellent ethics and integrity.
High attention to detail.
Collaborative work style.
Excellent customer service.
Ability to work independently.
Professional positive demeanour.

Commercial Plumber (Ealing)

JR344: Commercial Plumber (Ealing)
Location: Ealing – 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.

JR344: Commercial Plumber (Ealing)
Location: Ealing – Field Based
Salary: Up to £43,426 Per Annum…

Electronic Sign Engineer

BJ63 – Electronic Sign Engineer
Location: Irvine + Surrounding Areas
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5pm)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electronic Sign Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful individual will manufacture, install and service a broad range of electronic displays, including LED signs, LCD displays and AV systems.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working from the factory in Irvine, as well as from customer sites, you will:
Assemble and test products and systems.
Maintain, service and upgrade signage.
Deliver and install products at customer sites.
Diagnose and repair faulty products and systems.
Communicate with customers in a friendly, professional manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

Practical skills and experience within electronic engineering of wiring, soldering and fault finding at component level.
Mechanical skills required to include drilling, grinding and general assembly techniques.
Experience of writing efficient manufacturing and technical documentation.
Educated to HNC / HND level within an engineering discipline such as electronic engineering, electrical or electronic product manufacturing.
Proficient IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
A full, clean and valid UK driving licence.

Benefits:

Company van available for site installation and servicing purposes.
28 days holiday per annum inclusive of traditional and local holidays.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a close-knit, family-owned company that takes great pride in what they do.
You will have the chance to get involved with the full development process of systems, from initial design stage, through to manufacture and delivery and work on projects for a broad array of customers.

BJ63 – Electronic Sign Engineer
Location: Irvine + Surrounding Areas
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5pm)…

Quantity Surveyor

MB976: Quantity Surveyor
Location: East Anglia
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their East Anglia office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report.
Perform risk, value management and cost control.
Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients.
Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT.
Price / agree variations with internal team and client agreement.
Agreement of final account with client in prompt manner
Allocate work to subcontractors
Monthly sub-contractor payment certification, agreement of variations / final accounts.
Assessing contractor applications, along with any changes, making recommendations, raising payment certificates and preparing general correspondence to sub-contracts.
Provide advice on contractual claims.
Responsible for liaising with external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner
Manage current workload in order that all commissions receive the relevant allocation of own time to efficiently commercially manage them.
Monitoring and controlling Build Costs
Compliance with all relevant Company policies, procedures and guidance (including for example Health & Safety, Equality, Environmental & Quality, etc.)

Skills and Qualifications:

Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues
Excellent communication skills
IT Literate
Good level of analytical skills
Good attention to detail

Vehicle Mechanic

MB377: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Tewkesbury
Salary: £30,371pa
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:

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 Tewkesbury 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.

Class 2 Driver

MB850: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Reading and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly – based on good attendance) + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than others but still get paid for the whole day)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Reading.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally.
Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery/collection.
Provide excellent customer service.
Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures.
Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.

Skills and Qualifications:

A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
ALME certificate desirable.
Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
A minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card.
Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
Excellent driving skills.
Experience of multidrop deliveries.
Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.

Vehicle Technician Trainer

MB657: Vehicle Technician Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £38,224 (rising to £40,848 once obtained level 4 in education and training which is fully funded)
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit an Apprenticeship Coach on a permanent basis due to growth to cover their Lyneham depot. There are 5 positions up for grabs in 3 separate key areas – initial trade training (for new starters and recruits), tracked vehicle training and specialist equipment inspecting. All 3 are very open to different backgrounds and levels of expertise, however, a qualification of an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) will the be minimum requirement to considered for the role.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of new technologies and equipment, ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications; Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
Assessment of trainees to include: creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT).

Skills and Qualifications:

Vehicle Technician background (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum)
Strong team player – ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Organised, great time management and proactive manner
Clear and effective communication – written and verbal
Workshop experience with proven diagnostic skills (Light vehicle or HGV), military leavers with vehicle inspection experience (HGV or armoured) would be beneficial as well but not essential.
Strong IT literacy skills

Our client values difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. If you have the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you!

MB657: Vehicle Technician Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £38,224 (rising to £40,848 once obtained level 4 in education and training which is fully funded)
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

MB723: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £43,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic refrigeration business who are looking to recruit a Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep and maintenance of their internal factory plant equipment. This is a permanent position located at their depot in Wrexham.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out work assignments issued and maximize effectiveness of the shift at all times by ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Demonstrate a team approach with regard to maintenance and hygiene of equipment and support (teams of) Logistics.
Provide support to the team during breaks and absences and work together to ensure completion of their duties.
Follow all work instructions, procedures, job descriptions at all times.
Ensure that all Work Orders, PM’s issued to the shift are completed.
Complete and check all necessary paper work.
Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the site and carry out prioritized work as agreed.
Carry out the assigned activities to meet operational targets; working with other functions to ensure mutual objectives are met.
Compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations (e.g. attendance, quality, safety, GMP’s, etc.) and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.).
Resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
Order spare parts as required on shift if unavailable from stock and contact contractors/suppliers as required in order to resolve problems on shift.
Ensure all parts removed from stores while on shift are booked out of stores in the correct way.
Where necessary, must initiate the purchase of parts or equipment completing the relevant order requisition forms with relevant information.
Provide the Engineering manager with information on all engineering downtime attended on shift, related quality issue, work orders completed, PM’s completed and other details as required.
Identify and analyse problems before crises and determine appropriate action and follow up.
Ensure remedial works on site is raised by work order or PM’s are highlighted to the Manager.
Work closely with Logistics teams. Work under supervision of engineering managers. Ensure that
handovers are smooth and efficient whilst sharing relevant information with other engineers.
Request/give information from/to the engineering manager..
Capable of instructing un-skilled/semi-skilled people in simple operations of equipment.
Use of power tools, drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, presses.
Use of ladders, steps, walkways.
May have to work with hot/cold equipment using suitable safe systems of work and/or PPE.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold-store industry experience.
Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
4 years experience
A good standard of both written and oral English.
Basic Health & Safety.
Data and analytical skills.
Computer literate. (word/excel/windows based packages).

Desirable skills:

PLC knowledge.
Working on hydraulic systems.
Working on temperature control systems.
Working with instrumentation systems.
Welding experience.
FLT/MEWP license.

MB723: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £43,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

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.