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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

MB872: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
Location: Snowdonia
Salary: £80,000 + £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 a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Snowdonia depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish and provide leadership in best practice in safety, health and sustainability matters.
Advise and support Directors, Managers and Supervisors to discharge their H&S responsibilities regarding their employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by legislation and procedures.
Ensure management controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and to provide advice as and when required.
Take a lead with site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated.
Manage & carry out surveillance/ regular inspections/ audits of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with UK policy, procedures and the relevant statutory provisions. Where appropriate make recommendations for improvement.
Lead, partake and oversee accident/ incident investigations in accordance with the UK procedure and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences.
Manage, collate & review H&S statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Develop and implement lessons learnt sessions, H&S campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with UK procedures.
Manage and where required be involved in the preparation & review of documents including H&S plans and procedures, methods statements and those of 3rd parties.
Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with legislation, UK Procedures and contract requirements.
Provide reports, presentations and information as directed.
Ensure compliance with all relevant schedule of partners KPIs.
Stop work at any time H&S elements of the works are in question.
Develop, organise and oversee the induction process; ensuring everyone has attended a project induction and a BRAVE day.

Skills and Qualifications:

It is essential that you are a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) and hold the relevant qualifications under the CSCS card system.
You must have the confidence to stop work at any time if the health and safety elements of the project are in question.
Previous project site experience is essential. You will be required to have the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in a project environment while leading the health and safety team, setting safety policies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Project Manager (Construction)

LB429 – Project Manager

Location: Yorkshire & Humber (Hull, Leeds & York)

Salary: £60,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Project Manager 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:

Lead the planning, implementation and successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring compliance with NEC ECC/PSC requirements.
Collaborate closely with key clients, contractors and internal teams to define objectives, manage expectations and deliver measurable value.
Develop and manage project budgets, resource allocation and timelines, maintaining rigorous control over cost, quality and risk.
Prepare and administer NEC contracts, proactively managing compensation events, early warnings and change control.
Foster a culture of open communication, mutual trust and continuous improvement within project teams and with stakeholders.
Champion health, safety and environmental best practice, ensuring all activities meet statutory and client requirements.
Drive social value outcomes supporting local employment, sustainability and community engagement in line with company commitments.
Produce clear, concise reports and lead regular project meetings to keep all parties informed and engaged.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Project Manager in the construction sector, with a strong track record of delivering projects under NEC ECC/PSC contracts.
In-depth knowledge of contract administration, risk management and dispute resolution within the NEC framework.
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
A collaborative, client-focused approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver outstanding results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience in managing bridge schemes is particularly desirable, with exposure to moving bridge projects considered a major advantage.
Experience of working with various stakeholders such as the Environment Agency, Marine Maritime Organisation and Historic England as well as applying for permits from these stakeholders would be desirable.
BSc in a relevant discipline and preferably Chartered Status (e.g., MRICS, MICE, MAPM).
NEC accreditation and relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
Commitment to values of integrity, innovation, and social value.

Benefits:

Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued and your ideas make a difference.
Work on a diverse portfolio of projects that shape communities and deliver real value for clients.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development, career progression and flexible working.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Domestic Electrician

AL907: Domestic Electrician

Location: Brighton and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Overview:
A growing electrical services provider is seeking a skilled Electrician to support domestic and commercial clients across the region. The company specialises in inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, diagnostics, remedial work, and ongoing electrical support. They pride themselves on delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services with a strong focus on professionalism, transparency, and customer care.

Role Purpose:
The Electrician will be responsible for completing a wide range of electrical work, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with current regulations. The role requires someone reliable, organised, and confident working independently while maintaining excellent communication with customers and the office team.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repairs
Travel to customer locations across Brighton and nearby areas
Ensure all work meets current regulations and internal quality standards
Maintain accurate work documentation, including test results and materials used
Provide a professional, customer-focused service at all times
Communicate effectively with the office and report any issues promptly
Follow all health & safety guidelines and safe working practices

Skills & Experience Required

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of UK wiring regulations and electrical safety
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and customer interaction skills
Full UK driving licence
18th Edition qualification and domestic electrical experience (advantageous)

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Workshop Engineer

AR808 – Workshop Engineer

Location: Oldham

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000

Overview:

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

We are looking for workshop engineers for a fast growing company in Oldham.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Hands on repair / servicing on a range of equipment including battery powered MHE and EV utility vehicles.
Thorough PDI and QC of new equipment.
Troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment.
Service and repair of vast range of electric powered trucks and lifting equipment.
Provide timely and detailed service reports.
Follow all company’s procedures and protocols.
Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations.
LOLER & thorough examinations of new and refurbished equipment.

Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience in Mechanical Engineering, Auto Electrical Engineering including a wide range of equipment such as material handling/lifting products and electric trucks.
English literacy.
Level 3 mechanical qualification.
Advanced fault finding, diagnostics.

Benefits:

Company pension.
25 days plus 8 bank holidays (incremental uplift with service).
Annual birthday leave (1 day).
Colleague referral scheme £500 – £1000.
Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary).
Wellbeing support (Health Assured).
Full uniform and PPE provided.
Eye care vouchers.
Costco membership.

Location: Oldham

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000…

Control and Instrumentation Technician

LB426 – Field Service Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £45,000 – £47,000 DOE

Overview:

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

The role will suit experienced Service Engineers with instrumentation and calibration skills. The role is a Field Service position involving travel throughout the UK and stay away on average 60 nights a year including offshore work.

In this varied and technically challenging role you will carry out a range of servicing, commission and repair at a range of client sites. The company reward hard work with progression, promotions and through additional benefits.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Commissioning, servicing and repair of all the company’s equipment at customer sites.
Some working at height.
The work is concentrated at customer sites in the South East but does involve travel throughout the UK including offshore and stays away.
Provide support and training to customer employees on the use of equipment (operation, calibration and fault-finding).
Technical Support internally and for external customers.
Completing technical reports, up keeping documents and identifying sales opportunities.
Typically working 4 days a week on site visits and 1 day a week from home on admin / support.

Skills and Qualifications:

The role will suit experienced Service Engineers with instrumentation and calibration skills.
Instrumentation experience to include calibration and process control.
Will hold an instrumentation / electrical / electronic qualification.

Benefits:

Health Care.
Pension.
Company Car.
28 Days Holiday Increasing with Service + Birthday Off.

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Senior Structural Engineer

LB408 – Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000

Location: Sheffield

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior / Principal Structural 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:

Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, timber and masonry following British Standards / Euro Codes.
Adhere to internal QMS procedures ensuring compliance with internal design checking protocols.
Coordinate with professionals and contractors, manage time for timely project delivery.
Work independently on smaller projects or as part of a team on larger schemes.
Ensure commercial delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and budgets.
Collaborate with other consulting offices and disciplines.
Supervise trial hole investigations for refurbishment projects and undertake visual structural inspections.
Mentor Junior Engineers.
Liaise with clients and design team members to meet client briefs, attending meetings as required.
Contribute to fee proposals and tender submissions.
Assist in project management, ensuring commercial delivery, meeting timescales and budgets.

Skills and Qualifications:

Completion of Degree in relevant engineering subject
Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience working in similar engineering consultancy.
Chartered or working towards and close to achieving membership of relevant professional institution (e.g., Chartered Member of ICE or IStructE).
Solid knowledge of all relevant British Standards and Design Codes.
Ability to produce designs underpinned by strong engineering principles.
Proficient in technical design packages such as Tekla, CADS and Tedds.
Proficient in AutoCAD would be a bonus.
Possess a full driving licence and have access to a car for business use.

Benefits:

Membership of group personal pension plan, with employer’s contribution of 5%.
Payment of a relevant professional subscription.
25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
Training and professional development plan.
Inclusion in life assurance policy, insuring you for 4 times your annual salary.
Income protection scheme.
Private healthcare insurance.
Healthcare cash plan.
Flexible working arrangements.
Cycle to work scheme.
Annual paid volunteering day.

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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…

Field Service Engineer

BJ142 – Field Service Engineer
Location: Shepreth, Cambridgeshire (Covering the UK)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Per Annum + Company Vehicle
Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Personal Profile:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client, who are a global company that supports users of vibration test systems with installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and consultancy. 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.

BJ142 – Field Service Engineer
Location: Shepreth, Cambridgeshire (Covering the UK)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Per Annum + Company Vehicle
Working Hours: Monday – Friday…

HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights)

KM136: HGV Class 1 Drivers (Nights)

Location: Melton Mowbray

Salary: £32,000 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Class 1 Driver (Nights) on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Transport ADP walking-floor trailers between DHL sites, delivering goods safely and on schedule.
2Carry out shunting tasks on-site and ensure all loads are correctly strapped and secure before movement.
3Complete trailer checks, follow site procedures, and maintain high safety standards throughout each shift.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience in a similar role not essential.
Class 1 Licence.
CPC and Digi Tacho.
Physically fit.

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Vehicle Technician

MB819: Vehicle Technician
Location: Southampton, Kent
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 + £40,000 OTE
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 and a half days a week)
Company Benefits: Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Rewards

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Vehicle Technician on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Southampton location.

The successful candidates for the Vehicle Technician positions will have previous experience in a similar role and strong teamwork skills.
You will be welcomed into a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with an exciting product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 (minimum) or Level 3 (desirable) in Vehicle Maintenance
Aptitude for multi-tasking.
An eye for detail.
Ability to work under pressure.
Quality awareness.
Communication skills.
Full driving license.