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Automotive Electrician

JMB18: Automotive Electrician

Location: Northampton

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a client in Northampton to find a skilled Auto Electrician. Ex-military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, though all qualified professionals are welcome. This role offers the chance to work on a varied fleet of vehicles, apply technical expertise, and advance a career in automotive electrical maintenance and repair.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Wiring and maintaining electrical systems on commercial vehicles.
Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on new and older vehicles.
Conducting routine electrical maintenance and function checks.
Attending vehicle breakdowns when required.
Assisting field engineers with technical expertise.
Coordinating with the parts department to ensure correct parts are ordered.
Completing job cards, timesheets, and other vehicle documentation accurately.
Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization.
Prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines.
Following health and safety guidelines and adopting safe working methods.
Performing additional tasks as required to support the team and company growth.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong engineering background with a focus on vehicles
Passion for delivering high-quality maintenance and repair work.
Solid electrician experience, ideally with relevant qualifications.
Full UK driving licence.
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Opportunities:

Competitive salary: £32,000 – £38,000 per annum
Career development opportunities and training
Supportive, skill-focused work environment
Work with a diverse fleet of vehicles and advanced technology
Ex-military candidates are highly valued and encouraged to apply

Ready to take charge of your career? Apply today and power up your future!…

Forklift Engineer

JG271 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Coventry

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: Coventry

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

Automation Engineer

MS655- Automation Engineer

Location: Crediton

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Automation Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.This role requires flexibility – The role currently operates Monday to Friday with an on-call rota, with plans to introduce structured shift work including nights and weekends.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reactive support for site automation issues within a clear escalation.
Demonstrate a structured problem-solving approach.
Ownership of minor (site managed) automation projects through the full project lifecycle.
Support project delivery of other site projects with automation elements.
Facilitating site activities to centrally delivered projects.
Maintain and monitor use of automation and electrical system software and documentation version control systems.
Liaise with the Automation Lead providing a site perspective to the ongoing development of the automation and electrical standards.
Ensure compliance with electrical and automation standards of site delivered projects and general improvement works.
Responsible for obsolescence management.
Ownership of the site level obsolescence and improvements plan focusing on the next level of controls (VSDs, servo drives, instrumentation etc..).
Evaluate performance data to feed into automation operational excellence activity to deliver improvements in efficiency and operability within production.
Ownership of site panel risk assessment register, periodic health checks and remedial/improvement actions.
Specialist automation support to site improvement initiatives.
Utilise specialist skills and systems access to validate and analyse site data, for example to support quality improvement activities.
Has an active role to play in continuously improving our business.
Encourage engineering based operational excellence projects.
Support the site roadmaps for quality / H&S / EMS / engineering / autonomous maintenance.
To have opportunities to deliver own ideas to improve our business.
Support improvement activities / events within facilities and engineering owned areas.
Understands the impact of own actions and others on achieving site & business strategy.
Aware of how current performance impacts the bottom line.
Ability to deliver on the job training (show and tell) to new colleagues.
Health and safety of self and others.

Skills and Qualifications:

Automation Experience (Allen Bradley Preferred).
Scada Experience.
Plant Master Experience.
Minimum 2 year’s experience.
Electrical qualification.
NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline.
Relevant Automation Training certificates.
Ability to work within time constraints.
Ability to work individually as well as within a Team.
Flexible approach to work and hours.

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HIU Service Engineer

MS549 – HIU Service Engineer

Location: East ondon

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum + van

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HIU Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. As a HIU Service Engineer, you will be required to service and repair various types of HIUs. This includes the commissioning of heating circuits, setting up Domestic Hot Water for resident use, application of efficiency settings and the ability to carry out first time repairs.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring all Quality Management and Compliance Documentation for HIU Servicing and reactive repair activities is correct and complete for each site.
Proactively drive Legislative and Contractual Compliance, profitability, and customer satisfaction within the customer portfolio.
Provide technical assistance to clients, and work colleagues within, whilst fulfilling and meeting both Quality Standards and HSE Objectives.
Proactively manage customer HSE objectives and Quality Standards and ensure the adoption of Safe Working Practices during the works within Residential Properties.
Make effective recommendations for continuous improvement.
Produce a high standard of work and provide detailed job reports.
Support and assist your colleagues where necessary.
Servicing and repairs to Hydraulic Interface Units by carrying out a first time fix.
Stock control to ensure you have the required levels of components to carry out a first time repair.
React to Hydraulic Interface Unit repair works to investigate the cause of breakdown and where possible, service the HIU and carry out efficiency settings to heating and hot water circuits.
React to client requests outside of the working hours by accepting requests and attending to residential breakdowns to the service level agreement during your period of being on call.
Updating the client only via your job report and provide limited information to the resident so updates can be provided to the residents by the client.
Provide training and advice to new employees and support their development.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Served a recognised apprenticeship and/or be qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ level 2 in Plumbing/HVAC with Electrical qualifications and registered to the appropriate body as required for the role.
Servicing and fault diagnosing on Hydraulic Interface Units.
Electrical qualification to the latest Edition of BS 7671 that includes modifying current electrical controls.
Willingness to study for relevant Industry qualifications is essential.
Good customer service skills.
Hot Water Systems or valid unvented hot water certification.

Benefits:

Competitive salary (depending upon experience) + out of hours reactive calls.
The working week will be 37 hours.
Company van.
Company Pension Scheme.
Sickness insurance.
Death in Service.
24 Days not including bank holidays.

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Sales Executive

BJ160 – Sales Executive
Location: Aldershot
Salary: £25,000 + Uncapped Commission
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:45am -17:30pm

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are working along side one of the most dynamic and innovative Media companies in Aldershot City Centre, that is looking for ambitious an skilled sales professionals to join their sales team and exciting office to continuously expand with ambitious individuals, as a Sales Executive.

Ideally you will hold a willingness to make money and connect with existing clients. You will be exclusively representing local businesses, and working with clients such as Netflix, Jaguar, Sky, Nivea and Red Bull to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work towards individual sales targets.
Where relevant, contribute to company goals, promoting products & cross-selling.
Win new business from local advertisers; to maintain & develop existing business.
Attend face-to-face meetings.
Develop meaningful relationships with Marketing Managers/owners of local businesses.
Actively participate in sales meetings & subsequent team activities.
Complete administration is in line with company policy & procedure.

Skills and Qualifications:

Based within a commutable distance of Aldershot City Centre
A self-starter, highly motivated, professional, and engaging
Confident on the telephone, as well as face-to-face
Personable, relationship-builder
Strong work mentality, able to connect with clients, and account manage.
Willing to learn and build your client base, whilst increasing your earnings

Benefits within this business:

22 days annual leave, increasing each year up to 25 days.
Work-place pension scheme.
Excellent opportunities for progression.
Bonus schemes & uncapped commission.
Free Parking – on-site car park, which is free to use for all staff.
Regular company parties & a yearly ski trip.
Subsidised gym memberships.

BJ160 – Sales Executive
Location: Aldershot
Salary: £25,000 + Uncapped Commission
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:45am -17:30pm…

Welder/Fabricator

MB871: Welder/Fabricator
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Salary: £31,000
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees, Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave , Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement, ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Welder/Fabricator on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Sleaford depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day to day, you’ll perform weld tasks to the defined standards in line with skills & competency.
Ensure all job transactions are accurately recorded and carried out in accordance with current ERP processes and that work completed and time taken to complete the job is submitted daily to the department / section Supervisor.
Completion of task / recording sheers / reports to current standards.
Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and other approved technical publications.

Skills and Qualifications:

Level 3 Qualification in a Metal Workshop Engineering Discipline
Level 3 Qualification in MIG/TIG Welding (Mild Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium)

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)…

Technical Trainer (Automotive)

MS532 – Technical Trainer (Automotive)

Location: Haddenham

Salary: £ Competitive DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Technical Trainer to work on commercial vehicles.

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

Duties and Responsibilities of a Technical Trainer:

Delivering technical training as required in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements.
Completing administrative duties and monitor and support learners’ progress throughout their learning journey.
Assisting with and developing resources for the automotive department.
Ensuring inclusion of equality and diversity, promoting good values and employability skills within training sessions.
Liaising with colleagues and the assessing team to remain focused on learner success and achievement.

Skills and Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern vehicle technology, preferably trucks and the DAF Trucks brand.
Hands-on experience of repair and maintenance techniques for modern vehicles or relevant qualification.
Excellent and adaptable communication skills.
Experience in the design and delivery of technical training.
Ability to plan and organise in order to meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn.
Flexible approach and excellent team working skills.
Clean and current driving license as occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required.

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Project Manager – Civiils

EJ824 – Project Manager – Civils

Location: South Wales

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000

Overview:

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

Due to continue growth and several exciting project awards, our client is looking to employ an experienced Marine Civil Engineer/Project Manager to assist with future tendering and delivery of upcoming projects.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of tenders, working with a wider bid team, Project Managers, Commercial Director and other key team members as required to identify solutions including innovation opportunities as part of overall tender submission.
Undertake detailed tender pricing and risk review.
Attend pre-tender site visits and client meetings.
Prepare detailed pre-construction documentation for tender stage and following contract award including compliance with Principal Contractor / Contractor duties under CDM Regs 2015.
Write project delivery programmes in accordance with project contractual requirements identifying risk and opportunities and ensuring all activities are adequately resourced.
Oversee projects on site in a client-facing role, attending progress and commercial meetings as required throughout the delivery phase.
Maintain a site presence through construction, checking on quality and preparing quality records.
Prepare, in partnership with others, project cost monitoring reports and projected outturn costs including the timely development and submission of valuations.
Manage projects to ensure adherence to all commercial and contractual requirements.
Work with Site Managers to identify and manage opportunities for improved financial performance and change.
Prepare early warnings and compensation events.
Ensure adherence with all company safety and legal requirements.
Provide and demonstrate safety leadership throughout the project life cycle.
Assist with carrying out site audits and work with compliance team to prove compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of the safe undertaking of civil engineering works in a marine environment and the unique challenges this environment poses.
Have a working understanding of the CDM Regs.
Experience of working with diving teams is desirable but not essential.
Microsoft Project experience is desirable.
Experience of working under NEC3/4 contracts is desirable.
The successful candidate will work from the head office near Cardiff, but there will be flexibility for part remote/hybrid working for the right person.
You will need to be happy to travel and work away on sites as projects need.

Location: South Wales

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000…

Land Surveyor

EJ822 – Land Surveyor

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000+

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Land Surveyor 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:

Undertaking land / topographic surveys, using a variety of specialist equipment and technology.
Using a range of equipment to produce surveys.
Analysing information thoroughly before it is handed over.
Processing the site data (desirable but not essential).
Checking equipment is correct and in calibration for all site activities.
Using equipment in the correct manner, keeping it clean and functional before returning to stores.
Producing site records and specified output/deliverables as required.
Preparing survey drawings (desirable but not essential).
Advising about technical matters.
Working both on site and in offices/workshops as required.
Supporting development of in-house engineers and trainees to use survey equipment effectively and process data.

Skills and Qualifications:

2+ years in a similar role.
Specialist land surveying skills.
Technical qualifications (NVQ/HNC etc.).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal communication.
Planning and organisational skills.
Ability to work safely and at times remotely, observing all aspects of health and safety which could both impact yourself and others.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Happy to work within confined spaces (formal confined spaces training will be provided).
Be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Hold a full valid UK driving licence.
Any experience in the following will be advantageous but not essential: Autodesk / Survey process software / Trimble or Leica / GNSS / total station / laser scanning.

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000+…