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Field Sales Representative

JR309 – Field Sales Representative
Location: Lincolnshire

Salary: £30,000 Per Annum + Commission (£40,000+ OTE) + Option of Company Car/ Car allowance.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Field Sales Representative to seek out new opportunities across Reading using traditional prospecting methods.

Our client offers easy-to-use textile services that ensure safe and hygienic solutions for the best possible customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for new sales contacts and building pipeline for sales process
Responsible for personal sales result and effectiveness
Utilising experience of face-to-face sales and negotiating skills
Making action plans and sales plans in your sales area
Actively searching for customers and scheduling sales visits
Cold calling, door knocking and self-generated leads and appointment setting
Making presentations, offers, contracts and start-up of new customer
Reporting sales activities and progress in CRM / to line manager
Follow-up of competitors actions and activities and reporting them to Regional Sales Manager
Reporting to Regional Sales Manager

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in new business sales, preferable in b-to-b business and a Proven sales record.
Experience in Service/Solution based Sales
Ability to analyse sales results and customer information
Advanced planning skills according to targets
Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Driving license
Excellent communication skills

JR309 – Field Sales Representative
Location: Lincolnshire

Salary: £30,000 Per Annum + Commission (£40,000+ OTE) + Option of Company Car/ Car allowance.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday…

Field Sales Representative

JR308 – Field Sales Representative
Location: Covering the Essex area

Salary: £30,000 Per Annum + Commission (£40,000+ OTE) + Option of Company Car/ Car allowance.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Field Sales Representative to seek out new opportunities across Reading using traditional prospecting methods.

Our client offers easy-to-use textile services that ensure safe and hygienic solutions for the best possible customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for new sales contacts and building pipeline for sales process
Responsible for personal sales result and effectiveness
Utilising experience of face-to-face sales and negotiating skills
Making action plans and sales plans in your sales area
Actively searching for customers and scheduling sales visits
Cold calling, door knocking and self-generated leads and appointment setting
Making presentations, offers, contracts and start-up of new customer
Reporting sales activities and progress in CRM / to line manager
Follow-up of competitors actions and activities and reporting them to Regional Sales Manager
Reporting to Regional Sales Manager

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in new business sales, preferable in b-to-b business and a Proven sales record.
Experience in Service/Solution based Sales
Ability to analyse sales results and customer information
Advanced planning skills according to targets
Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Driving license
Excellent communication skills

Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1.2)

MB927: Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £49,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme, Life assurance, Employee share scheme, Employee shopping savings portal, 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 business who are looking to recruit a Licensed Aircraft Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Peterborough depot.

Day to day, you’ll provide a CRS signature when appropriate to release an aircraft to service after either defect rectification or scheduled maintenance, supervise engineering and Flight Line activity on Company aircraft and associated equipment in conformity with authorised schedules, technical publications and instructions ensuring highest standards of maintenance are maintained, undertake scheduled and corrective maintenance of the Aircraft fleet to ensure airworthiness is maintained to meet customer requirements on a daily basis, undertake or supervise as directed, the investigation, diagnosis and rectification of defects and submission of reports as required complete “all” documentation in accordance with current legislation and Company procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide a CRS signature when appropriate to release an aircraft to service after either defect rectification or scheduled maintenance.
Supervise engineering and Flight Line activity on Company aircraft and associated equipment in conformity with authorised schedules.
Undertake scheduled and corrective maintenance of the Aircraft fleet to ensure airworthiness is maintained to meet customer requirements on a daily basis.
Undertake or supervise as directed, the investigation, diagnosis and rectification of defects and submission of reports as required complete “all” documentation in accordance with current legislation and Company procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

Specific technical knowledge.
Sound understanding of partnering and alliance between customer and contract.
Ability to demonstrate practical and theoretical standards required.
Composite Materials Experience.
Knowledge of MOD Engineering procedures/documentation desirable
Knowledge on propeller aircraft desirable
EASA/CAA Part 66, B1.2 license – Can be working towards licence and will consider other heavier licences
Driving Licence.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

MB926: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £40,000
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 Bury St Edmunds.

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.

MB926: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £40,000
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…

Transport Manager

EJ826 – Transport Manager

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucester

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Overview:

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

Responsible for the dispatch and distribution operations, consistently co-ordinating and optimising processes to ensure efficiency and timely delivering to customers.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage the dispatch and distribution of site produced orders to meet customer requirements within budget and to agreed targets.
To ensure legal compliance and the management of systems controlling and operating the fleet logistics operation, including accountability for the operators licence.
To work closely with colleagues to drive efficiency in transport operations.
Control and dispatch of any cross docked group orders in requested timescales.
Manages the dispatch and distribution teams.
Manage department costs to agreed parameters.
Responsible for all aspects of health and safety in a dispatch and distribution environment.
Analysing KPIs to identify opportunities to continually improve performance.
Utilise IT systems to drive process improvements and automation of administrative tasks.
Developing effective internal and external relationships, ensuring timely communication and a customer focused approach.
To manage the fleet of vehicles for all group companies including vehicle ordering, compliance and servicing.
Maintain a safe, secure and compliant environment by operating within company systems, policies and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

O Licence essential
Previous logistics management experience in a busy and demanding manufacturing environment.
Significant people management experience.
Able to plan and execute and deliver targets with a continual emphasis on improving performance.
Demonstrable budget management experience.
Multi-site / operations experience.
Ideally holds a IOSHH qualification or has significant experience of driving improvement in health and safety within a logistics environment.
CPC accreditation.

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CNC Machinist

MS631 – Manual Machinist

Salary: £15 per hour

Location: Nottingham

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

To undertake machining works as directed by the Department Supervisor and Workshop Manager. Control and operation of the machine shop equipment such as CNC, milling machines, pillar drill and lathes.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output.
Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job.
Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping.
Read and interpret CAD drawings in order to select correct machinery.
Ability to work from samples.
Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job.
Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.
Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
Operation of Lathes, milling machines, slotters, grinders and pillar drill.
CNC operation.
Ability to read blueprints and measuring devices such as callipers, micrometres and vernier.
Understanding and experience with ferrous, non-ferrous, plastics and copper.
Maintains safe operation of equipment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Can work on own initiative or as a team member.
Batch or single item works.
Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Workshop Manager.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as machinist.
On Call/Rota availability.
Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines.
Experience with welding and balancing would be beneficial.
Ability to use precision tools (e.g. callipers) to take accurate measurements.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals.
Good at math with analytical abilities.
Computer skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
Knowledge of speeds and feeds.
Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE.
Attention to detail with good communications skills.

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Electrician

MS670 – Electrician

Location: Bristol

Salary: £37,200 – £42,500 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrician on behalf of one of our clients.

The position of electrician offers a comfortable and enjoyable work setting, focusing on maintenance tasks for well-known bridges in the southwest. Responsibilities include both scheduled and emergency maintenance activities.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and repair underdeck gantries.
Test and commission 3-phase and 230V motors and control circuits.
Work with direct on-line, soft start and star/delta motor systems.
Install and maintain 110V/24V control circuits and PLC drive systems.
Diagnose and fix electrical faults.
Carry out electrical testing and inspection in commercial properties, workshops and on fixed machinery (e.g. band saws, pillar drills, overhead cranes).
Maintain 110V, 230V and 415V systems, including internal lighting, power outlets and earth monitoring.
Design and install new electrical circuits, including metal/plastic conduit, cable tray and trunking.
Calculate cable sizes and voltage drops.
Perform streetlighting maintenance and repairs.
Conduct planned and reactive maintenance and inspections.
Build and maintain a HERS portfolio.
Maintain and test aerial and marine navigation lighting.
Test and PAT test 110V tools and office IT equipment.
Periodically maintain and repair CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems.
Support specialist sub-contractors (e.g. high voltage, lifts).
Record and report all works, faults, defects and test results to clients and relevant departments.
Work at height using MEWPs and elevated platforms as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Driver’s licence.
Health and safety awareness.
18th Edition certified electrician.
Level 3/NVQ qualification.
Knowledge of BS 7671.
Testing & Inspection (2391).
City & Guilds Part 2 or equivalent.
ECS Gold Card.
Experience in street lighting, highways maintenance and electrical works.

Benefits:

Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like a supervisor or explore different career opportunities within the account or business.
Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.
Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to award-winning programs.
Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days.
Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving and gym memberships.
Access an online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
Take part in community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

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Hire Controller

AR864 – Hire Controller

Location: Hoo

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Short Term Hire Controller on behalf of one of our clients.

To effectively manage the Rental Fleet to serve the customer base and coordinate the transport for the Depot.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process enquiries for casual hire – quotations and follow up.
Scanning and emailing STR agreements for customer signature prior to delivery of equipment.
Preparation of STR agreements, Transport Notes, etc.
Ensure that all machines in depot are correctly identified/labelled with status.
Keep casual hire truck files updated including filing of Transport Notes and STR Agreements.
Ensure LOLER inspections have been carried out and are current for all STR machines. Please note since this is a mandatory legislative requirement. ALL on-hire STR machines must have a current thorough examination.
Monthly invoicing and posting out of all invoices for casual trucks, resolving invoice queries relating to Contract and STR.
Liaise with Nottingham department to ensure Kerridge system is updated for both truck movements between locations and maintaining truck Contract files for the region.
Produce weekly availability list for STR fleet and complete weekly STR report for Depot Manager.
Monitor STR utilisation to achieve minimum 85% utilisation, liaising with Sales, Contract and Operations Manager to identify possible disposal machines.
Ensure internal and external X-hire charges are kept to a minimum.
Complete Monthly stock takes and ensure variances are resolved.
Close liaison with sales admin and Corby Refurbishment Centre to co-ordinate delivery and handover of new trucks.
Informing workshop of all new/Used trucks being delivered into depot for preparation/delivery and ensuring that they are labelled and identified on receipt.
In conjunction with the Service manager, ensure all machines returned from long term hire are inspected for damage and quotation for repairs sent within 48 hours.
Daily scheduling of transport for casual hire, demos, new and refurbished trucks.
Responsible for transport budget for both internal and external movements providing monthly summary on costs/income.
Ensure internal transport is utilised to minimise external transport costs.
Ensure all transport costs are allocated to customer/internal department as required.
To perform any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time within the scope of your knowledge, skills and ability.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience in a similar role.
Excellent organisational skills
Good communicator
Good customer service skills
Proactive approach
Accurate and methodical in administration
Ability to cope with pressure and pace
PC literate in Word/Excel

Location: Hoo

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000…

Service Controller

AR863 – Service Controller

Location: Melksham

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service Controller and behalf of one our clients.

To provide a point of contact for customers and Engineers. To Coordinate Service Engineers on a daily basis. To raise new jobs, close and process chargeable invoices and close down none chargeable internal jobs to the correct cost centre.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Take incoming calls from customers and action as necessary.
Plan workloads and deploy engineers ensuring maximum efficiencies are maintained.
Liaise with other depots, dealers and 3rd party service providers when customers are out of Depot area, ensuring that they respond within agreed timescales and provide and updated daily status report on any ongoing jobs.
Log and provide key information to enable accurate and meaningful KPI’s to be produced.
Customer liaison/Queries/Quotations/Estimates
Engineer contact/Communication/Support
Check & monitor Job sheets/Timesheets using Daily Ops Monitor bringing any variances to the attention of the service manager
Ensure parts requests are followed up to maximise efficiencies and reduce disruption/downtime to customers.
Produce estimates for chargeable work using generic template.
Cover during absence/holidays for colleagues
General Admin duties, Incl. Filing, Emails diverted, Letters etc
Authorise overtime in conjunction with the Service Manager, monitor and record on the internal log.
Manage VOR machines to minimise downtime, ensuring all VOR parts are ordered in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
Monitor holidays and sickness ensuring resident sites are covered and ensuring engineer utilisation is maximised.
Ensure all SLA’s are achieved.
To ensure all completed chargeable jobs are invoiced daily and that all completed engineers ‘work in progress’ is closed down and cleared off the system daily.
To perform any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time within the scope of your knowledge, skills and ability

Skills and Qualifications:

PC Literate
Good telephone manner
Strong interpersonal, organisation, motivational and communication skills.

Location: Melksham

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000…

Rental Agent (Driver)

LB469 – Rental Agent

Location: Hounslow

Salary: £28,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Rental Agent on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the continuing success and growth of the Heathrow location and surrounding areas ensuring a first-class service to all customers.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Ensure customer expectations are managed proactively.
Complete standard processes efficiently.
Deal with customers face to face to deliver good service and develop repeat business.
Investigate customer problems, queries (escalating as appropriate) and take actions to achieve a successful outcome.
Undertake quality controls to ensure all cars are up to standard or take appropriate action to address.
Complete daily administrative work as required, both accurately and on a timely basis.
Maintain a safe clean working environment in line with health and safety requirements.
Work as part of a team and adopt a flexible approach to increase and maintain the quality of service.
Provide accurate information to customers.
Qualify potential customers and manage risk.
Contribute to an ongoing positive team environment.
Undertake additional work as required to meet and exceed the expectations of the customers.
Working a flexible shift pattern to include weekend work averaging 40 hours per week.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience in the vehicle rental sector is preferred, although consideration will be given to candidates from other closely related sectors.
Competent with Excel and Word and ability to learn bespoke car rental systems quickly.
Willingness to work flexibly to meet business and customer needs promptly and effectively.
Attention to detail.
A calm and analytical approach to problem solving.
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
Ability to quickly identify and prioritise issues, create solutions and meet deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external customers.

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