HVAC Field Engineer

EH67 – HVAC Field Engineer

Location: St Neots

Salary: £45,000 – £59,000 + Company Van

Overview:

This position would be excellent for someone with experience in HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or chiller engineering.

The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial chillers, heat pumps and associated HVAC equipment at customer sites. It offers the opportunity to work independently, develop technical skills through manufacturer-backed training and build a long-term career within a supportive team.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on chillers, heat pumps and associated HVAC equipment.
• Attend reactive breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out necessary repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and control system faults.
• Complete inspections, performance checks and operational testing.
• Carry out component replacements, adjustments and remedial works.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities on new and replacement equipment.
• Investigate warranty-related faults and complete associated documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturer documentation.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers.
• Complete electronic service reports and maintain accurate records of work undertaken.
• Liaise with the office-based team regarding job progress, parts requirements and outstanding works.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures and relevant industry regulations.
• Participate in the on-call rota, currently operating at 1 in 5.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience within HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or chiller engineering.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Good understanding of refrigeration principles and HVAC systems.
• Relevant technical qualification in refrigeration, air conditioning, HVAC or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• F-Gas certification (Category I where required).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to fault finding.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Benefits:

• Company van provided.
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional discretionary days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Overtime paid on top of contracted hours.
• Opportunity for occasional European travel (optional).
• Manufacturer-backed product training.
• Ongoing technical development and training opportunities.

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HVAC Field Engineer

EH66 – HVAC Field Engineer

Location: Slough 

Salary: £45,000 – £59,000 + Company Van

Overview:

This position would be excellent for someone with experience in HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or chiller engineering.

The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial chillers, heat pumps and associated HVAC equipment at customer sites. It offers the opportunity to work independently, develop technical skills through manufacturer-backed training and build a long-term career within a supportive team.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on chillers, heat pumps and associated HVAC equipment.
• Attend reactive breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out necessary repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and control system faults.
• Complete inspections, performance checks and operational testing.
• Carry out component replacements, adjustments and remedial works.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities on new and replacement equipment.
• Investigate warranty-related faults and complete associated documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturer documentation.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers.
• Complete electronic service reports and maintain accurate records of work undertaken.
• Liaise with the office-based team regarding job progress, parts requirements and outstanding works.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures and relevant industry regulations.
• Participate in the on-call rota, currently operating at 1 in 5.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience within HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or chiller engineering.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Good understanding of refrigeration principles and HVAC systems.
• Relevant technical qualification in refrigeration, air conditioning, HVAC or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• F-Gas certification (Category I where required).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to fault finding.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Benefits:

• Company van provided.
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional discretionary days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Overtime paid on top of contracted hours.
• Opportunity for occasional European travel (optional).
• Manufacturer-backed product training.
• Ongoing technical development and training opportunities.

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Property Manager

MS736 – Property Manager 

Location: Manchester 

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of residential schemes, ensuring communal areas and facilities are maintained to a high standard, contractors deliver an effective service and residents receive excellent customer support.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong organisational, communication and financial management skills, alongside a good understanding of residential block management, service charges and relevant property legislation.

Applications from ex-military candidates are actively encouraged, however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of residential developments, ensuring properties and communal areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, including instructing and monitoring contractors and service providers.
• Prepare and manage service charge budgets, monitor expenditure and review year-end accounts.
• Ensure services represent value for money and expenditure is accurately recorded.
• Carry out regular site inspections, identifying maintenance requirements, health and safety concerns and areas for improvement.
• Act as the main point of contact for residents, leaseholders, freeholders, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Handle resident enquiries and complaints, ensuring issues are resolved professionally and efficiently.
• Organise and attend residents’ meetings, preparing reports and providing regular updates.
• Manage contractor agreements, insurance policies and statutory inspections.
• Ensure properties comply with relevant health and safety legislation, building regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate management records and provide regular reports to clients and internal teams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents and clients, delivering a high standard of customer service.

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in residential property or block management.
• ATPI qualified and actively practising.
• Strong understanding of residential block management and service charge processes.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes and residential developments.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Regulations 2022.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and property compliance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and property management systems.
• Working towards MTPI would be advantageous.

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Site Engineer

MB971: Site Engineer
Location: Workington, Cumbria
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + £4,255 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 Site Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Cumbria depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and provide specified measurement data as required by the Commercial department.
• Work in collaboration with the Project Team, including subcontractors, to ensure compliance with all legal, company and project health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the project specification, sufficient to ensure that all works within area of responsibility are compliant with specification.
• Produce, for approval by others, required permits, task briefs and other required documentation for works within the area of responsibility. Ensure that approved documentation is in place and fully briefed to all required persons prior to work within the area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the production of the 3 weekly construction programme. Undertake works in accordance with the agreed programme.
• Provide accurate engineering control and setting out for the works in accordance with the latest approved design information
• Contribute to the development of temporary works solutions. Support the TWC and Supervisor(s) in ensuring that temporary works solutions are constructed, used and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and method statements.
• Undertake other duties as defined and appointed under the Project Specific IMS plan or as defined by the Site Agent.
• Support and contribute to the development of more junior staff through active engagement and feedback, appropriate delegation and review of their works.
• Actively promote high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality compliance, including active monitoring of performance. Act as a role model for exceeding compliance. Maintain a high level of personal knowledge of requirements and engage external advisors as required for the project.
• Ensure completion of all required actions following accidents, incidents, near misses and the like. Ensure Observation Cards process is implemented and followed on the project, including active review and feedback.
• Critically review and approve the project IMS plan. Ensure compliance in all areas through leading and implementing the measures defined in the plan. Undertake duties as identified and appointed.
• Undertake other duties as defined and appointed under the Project Specific IMS plan or as defined by the Project Director.
• Actively contribute to ensuring that the project complies with legal, company and project specific health, safety and environmental requirements. Report incidents, near misses or concerns to an appropriate person.
• Undertake inspections and checks as identified in project Inspection and Test Plans. Provide and maintain defined quality assurance records. Identify non-conformances and raise NCR’s as appropriate for approval and issue by others.
• Identify erroneous or incomplete design information and notify to line management for resolution with designers.
• Conform and comply with requirements of IMS. Ensure all required documented outputs and records from these accountabilities are correctly uploaded to Themis and other project document control systems.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate site diaries / records of works progress, changes, resources and issues, including works by subcontractors, to ensure all aspects of the work are correctly recorded for later use by others.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience as a Site Engineer on civils and/or infrastructure projects
• Experience working within a nuclear, MOD, or other regulated/security-controlled environment is highly desirable
• Competent in engineering setting out and quality control processes
• Familiarity with ITPs, NCRs, permits and method statements
• Good working knowledge of construc

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Forklift Engineer

JB513 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Warrington

Salary: £33,000 – £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.

Benefits Package: 

• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday (with exceptions at some customer sites).
• Paid door-to-door travel for Field Service Engineers.
• Overtime opportunities: time and a half Monday to Saturday, double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• Company van with optional private use and fuel card for Field Service Technicians.
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Employee discount scheme, offering deals with major UK brands.
• Up to 60% off premium professional tools.
• Company van washing account at most outlets.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Specialist product training.
• Full forklift driver licence qualification.

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Project Manager (Defence / Engineering)

JMB93 – Project Manager (Defence / Engineering Programmes)

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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

The successful candidate will manage customer-funded and internal development and production programmes within a specialist defence engineering environment.

You will take ownership of projects from initial planning and bid preparation through to delivery and closure, managing budgets, schedules, resources, risks and customer relationships. Working closely with departments across the business, you will ensure programmes are delivered to agreed contractual requirements and timescales.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and delivery of engineering projects and programmes from conception through to completion.
• Lead project bids, including cost estimates, scheduling and management approvals.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Monitor progress against agreed schedules and take corrective action where required.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Commercial and subcontractor activities.
• Manage contractual obligations, equipment testing, delivery and installation arrangements.
• Provide regular project updates and financial reports to senior management.
• Support governance, export compliance and continuous improvement activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ practical experience within a Project Management environment.
• Experience managing engineering or technical development projects.
• Strong understanding of project management processes, scheduling and risk management.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and project expenditure.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong customer management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• HND or degree in Project Management or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• APM qualification.
• Experience managing software development projects.
• Knowledge of military, naval or defence contracts and processes.
• Understanding of lifecycle management and contractual requirements.

Why Join?

• Take ownership of important defence and engineering programmes.
• Play a key role in delivering specialist products and customer-funded development projects.
• Work closely with experienced teams across Engineering, Operations and Commercial functions.
• Gain exposure to major bids, customer relationships and international projects.
• Develop your programme management experience within a specialist defence environment.

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Production Engineer (Electromechanical)

JMB92 – Production Engineer (Electromechanical)

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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

The successful candidate will support and improve manufacturing processes within an electromechanical production environment. Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams, you will help introduce new products, improve production efficiency and ensure manufacturing processes meet the required quality and performance standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production processes, work instructions, operating procedures and test specifications.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including pilot builds and the transition into full-scale production.
• Work with Design Engineering on design for manufacture and assembly improvements.
• Specify, maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Investigate production defects, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S and Kaizen principles.
• Analyse production performance, identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production operators and technicians.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and quality standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Support or Process Engineering.
• Experience working with electromechanical assemblies, including motors, sensors, PCBs, actuators and wiring.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, 8D and root cause analysis.
• Experience with KPI monitoring, process analysis and technical report writing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Experience with process validation, automation or continuous improvement projects.

Why Join?

• Play a key role in improving and developing manufacturing operations.
• Take ownership of production processes and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with Design, Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Gain exposure to New Product Introduction and specialist electromechanical products.
• Develop your technical and leadership skills within an established engineering environment.

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Senior RF Engineer (Defence)

JMB91 – Senior RF Engineer (Defence)

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior RF Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will lead and deliver RF and microwave engineering projects, supporting the development, testing and manufacture of RF modules and antenna systems. This is a hands-on technical role involving design, modelling, testing and supporting products throughout their lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead RF and antenna development projects, including internal and subcontracted work packages.
• Design, maintain and improve RF circuits, microwave modules and antenna systems.
• Develop technical specifications and oversee verification and validation.
• Support RF module manufacture, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain RF production testing methods and technical documentation.
• Support product improvements, obsolescence management and design for manufacture.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in RF / microwave PCB design, including schematic development and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of RF components including amplifiers, LNAs, filters, mixers, circulators and PLLs.
• Understanding of RF system design and cascade analysis.
• Experience using RF test equipment, including Spectrum Analysers and Vector Network Analysers.
• Knowledge of antenna theory, design and testing, including array, slotted array and printed antennas.
• Understanding of design for manufacture and production processes such as SMT.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Altium PCB Design and Altair RF.
• Background in radar, communications or defence-related technology.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, test automation, EMC or regulatory compliance.

Why Join?

• Work on technically challenging RF and microwave engineering projects.
• Take ownership of significant design and development work packages.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of specialist products and technology.
• Work alongside experienced engineering professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Further develop your expertise across RF design, antenna technology and radar-related applications.

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Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Defence Systems)

JMB90 – Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Defence Systems)

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the design, development, testing and maintenance of software used within innovative defence and technology products. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, providing technical expertise while supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and test software for new and existing products.
• Take ownership of software projects from initial specification through to verification.
• Maintain and enhance existing software in line with business and customer requirements.
• Apply sound engineering practices to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior colleagues.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and engineering teams on software-related matters.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent understanding and practical experience of C++.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• GUI/UX or HCI experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell would be beneficial.

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Senior Antenna Engineer – Defence / Radar Systems

JMB89 – Senior Antenna Engineer (Defence / Radar Systems)

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will lead significant engineering work packages involving antenna design, modelling, development, testing and technical support, alongside contributing to wider radar systems analysis and RF engineering activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering environment working on advanced radar and RF technology, taking ownership of antenna development projects from initial design through to testing, manufacture and ongoing product support.

Our client is particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in Defence, Radar, Aerospace or RF Engineering, including suitably experienced ex-military personnel with relevant technical expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead antenna research, design and development activities.
• Manage and improve existing antenna designs, including testing methodologies and technical documentation.
• Support product improvements and obsolescence management.
• Develop engineering requirements, specifications and verification plans.
• Provide technical support to Systems, Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, suppliers and customers.
• Support antenna and RF design activities, including production testing.
• Investigate manufacturing and technical issues, carrying out root cause and trend analysis.
• Ensure engineering procedures and quality standards are maintained throughout design and manufacture.
• Plan, estimate and manage antenna-related engineering work packages.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and technical documentation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in antenna design and development at microwave frequencies.
• Experience with printed and waveguide antenna design.
• Knowledge of antenna theory, array antennas, slotted arrays and printed antennas.
• Experience with RF component design or selection, including rotary joints, filters, splitters and combiners.
• Understanding of antenna system design and modelling software.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment, including Spectrum Analysers and Vector Network Analysers.
• Understanding of design for test and design for manufacture.
• Experience within a production engineering environment.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead engineering projects and work collaboratively.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within Defence, Radar or Aerospace engineering.
• Familiarity with Altair RF and antenna design software.
• Knowledge of radar systems and associated technologies.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python or AI-based engineering tools.
• Understanding of EMC and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with requirements management and systems engineering.

Why Apply?
An excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex antenna engineering projects, contribute to advanced radar technology and work within a specialist engineering environment.…