Forklift Engineer

JG268 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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: Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Electronics Engineer

LB464- Electronic Technician

Location: Bedford

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electronic Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

To provide and manage processes that support many of the functions which are the responsibility of the Equipment Engineering/Facilities group.

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

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours pw,

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimisation of equipment availability by way of reactive attendance to unscheduled lost time, preventative maintenance, upgrades and projects.
• Involvement in improvement projects and their implementation planning.
• Operating within a multi-shift, multi-skilled team environment sharing knowledge gained.
• Recording all actions onto provided systems for ensuring traceability and historical analysis.
• Calibration of all equipment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• HNC / HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Apprenticeship or similar training.
• Experience of employment in a similar environment or a placement where similar skills are used.
• Ability to read electrical circuit diagrams.
• Flexible approach to work and multi-tasking as required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Clean driving licence.

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CNC Machinist

MS631 – CNC Machinist

Salary: £15 per hour    

Location: Nottingham 

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a 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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Site Agent

MS658 – Site Agent

Salary: £68,000 per annum

Location: Norwich

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Site Agent on behalf of one of our clients, to join their Highways team.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Input into your direct report’s annual goals and check in on the development of these regularly.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to perform their duties effectively.
• Communicate effectively with other engineers, supervisors, enabling functions, designers and client representatives.
• Coordinate supply chain partners to contribute to design solutions at the appropriate time to deliver a right first time design solution that can be constructed with “no in-flight change”.
• Ensure construction issues are raised promptly through the delivery team, with an appropriate level of escalation to determine a suitable resolution.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and common construction methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of temporary works processes, design and management.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (through experience and formal training). Ideally ECC NEC4.

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HGV Class 2 Driver

MB923: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Aylesbury and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly – based on good attendance) + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm – 45 hours a week (some days finish earlier than others but still get paid for the whole day)

Overview:

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Qualifications:

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

MB922: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Aylesbury and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly – based on good attendance) + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than other but still get paid for the whole day)…

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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Wireman

MS564 – Wireman

Location: Hawkhurst 

Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 DOE 

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Wireman on behalf of one of our clients. You will be contracted to working Monday – Friday, roughly 9am – 5pm. 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience  working from electrical drawings and schematics, building control panels and wiring looms as well as checking electrical systems are all working effectively. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working from a set of electrical drawings and schematics.
• Building control panels from the ground up.
• Wiring & soldiering. 
• Building wiring looms.
• Checking the electrical systems before the machines are shipped.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Used to working to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Good electrical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

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Security Warden Supervisor

MS553 – Security Warden Supervisor

Location: Holborn, London

Salary: £35,090.48 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for Security Warden Supervisor. The hours for this role are 4 on 4 off over both nights & days with 12-hour shifts,7am – 7pm four days & 7pm – 7am four nights.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the Warden team during the assigned shift ensuring the smooth operation and adherence to security and emergency response protocols.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with staff rotas and arranging cover when necessary. Planning workloads, allocating tasks and monitoring progress against targets. Organising work schedules and implementing deadlines.
• Be the first point of call when a management issue arises during a shift.
• Responsible for reviewing the Daily Occurrence Book and taking follow up actions where necessary.
• Supervise the hand-over to the next shift.
• Attend weekly managers meetings and follow up actions as required. Briefing teams on new initiatives, changes and relevant news.
• Recruiting, training and helping staff reach their professional development goals.
• Ensuring that quality standards, protocols and other procedures are upheld consistently by all team members on shifts.
• To be responsible for maintaining up to date records at the Gatehouse such as the information folder, key watcher admin, key audits, key list etc.
• To ensure advanced knowledge of surveillance systems, alarms, and access control systems to deter and detect potential threats.
• To confidently handle a CCTV subject access request and review playback in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection Legislation.
• Ability to undertake daily gate takings ensuring all monies, tickets, credit card transactions are accounted for and securely processed and banked.
• Train and mentor new personnel to ensure they are adequately prepared for their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other Departments, such as facilities management and external contractors to address security concerns and implement necessary measures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• SIA Licence.
• To be able to lead by example and inspire and line manage others.
• Ability to be discreet and diligent about maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, procedures, and emergency response techniques.
• Can adopt a solution focused approach to problems encountered.
• Excellent observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions during high-stress situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.
• Proficient in operating surveillance systems, alarms, and access control systems.
• To be able to handle phone, email and face to face customer enquiries confidently, with a positive and polite attitude.

Benefits:

• An excellent free lunch.
• Free uniform (laundered).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• A non-contributory 10% Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket/Bicycle loan.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.
• Great annual training and continual development support.
• Bicycle stands and shower facilities.
• Great annual training and continual development support.
• Death in Service benefit; 6 x your annual salary.
• Free Eye tests and free chiropody.
• Access to a confidential Employment Assistance Programme.
• Team building days.
• Plenty of social events, such as staff parties, quiz nights etc.
• Employment Membership shopping discounts.

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Business Development Manager

JB494: Business Development Manager

Salary: £34,000 – £39,100 per annum + commission

Location: Leeds

Overview:

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

You will play a vital part in driving the sales function, ensuring the continued success and growth of training services.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager:

• To deliver a first class consultative sales experience to prospects and customers across the range of products and services.
• To achieve agreed personal sales targets across the range of products and services.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations using a range of media and techniques to achieve successful outcomes.
• Maintain regular, effective and timely interventions with all prospects and customers ensuring that aII contact is recorded in the CRM.
• Manage personal pipeline of opportunities to ensure achievement of personal objectives and contribution to team targets.
• Develop business proposals for prospects and customers.
• Carry out sales meetings with prospects and customers.
• Gather and share intelligence to support the strategic and operational planning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, co— workers, learners, companies and the general public.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management that are applicable to the role.
• Arrange and participate in meetings, team events, staff meetings and open days/events. This includes the taking of minutes when requested by management.
• Arrange and organise (or assist with) events to promote the company, apprentices and achievements, to include effective communication with all the stakeholders of the event ensuring all the relevant information is passed on and understood.
• Any other duties commensurate with this post.

Skills and Qualifications for the Business Development Manager:

• Experience in a similar position and sector would a distinct advantage.
• A full driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential as the successful candidate will be responsible for the West Yorkshire area
• This is a home base position with the candidate ideally located central to the sales area.

Benefits for the Business Development Manager:

• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme which is 5% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution
• Life insurance (4 x annual salary)
• Private health care (after a 3 month qualifying period).
• Branded workwear.

Salary: £34,000 – £39,100 per annum + commission

Location: Leeds…

Business Development Manager

JB494: Business Development Manager

Salary: £34,000 – £39,100 per annum + commission

Location: Leeds

Overview:

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

You will play a vital part in driving the sales function, ensuring the continued success and growth of training services.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager:

• To deliver a first class consultative sales experience to prospects and customers across the range of products and services.
• To achieve agreed personal sales targets across the range of products and services.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations using a range of media and techniques to achieve successful outcomes.
• Maintain regular, effective and timely interventions with all prospects and customers ensuring that aII contact is recorded in the CRM.
• Manage personal pipeline of opportunities to ensure achievement of personal objectives and contribution to team targets.
• Develop business proposals for prospects and customers.
• Carry out sales meetings with prospects and customers.
• Gather and share intelligence to support the strategic and operational planning.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, co— workers, learners, companies and the general public.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management that are applicable to the role.
• Arrange and participate in meetings, team events, staff meetings and open days/events. This includes the taking of minutes when requested by management.
• Arrange and organise (or assist with) events to promote the company, apprentices and achievements, to include effective communication with all the stakeholders of the event ensuring all the relevant information is passed on and understood.
• Any other duties commensurate with this post.

Skills and Qualifications for the Business Development Manager:

• Experience in a similar position and sector would a distinct advantage.
• A full driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential as the successful candidate will be responsible for the area from Louth, south to Stamford, across to the East coast and West to Newark on Trent.
• This is a home base position with the candidate ideally located central to the sales area.

Benefits for the Business Development Manager:

• 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme which is 5% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution
• Life insurance (4 x annual salary)
• Private health care (after a 3 month qualifying period).
• Branded workwear.

Salary: £34,000 – £39,100 per annum + commission

Location: Leeds…