Head PTI

JMB44 – Head PTI

Location: Kings Hill

Salary: £33,000 – £43,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Head PTI on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Ex-UK Armed Forces PTI or military fitness professional to take their experience into a senior leadership position within a high-performing fitness organisation.

Our client is looking for someone who understands the high standards, discipline, leadership and professionalism developed through military service and can bring these qualities into a civilian fitness environment.

You will be responsible for leading the coaching team, delivering high-quality training and setting the standards across the facility. This is much more than a coaching role, with a strong focus on leadership, developing people, maintaining performance and creating a positive, high-performing team culture.

Candidates from any branch of the UK Armed Forces will be considered, with relevant PTI, fitness instruction, coaching, leadership or training experience highly desirable.

Relocation Opportunity
A relocation package could be available for the right candidate.
Our client is open to experienced military personnel who are willing to relocate to the area for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality group training sessions.
• Set and maintain exceptional coaching and professional standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop the coaching team.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and support ongoing development.
• Create a disciplined, positive and high-performing team culture.
• Manage coach rotas, staffing and holiday planning.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation and performance of the facility.
• Monitor member attendance, retention and satisfaction.
• Support membership growth alongside the sales team.
• Ensure the facility and equipment remain safe and professionally maintained.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• Level 3 Personal Training qualification – essential.
• Military PTI, fitness instructor or relevant military training experience – highly desirable.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing personnel.
• Strong instructional and coaching ability.
• Experience delivering individual and group training.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• High personal standards and a professional, disciplined approach.
• Passion for fitness, strength and conditioning and developing others.
• Ability to lead by example and hold others accountable.

Benefits

• £33,000 – £42,000 salary
• Possibility of a relocation package available
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave and company sick pay.
• Optional private healthcare.
• CPD support and ongoing training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead your own site and shape its culture.
• Supportive and ambitious working environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation.

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Skilled Mechanic

JMB48 – Skilled Mechanic

Location: Norwich

Salary: £21.12 per hour + weekend and unsociable hours premiums

Benefits: £2,000 Joining Bonus, Overtime Available, Technical Training & Career Progression

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified mechanic to join a well-established engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles. The successful candidate will carry out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and breakdown support, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable, and fit for operation.

The role is ideally suited to skilled mechanics with experience working on HGVs, PSV vehicles, commercial vehicles, cars, vans, military vehicles, or other motor vehicles. 

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and carry out mechanical repairs, servicing, and component replacement.
• Identify vehicle faults and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and vehicle inspections.
• Conduct mechanical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Use diagnostic equipment and handheld data capture devices where applicable.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and recovery callouts when required.
• Carry out vehicle road tests to identify faults and verify completed repairs.
• Inspect mechanical components and identify potential defects before they develop into major issues.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and to the required engineering standards.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and service records.
• Work as part of a wider engineering team to minimise vehicle downtime.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or a relevant mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience working on HGV, PSV, commercial, military, or other motor vehicles is welcomed.
• mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems, components, and preventative maintenance.
• Flexible approach with the ability to work across a variety of maintenance activities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ex-military engineers and mechanics are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• £21.12 per hour basic rate.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and unsociable hours.
• £2,000 joining bonus (£1,000 on joining and £1,000 upon successful completion of probation).
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing technical training and career progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing package including healthcare support.
• Free travel pass.
• Discounted rail travel.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free PPE and laundry service.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

Why Apply?
If you’re a mechanic looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive engineering environment where your technical ability is valued and developed.

The role could be particularly well suited to ex-Army REME, Royal Engineers, Royal Navy, RAF or other Armed Forces engineers and mechanics looking to transfer their hands-on mechanical experience into a civilian career. If you have strong mechanical experience working on motor vehicles and hold the relevant Level 3 qualification, our client is keen to hear from you.…

Internal Sales (Automotive & Parts)

JMB46 – Sales Advisor (Automotive & Parts)

Location: Castleford

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Sales Advisor (Automotive & Parts) on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical or vehicle maintenance background who has a good understanding of automotive parts and is looking to move into a sales and customer-focused role.

Our client is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working on cars, vans, commercial vehicles or similar, with a good knowledge of parts and vehicle applications. This could be a great next step for a mechanic or engineer who wants to move away from the tools while still using their technical knowledge.

The role would also suit ex-military personnel and service leavers, particularly those from mechanical or technical trades, bringing their discipline, reliability and structured approach into a civilian environment.

You’ll join a supportive team with full training provided and a clear internal progression pathway, with opportunities to develop into more senior sales and leadership positions over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of customer service to trade and account customers.
• Handle customer enquiries and identify the correct parts for their requirements.
• Use electronic parts catalogues and vehicle applications to identify products.
• Prepare quotations, process sales orders and deal with pricing enquiries.
• Manage back orders, returns, warranty claims and customer queries.
• Support trade counter and face-to-face customer interactions.
• Liaise with warehouse, transport, procurement and depot teams.
• Coordinate deliveries and provide updates to customers where required.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Follow up on enquiries and identify opportunities to convert sales.
• Maintain good knowledge of products, suppliers and vehicle applications.
• Support general depot and administrative duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in mechanical or vehicle maintenance.
• Good knowledge of automotive parts and vehicle applications.
• An interest in developing a career in sales and customer service.
• Experience working on cars, vans, HGVs or other vehicles is desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Reliable, professional and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary 
• Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Clear internal progression pathway.
• Strong mentoring and support from experienced colleagues.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge across sales, parts and depot operations.

Interested?

If you’re a mechanic, vehicle technician or engineer with a strong knowledge of automotive parts and are looking to take your next step into sales, this could be an excellent opportunity to use your existing technical knowledge in a new career.

Ex-military personnel and immediate service leavers from mechanical or technical backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.…

Service Engineer

JMB45 – Service Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits: Full training on specialist equipment

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service Engineer on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer or service leaver looking to transfer their technical and hands-on experience into a rewarding civilian engineering career.

Our client is particularly interested in candidates from an engineering background, where strong mechanical/electrical skills, fault-finding ability, discipline and a high standard of work have been developed.

Full training will be provided on the company’s specialist equipment, making this an excellent opportunity for a service leaver looking to build a long-term career within the specialist plant and crane industry.

The role will primarily be based at the main depot in Rushden, with occasional travel to the Durham yard and customer sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on plant and specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults both in the yard and on customer sites.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide effective technical solutions.
• Ensure all servicing and repair work is completed to a high standard and fully documented.
• Ensure equipment leaving the yard is safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff and customers.
• Maintain yard plant and assist with stock and parts requirements.
• Support the safe loading, unloading and storage of tower cranes.
• Follow all ISO, Health & Safety and company procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Ex-military background 
• mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with heavy plant, construction equipment or similar machinery desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with both customers and internal teams.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and getting the job done correctly.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.

Why This Role?

• Excellent opportunity for an ex-military engineer or service leaver.
• Full training provided on specialist equipment.
• £40,000 – £45,000 salary.
• Opportunity to develop specialist engineering skills.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced engineering team.
• Company pension.
• Overtime opportunities 

Interested?
If you’re an ex-UK forces engineer or service leaver with a mechanical or electrical experience and are looking to take your next step into civilian engineering, this could be an excellent opportunity.…

Sales Coach

JMB36 – Sales Coach

Location: Marden & Kings Hill (travel between both sites required)

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000

Benefits: Company Pension, Private Healthcare Option, CPD Support & Career Development

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Sales Coach on behalf of one of our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a former British Army Physical Training Instructor (PTI) or military leader looking to combine their passion for fitness with a dynamic sales role. This is a genuine dual-role position where no two days are the same, combining high-quality coaching with business development and member engagement across two thriving fitness facilities.

Our client has specifically asked us to identify Ex-Army PTIs who possess the confidence, professionalism, and communication skills to become ambassadors for their business. They are looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, leading from the front, and isn’t afraid to proactively engage with new people to grow the business.

This role would particularly suit former Lance Corporals, Corporals or Sergeants who have developed strong leadership, instructional, and interpersonal skills during their military career and are looking for a rewarding civilian opportunity.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates with the relevant experience will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coaching
• Deliver engaging, structured, and motivating group coaching sessions across both sites.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and high-energy training environment.
• Build strong relationships with members to maximise engagement and retention.
• Cover coaching sessions across both locations as required.
• Lead by example and uphold exceptional coaching standards.
• Sales & Business Development
• Proactively generate new business through outbound calls and member engagement.
• Conduct consultations with prospective members to understand their goals and recommend suitable training programmes.
• Convert inbound enquiries into long-term members through exceptional customer service.
• Promote the business both inside and outside of the gym, acting as a brand ambassador.
• Support marketing initiatives and contribute to social media content where appropriate.
• Drive referral programmes and work alongside the coaching team to achieve membership growth targets.
• Maintain accurate customer records using the company CRM system.
• Work towards individual and team sales targets and KPIs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Level 3 Personal Training qualification (essential).
• Former British Army Physical Training Instructor (PTI) experience is highly desirable and actively sought by our client.
• Ideally served as a Lance Corporal, Corporal or Sergeant with proven leadership and instructional experience.
• Passion for functional fitness, strength and conditioning.
• Proven experience within a sales or customer-facing environment.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and confidently approaching prospective clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident promoting both yourself and the business.
• Strong understanding of social media and digital promotion would be highly advantageous.
• Adaptable and capable of balancing coaching and sales responsibilities.
• Self-motivated, driven, and target focused.
• Physically fit with a professional appearance and able to inspire confidence in members.
• Willingness to travel between both sites

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and company sick pay.
• Optional private healthcare.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing training.
• A varied role combining coaching, leadership, sales, and business development.
• The opportunity to play a key role within a growing fitness organisation.
• A supportive, ambitious, and close-knit team environment.
• Autonomy to influence business growth and build lasting client relationships.

Why Apply?

If you’re a former British Army…

Engineering Chargehand

JMB34 – Engineering Chargehand

Location: Norwich

Salary: £22.18 per hour

Benefits: £2,000 Joining Bonus, Technical Training & Career Progression

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Engineering Chargehand on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering team in a supervisory role, overseeing the day-to-day operation of a vehicle maintenance workshop. The successful candidate will support the Engineering and Workshop Management teams, ensuring engineering activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards while providing leadership and guidance to workshop staff.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to engineering staff.
• Allocate planned and reactive maintenance work across the engineering team.
• Manage labour overtime within authorised limits.
• Carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and fault diagnosis as required.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and company procedures.
• Maintain the engineering vehicle status board and daily workshop records.
• Liaise with the Operations team to coordinate vehicle changeovers and breakdowns, minimising vehicle downtime.
• Oversee vehicle cleaning, fuelling, oil checks, and parking activities when required.
• Process vehicle defect reports in accordance with engineering operating procedures.
• Support the Workshop and Engineering Management teams, taking responsibility in their absence where required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and vehicle maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of the safe operation of workshop equipment.
• Good level of IT literacy.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to obtain a PCV licence and Forklift Truck licence if required.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ex-military personnel with relevant engineering and supervisory experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• £22.18 per hour basic rate.
• £2,000 joining bonus (£1,000 on joining and £1,000 upon successful completion of probation).
• Ongoing technical training and career progression opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing package, including healthcare support and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discount platform.
• Free travel pass.
• Discounted rail travel.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Long-term career opportunities within a supportive engineering environment.

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Coach Builder

JMB33 – Coachbuilder

Location: Norwich

Salary: £20.12 per hour + weekend and unsociable hours premiums

Benefits: £2,000 Joining Bonus, Technical Training & Career Progression

Overview:

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

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles. The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of coachbuilding, accident repair, bodywork, and interior refurbishment tasks, ensuring vehicles are returned to service safely and to a high standard.

Our client offers ongoing technical training, career progression, and provides all necessary PPE and basic tools to support your success.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out accident damage repairs and diagnose bodywork faults.
• Perform collision and vandalism repairs, including window replacement, panel repairs, and fibreglass work.
• Complete interior repairs, including seating, flooring, and air-operated door systems.
• Prepare vehicles for paint and carry out minor paint repairs and touch-ups.
• Rectify defects identified during routine inspections.
• Accurately document repair work for third-party insurance claims.
• Ensure all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Coachbuilding, Vehicle Body Repair, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in coachbuilding or vehicle body repair.
• Welding experience is essential.
• Experience in vehicle accident repair and painting, ideally within PSV or HGV environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy engineering team.
• Ex-military personnel with relevant engineering or vehicle maintenance experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• £20.12 per hour basic rate.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and unsociable hours, with the opportunity to earn an additional £4,000 per year.
• £2,000 joining bonus (£1,000 on joining and £1,000 upon successful completion of probation).
• Ongoing technical training and career development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing package including healthcare support.
• Employee discount platform.
• Free travel pass.
• Discounted rail travel.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• PPE and basic tools provided.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

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Activity Instructor

JMB1 – Activity Instructor  
Location – Ballygawley, Co Tyrone 
Type – Full or Part-time 
Salary – £13- £20/hour DOE 
 
Overview: 
 
We are currently recruiting for both part-time and full-time Instructors to join our clients adventure business. The successful Instructors will be responsible for leading our activities whilst ensuring the safety of customers, ensuring the centre is kept to a high standard and working as part of the team to ensure all customers have a fantastic experience. 
 
While no formal qualifications are necessary, they would be advantageous.  Full Training in all activities will be given. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Instructing visitors on the safe use of equipment and vehicles 
• Preparation of equipment and areas for instruction 
• Preparation of team room, vehicles, and other equipment for use by visitors 
• Checking and maintaining equipment with high regard for safety 
• Cleaning up equipment and vehicles after groups have left 
• Entertaining customers and ensuring they have an excellent experience 
• Moving quickly from one activity to another in accordance with fluctuating timetables 
• Other ADHOC duties as required 

Primary Activities: 

• 4 x 4 Off Road Driving 
• Off Road Truck Run 
• Clay Pigeon Shooting 
• Rifle Range Shooting 
• Archery 
• High Ropes 
• Climbing Wall 
• Paintball 
• Shooting 

Hours of Work:  

• Full-time hours – 35-hour week including weekends (By negotiation and timetabled) 
• Part-time hours – primarily weekends 
• Seasonally-based work – increased hours available during Christmas event, summer break etc. 

Essential Criteria: 

• An outgoing and confident personality 
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels 
• Attention to detail 
• Proven time-keeping ability 

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Mechanical Design Engineer

JMB55 – Mechanical Design Engineer (Counter-UAS)

Location: Market Harborough

Salary: £60,000 + EMI Share Options

Working Pattern: 4 days in the office / 1 day from home

Benefits: Pension + Healthcare

Start Date: 1st November 2026(Flexibility) 

Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a really exciting position, the candidate will be apart of a start up business developing state of the art Counter UAS Systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technology business at a pivotal stage of its development, with the successful candidate having the opportunity to become one of the founding engineers as the company continues to develop its cutting-edge Counter-UAS system.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping take an existing prototype through the next stage of development, working across the mechanical, electrical and wider systems engineering interfaces to develop a robust and deployable end-to-end solution.

Our client is particularly keen to hear from ex-military personnel, particularly those from REME, RAF, Royal Navy, aircraft technician, aviation, aerospace or Defence engineering backgrounds.

This role would suit an engineer who is practical, technically capable and comfortable working independently in a start-up environment where processes and solutions are still being developed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine the mechanical design and structures surrounding the Counter-UAS system.
• Take existing concepts and prototypes and develop them into more robust and deployable solutions.
• Work across the mechanical and electrical interface to ensure effective system integration.
• Support the integration of acoustic sensors, thermal cameras and other detection technologies.
• Contribute to the development of systems capable of detecting and identifying drone activity.
• Support the integration and deployment of an interceptor drone capability based on signals received by the system.
• Develop mechanical components, structures and assemblies.
• Work hands-on with prototypes, testing and development.
• Identify engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers where required.
• Carry out testing, evaluation and iterative improvements to existing designs.
• Take ownership of engineering tasks from concept through to completion.
• Contribute to the wider systems engineering requirements of the product.
• Help develop engineering processes as the business continues to grow.
• Work closely with the wider team to turn concepts and ideas into functioning technology.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer or similar.
• Strong mechanical engineering and design capability.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and engineering principles.
• Ability to understand how mechanical, electrical and electronic components integrate within a wider system.
• Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Aviation or a technically demanding engineering environment would be highly advantageous.
• Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Engineer experience would be particularly relevant.
• Ex-military engineering backgrounds are strongly encouraged, including REME, RAF and Royal Navy.
• Experience working with prototypes, product development or new technology would be advantageous.
• Strong practical problem-solving ability.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of engineering tasks.
• Adaptable approach with the ability to work outside of a narrowly defined job role.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work from concept through to completion.

Benefits:

• £60,000 salary.
• EMI Share Options.
• Pension.
• Healthcare.
• Flexible working – 4 days in the office / 1 day working from home.
• Opportunity to become one of the founding engineers within a growing technology business.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Counter-UAS technology.
• Significant opportunity to influence the development of the product and engineering function.

Our client is particularly keen to hear from ex-military personnel –  however, all suitably qualified candidates will be given due consideration.…

Forklift Engineer

JB514 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Carlisle

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:  Carlisle

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