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Business Management Lecturer

JB500: Business Management Lecturer

Salary: £1,500 per month

Location: Rainham, Essex

Hours: Part time – 20 hours per week (Hybrid)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Management Lecturer on behalf of one of our clients.

We are looking for lecturers to deliver courses at undergraduate levels (HNC/HND). The successful candidate can either be from a business management teaching background with extensive experience in teaching HNC/HND and degree levels or from industry with a passion to transfer existing skills into teaching.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the Business Management Lecturer:

Deliver assessment and examination duties to a range of learners on full time and part-time programmes at vocational HNC/HND, undergraduate & postgraduate degree levels.
Provide tutorial for an individual or groups of students and to arrange and monitor key skills activities.
Liaise with Programme Leader and Internal Verifier, as appropriate.
Carry out assessment, evaluation and other administrative duties in line with the module requirements.
Supervise individual/group projects relating to your specialist subject matter.
Attend all required departmental weekly meetings and annual meetings with external examiners.
Have excellent ICT skills, including the ability to use Zoom/Teams.
Part-time: 20 hours per week [including breaks], 3 day per week, one day on site teaching and two days working from home which are flexible. Teaching days available: Friday and Saturday.

Skills and Qualifications for the Business Management Lecturer:

Successful applicants will have a strong background in industry and hold recognised bachelor & master’s degrees in business management.
Extensive experience in teaching HNC/HND and vocational courses is essential.
The college is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable young persons. Any appointment made to such roles will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks, including the receipt of a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check.
Relevant teaching and professional qualification will also be required: Level 5: Certificate in Education/ Diploma in Education and Training.

Salary: £1,500 per month

Location: Rainham, Essex…

Site Services Engineer

MS647 – Site Services Engineer

Location: Anwick

Salary: £50,000 – £52,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Site Services Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. This includes the maintenance and operation of critical site infrastructure such as boilers, refrigeration, utility supplies, air compressors, air handling systems, pipework and effluent plant. The role also supports factory start-ups and ensures engineering standards are upheld.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate constructively as a member of the department keeping everyone informed and proactively share your knowledge and expertise within the time.
Apply lean thinking techniques to ensure the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved thus demonstrating commitment towards achieving factory targets, including prompt start up times.
Work with site personnel and commissioning engineers to ensure required process skills training is performed for all new equipment.
Contribute to that department/ add value by developing requisite skills in this area in line with MP competency framework.
Operation and maintenance of steam boilers, refrigeration systems, fluid transfer systems, heating systems, hot and cold-water systems and effluent treatment systems.
Working with Mechanical Drive Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and electrics.
Preventative Maintenance.
Pipefitting.
Portable appliance testing.
Emergency Light Testing.
To Maintain general good repair of site fabrication and general services.
To monitor and control any negative environmental impact arising from the processes within area of responsibility; ensuring that all direct reports and colleagues are briefed and clear in regard to their responsibilities as outlined in the Moy Park Group Risk Management System Manual.

Skills and Qualifications:

Attention to detail.
Apprentice trained to NVQ level 3 minimum.
The ability to plan and organise workload methodically to best effect.
Full Driving Licence.
Able to work on own initiative.
Confidence to recommend machine improvements.
Be achievement and career focussed.
Have the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
Strong communication, influencing, planning and organising skills

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HGV Class 2 Driver

MB960: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Bristol 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 Bristol.

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.

PCV Mechanic

MS664 – PCV Mechanic

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £21.39 per hour

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking PCV Mechanic on behalf of one of clients. Applications from HGV Mechanics will also be given due consideration.

Hours of Work:
37 hours a week (with 30 minutes unpaid meal break). Sunday to Saturday, 5 from 7; varying hours on a rotating shift pattern (Earlies – 05:30 to 13:30, Lates (13:00 to 21:00).

Duties & Responsibilities:

To maintain, inspect, diagnose, repair and test mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
To carry out any repairs as necessary to ensure safe and roadworthy vehicles to a high standard of reliability and quality.
Carry out any reasonable maintenance activities.
Adhere to health & safety standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

Have a strong work ethic and understand the need to be reliable and flexible.
Full UK driving licence.
PCV driving licence is desired however training may be considered for the right candidate.
Experience of Cummins & Scania drivetrain & electrical systems.
Experience of modern electrical systems & OEM diagnostic systems.
At least 3 years post qualifying experience ideally in a main dealer or PSV workshop.
Holder of a recognised apprenticeship qualification (City and Guilds or NVQ level 3).

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £21.39 per hour…

Consents Manager

MB959: Consents Manager
Location: Inverness
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + £5,750 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 Consents Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing project consents and regulatory approval requirements
Coordinating permit and consent applications across the project
Liaising with statutory bodies, regulators and key stakeholders
Monitoring consent conditions and ensuring ongoing compliance
Supporting planning and environmental obligations across delivery teams
Managing consent related documentation and reporting
Providing advice and guidance to project teams on consent requirements
Supporting risk management and programme considerations linked to approvals and permits

Skills and Experience:

Consents, permitting or regulatory management experience within infrastructure, construction or civil engineering
Experience managing complex approvals and stakeholder engagement
Understanding of planning, environmental and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience liaising with statutory bodies and regulators
Strong communication, coordination and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder interfaces
Experience within energy, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects would be advantageous

Temporary Works Coordinator

MB958: Temporary Works Coordinator
Location: Inverness
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + £5,750 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 Temporary Works Coordinator on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinating Temporary Works Schemes with the Permanent underground and above ground works – on large scale complex project in Scotland
Review or prepare design briefs and other temporary works scheme documentation in line with BS5975.
Ensure Design Brief prepared by Others are adequate and cover the actual site conditions and permanent works design.
Managing external and internal Designers.
Knowledge of Principle Contractor and Principle Designers CDM roles.
Coordinate TW with the Permanent Works Designer. Advise on loads and actions that should be considered in the permanent works.
Ensure procedures are implemented by subcontractors.
Ensure the procedures are satisfactorily maintained in line with procedures.

Skills and Experience:

Engineering related qualification – HNC/HND, preferably BENG or higher
Previous experience a TWC, TWD or TWS
Member of professional institution
Minimum of 10 years post-graduation civil engineering design experience
Competent use of relevant design and CAD software
Experience of using BS5975

Site Engineer

MB957: Site Engineer
Location: Inverness
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + £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 Construction Site Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness 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:

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
CSCS Card
Full UK Driving Licence
SMSTS or SSSTS desirable
Good appreciation of commercial and contractual requirements

MB957: Site Engineer
Location: Inverness
Salary: £35,000 – &…

Construction Site Agent

MB956: Site Agent
Location: Inverness
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + £5,750 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 Construction Site Agent on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify and develop detailed subcontractor packages, work scopes and programme. In conjunction with the commercial team, procure all required subcontractors to support the contract programme.
In conjunction with the commercial team, review and agree monthly subcontract accounts including variations. Issue the appropriate correspondence to support commercial positions.
n conjunction with the commercial team, produce, review and manage cost and value forecasts for the construction works. On an appropriate periodic basis (minimum monthly), review actual values against forecasts, identify areas of variance and develop and implement actions plans to improve position.
Issue appropriate instructions and correspondence to subcontractors as required in accordance with project procedures.
Identify detailed material requirements for the project and source appropriate suppliers in conjunction with commercial and procurement teams.
Work in collaboration with the Project Team, including subcontractors, to ensure compliance with all legal, company and project health, safety and environmental requirements.
Lead the management of all subcontractors and suppliers on the project.
Manage all works, including subcontractors, to ensure compliance with project specification, programme and commercial requirements.
Work with the Project Team to produce, maintain and manage the project Integrated Management Plan and all associated documentation. Ensure that all other required project management plans for construction phase are produced and approved as required. Ensure all approved documentation is formally issued and briefed to all appropriate persons and organisations.
Manage resource levels and workload within construction team. Organise and manage resources as required and in accordance with company and project procedures. Identify any training requirements within construction team and arrange courses as required in accordance with company procedures.
Produce, maintain and manage the resourced construction section of the contract programme. Coordinate with other project teams as required to develop the overall project programme in conjunction with the project planner.
Establish and monitor production targets for all works. At regular and appropriate periods, identify areas of variance and provide appropriate reports to line management. Produce and implement action plans to improve production and efficiency.
Actively and positively challenge designs, specifications, requirements and working methods to seek continual improvements and savings.
Undertake other duties as defined and appointed under the Project Specific IMS plan or as defined by the Project Manager
Maintain active participation in project risk management, including input to the risk and opportunity register. Support the risk management process through regular use of ARM software and other project processes.
Actively promote high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality compliance, including active monitoring of performance. Maintain a high level of knowledge of requirements and ensure compliance in all areas of the project. Arrange input from external advisors as required. Action any improvements identified and provide appropriate records for close out.
Support the investigation and report into accidents, incidents and near misses. Ensure completion of appropriate reports and action plans, including close out of identified actions.
Maintain a detailed knowledge of contracted scope, including any instructed change. Identify any areas of uninstructed change and provide details to commercial team promptly. Actively monitor project change register to confirm progress of issues identified. Maintain accurate records of works and resources require

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Quality Manager

MB955: Quality Manager
Location: Inverness
Salary: £74,000 – £78,000 + £5,750 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 Quality Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out quality planning and produce a framework that the project can use to provide a quality product.
Ensure that quality and management system requirements are delivered.
Ensure that the works are as specified and that the required testing and commissioning has taken place.
Provide Governance support to site team as required e.g. GDPR, Data Protection and other compliance issues as required.
Manage the Assurance process to ensure that the project works can be properly certified as correct to the client.
Manage and drive Improvement activities to assist the project in meeting its goals.
Provide support and advice on Quality within the Context of the project including best practice and lessons learnt activity.
Manage the document control function (if required)

Skills and Experience:

Comprehensive understanding of project administration procedures.
Comprehensive understanding of document control processes and procedures including knowledge of ISO 19650 (National Annex A) – document numbering
Computer literate (Particularly Excel and Word)
Familiarity with using EDMS systems (Themis/Projectwise/4Projects/A-Site e.t.c)
Basic understanding of the project delivery objectives
Understanding of the purpose and importance of accurate document control in a commercial and assurance context
Minimum 15 years of experience required due to scale and complexity of the project

Public Liaison Officer

MB954: Public Liaison Officer
Location: Inverness
Salary: £35,000 – £400,000 + £5,060 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 Public Liaison Officer on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and implementation of stakeholder relations plans, including databases, to support the successful delivery of projects, reviewing and updating as needed as the project progresses.
Support the stakeholder engagement process by attending public drop-in events, community meetings and working groups.
Produce and deliver information such as advance notice of works to local residents and businesses.
Agree and maintain published site communications with the client and the site team i.e. noticeboards, hoarding and welfare facility branding/livery.
Co-ordinate responses from within the project team to resolve, respond to and log all enquiries and complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including the site project teams, head office staff and clients’ representatives as well as community stakeholders and the local media.
Ensure company and client communications procedures are adhered to.
Assist in the production of case studies and good news stories for use in bids, internal and external communications.
Maintain a library of site photographs.
Identify and coordinate opportunities to support community and charity initiatives in the areas close to our projects, such as school engagement, community projects and sustainability assessments.
To agree and implement a proactive / positive stakeholder engagement programme/plan in conjunction with the client and collate / maintain / report monthly statistics in line with the contract KPI’s; in order to maximise both engagement and KPI positive scoring throughout the project.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in stakeholder engagement or community relations within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
Extensive knowledge of community outreach, public relation strategies, and project communication.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and responses efficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve common goals.