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Forklift Engineer

JG259 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Worcester

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: Worcester

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

Agricultural Service Engineer

JB458: Agricultural Service Engineer

Location: Dunmow, Essex

Salary: £Competitive DOE

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is looking for an Agricultural Service Engineer on behalf of our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise and develop your engineering skills in a varied and exciting role.

Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Agricultural Service Engineer:

Repairs, servicing and maintenance on Agricultural machinery
Build and complete pre-delivery inspection of sold machinery
Complete work on machinery to the highest quality
Maintain a clean and organised work station

Skills and Qualifications for the Agricultural Service Engineer:

Keen interest in mechanical machinery
Basic or greater, understanding of engines and drive systems
Knowledge and experience of the garden, groundcare, agricultural or construction industry (preferred not necessary)

Location: Dunmow, Essex

Salary: £Competitive DOE…

Electrician

MB655: Electrician
Location: Erbil Airport, Iraq
Salary: £43,000 + 75% uplifts which includes 20 hours overtime and locations allowances, this brings the salary up to £75,250 subject to UK tax for whole duration of assignment. This equates to approx. £4,558 per month after UK tax. Accommodation and flights included
Working Hours: Rotation shift pattern – 12 weeks on and 3 weeks off

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit an Electrician on a permanent basis and to predominantly be based at Erbil International Airport in Iraq.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working with and mentoring of Company selected sub-contractor on all elements of electrical installation.
Responsible for carrying out and completing electrical test & inspection works.
Inspection, installation, fault finding and repair of electrical installations and Fire Alarm systems.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Works Act.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with site safe systems of work.
Completing electrical installation reports, logbooks, quality assurance inspections, and all related paperwork, including risk assessments and method statements for associated electrical tasks.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience and hold the qualification of City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and testing.
Experience and hold the qualification of UK Electrical Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671.
Familiar with Low Voltage electrical systems; 50 hz of various voltages.
Must have completed recognised apprenticeship within an electrical discipline.
Working with CCTV installations (desirable)
Experience of installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems (desirable)

Specialist Security Driver

BJ168 – Specialist Security Driver
Location: Hounslow/Nr Heathrow
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Hours may vary dependant on delivery schedules + Overtime opportunities available. Optional weekend work at enhanced rate.)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Specialist Security Driver on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client provides the luxury goods industry, high-net worth individuals, and international banks with a global team of experts, including logistics, security, customs house, and special operations professionals. Our client provides a smooth, expedient, and professional service tailored to precise specifications and needs.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performing pickups and deliveries of high value shipments. (Banks, Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Fine art etc)
Maintaining high standard of work at trade shows and special events.
Loading and unloading the armoured vehicle.
Ensuring the safety and protection of assets at all times.
Providing an excellent level of customer service at all times.
Respecting and following the company’s guidelines and procedures
Driving an armoured vehicle and following road safety regulations.
Maintaining a high level of vigilance at all times.
Completing daily reports and check of the vehicle.
Carrying out other ad-hoc duties as requests.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must hold a Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
Hold an SIA licence or experience within security based positions.
Excellent ethics and integrity.
High attention to detail.
Collaborative work style.
Excellent customer service.
Ability to work independently.
Professional positive demeanour.

PSV Coach Driver

BJ128 PSV Coach Driver
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £30,420 + Overtime and Benefits
Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a PSV Coach Driver on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a courteous service to a number of different clients in Ely and surrounding areas.

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be working for a well established family run business
Provide excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers
Transport to schools on a timetable & Private hire for trips
Patient, able to work confidently on your own
Happy to be flexible in terms of shift patterns. Weekend work will be required
Be helpful and courteous to passengers

Skills and Qualifications:

Experienced Coach or Bus Driver with a category D licence
Well organised and reliable individual with a tidy and smart appearance
Used to dealing with customers in a friendly and courteous manner
Able to cope with sometimes challenging situations, while never losing focus on driving priorities
CPC (paid for by company)
CRB/DBS

Benefits:

Medicals paid for
Anti-Social hours bonus payment
Overtime opportunities
28 days leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.
Additional leave earned over time
Pension Enrolment
Health and well being support paid through the Transport Benevolent fund (TBF) by the company.

BJ128 PSV Coach Driver
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £30,420 + Overtime and Benefits
Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week…

Relief Coach Driver & Administrative Support

MB816: Relief Coach Driver & Administrative Support
Location: Central London and surrounding areas
Salary: £29,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts) – 37.5 hours per week

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic community business who are looking to recruit a Relief Coach Driver & Administrative Support on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and responsibilities:

To drive vehicles with due care and consideration.
To adhere to safe working practices, Health & Safety policies and other procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and ensuring a duty of care is maintained to themselves,
their passengers and colleagues.
To provide assistance to passengers in a sensitive, caring and responsive manner.
To maintain confidentiality about personal user details.
To ensure vehicle exteriors/interiors are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
To accurately record own driver hours on weekly log cards or tachograph equipment as required.
To undertake any other duties that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
To promote, through behaviour and appearance, a positive image of the business

Qualifications and experience:

Be over 21 years of age, with a full, clean UK driving licence for at least two years (with a D1 or PCV entitlement) and no more than 9 penalty points on it, and to not have had a conviction for driving under the influence of drink or drugs in the last 10 years.
Has proven experience of regular driving commitments, ideally in a professional capacity.
Has a proven ability to drive a larger vehicle safely showing due consideration to passengers and other drivers.
Is able to undertake route planning and map reading.
Is able to read, write and speak English.
Is able to communicate well with passengers and colleagues.
Is physically capable of undertaking regular manual handling activities.
Can work as part of a team and can show initiative in resolving problems when required.
Can take and follow instructions and learn quickly in a changing situation.
Can work independently without supervision.
Can stay calm in difficult situations.
Is flexible in their approach to their work.
Has a patient and caring nature.
Is able to get on with people from all backgrounds and in all circumstances in a polite and sensitive way.
Is sympathetic to the needs of children and/or frail, older and disabled people.
Is willing and able to transport assistance dogs and safely restrained domestic pets.
Has a good standard of personal cleanliness and tidiness.

Security / Residential Concierge

MS338 – Security / Residential Concierge

Location: Holborn, London

Salary: £32,738 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Security / Residential Concierge on behalf of one of our Clients.

As a Security Guard / Warden you will be responsible for monitoring the movement of visitors, tenants, residents and staff within the Establishment in order to safeguard the security of all within and control access to all the buildings. 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.

Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Security / Residential Concierge:

To enforce with tact car parking regulations; to record all cash receipts for such transactions; and to assist in the collection of unpaid parking fines.
To control access to all buildings signing out keys from the register as required.
To monitor all CCTV footage and be fully conversant and operate all fire, lift and intruder alarms and react to them as appropriate.
To always present a smart appearance when on duty.
To deal with enquiries from visitors and users politely and helpfully directing people as appropriate.
To patrol the grounds, monitoring and enforcing regulations to ensure quiet enjoyment for residents, tenants, members and visitors.
To close and open the gates as appropriate.
To act as bank escort as and when required.
To do the cash up at the end of the shift.
To provide cover for sickness/leave or security in conjunction with private functions. Flexible working hours may sometimes be required for this.
To undertake appropriate training and development, as may be required by the post and is within the capability of the post holder.
To undertake any other job-related duties which management may determine from time to time.

Skills and Qualifications:

Valid SIA front line door supervisors’ licence (essential).
To be able to handle phone and face to face customer enquiries confidently, with a customer focus and politely with a positive attitude.
To demonstrate a high level of honesty and integrity in positions previously held.
Good numeracy skills with the experience of cash handling.
To be able to work as part of a team.
Smart appearance with a confident demeanour.
Prepared to work flexibly to cover shifts.

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 (MHE)

AR809 – Business Development Manager (MHE)

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Uncapped Commission + Company Car

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is currently seeking a Business Development Manager on behalf of one of our clients. Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier within the material handling sector and encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business generation, maximising growth opportunities, and consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets and KPIs across their assigned territory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieve agreed annual sales targets across new, used, and material handling equipment
Proactively generate new business opportunities through research, lead sourcing, and prospecting
Manage pricing, margins, and product mix in line with agreed commercial objectives
Plan and manage a personal sales portfolio within an assigned territory
Demonstrate products and services to existing and prospective customers, supporting them in selecting appropriate solutions
Build, develop, and maintain long-term customer relationships, including post-delivery follow-up
Accurately manage pipeline activity and sales reporting
Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales processes and procedures
Act as a positive ambassador for the business, demonstrating strong professional values at all times

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management
Experience within the forklift or material handling sector is advantageous but not essential
Strong commercial awareness and target-driven mindset
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable generating new business
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
IT literate with experience using CRM systems
Full UK Driving Licence

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Uncapped Commission + Company Car…

Field Service Engineer (Garage Equipment)

MS643 – Field Service Engineer (Garage Equipment)

Location: Ideally between Glasgow & Edinburgh

Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum basic

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

This role includes responding to workshop garage equipment breakdowns as well as diagnosing and rectifying equipment issues ensuring customers are compliant and productive. This will involve traveling to highly professional large-scale commercial and industrial vehicle workshops, generally within your geographical area. You will be working on customer equipment such as car lifts, MOT testing equipment, air compressors, wheel alignment, tyre changers, wheel balancers and a range of other automotive equipment.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out diagnostic/repair and installation on a wide range of garage equipment products including vehicle lifts, wheel & tyre, brake testers, gas analysers and smoke testers etc.
Completion and submission of accurate paperwork as required complying with the quality system.
Compliance and adherence to laws and regulations covering Health and Safety within the workplace.
Ensuring control of own van stock to meet first time fix targets.
Satisfaction of customer needs.
The continued development of skills required ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard.
Prepared for occasional overnight stays from home.
Prepared to work overtime when required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Good level of education, ideally with relevant trade qualifications in a related discipline.
To have good working knowledge and experience of activities in a field service environment.
Experience in working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment, preferably garage equipment.
Able to understand and follow procedures and work instructions, working to specified standards.
Proven ability to deliver excellent quality of service to customers.
To be flexible and willing to work overtime and Saturdays as requested.
To be self-motivated.
Customer focussed.
Confident and able to work under own initiative.
Excellent communication skills – dealing with colleagues and customers at all levels.
Knowledge of the region’s geography and road network would be a distinct advantage.
Full clean UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits:

Uncapped daily overtime.
Competitive salary.
Expenses.
Company vehicle.
Branded workwear/PPE.
PDA and tablet.
Medical cash plan.
Enhanced sick pay.
Training and development.
Health & wellbeing programme.
Personal use of company van.
Death in service.
Competitive salary depending on skills and experience.
Clear progression path.
Paid door-to-door.
Employee referral programme.
Access to training academy.
Pension scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Long service awards.
Monthly recognition and reward opportunities.
25 days holiday plus statutory that increases with service.
Mental health first aiders support.

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Vehicle Workshop Manager

MB864: Vehicle Workshop Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 + Uncapped bonus (realistically £41,000 – £46,000)
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 and a half days a week)
Company Benefits: Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Rewards

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Vehicle Workshop Manager on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Bristol location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the Workshop team to deliver technical solutions promptly.
Collaborate with the Workshop team to ensure seamless customer service.
Allocate jobs based on technical requirements and customer demand.
Inspire and mentor the team to develop their technical skills.
Act as an ambassador for the company values, promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
Understand customer demand and manage the team to exceed expectations.
Communicate clearly with customers about work options and implications.
Maximize team performance against sales and customer service targets.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.
Skills and Qualifications:
Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience.
Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
Strong track record of meeting targets and building relationships.
Experience with compliance standards and in-house systems.
Valid driving license.

MB864: Vehicle Workshop Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 + Uncapped bonus (realistically £41,000 – £46,000)
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 and a half days a week)
Company Benefits: Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Rewards…