Parts Advisor
AR751 – Parts Assistant
Location: South Petherton
Salary: £28,000
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Parts Assistant and behalf of one our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Van stock replenishment
- Issue parts to workshop and engineers
- Taking incoming parts requests and enquiries calls
- Parts returns to Parts Dept
- Stocktaking
- General housekeeping
- Identification of parts
- Parts ordering
- Sourcing of parts
- Assist with quotations
- Problem solving (incorrect parts supplied etc.)
- Checking parts booked on job sheets ensuring that stock is promptly replenished
- Assist with Parts filing
- General administration for the Service Team
- To perform any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time within the scope of your knowledge, skills and ability
Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent PC/system skills
- Parts Department experience/ knowledge
- Excellent telephone manner
- Strong administrative skills
- Strong interpersonal/communication and organisational skills
- Methodical
Location: South Petherton
Salary: £28,000…
Service Controller
AR750 – Service Controller
Location: South Petherton
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service Coordinator and behalf of one our clients.
To provide a point of contact for customers and Engineers. To Coordinate Service Engineers on a daily basis. To raise new jobs, close and process chargeable invoices and close down none chargeable internal jobs to the correct cost centre.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take incoming calls from customers and action as necessary.
- Plan workloads and deploy engineers ensuring maximum efficiencies are maintained.
- Liaise with other depots, dealers and 3rd party service providers when customers are out of Depot area, ensuring that they respond within agreed timescales and provide and updated daily status report on any ongoing jobs.
- Log and provide key information to enable accurate and meaningful KPI’s to be produced.
- Customer liaison/Queries/Quotations/Estimates
- Engineer contact/Communication/Support
- Check & monitor Job sheets/Timesheets using Daily Ops Monitor bringing any variances to the attention of the service manager
- Ensure parts requests are followed up to maximise efficiencies and reduce disruption/downtime to customers.
- Produce estimates for chargeable work using generic template.
- Cover during absence/holidays for colleagues
- General Admin duties, Incl. Filing, Emails diverted, Letters etc
- Authorise overtime in conjunction with the Service Manager, monitor and record on the internal log.
- Manage VOR machines to minimise downtime, ensuring all VOR parts are ordered in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
- Monitor holidays and sickness ensuring resident sites are covered and ensuring engineer utilisation is maximised.
- Ensure all SLA’s are achieved.
- To ensure all completed chargeable jobs are invoiced daily and that all completed engineers ‘work in progress’ is closed down and cleared off the system daily.
- To perform any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time within the scope of your knowledge, skills and ability
Skills and Qualifications:
- PC Literate
- Good telephone manner
- Strong interpersonal, organisation, motivational and communication skills.
Location: South Petherton
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000…
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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Senior Building Surveyor
LB371 – Senior Building Surveyor
Location – Croydon
Salary – £65,000
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Building Surveyor on behalf of one our clients based in Croydon.
The ideal candidate will have experience surveying both commercial and domestic properties
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading and managing a variety of building surveying projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential clients, providing professional advice and identifying new business opportunities
- Provide expert advice and guidance on building surveys, condition reports, party wall matters, defects and other related areas
- Prepare detailed and accurate reports , specifications, schedules, drawings and other related documentation
- Undertake reviews of sites to manage potential risks
- Mentor junior members of the team
Skills and Qualifications
- An understanding of building construction and property law, e.g. Party Wall (etc) Act 1996
- An understanding of construction risks, costs and economics
- Experience of pre-contract matters and the ability to take a project through its lifecycle
- Familiarity with standard forms of contract including the JCT suite
- Experience of Retrofit and Fire Safety remediation would also be beneficial
- MRICS or similar or significant progress towards the qualification
- Must have full UK driving licence and access to transport
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Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)
BJ89 – Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £40,185 Per Annum (+ Enhanced Call-out pay)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday based on Double Day shift – 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are working with a worldwide organisation, leading the way in print industry, looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join the business, and continuously improve their expanding team.
Within this role you will maintain efficiency in all areas of the factory. This includes reactive and planned maintenance with industrial manufacturing machinery. You will also be involved in projects and continuous improvements to site.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reactive Maintenance on automated production machinery
- Pre-planned Maintenance (PPM) – Input to and carry out preventive maintenance routines
- Mechanical fault finding · Electrical fault finding with and without diagrams (three phase and control systems)
- Fault finding and repair on hydraulic or pneumatic systems
- Small installation projects
- Continuous Improvement to maintain optimal machine efficiency
- To keep clean any areas in which you are working, including transit areas to and from the workshop, the workshop and stores
- Support the Operations team in achieving targets
- Complying to the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Contributing to cost effective technical solutions
- Deliver to the operational expectations
- Be part of a weekend call-out rota
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- A relevant recognised engineering qualification in Electrical engineering to a level of City and Guilds level 3/ NVQ level 3
- Experience working in a small team and must have an aptitude for dealing with mechanical/electrical works, breakdowns, repairs and fault diagnosis
- Strong mechanical skills to repair machinery to keep downtime to a minimum
- Preferably, some electrical fault-finding skill in particular on PLC’s, drives and inverters
- Excellent mechanical fault finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams
- Pneumatic skills and experience
- Knowledge of HV/LV Switchgear and electrical drives
- Understanding of PLC’s, their function and program modification/fault finding (Elec)
- Ability to organise and schedule own time, and stay on top of own workload
Company Benefits:
- Overtime paid at 1.33
- 34 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension contributions
- Employee Discount scheme
- Healthcare cash back scheme
- Generous company sick pay scheme
BJ89 – Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £40,185 Per Annum (+ Enhanced Call-out pay)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday based on Double Day shift – 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm…
Business Development Manager
JB406: Business Development Manager
Location: Halifax
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Development Manager on behalf of one of our clients.
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 develop a professional relationship with a portfolio of clients in order to retain and develop their business relationships, delivering strong customer service, technical and field support to your portfolio of clients.
- Working closely with the customer service helpdesk teams to deliver first class customer service and support to a portfolio of clients.
- New Business Development through cross selling services and maximising opportunities within existing clients
- Reporting to your fellow management team members on the monthly performance and activity of allotted accounts.
- The aim is to achieve the company’s vision of being the “most respected property maintenance and FM services brand.” In a manner consistent with the company’s 3 core values (Recognition, teamwork, environment).
Skills and Qualifications for the Business Development Manager:
- Strong critical decision making, motivating, team building, delegating and monitoring quality.
- Forming, monitoring, and maintaining constructive relationships by influencing stakeholders’ expectations at all organisation levels, understanding their needs and delivering against agreed timescales.
- First class customer services, cross culture liaisons, lead generation, conflict alignment/negotiation and a dynamic, confident attitude of working with and enthusing people of all professional levels.
Location: Halifax
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE…
Client Account Manager
JB407: Client Account Manager
Location: Halifax
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Client Account Manager on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the Client Account Manager:
- To develop a professional relationship with a portfolio of clients in order to retain and develop their business relationships, delivering strong customer service, technical and field support to your portfolio of clients.
- Working closely with the customer service helpdesk teams to deliver first class customer service and support to a portfolio of clients.
- New Business Development through cross selling services and maximising opportunities within existing clients
- Reporting to your fellow management team members on the monthly performance and activity of allotted accounts.
- The aim is to achieve the company’s vision of being the “most respected property maintenance and FM services brand.” In a manner consistent with the company’s 3 core values (Recognition, teamwork, environment).
Skills and Qualifications for the Client Account Manager:
- Strong critical decision making, motivating, team building, delegating and monitoring quality.
- Forming, monitoring, and maintaining constructive relationships by influencing stakeholders’ expectations at all organisation levels, understanding their needs and delivering against agreed timescales.
- First class customer services, cross culture liaisons, lead generation, conflict alignment/negotiation and a dynamic, confident attitude of working with and enthusing people of all professional levels.
Location: Halifax
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE…
HGV Class 2 Driver
BJ131 – HGV Class 2 Driver
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are hiring a reliable and professional HGV Class 2 Driver to join our client’s Aylesbury depot. You’ll play a key role in the safe and timely delivery of equipment and materials, ensuring the company’s operations run smoothly and the customers are well-served.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a Class 2 HGV for local and regional deliveries.
- Load and unload plant, access, or construction equipment using proper procedures and care.
- Ensure all loads are secured and compliant with relevant regulations.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
- Maintain accurate delivery and collection records.
- Deliver exceptional service and represent the company professionally on site and on the road.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Valid CPC and Digi Tacho card
- IPAF Load/Unload licence (essential)
- IPAF Operator licence (3a/3b) (essential)
- Strong awareness of health & safety standards and load securing practices
- Good timekeeping, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
BJ131 – HGV Class 2 Driver
Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire…
Accounts Assistant
AR749 – Accounts Assistant
Location: Coventry
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently searching for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of one of our clients.
This individual will contribute to the smooth running of the business by supporting finance and general administration functions with a methodical and professional approach. The role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met. The Accounts Assistant will liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments, and must communicate clearly and professionally to support daily operations.
The postholder must be trustworthy, reliable, and discreet, with a high level of accuracy when handling financial information. The key skills required for this role include, but are not limited to: working knowledge of accounting systems (specifically Sage), strong computer literacy (especially Excel), accurate data entry, and the ability to work as part of a small team.
Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel but all candidates will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger
- Assist with payroll processing and related admin tasks
HMRC filing for VAT and real-time payroll
- Maintain the sales ledger
- Perform bank reconciliations and assist with month-end reporting
- Carry out credit control and liaise with customers regarding overdue payments
- Enter and maintain financial records in the accounting system
- Monitor supplier accounts and prepare payment runs
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally
- Provide general administrative support for the accounts function
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely processing of orders and queries
- Support ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Directors or Office Manager
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised office environment
- Attend internal meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and request training or support to aid personal development
- Ensure personal appearance and conduct align with company standards
- Maintain a flexible attitude to support team workloads and company priorities
- Process credit account applications for both customers and suppliers
- Process expense claims and handle petty cash
Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a similar accounts or admin role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Working knowledge of accounting systems (especially Sage)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Trustworthy, reliable, and discreet
- Team player with a proactive and flexible approach
Desirable:
- Formal qualifications in finance or administration
- Experience with payroll processing and HMRC reporting
- Exposure to small business operations and varied admin tasks
Location: Coventry
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000…
Area Safety Advisor
JB415: Area Safety Advisor
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + 10% Car Allowance
Location: Romford
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Area Safety Advisor on behalf of one of our clients.
To provide safety advice too all operating Companies.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the Area Safety Advisor:
- To submit quarterly safety reports to the Managing Director.
- Co-ordinate, interpret and present company health & safety statistics.
- To provide advice, guidance and support on the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, all regulations and health & safety matters relevant to the company’s activities.
- Advise and recommend on all matters relating to statutory health & safety requirements.
- Maintain records and statistics relating to injuries and accidents, both for employer liability and public liability combined liability policies.
- Understand the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other regulations applicable to the company’s activities.
- Advise management, supervision, staff and operatives on statutory regulations and company safety policy & arrangements, including risk assessments, method statements and quality plans etc.
- Keep under constant review developments in safety legislation, codes of practice and health & safety.
- Executive guidance notes and to submit recommendations to the company health & safety committee.
- Maintain close contact with health & safety inspectors, safety associations and safety committees within the industry and health & safety publications.
- Advise upon/or carry out health & safety, fire prevention and fire fighting training as necessary.
- Investigate and report as necessary on all serious accidents and dangerous occurrences with a view to preventing repetition and provide information for management review and action.
- Advise on the safe use of plant and equipment to ensure health & safety requirements are met.
- Inspect and report on documentation of inspections of lifting appliances, scaffolding, plant and equipment.
- Make random site visits and report on each to the Director and Manager concerned in writing, recommending issue of warning letter to employees who are found to act against health & safety guidelines.
- Keep the Directors fully informed on all essential health & safety matters, make recommendations regarding changes to health & safety policy in light of new legislation.
- Maintain records for onward transmission to the area(s) and submit accidents statistics for inclusion in statistics for the company.
- Carry out company inductions
- Carry out all H&S training requirements for the Midlands and South East.
Skills and Qualifications for the Area Safety Advisor:
- Incumbents need to be articulate and numerate.
- Experience of building/construction industry.
- NEBOSH qualifications.
- CSCS Card.
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + 10% Car Allowance
Location: Romford…
