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Generator Workshop Engineer

JR350: Generator Workshop Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £31,000 – £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to support a growing South West operation, carrying out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of rental generators.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.
Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring company work areas are clean, safe, and well organised.
Comply with company quality, environmental, energy management, and health & safety procedures.
Deliver excellent customer service while building positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the success of the engineering team.

Skills and Qualifications:

Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or a similar discipline (e.g. City & Guilds or BTEC), or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar equipment.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

Benefits:

Bonus Scheme
Training, upskilling, and career progression
Company pension scheme
Buy and Sell Holiday scheme
Private medical scheme
Life assurance scheme
23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days

JR327: Generator Workshop Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £31,000- £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime…

Generator Field Service Engineer (East Anglia)

JR349: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: Norwich/Ipswich
Salary: £33,750 – £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to support a growing operation, carrying out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of rental generators. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high levels of customer service while working both independently and alongside internal teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.
Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
Conduct site surveys to assess customer requirements and maintenance needs.
Participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring company vehicles and work areas are clean, safe, and well organised.
Comply with company quality, environmental, energy management, and health & safety procedures.
Deliver excellent customer service while building positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the success of the engineering team.

Skills and Qualifications:

Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or a similar discipline (e.g. City & Guilds or BTEC), or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar equipment.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Previous experience in a field service engineering role is advantageous.
Full UK driving licence.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

Benefits:

Bonus Scheme
Training, upskilling, and career progression
Company pension scheme
Buy and Sell Holiday scheme
Private medical scheme
Life assurance scheme
23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days

JR349: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: Norwich/Ipswich
Salary: £33,750 – £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle…

Vehicle Workshop Manager

MB992: Vehicle Workshop Manager
Location: Shaftesbury
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 Shaftesbury 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.

Specialist Security Driver

JR332 – Specialist Security Driver
Location: Hounslow
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.

HGV Security Driver

JR331: HGV Security Driver
Location: Hounslow
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Overtime opportunities available. Optional weekend work at enhanced rate.)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Security Driver 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:

Performing pickups and deliveries of high value shipments
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
Must hold an HGV Class 2 Licence
A valid Digi Tacho card
Holding an SIA licence is desirable
A valid driver CPC
Excellent ethics and integrity
High attention to detail
Collaborative work style
Excellent customer service
Ability to work independently
Professional positive demeanour

JR332: HGV Security Driver
Location: Hounslow
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Overtime opportunities available. Optional weekend work at enhanced rate.)…

MOT Tester

MB991: MOT Tester
Location: Poole
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 + £43,000 OTE
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (1 week 5 days, 2nd week 6 days)
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 an MOT Tester on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Poole location.

The successful candidates for the MOT Tester position will have previous experience in a similar role and strong teamwork skills.
You will be welcomed into a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with an exciting product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Testing tyres, wheel alignment, exhausts, batters, welding, cutting
Basic and advanced knowledge of suspension and brakes
Ensure that all deadlines are met making sure all vehicles are tested in accordance with legal standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

Valid MOT Licence Class 4
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
A genuine commitment to delivering first-class customer service

Class 2 Driver

MB850: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Reading and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly – based on good attendance) + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than others but still get paid for the whole day)

Overview:

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Qualifications:

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

Category Manager

Category Manager

Location: Reading – 3 days per week

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Category 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:

Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy.
Support and execute stakeholder management.
Delivering benefits through category management interventions within a complex project / programme delivery environment.
Adopt a polite yet tenacious attitude to achieve goals and move projects towards completion.

Skills and Qualifications:

5 years’+ category management experience.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry.
Supplier relationship management skills and experience.
Running procurements, end to end.
SC clearance.
Sole UK national.
Ability to Support existing Category Manager.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry.
Strategic.
High attention to detail.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels and strong communication skills.
Able to support putting together packs/materials for supplier reviews.
Proficient MS Office 365.

Desirable:

Public procurement background.
Defence experience is highly desirable.
Some contract management involvement, good to have.
Jaggaer would be beneficial.
CIPS & MCIPS.

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Building Inspector

Building Inspector

Location: Remote

Salary: £650 – £700 per day | Inside IR35

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Registered Building Inspector 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:

Contribute to the development and review of policy, technical standards and guidance
related to building control, building regulations and dutyholder compliance under the new regulatory regime.
Provide expert advice to inform regulatory frameworks and operational guidance.
Provide specialist building control expertise.
Assist technical policy teams internally and externally as required at relevant meetings.

Skills and Qualifications:

3H Registered Building Inspector status with the Building Safety Regulator (English competency).
Security Clearance: BPSS.
Qualification in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Membership with a relevant professional.
Extensive experience in Building Control.
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and legislation.
Full UK driving licence (due to site visits).

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Vehicle Mechanic

MB377: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Tewkesbury
Salary: £30,371pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit multiple Vehicle Mechanics on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Tewkesbury depot.

The Vehicle Mechanic isn’t an ordinary Mechanic position. This position will provide an opportunity to work on some fantastic military vehicles and enhance your mechanical knowledge on the wider spectrum in addition to offering exceptional career advancement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.