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Parts Supervisor

AR902 – Parts Supervisor

Location: Melksham

Salary: £28,500 – £32,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Parts Supervisor 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: Melksham

Salary: £28,500 – £32,000…

Resident Forklift Engineer

AR901 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Llanelli

Salary: £36,800 – £41,400 + Van & Overtime

Shift pattern: Weekly rotation between Monday–Friday (6:00am–2:30pm) and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday day shifts.

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: Llanelli

Salary: £36,800 – £41,400 + Van & Overtime…

Resident Forklift Engineer

AR900 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £36,800 – £41,400 + Van & Overtime

Shift pattern: Early shift – Monday to Friday – 06:00am to 14:30pm & Late Shift – Monday to Friday – 08:00am to 16:30pm

Overview:

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

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: Cardiff

Salary: £36,800 – £41,400 + Van & Overtime…

Operations Coordinator

MS696 – Operations Coordinator

Location: Kettering

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum

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

This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with projects, including preparation and dispatch of specialist equipment.
Support water treatment site operations and learn about proprietary suction and induction systems.
General office-based assistance (filing, processing paperwork, administration duties).
Packing and preparing contract equipment for dispatch.
Visiting customer sites to assist with tasks and equipment.
Organising and maintaining a clean and safe stores department.
Liaising with all members of the company and reacting to instructions from Operations/Technical departments.
Handling internal and external emails.
Checking records and orders accurately and efficiently.
Inputting data onto the company’s software systems.
Supporting various departments daily, including technical, sales and operations.
Getting involved with all group companies.
Providing general support at head office or other external venues as required.
Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance skills.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
A full driving licence.
A confident telephone manner with a can-do attitude.
Able to work on your own initiative.
The ideal candidate will be self-disciplined, mature, independent, driven and most importantly eager to build a successful career.
You’ll gain experience across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on water utilities operations.

Benefits:

Gain valuable experience across multiple departments.
Opportunities to grow into specialist roles within the group.
Work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you.
Access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your career goals.

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Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore)

MS684 – Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore)

Location: Kettering (National & overseas travel)

Salary: £25,000 – £50,000 per annum DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a proactive Sales Executive (Marine / Offshore) on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving international marine business growth across our Clients core service lines, including fabric maintenance, tank cleaning services, engineered wraps, etc. Operating on a worldwide basis, the Sales Executive will leverage their negotiation expertise, and market insight to deliver sustainable revenue growth in a highly competitive environment.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the marine offshore sector globally.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including operators, ship owners and asset managers.
Promote and position specialised services including blasting & coating, tank cleaning and life extension works.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations and commercial proposals tailored to client requirements and project specifications.
Lead contract negotiations, ensuring commercially favourable terms while aligning with company strategy and risk management protocols.
Collaborate with internal operational and technical teams to develop customised, value-driven solutions for complex client needs.
Maintain accurate sales pipeline tracking, forecasting, and client records using CRM systems and reporting tools.
Travel internationally as required to support client engagement, site visits, and project development.
Monitor global market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities.
Drive revenue growth by expanding account portfolios, developing strategic partnerships, and securing repeat business.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Willing to work across the UK & overseas when required.
Proven track record in B2B sales within the Marine services/ offshore sector.
Demonstrable experience selling industrial services to the marine/offshore industry.
Strong network and understanding of the marine/offshore industry.
Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen, with a history of successfully closing high-value contracts.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities across regions.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team.

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Shift Engineer

JMB18 – Shift Engineer

Location: Leeds (Site-Based)

Salary: Competitive, up to £48,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days & 2 nights)

Job Type: Permanent

Overview:
We are seeking a highly versatile, professional, and self-motivated Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting the smooth operation of a large-scale facility handling high-volume production.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to ex-military engineers and personnel, where discipline, reliability, strong technical aptitude, and a proactive approach are highly valued. In particular, this role would be an excellent fit for ex-Navy Marine Engineers, due to their experience working with complex mechanical and electrical systems, fault finding, and operating in demanding environments.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic engineering team responsible for maintaining plant machinery, utilities, and site infrastructure. This role requires strong fault-finding ability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with an electrical bias, alongside a flexible, can-do attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What Is Required:

Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on plant machinery, utilities, and site equipment.
Perform fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
Work with PLC systems, 3-phase motors, boilers, bearings, and pulleys.
Assist in the implementation and completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
Diagnose and repair faults efficiently to minimise downtime.
Conduct routine daily, weekly, and monthly machinery checks.
Support the smooth running of production by liaising with operational teams.
Follow safe systems of work and maintain high Health & Safety standards.
Assist with risk assessments and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Support engineering team development and assist with training where required.
Attend breakdown call-outs when necessary.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all work areas.
Work the defined rotating shift pattern and remain flexible where required.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical bias preferred).
Proven experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
Experience working with PLC systems and industrial machinery.
Strong mechanical knowledge is essential.
Ex-military engineering background highly desirable, particularly ex-Navy Marine Engineers.
FMCG background is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Requirements:

Physically fit, as the role may involve heavy lifting.
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
Good communication skills across all levels of the business.

Additional Benefits:

Company Pension Scheme
Free Life Assurance
Health & wellbeing support (including 24/7 GP access & EAP)
Discounted gym membership
Career development and progression opportunities
Engineering grading programme
Long service and recognition awards
Ongoing training and development programmes
Free onsite parking
Additional leave benefits (including family-related leave)

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Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

MB723: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £43,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic refrigeration business who are looking to recruit a Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep and maintenance of their internal factory plant equipment. This is a permanent position located at their depot in Wrexham.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out work assignments issued and maximize effectiveness of the shift at all times by ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Demonstrate a team approach with regard to maintenance and hygiene of equipment and support (teams of) Logistics.
Provide support to the team during breaks and absences and work together to ensure completion of their duties.
Follow all work instructions, procedures, job descriptions at all times.
Ensure that all Work Orders, PM’s issued to the shift are completed.
Complete and check all necessary paper work.
Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the site and carry out prioritized work as agreed.
Carry out the assigned activities to meet operational targets; working with other functions to ensure mutual objectives are met.
Compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations (e.g. attendance, quality, safety, GMP’s, etc.) and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.).
Resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
Order spare parts as required on shift if unavailable from stock and contact contractors/suppliers as required in order to resolve problems on shift.
Ensure all parts removed from stores while on shift are booked out of stores in the correct way.
Where necessary, must initiate the purchase of parts or equipment completing the relevant order requisition forms with relevant information.
Provide the Engineering manager with information on all engineering downtime attended on shift, related quality issue, work orders completed, PM’s completed and other details as required.
Identify and analyse problems before crises and determine appropriate action and follow up.
Ensure remedial works on site is raised by work order or PM’s are highlighted to the Manager.
Work closely with Logistics teams. Work under supervision of engineering managers. Ensure that
handovers are smooth and efficient whilst sharing relevant information with other engineers.
Request/give information from/to the engineering manager..
Capable of instructing un-skilled/semi-skilled people in simple operations of equipment.
Use of power tools, drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, presses.
Use of ladders, steps, walkways.
May have to work with hot/cold equipment using suitable safe systems of work and/or PPE.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold-store industry experience.
Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
4 years experience
A good standard of both written and oral English.
Basic Health & Safety.
Data and analytical skills.
Computer literate. (word/excel/windows based packages).

Desirable skills:

PLC knowledge.
Working on hydraulic systems.
Working on temperature control systems.
Working with instrumentation systems.
Welding experience.
FLT/MEWP license.

MB723: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £43,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

MB926: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out work assignments issued and maximize effectiveness of the shift at all times by ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Demonstrate a team approach with regard to maintenance and hygiene of equipment and support (teams of) Logistics.
Provide support to the team during breaks and absences and work together to ensure completion of their duties.
Follow all work instructions, procedures, job descriptions at all times.
Ensure that all Work Orders, PM’s issued to the shift are completed.
Complete and check all necessary paper work.
Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the site and carry out prioritized work as agreed.
Carry out the assigned activities to meet operational targets; working with other functions to ensure mutual objectives are met.
Compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations (e.g. attendance, quality, safety, GMP’s, etc.) and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.).
Resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
Order spare parts as required on shift if unavailable from stock and contact contractors/suppliers as required in order to resolve problems on shift.
Ensure all parts removed from stores while on shift are booked out of stores in the correct way.
Where necessary, must initiate the purchase of parts or equipment completing the relevant order requisition forms with relevant information.
Provide the Engineering manager with information on all engineering downtime attended on shift, related quality issue, work orders completed, PM’s completed and other details as required.
Identify and analyse problems before crises and determine appropriate action and follow up.
Ensure remedial works on site is raised by work order or PM’s are highlighted to the Manager.
Work closely with Logistics teams. Work under supervision of engineering managers. Ensure that
handovers are smooth and efficient whilst sharing relevant information with other engineers.
Request/give information from/to the engineering manager..
Capable of instructing un-skilled/semi-skilled people in simple operations of equipment.
Use of power tools, drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, presses.
Use of ladders, steps, walkways.
May have to work with hot/cold equipment using suitable safe systems of work and/or PPE.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold-store industry experience.
Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
4 years experience
A good standard of both written and oral English.
Basic Health & Safety.
Data and analytical skills.
Computer literate. (word/excel/windows based packages).

Desirable skills:

PLC knowledge.
Working on hydraulic systems.
Working on temperature control systems.
Working with instrumentation systems.
Welding experience.
FLT/MEWP license.

MB926: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

Security Operations Center Manager

GC153: Cyber Security Operations Centre Manager
Location: Remote / Exeter
Salary: Competitive Day Rate
Contract Length: 6-months
IR35: In Scope

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Cyber Security Operations Centre 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:

Define and lead the delivery of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) to detect real-time cyber security incidents/data breaches and manage response and remediation activities, including the management of senior stakeholders and external agencies.
Ensure adequate controls, practices and capabilities are in place to identify vulnerabilities across the estate and define the process for remediation or mitigation to ensure cyber readiness and resilience against attack.
Providing strategic level advice to senior management regarding incident response, monitoring, logging and analysis of all relevant systems and processes.
Leading the development, communication and continuous improvement of the cyber incident response plan Identification of and planning for the required levels of cyber investment within the CSOC to include governance, tooling and staffing.
Defining and continuous development of a use case-driven logging, monitoring and response capability to ensure responsiveness and resilience to cyber security threats.
Analysis of network traffic and behaviours; to evaluate the security environment and disseminate that information to other areas of the business.
Defining the cyber security operations strategy in coordination with senior business and external stakeholders, this includes the management of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and processes in accordance with the threat posture and government direction.
Knowledge of National Cyber Security Centre incident response and information security processes and policies.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experienced SOC Manager.
Strategic in nature.
Effective in deploying resources.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
In-depth knowledge of incident management processes.
Proven experience delivering an effective security monitoring capability.
Proven experience delivering threat intelligence and assessment.
Proven experience operating cyber security solutions and tools.
Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with external vendors, managed security service providers (MSSPs), and technology partners.
Experience in the management of security event monitoring and operational response by means of monitoring and correlation tooling, antivirus, network and host IDS/IPS monitoring and logging.
Knowledge of Cyber security regulations and industry framework e.g. GDPR, Network & Information Systems (NIS) regulations, NCSC, ITIL, Mitre ATT & CK.
Familiar with threat monitoring, intelligence gathering, processes to scan for vulnerabilities and implementing fixes & mitigations.
Incident response management.

Desirable:

CISSP, CISM or equivalent professional cybersecurity certification.
Experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure).
ITIL Foundation (or equivalent) service management qualification.

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Parts Advisor

AR899 – Parts Advisor

Location: Port Talbot

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Parts Advisor 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: Port Talbot

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000…