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Business Development Manager – Defence

Defence Business Development Lead

Location: Cambridge | Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Defence Business Development Lead with experience in at least one of the following areas – Maritime, Satellite Communications or Defence Tech.

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to own and drive the full sales lifecycle for campaigns within our client’s defence business – seeking specialists with either a background in Maritime, Satellite Communications or Defence Tech : from market insight, account strategy and opportunity creation through to capture planning, proposal development, negotiation, contract award, handover and long-term account growth. This role is suited to a commercially astute, technically credible sales professional, who can build trusted relationships across military commands, prime contractors, defence SMEs, government stakeholders and specialist technology partners.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end sales activity for defence opportunities, taking ownership from early market engagement and qualification through to close, mobilisation and account expansion.
Develop and execute targeted account plans across defence primes, MOD-facing organisations, innovation frameworks, specialist SMEs and relevant partner ecosystems.
Translate the company’s advanced engineering capabilities into compelling customer propositions, particularly across RF, sensing, communications, radar, electronic warfare, AI/ML, resilient navigation and low-SWaP technology solutions.
Build trusted, consultative relationships with technical, commercial, procurement and operational stakeholders, acting as a credible interface between customer need and engineering expertise.
Identify, qualify and shape opportunities early by understanding customer missions, capability gaps, procurement routes, funding timelines and competitive positioning.
Own capture planning for priority opportunities, including stakeholder mapping, win themes, partner strategy, bid/no-bid input, pricing assumptions, proposal coordination and negotiation approach.
Work closely with technical teams to scope solutions, develop value propositions, create proposals and ensure a high-quality transition from sales into delivery.
Support client management during project delivery, ensuring customer confidence, commercial awareness, delivery alignment and identification of follow-on opportunities.
Represent the business at defence events, industry forums, trade shows and customer meetings, using existing networks while also creating new routes to market.
Maintain a clear pipeline, accurate forecasting and disciplined sales governance, ensuring opportunities are tracked from lead generation through to revenue recognition and account growth.
Remain engaged through delivery to maintain customer confidence, identify emerging needs and support timely resolution of any commercial or relationship issues.
Develop long-term account plans that convert successful projects into repeat business, framework activity, adjacent opportunities and strategic partnerships.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven success in defence, security, aerospace or adjacent technology sales, with experience selling complex engineering, R&D, consultancy, systems, services or capability led solutions.
Strong understanding of the UK defence ecosystem, including MOD, defence primes, specialist SMEs, procurement routes, innovation funding, frameworks and collaborative bid environments.
Demonstrable ability to manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, solution shaping, capture, proposal leadership, negotiation, close, handover and account expansion.
Technical credibility, ideally supported by an engineering, science, electronics, communications, systems, software, RF, sensing or related technology background.
Ability to absorb complex technical briefing

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Forklift Engineer

JG283 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

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: Aberdeen

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

Field Sales Representative

JR351 – Field Sales Representative
Location: Glasgow/Edinburgh
Salary: £32,000 Per Annum + £5k car allowance/company vehicle + Progression + Uncapped commission

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Field Sales Representative to seek out new opportunities across Reading using traditional prospecting methods. Our client offers easy-to-use textile services that ensure safe and hygienic solutions for the best possible customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identifying, visiting and / or contacting potential and existing customers to meet sales targets.
Assess customer needs, plan and suggest appropriate products and services.
Negotiate prices and delivery times within limits of authority; and conclude sales orders to meet revenue targets.
Provide intended customer experience by creating a desired emotional atmosphere through active listening towards the customer.
Maintain sales activities in CRM database effectively.
Stay updated on product and service knowledge and sales techniques through continuous training.
Collaborate with the sales team to improve performance and share best practices.
Manage own sales pipeline and be mindful of required activity to fulfil the goals in the pipeline.

Skills and Qualifications:

Diploma in business, marketing or related field
Proven track record in the field sales in B2B environment  Min 2+ years experience in B2B service business is an advantage
Business understanding and acumen (customer focus industries, market trends, buyer personas)
Experience in selling impactful services and value
Experience in face-to-face sales environments.

JR351 – Field Sales Representative
Location: Glasgow/Edinburgh
Salary: £32,000 Per Annum + £5k car allowance/company vehicle + Progression + Uncapped commission…

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:

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 Bury St Edmunds.

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…

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