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Land Surveyor

EJ822 – Land Surveyor

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000+

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Land Surveyor 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:

Undertaking land / topographic surveys, using a variety of specialist equipment and technology.
Using a range of equipment to produce surveys.
Analysing information thoroughly before it is handed over.
Processing the site data (desirable but not essential).
Checking equipment is correct and in calibration for all site activities.
Using equipment in the correct manner, keeping it clean and functional before returning to stores.
Producing site records and specified output/deliverables as required.
Preparing survey drawings (desirable but not essential).
Advising about technical matters.
Working both on site and in offices/workshops as required.
Supporting development of in-house engineers and trainees to use survey equipment effectively and process data.

Skills and Qualifications:

2+ years in a similar role.
Specialist land surveying skills.
Technical qualifications (NVQ/HNC etc.).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal communication.
Planning and organisational skills.
Ability to work safely and at times remotely, observing all aspects of health and safety which could both impact yourself and others.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Happy to work within confined spaces (formal confined spaces training will be provided).
Be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Hold a full valid UK driving licence.
Any experience in the following will be advantageous but not essential: Autodesk / Survey process software / Trimble or Leica / GNSS / total station / laser scanning.

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000+…

Drainage Engineer

EJ823 – Drainage Engineer

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Drainage Engineer 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:

Conduct drainage surveys using a mainline CCTV Rig, ensuring accurate assessments of pipes, sewers and drainage systems.
Code defects to MSCC5 standards generate detailed reports using industry software.
Undertake investigations and connectivity surveys.
Impermeable area surveys.
Work closely with in-house teams on projects they control.
Being innovative with a can-do attitude to ensure the survey brief can be completed within projected timescales and costs.
Can take control and managed jetting and traffic management sub-contract teams whilst completing the survey work.
Be adaptable and diverse, open to undertaking various other survey disciplines within the drainage industry.
Development opportunities will be available to broaden your capability within different survey disciplines within the drainage sector.

Skills and Qualifications:

Prior experience with drainage connectivity/mapping surveying.
Possession of a valid OS19X / OS21X qualification (advantageous but not essential).
Experience of operating CCTV systems and producing standardised coded reports (WinCan or similar).
Confident in using IT with a good level of knowledge using Word & Excel.
Ability to work as part of a team, supporting others and giving/taking direction.
Comfortable working within confined spaces (existing in-date training would be beneficial but not required).
A knowledge of structures, construction materials and common associated defects utilising MSCC5 (or similar) coding.
Full UK driver’s licence.

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 …

Funeral Service Operative

LB269 – Funeral Operative

Location: Croydon

Salary: OTE £30,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Funeral Operative on behalf of one of our clients.

To drive and bear on funerals with great respect and to follow clear instructions from the garage foreman and the funeral conductor. To respectfully move deceased wherever required, to dress deceased with extreme care and respect for families and friends to view.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Driving and bearing on funerals.
Removal of deceased from houses, nursing homes and mortuaries.
Delivering and collecting coffins to and from airports.
Duty service according to rota.
Delivering and collecting various documents.
Dressing deceased in preparation for viewing.
Ensure vehicles are cleaned daily, make sure oil, petrol, water etc is kept at correct levels.
For the limos make sure they have wreath card envelopes, mass envelopes, flowers, nursing home letter and clean envelope, ensure you have enough song sheets. For Greek funerals take table, 2 towels and 2 bottles of water. If horse hearse, ensure you have trestles when going into the church or trolley if a casket.
Drivers must wear a cap, ensure you know the location of the church, house or crematorium. Have trolley, trestles and if double funeral 2 trolleys and trestles
Ensure you have a sufficient number of shoulder pads. They must be used at all times to carry coffin.
Check before you leave the garage that you are wearing appropriate attire.

Skills and Qualifications:

Competent, calm and ultra-smooth driver with clean licence.
Caring and sympathetic attitude.
Excellent communicator.
Excellent timekeeping.
Excellent listening skills.
Smart and well presented.

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Telemarketing Executive

AR785 – Telemarketing Executive

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Telemarketing Executive on behalf of one of our clients.

We are currently seeking a Telemarketing Executive to join our team. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for potential customers interested in Crown Products, identifying their requirements and arranging further conversations with our specialist Sales Representatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow up on leads via telephone, email, and live chat, including new, existing, and returning customers.
Schedule appointments for field sales representatives and maintain regular customer contact, providing support and following up on enquiries.
Grow and maintain the CRM system, ensuring all customer interactions are logged accurately.
Conduct targeted telephone campaigns to promote new products, updates, and features.
Utilise LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms to research and engage potential leads through personalised outreach.
Conduct proactive cold calling within assigned territories to generate new business opportunities and qualify leads.
Work collaboratively with the sales team to achieve company targets and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills and Qualifications:

Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
Strong administrative and organisational abilities, with attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning CRM systems.
Results-driven with a professional, friendly, and engaging approach.

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000…

HGV Class 2 ADR Driver

JB487: HGV Class 2 ADR Driver

Location: Ballynahinch

Salary: £14 – £15.50 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 ADR 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 for the HGV Class 2 ADR Driver:

Safely load, transport, and deliver fuel to residential and commercial sites
Complete delivery paperwork using DreamTec digital system
Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate documentation
Ensure full compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations
Adhere strictly to digital tachograph regulations
Liaise with office and sales team regarding payments and customer needs
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation
Report and document any discrepancies, damages, or incidents promptly
Provide a consistently high standard of customer service

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Class 2 ADR Driver:

Full HGV Licence – Class I or Class II
CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
Digital Tachograph Card
Minimum 2 years’ driving experience preferred
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
Strong focus on customer service
ADR licence is desirable – but not essential. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Location: Ballynahinch

Salary: £14 – £15.50 per hour…

Resident Forklift Engineer

JG270 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

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: Leicester

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000…

Contracts Supervisor

MB902: Contracts Supervisor
Location: Wimbledon
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Long-term career opportunities, Training, mentoring, and professional development, Flexible working, Pension contribution, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Regular team activities and quarterly events, Additional benefits including a wellbeing allowance, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Contracts Supervisor on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to be located near their Head Office in Wimbledon.

Our client are looking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Contracts Supervisor to join their established project management team. This is a key leadership role for someone who can confidently take the lead on flat roofing and cladding projects and play a central role in developing the department for long-term success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To ensure that contract delivery is achieved to a high standard in accordance with the offers made by the business and the expectations of the clients customers. Endeavour to exceed the customer’s expectations.
Ensuring the duties and obligations imposed on the Company by all current and future health and safety legislation are met.
To comply and adhere to all of the companies’ policies and procedures.
To liaise with your Manager to ensure that you undertake a minimum of 20 hours of external training every year.
To maintain and improve the overall presentation and standards of operating performance of all staff and sub-contractors.
To ensure that all site visits are recorded and all necessary visits are documented.
Plan and carry out inductions with your site staff and sub-contractors at the start of every job or when they first attend site. Tool box talks should also be carried out when you identify a particular need associated with a project or task or when you identify a lack of knowledge or understanding and also as refreshers to remind staff and sub-contractors of their responsibilities.
Check and record all necessary sub-contractor health and safety information, including certification and training, on the internal CRM.
To ensure that sites you are responsible for are visited and inspected regularly in order to guarantee that the actual execution of the contract is in line with our offer/specification and also in line with our customer’s needs

Skills & Qualifications:

Must have sheeting and cladding experience as a Contracts Supervisor within the roofing refurbishment sector.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong health and safety experience.
Experience of managing sub-contractors and inductions.
Experience of site reporting, inspections and documentation.

Store Manager

BJ178 – Store Manager
Location: Knutsford
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Per Annum (DOE)
Working Hours: 40 hours Per Week.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Store Manager on behalf of our client based in Knutsford. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding retail business with an excellent opportunity of career advancement in the Tiling industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead and manage the day to day operations of the office & warehouse team
To ensure goods are despatched & received by customers on time and accurate to the order
To provide an industry leading service which is cost effective, compliant with all current legislation, and as safe as reasonably practicable
To manage the main warehouse staff so they perform their functions efficiently and effectively
Ensure branch is opened and closed on time and staffed to a satisfactory level, managing the rota & holidays. Recording absence in the correct manner.
To provide front line customer service for customer orders, refunds and complaints
To ensure customer complaints are resolved in a cost-effective way whilst maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
To ensure invoices & payments are made on time (including wages)
Lead the direction and motivation of staff to create a driven and engaged workforce
Lead first line response (eg. challenge and report if necessary) to disciplinary or performance issues and monitor and engage to tackle issues at early stages
Lead development of staff skills through delivering and suggesting training. Identify areas for improvement and lead their personal development using all resources available

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience within a tiling showroom, tile warehouse, or builders’ merchant
Handling bulk orders, quick turnarounds, and urgent site requirements
Understanding trade pricing, margins, and credit accounts
2 years+ Management experience
Experience leading and motivating Sales Advisors and Warehouse individuals.
Have a proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
Be enthusiastic and proactive about selling and be able to inspire staff to achieve high levels of customer service

BJ178 – Store Manager
Location: Knutsford
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Per Annum (DOE)
Working Hours: 40 hours Per Week.…

Store Manager

BJ177 – Store Manager
Location: Knutsford
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Per Annum (DOE)
Working Hours: 40 hours Per Week.

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead and manage the day to day operations of the office & warehouse team
To ensure goods are despatched & received by customers on time and accurate to the order
To provide an industry leading service which is cost effective, compliant with all current legislation, and as safe as reasonably practicable
To manage the main warehouse staff so they perform their functions efficiently and effectively
Ensure branch is opened and closed on time and staffed to a satisfactory level, managing the rota & holidays. Recording absence in the correct manner.
To provide front line customer service for customer orders, refunds and complaints
To ensure customer complaints are resolved in a cost-effective way whilst maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
To ensure invoices & payments are made on time (including wages)
Lead the direction and motivation of staff to create a driven and engaged workforce
Lead first line response (eg. challenge and report if necessary) to disciplinary or performance issues and monitor and engage to tackle issues at early stages
Lead development of staff skills through delivering and suggesting training. Identify areas for improvement and lead their personal development using all resources available

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience within a tiling showroom, tile warehouse, or builders’ merchant
Handling bulk orders, quick turnarounds, and urgent site requirements
Understanding trade pricing, margins, and credit accounts
2 years+ Management experience
Experience leading and motivating Sales Advisors and Warehouse individuals.
Have a proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
Be enthusiastic and proactive about selling and be able to inspire staff to achieve high levels of customer service

BJ177 – Store Manager
Location: Knutsford
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Per Annum (DOE)
Working Hours: 40 hours Per Week.…

Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager

JB486: Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance 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 Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager:

Oversee QHSE policies, procedures, and compliance across all operations.
Conduct RCA’s and be a leader for positive change.
Ensure vehicle bodybuilding and modifications meet Type Approval (IVA, VCA, DVSA) and industry regulations.
Develop and implement quality management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain and have control of the QMS.
Monitor and advise on COSHH, PUWER and LOLER requirements and adherence.
Monitor NCR’s and customer feedback.
Deliver QHSE training programmes to staff, ensuring a strong safety culture.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and suppliers to maintain compliance and certifications.

Skills and Qualifications for the Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager:

Proven track record in a QHSE and/or compliance role within vehicle bodybuilding, automotive, or engineering industries.
Awareness and understanding of Type Approval, IVA, VCA, and industry standards, development training can be provided.
Ability to lead a safety-first culture and implement compliance improvements, inspiring those around you.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.
Utilsing great communication skills to confidently liaise with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and internal teams.

Benefits for the Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager:

Auto-enrolment pension.
A day off for your Birthday.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Training opportunities
Death in service benefit.
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum…