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Mobile Crane Engineer

AR858 – Mobile Crane Engineer

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 + Overtime

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mobile Crane Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs on mobile commercial cranes.

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on mobile cranes and associated equipment
Thorough examinations of lorry loader cranes and other hydraulic loading equipment’s to LOLER standard
Attend breakdowns
Fault diagnosis (mechanical and electrical)
Completion of all paperwork thoroughly and accurately
Carry out all repair work required on site where possible

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be from a heavy plant background
Those with experience working with mobile cranes will hold a considerable advantage
Experience working with hydraulics and electrics
Have both a mechanical and electrical knowledge
Worked with cranes up to 12.5 tonnes
UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 + Overtime…

Mobile Crane Engineer

AR859 – Mobile Crane Engineer

Location: Stafford

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 + Overtime

Overview:

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on mobile cranes and associated equipment
Thorough examinations of lorry loader cranes and other hydraulic loading equipment’s to LOLER standard
Attend breakdowns
Fault diagnosis (mechanical and electrical)
Completion of all paperwork thoroughly and accurately
Carry out all repair work required on site where possible

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be from a heavy plant background
Those with experience working with mobile cranes will hold a considerable advantage
Experience working with hydraulics and electrics
Have both a mechanical and electrical knowledge
Worked with cranes up to 12.5 tonnes
UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points

Location: Stafford

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 + Overtime…

Mobile Crane Engineer

AR860 – Mobile Crane Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 + Overtime

Overview:

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on mobile cranes and associated equipment
Thorough examinations of lorry loader cranes and other hydraulic loading equipment’s to LOLER standard
Attend breakdowns
Fault diagnosis (mechanical and electrical)
Completion of all paperwork thoroughly and accurately
Carry out all repair work required on site where possible

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be from a heavy plant background
Those with experience working with mobile cranes will hold a considerable advantage
Experience working with hydraulics and electrics
Have both a mechanical and electrical knowledge
Worked with cranes up to 12.5 tonnes
UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 + Overtime…

Mobile Crane Engineer

AR861 – Mobile Crane Engineer

Location: Dartford

Salary: £38,000 – £44,000 + Overtime

Overview:

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on mobile cranes and associated equipment
Thorough examinations of lorry loader cranes and other hydraulic loading equipment’s to LOLER standard
Attend breakdowns
Fault diagnosis (mechanical and electrical)
Completion of all paperwork thoroughly and accurately
Carry out all repair work required on site where possible

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be from a heavy plant background
Those with experience working with mobile cranes will hold a considerable advantage
Experience working with hydraulics and electrics
Have both a mechanical and electrical knowledge
Worked with cranes up to 12.5 tonnes
UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points

Location: Dartford

Salary: £38,000 – £44,000 + Overtime…

Bookkeeper

LB482 – Bookkeeper

Location: Cheadle

Salary: £34,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for a Bookkeeper on behalf of one of our valued clients within the finance sector.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and efficiency of the organisation.

Our client encourages applications from Ex-Military personnel, however all candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
Managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
Reconciling bank statements and resolving any discrepancies.
Preparing and processing invoices, expense claims, and payment runs.
Assisting with payroll data and financial reporting requirements.
Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
Ensuring compliance with financial policies and relevant legislation.
Maintaining organised and secure financial documentation.
Supporting audits by providing required financial information.
Monitoring cash flow and highlighting any issues or risks.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong understanding of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Hire Manager

AR857 – Hire Manager

Location: Burton Latimer

Salary: £36,000+ Benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Hire Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the short-term hire and sales administration function, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, high levels of customer service, and strong team performance.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the hire department.
Lead the team across all areas of short-term hire, including scheduling, customer communication, transport bookings, quotations, and invoicing.
Support sales administration processes, including preparing sales packs, raising and issuing purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers.
Ensure accurate data entry and tracking of equipment orders within the operating system.
Oversee the booking-in process for delivered equipment and ensure timely invoicing.
Work with third-party finance companies on sale and buy-back agreements.
Ensure all hire and sales administration is completed accurately and within required timeframes.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new cross-hire opportunities.
Build strong customer relationships and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
Take ownership of day-to-day operational challenges and drive resolutions.
Collaborate closely with service and sales teams to ensure smooth operations.
Ensure compliance with CRM system usage and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
Support the development and continuous improvement of internal systems.
Encourage team development and personal growth in line with business needs.
Support the team in achieving KPI targets.
Act as a representative of the company, maintaining professionalism and high service standards at all times.

Skills and Qualifications:

Knowledge of plant and/or equipment hire is desirable.
Previous experience managing or leading a team.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g., Protean).
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Experience within the service or hire industry is advantageous but not essential.

Location: Burton Latimer

Salary: £36,000+ Benefits…

Gate Engineer

MB619: Gate Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6.30am – 4.30pm. No call outs, no weekend work and minimal overtime. Standard 40 hour working work
Benefits: Vehicle + Fuel Card, Uniform (safety boots, branded tops, work trousers and waterproofs), Company pension, Company phone, Company PPE, All tools provided, Optional overtime (Not expected to work bank holidays, weekends or evenings)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Gate Engineer on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to cover the area of Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be involved in completing maintenance and servicing of automated gates, barriers, intercoms and other access control systems.
You will attend breakdown call outs to repair automated gates and associated equipment in line with SLA’s.
Complete works on a variety of equipment both individually and as part of a team
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
To ensure site reports are completed upon completion of work from the visit.
Attend sites to repair, service and maintain automated entry systems including gates, barriers, intercoms and other access control systems.
Locate faults by observing electromechanical devices in operation
To provide technical support to the team and existing and potential customers on products and services.
To assist in the requirements that capture upgrade and design of future systems
Maintain Client Relationships – Client relationships are a key part of this role. A healthy relationship with all clients is essential to the completion of all projects.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in breakdown repairs, servicing and maintaining automated entry systems and other access control systems.
Confident with BFT, NICE, DEA, VIDEX, PAXTON and similar products.
Hands on experience (such as digging etc) would be preferable
Full UK drivers license with a maximum of 6 points

Bid Manager

MB912: Bid Manager
Location: Swindon or London
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Bid Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Swindon or London depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
Ensure that a coherent bid strategy in developed, working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and Sector Director.
Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success.
Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy.
Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kick off / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use MS Outlook)
Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure with Head of Management
Manage tender programme.
Ensure Company & Group governance and procedures are adhered to.
Ensures production of CRC documentation for issue to Head of Bid Management.
Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director.
Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties.
Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points.
Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.
Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain.
Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services.
Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions.
Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties.
Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries.
Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial and ensure output to ARM risk software.
Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan.
Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kick off).
Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission.
Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known.

Skills and Qualifications:

Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge of Civil Engineering
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Strong presentation and Client communication skills
Sound knowledge of the company governance and procedural requirements for work winning.

MB912: Bid Manager
Location: Swindon or London
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP…

Import Clerk

MS675 – Import Clerk

Location: Gatwick

Salary: £27,000 – £34,000 per annum DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Import Clerk 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:

Handling incoming calls and customer enquiries.
Preparing accurate job quotations.
Processing operational Import shipments.
Liaising with carriers, contractors, and internal teams.
Costing jobs and invoicing.
Occasionally assisting with warehouse duties if required.
Managing your own desk efficiently and maintaining accurate records.
Monday to Friday 0900 – 1800 (1 hour lunch break).
After probation, 1 weekend in 3 to cover time sensitive shipments, paid at weekend rates.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience in imports air, road & ocean and customs operations is preferred.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Ability to manage tasks independently and as part of a team.
IT literate.
Our client will provide comprehensive training and certification for the right candidate to ensure you are fully equipped to manage and process shipments.

Benefits:

Salary dependent on age and experience.
3-month probation period.
20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.

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Roofing Estimator

MB827: Roofing Estimator
Location: Wimbledon with regular local travelling
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme, Excellent career development opportunities.

Overview:

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Visiting and surveying all prospective sites, taking photographs, preparing a plan of the roof and taking accurate measurements.
Take account of all technical and logistical issues and requirements.
Speaking to clients where appropriate and accurately recording their specific requirements.
Taking core samples or removing slates and tiles to establish the roof build up and structure of the roof and taking photographic records.
Seeking out opportunities and looking for opportunities to improve your conversion rate and the profitability of the company.
Taking off quantities from your records and preparing costs.
Discussing the projects you are working on with your manager and other colleagues to maximise collective experience and knowledge and agree the best way to proceed with the proposal and by so doing improve your conversion rates and the opportunity to increase profits.
Preparing proposals by writing reports and specifications based on your findings and supported with photographic evidence.
Finalising and submitting completed tenders and proposals on time.
From time to time, preparing reports and budget prices and giving advice to Clients on how to overcome problems they may have on their building/s.
Taking every opportunity to develop closer and better relationships with clients and potential clients.
Pricing additional works and variations on live contracts.
Carrying out your work to a high standard, taking care in preparing tenders to ensure that profit margins and prices are achieved in line with the company’s objectives.
Managing your workload to ensure that deadlines and tender/quotation return deadlines are achieved and ensuring that priority is given to the best enquiries.
Keeping clear and accurate records at all stages of the pricing process, saving files as and where appropriate and in accordance with the company’s procedures.
Updating the company’s database with details of any interaction you have with clients or potential clients so that there is an accurate and up to date record for use by other staff.
Ensuring that all quotations and tenders are followed up in a timely and appropriate manner and records of the outcome of all such activity is kept and this intelligence is discussed and passed on to the Partner responsible for sales and marketing to aid in top level decision making.
Ensuring that all customer communications are of the highest and most professional standard, are clear and easy to ready, satisfy the needs of the client, sell the benefits of employing for the business, are consistent in portraying and relating the company’s vision, sales message, values and corporate identity.
When you receive an order, arrange a project launch meeting and prepare the file and documents and brief the
contracts department on how the project has been priced and the opportunities you have seen. Make yourself available throughout the project to answer queries from the contracts team.
Always acting in the best interest of the business

Skills and Qualifications:

Robust experience in pitched and flat roof refurbishment/replacement.
Experience and contacts within the industry.
Presentable appearance with strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
A proven record of accomplishment in an Estimating role.
An understanding of the legal and commercial elements of construction.
Ability to work within a team, as well as independently.
To maintain a professional manner when on-site or in an office environment.
Ambitious, target driven, commercial and seeking a long-term role.

MB827: Roofing Estimator
Location: Wimbledon with regular local…