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Senior AV Technician

MB979: Senior Venue Technician
Location: Central London
Salary: £42,500 plus overtime opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, company bonus scheme, season ticket loans, free railcard, flexible working hours, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Senior Venue Technician on a permanent basis due to growth.

The business mainly provides services to corporate events which generally take place on weekdays, although some weekend working will be required, and there is a high degree of flexibility regarding working hours, as well as an understanding that this is not a 9-5 job.

This is a diverse role. You will have the chance to increase your AV experience whilst helping to produce fantastic events. Ultimately, your success will be demonstrated by the successful execution and creation of great looking events. As a Senior Technician, you will assist with client liaison and
take some responsibility for managing other technicians, freelancers and crew.

You will have to coordinate your activities with several others, and ultimately your performance in this role as part of a production team will enable live events to proceed smoothly and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will review jobs with colleagues to ensure that the equipment specified can fulfil requirements
When required, you will liaise with the client and brief, direct and co-ordinate on-site crew
You will set up, install and operate equipment on-site at live events
Assist with the planning and coordination of the rig and de-rig of jobs
Help maintain the on-site AV equipment and managing a small AV storage area

Qualifications and experience:

Experience of installing, configuring, and problem-solving LED video walls
Technical competence in sound and/or video for live events with a reasonable understanding of lighting
Proven experience in technical roles, working within the live events industry, either as an employee or freelancer
Experience of leading teams and/or crew on jobs
First class interpersonal skills – especially regarding meeting management and written communications
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work with a variety of professionals from different disciplines producing live events
Naturally pro-active instincts, with a hunger for inspiring change and operational improvement
Excellent all-round end-user IT skills

Venue Technician

MB352: Venue Technician
Location: Central London
Salary: £35,000 plus overtime opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, company bonus scheme, season ticket loans, free railcard, flexible working hours, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Venue Technician on a permanent basis due to growth.

This is an important role that supports the Venue AV Manager in providing advice to clients about how to use AV technologies creatively in each space to gain maximum impact for their events.

Duties and responsibilities:

You will review jobs to ensure that the equipment specification meets the requirement.
You will produce information for events, then brief, direct and co-ordinate technicians on-site.
You will set up, install, operate and derig equipment on site to a consistently high standard.
You will assist the Venue AV Manager in specifying and quoting AV solutions for clients.
You will book equipment and technical resources with the HQ then schedule and co-ordinate activity.
You will help maintain the on-site AV equipment and on-site AV storage.

Qualifications and experience:

Able to install, configure, and problem solve event AV installations.
Technically competent in sound and video for live events with a reasonable understanding of lighting.
Proven experience in technical roles, working within the live events industry, either as an employee or freelancer.
First class interpersonal skills.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to both lead a technical team and work with a variety of professionals from different disciplines producing live events.
Excellent all-round end-user IT skills.

MB352: Venue Technician
Location: London
Salary: £35,000 plus overtime opportunities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Private medical insurance, company bonus scheme, season ticket loans, free railcard, flexible working hours, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.…

Production Operative

MS701 – Production Operative

Location: Shaw, Oldham

Salary: £26,364 – £30,420 per annum

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

The successful candidate is responsible for assembling, finishing and preparing a wide range of signage products to the required quality standards. The role involves working with various materials, components and production equipment while ensuring jobs are completed safely, accurately and on time.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assemble a variety of internal and external signage products from drawings and work instructions.
Build fabricated signs including illuminated and non-illuminated products.
Fit vinyl graphics, acrylic faces, aluminium components and trims.
Install LED lighting systems and carry out basic wiring.
Prepare and finish products ready for quality inspection and dispatch.
Operate hand tools, power tools and production equipment safely.
Inspect completed work to ensure it meets company quality standards.
Report any defects, shortages or production issues to the Production Supervisor.
Package completed signs to prevent damage during transport.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Follow production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
Assist other production departments when required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Good practical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to read production paperwork and assembly drawings.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
Flexible and willing to assist across departments.
Problem-solving mindset.

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Shift Engineer

MS692 – Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Bromborough

Salary: £ Competitive

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Shift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. As a Shift Engineer, you will provide an effective engineering service to the production team, responding promptly to breakdowns and maintenance needs. You will maintain equipment both proactively and reactively to ensure factory performance meets targets and KPIs.

Shift Pattern: Rotating Shift – 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain all site assets to a high standard, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
Execute planned and reactive maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
Drive plant reliability through hands-on interventions, improvements, and analysis.
Apply and communicate robust safe systems of work and risk assessments.
Deliver on Engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Support the development of standards for equipment and facilities.
Manage engineering stock control and ensure accurate system records.
Coach and train production colleagues to enhance equipment knowledge and performance.
Promote a culture of professional engineering and continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications:

Recognised qualification in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
BTEC Engineering Certificate or equivalent.
Broad knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical, PLCs, and Inverter Assets.
Experience in risk assessment and safe maintenance practices.
Competence in working with high-hazard equipment and safe isolation procedures.

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Parts Manager

AR909 – Parts Manager

Location: Oldham

Salary: £37,000 – £40,000

Overview:

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

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the effective management of the Parts Department, supporting both the Workshop and Field Service Engineers to ensure they have the correct parts available when required. The role will oversee stock control, purchasing, supplier relationships, engineer stock, parts allocation and the day-to-day management of the parts operation.

This is a hands-on and varied position requiring someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and able to work closely with the wider Service and Engineering teams to ensure parts are sourced and supplied efficiently, whilst maintaining appropriate stock levels and controlling costs.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running and efficient management of the Parts Department.
Manage the supply of parts to both Workshop and Field Service Engineers, ensuring requirements are identified and fulfilled promptly.
Work closely with the Service Manager, Workshop Engineers and Field Service Engineers to understand upcoming and immediate parts requirements.
Manage stock levels, ensuring commonly required parts are readily available while avoiding unnecessary excess stock.
Oversee parts ordering, purchasing and allocation from initial requirement through to delivery.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with parts suppliers and manufacturers.
Source parts efficiently, balancing availability, quality, lead times and cost.
Negotiate pricing and supplier terms where appropriate to support cost control and profitability.
Manage and monitor engineer van stock, ensuring engineers have the appropriate parts and consumables available to complete their work effectively.
Monitor stock movements, conduct regular stock checks and investigate discrepancies.
Ensure parts are correctly booked in, stored, allocated and recorded within the relevant systems.
Liaise with suppliers regarding shortages, incorrect deliveries, damaged items, quality issues and order discrepancies.
Manage warranty, returns and credits, ensuring company procedures are followed and costs are recovered where applicable.
Identify opportunities to improve parts availability, purchasing processes and overall departmental efficiency.
Monitor parts expenditure and margins, maintaining an awareness of costs and profitability.
Support the Service Department in reducing engineer downtime by ensuring parts are available when required.
Assist with forecasting parts requirements based on workshop activity, field service demand and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Ensure the Parts Department operates in an organised, professional and efficient manner.
Provide support and guidance to members of the Parts Team where required.
Maintain accurate records and ensure all parts-related administration is completed correctly.
Occasionally travel to supplier sites, customer locations or other company locations, with overnight stays where required.
Proactively identify issues and provide practical solutions to ensure engineers and the wider Service Team can continue operating effectively.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous experience within a Parts Management, Parts Supervisor or Senior Parts position.
Experience working within an engineering, technical, automotive, plant, machinery or similar service environment.
Strong understanding of stock control, purchasing and inventory management.
Experience supporting field-based engineers and/or workshop operations is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills with a confident, professional and approachable manner.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple requirements simultaneously.
Commercially aware with an understanding of purchasing, cost control, margins and profitability.
Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and stock management software.
Excellen

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Forklift Engineer

AR908 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Tottenham

Salary: £34,000 – £39,000 + Overtime

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: Tottenham

Salary: £34,000 – £39,000 + Overtime…

Quantity Surveyor

MB976: Quantity Surveyor
Location: East Anglia
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their East Anglia office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report.
Perform risk, value management and cost control.
Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients.
Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT.
Price / agree variations with internal team and client agreement.
Agreement of final account with client in prompt manner
Allocate work to subcontractors
Monthly sub-contractor payment certification, agreement of variations / final accounts.
Assessing contractor applications, along with any changes, making recommendations, raising payment certificates and preparing general correspondence to sub-contracts.
Provide advice on contractual claims.
Responsible for liaising with external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner
Manage current workload in order that all commissions receive the relevant allocation of own time to efficiently commercially manage them.
Monitoring and controlling Build Costs
Compliance with all relevant Company policies, procedures and guidance (including for example Health & Safety, Equality, Environmental & Quality, etc.)

Skills and Qualifications:

Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues
Excellent communication skills
IT Literate
Good level of analytical skills
Good attention to detail

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Evening Shift)

MS688 – Multi-Skilled Engineer (Evening Shift)

Location: Linton

Salary: £ Competitive

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment, responding to breakdowns, and identifying opportunities to continuously improve performance across the site.

Hours: Evening Shift Mon – Fri 5.30pm to 2am 40 hours per week.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability
Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns and faults
Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues
Supporting and maintaining site services, including boilers, water systems, cooling, and fabrication equipment
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Recording all maintenance work accurately using a computerised maintenance system (CMMS)
Working collaboratively with colleagues to support smooth site operations

Skills and Qualifications:

Recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
Strong experience in a similar engineering/maintenance role
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good working knowledge of: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLC systems
Strong mechanical skills with electrical understanding
Confident using computer systems and maintenance software
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

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Shift Engineer

MS502 – Shift Engineer

Location: Crediton

Salary: £54,454.14 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Shift Engineer.

The shifts for this role are from 6am – 6pm & vice versa.

Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Shift Engineer:

Delivery of prompt reactive engineering support to Operations and of robust PPM provision.
Working as part of the engineering team operating in line with SOPs, adherence to escalation procedure and in line with company principles.
Responsibility for carrying out required engineering checks on plant and equipment.
As part of engineering team, contributing to energy cost reduction initiatives and operation of site facilities to appropriate waste management/cost reduction and licence adherence standards.
Achievement of KPI targets with downtime minimised by prompt reactive engineering support and proactive preventative maintenance.
Engineering work carried out to expected time limits with appropriate use of escalation procedure to ensure achievement of KPIs and identification of potential process and engineering improvements.
Completion of all required checks with follow up on faults/problems identified.
Site targets for waste management and cost reduction met licence parameters complied with.
Attendance at meetings as may be appropriate for the role.
In common with all other members of staff, adherence to Company’s policies and procedures including food safety, Health and Safety, hygiene, and good housekeeping.
Additional duties as may be required as part of the role.

Skills and Qualifications:

Relevant engineering qualifications i.e., time-served electrician, 17th edition regulations.
A minimum of 4 years practical experience in electrical/mechanical/control engineering.
Experience in a frontline maintenance role in a 24/7 FMCG facility.
Experience of working in a high-speed production environment (liquid milk/dairy environment desirable).
PLC knowledge (beneficial).
Proven expertise in reliability engineering and maintenance techniques.
Experience of PPM systems.
Strong ICT skills to include Microsoft Office packages (essential).
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work within time constraints.
Ability to prioritise, manage own workload and ensure targets achieved in fast-moving environment subject to change.
Flexible approach to work.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in cross functional role.

Benefits:

Holiday entitlement of 22 days inclusive of bank holidays (equivalent to 33 days on 5 day week).
Holiday purchase scheme.
Pension 8% employer contribution.
Life assurance (x4 of salary if in the pension scheme).
Generous Discount scheme through Reward Gateway.
Free parking.
Uniform provided.
Hot eat canteen service – heavily subsidised.
Free milk giveaways throughout the year.
Christmas Hamper.
Discretionary Bonus scheme.
Opportunities for Training & Development.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Mental Health support through Mindful Employer.
3 x 30 min paid breaks on 12 hour shifts.
A referral scheme.
Free flu jabs.
Cycle to Work scheme.

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Fleet Manager

JR343: Fleet Manager
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: Up To £51,382.50 per annum + £6,000 Vehicle Allowance

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Fleet Manager to join their team.

The Fleet & Environmental Services Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company’s commercial vehicle fleet and environmental services operations. The role will ensure statutory compliance, effective vehicle maintenance, high fleet availability and the smooth delivery of transport and environmental services, while supporting the strategic leadership of the Head of Fleet & Environmental Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage a large commercial vehicle fleet, ensuring compliance with servicing, MOT, road tax, insurance and fuel card requirements.
Deliver fleet induction training to new starters, covering vehicle use, compliance and safety.
Manage the fleet leavers process, ensuring the prompt return of vehicles and equipment.
Manage motor insurance claims and investigate road traffic incidents involving company vehicles.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance, accident repairs and repair contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution.
Compile monthly fuel and mileage reports, including monitoring private mileage and Inner London Congestion Charge compliance.
Organise and coordinate driver training courses, including liaison with external training providers such as RoSPA.
Monitor and respond to transport-related complaints in accordance with company procedures.
Manage the Fleet & Environmental Services Coordinator, including timekeeping, holidays, pay and welfare.
Review and maintain fleet policies, procedures and processes, introducing improvements where required.
Process vehicle-related fines within prescribed timescales and maintain accurate records.
Utilise telematics systems to monitor driver behaviour, identify recurring issues and recommend appropriate interventions.
Support the compliant collection, disposal and recycling of commercial waste, engineering debris and redundant assets.
Maintain accurate waste and recycling records to support environmental reporting and company commitments.
Ensure waste is processed through accredited recycling centres in line with regulatory and company requirements.
Develop effective relationships with vehicle suppliers, repairers and authorised contacts.
Support the Head of Fleet & Environmental Services with daily operational activities and cross-departmental projects.
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure fleet and environmental policies are effectively embedded across the Group.
Maintain high standards of health and safety and report accidents, incidents and unsafe working practices appropriately.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is desirable.
Experience managing a large commercial transport fleet is essential.
Experience working within a multi-site organisation is essential.
Previous management or supervisory experience is essential.
Experience working in high-volume, high-pressure environments.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making abilities.
Proficient in MS Office and fleet management systems is desirable.
Commitment to excellent customer service and quality standards.
Display Screen Equipment, Fire Warden and First Aid at Work training would be advantageous.
Strong understanding of fleet compliance, vehicle safety, maintenance and operational risk.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining a proactive and safety-focused approach.

In offer our client returns:

Private healthcare
Life Cover
CSP
Enhanced Pat/Mat
Profit Share etc

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