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Mechanical Engineer (Facilities)

LB463 – Mechanical Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £34,000 – £40,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical 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:

Leads by example with all Health & Safety requirements and activities.
Prepare risk assessments and method statements or other safety documents as required by the task. Perform system isolations and LoTo as required following processes and procedures.
Ensures the work place and area is kept tidy and safe for self and others.
Duties may include responding to maintenance activities on a broad range of increasingly complex and interactive services covering, heating, cooling, building management systems, ventilation, filtration, energy conservation, gas services, cold/hot water services, sanitary & waste plumbing, compressed air, humidifiers, chemical treatment, fans, pumps, boilers, calorifiers & chillers and steam. Produce any and all testing and certification documents for all works undertaken.
Advise and support the discipline Supervisor on all technical and compliance issues and concerns.
Support the discipline Supervisor in the delivery of technical information to the wider team.
Carry out all work allocated through the CAFM system in a safe and timely manner.
Ensure the building users/stakeholders are kept fully informed of the status of job progress.
Respond appropriately to and prioritise allocated workload in collaboration with the control centre team.
Supports the team Supervisor with coaching and mentoring of the technical and assistant team.
Operate and communicate with the wider Asset Management teams to ensure clear communications are met.
Lead site teams comprising of Electricians, Mechanical Fitters and/or contracted personnel on major maintenance projects. This could include emergency breakdowns, major repairs/upgrades, new installations or preventative maintenance overhauls.
On all site matters, (planning, progress, implementation and commissioning) liaises with departmental/building staff keeping own supervisor advised on a daily basis.

Skills and Qualifications:

Recognised trade apprenticeship or equivalent.
NVQ Level 3 in building services / mechanical engineering (or approved equivalent).
Experience and knowledge in a related or similar discipline.
Practical skills and proficiency are required in the use of both power and hand tools.
Experience of working on mechanical building services within a commercial setting.
Technical fault finding on a range of building service systems.
The understanding of, and communication experience within a similar setting.
Practical skills will have been developed through a recognised formal mechanical engineering/building services training course over a minimum of four years.
Knowledge and skills in engineering work procedures, associated regulations and legislation will be needed to comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
The role holder will be required to have received training and instruction in the Water Supply (Water Fitting) Regulations 1999 and be capable of disseminating this knowledge to departments so that they become aware of the regulations and the impact this has on their duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of unvented hot water systems, accompanied by an Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems approved qualification.
The role holder shall be conversant with Health and Safety Regulations.
The role will require participation in the Duty Technician, providing an out of hours emergency service across the estate.

Desirable:

Experience of modern and traditional piping systems and possible repairs.
Experience and understanding of steam systems.
General safety training courses as related to lifting apparatus, abrasive wheels, manual handling, confined space, steam use, scaffold erection, use and operation of picker trucks will have been completed.
BTEC HNC in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Benefits:

Interest free travel to wo

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Resident Forklift Engineer

AR847 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £40,000 + Van & Overtime

Shifts: 0600 – 1630, Sunday – Wednesday

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: Rotherham

Salary: £40,000 + Van & Overtime

Shifts: 0600 – 1630, Sunday – Wednesday…

Resident Forklift Engineer

AR848 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £43,400 – £44,400 + Vehicle & Overtime

Shifts: Three week rotation of: 2200 – 0600 / 0600 – 1430 / 1400 – 2230

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Resident 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.

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £43,400 – £44,400 + Vehicle & Overtime

Shifts: Three week rotation of: 2200 – 0600 / 0600 – 1430 / 1400 – 2230…

Forklift Engineer

AR849 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £32,000 – £35,500 + Overtime + Benefits

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: Rotherham

Salary: £32,000 – £35,500 + Overtime + 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…

Quantity Surveyor

MB914: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Snowdonia
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 + £5,060 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 Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Snowdonia depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To take supervised responsibility for the commercial function on a project or section of a project.
To contribute to a result as agreed with local commercial management.
To protect the company’s position throughout 360 degree relationships.
To carry out commercial tasks and present results in an orderly and accurate format.
Develop commercial skills to proactively contribute to the commercial success of the business.
Prepare stand alone sections of applications and reports.
Review incoming accounts and correspondence and react accordingly.
Manage specified subcontract accounts and support senior commercial staff in negotiations.
Agree a personal development plan and deliver the objectives.
Contribute to the development of subordinates.

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.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage.
A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
Negotiation and team working skills and he ability to motivate and lead those on site.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

MB915: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Snowdonia
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + £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 Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Snowdonia depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To take supervised responsibility for the commercial function on a project or section of a project
To contribute to a result as agreed with local commercial management
To protect the company’s position throughout 360 degree relationships
To carry out commercial tasks and present results in an orderly and accurate format
Proactively contribute to the commercial success of the project and thus the business
Prepare applications and reports
Review incoming accounts and correspondence and react accordingly
Manage specified subcontract accounts and support senior commercial staff in negotiations
Agree a personal development plan and deliver the objectives
Contribute to the development of subordinates

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.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage.
A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
Negotiation and team working skills and he ability to motivate and lead those on site.

High Voltage Systems Project Manager

MB913: High Voltage Systems Project Manager
Location: Snowdonia
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + £6,325 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 High Voltage Systems Project Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Snowdonia depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead and manage the High Voltage (HV) Cable and HV Plant subcontractors ( in delivering the works and ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements.
To manage the HV designer and sub-contractor design activities and deliverables to ensure they are completed in line with the agreed Programme and Project requirements.
To be the technical lead for the HV works on the project
Ensure both input and output deliverables for the design are tracked and reported to the Project Director and Engineering Manager as required.
To manage the MEP designer and sub-contractor design activities and deliverables to ensure they are completed in line with the agreed programme and Project requirements.
Manage and communicate all design queries, comments and information required from Design workshops and meetings and keep records.
Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team.
Support the Design manager to ensure all HV and MEP design deliverables are timeously provided as per the of design programmes.
Review Designers Monthly reports and submissions and produce monthly reports on design progress and any other design specific elements.
Manage and update the design deliverable schedule.
Review all design deliverables and ensure that they are completed to the expected standard. Challenge and resolve when not, including reviewing of all drawing in line with the Clients Scope/requirements.
Attend interface meeting with external parties and assign/follow up on actions related to the Design.
Arrange internal design interface meetings with construction department
Ensure compliance with design management processes required by the contract.
Collaborate with the engagement of external suppliers/subcontractors.
Manage provision of drawings to project team – document control.
Manage the BIM requirements for permanent and temporary works together with the BIM/CAD Technician.
Identify Temporary Works and assist lead TWC with preparing Design briefs for HV & MEP Designs from subcontractors.

Skills and Qualifications:

10 Year plus experience with on high voltage projects with a Contractor
Previous experience on National Grid (NG) Projects as an Contractor, preferably on 400kV, 275kV or 132 kV circuits
Advantage to have experience on Design & Build Project as an Contractor.
Previous experience and knowledge of National Grid Transmission Procedures and Technical Specification
Wide-ranging understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs
Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
Understands the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor Duties
Exceptional know-how in implementing and promoting Digital Engineering practises in Design as well as construction.

Construction Bid Planner

MB869: Construction Bid Planner
Location: Central London
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + £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 Construction Bid Planner on a permanent basis due to growth based at their London depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to bid teams through the provision of an efficient and effective planning, scheduling and planning deliverables function for any work type and any value, and subsequently contribute to post tender negotiations and handover to the project team.
Provide support to the project management team through the provision of an efficient and effective planning, scheduling and project performance reporting function.
Develop detail within an existing programme and can coach others.
Update and monitor progress within the working programme and can coach others.
Resource and cost load programmes.
Understanding of the introduction & evaluation of risk in programmes
Use appropriate methods to check programme robustness.
Provide routine and one-off programme outputs.
Tender Specific Planning Skills
Assimilate and interpret information from tender documentation.
Contribute to bid winning strategy
Develop programme structure and content independently working with bid team.
Ensure communication & transfer of knowledge post award.
Contribute to tender written submission.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven skills in planning software, principally P6, and can coaching of others.
Thorough experience and understanding of programming techniques.
Give advice and support on short term programmes to construction teams.
Understand how to make an analytical assessment of programmes.
Ability to evaluate supply chain programmes.
Understand and comply with business processes and systems.
Ability to work to defined timescales.
Establish and maintain Internal and External Project Controls reporting.