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Class 2 HGV Driver

JMB42 – HGV Driver (Category C)

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £43,580 per annum

Shift Pattern: AM & PM Shifts – Weekend Working Required

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 48 hours per week, over 5 days

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking HGV Drivers (Category C) on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation, delivering and collecting stock while providing a high standard of customer service.

AM and PM shift patterns on offer. Please note that weekend working is required for both shift patterns as part of the rota.

The role offers a guaranteed 48-hour working week over five days, with no expectation to work additional hours once your contracted 48 hours have been completed.

Shift Pattern
AM Shift

Start times between 1:00am – 5:00am
Days off: Wednesday & Thursday
Weekend working included as part of the rota

PM Shift

Start time from 12:00pm (midday)
Days off: Monday & Tuesday or Tuesday & Wednesday, depending on the rota and availability
Weekend working included as part of the rota

Please note: Weekend working is a requirement of both positions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Safely deliver and collect stock in line with scheduled routes.
Ensure deliveries and collections are completed accurately and on time.
Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
Comply with all transport legislation, Driver CPC and Tachograph regulations.
Complete all relevant delivery documentation accurately.
Provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
Safely load and unload vehicles, ensuring goods are handled correctly.
Follow all company Health & Safety procedures and policies.
Maintain a professional image when representing the business.

Skills & Qualifications

Valid Category C (Class 2) HGV Licence or above.
Valid Driver CPC.
Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Reliable, professional and able to work independently.
Comfortable working early mornings or afternoon shifts, depending on the position.

Benefits

£43,508 per annum
Salary paid monthly on the 28th.
28 days annual leave.
Company pension scheme.
Free life assurance.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Free Virtual GP service.
Mental health and wellbeing support.
Retail and high street discounts.
Gym membership discounts.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Childcare support and baby boxes for new parents.
Employee recognition programmes.
Employee referral bonus scheme.
Structured onboarding and ongoing training.
Career progression and professional development opportunities.

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PSV/HGV Mechanic

JMB32 – PSV/HGV Mechanic

Location: Norwich

Salary: £21.12 per hour + weekend and unsociable hours premiums

Benefits: £2,000 Joining Bonus, Overtime Available, Technical Training & Career Progression

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a PSV/HGV Mechanic on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified vehicle mechanic to join a well-established engineering team maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections and breakdown support while ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability.

Full technical training and ongoing career development are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced PSV/HGV Mechanics, Light Vehicle Technicians looking to upskill, or engineers from other sectors seeking a new challenge.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing and component replacement.
Identify vehicle faults and determine the appropriate repair methods and required parts.
Complete routine servicing and scheduled vehicle inspections.
Use handheld diagnostic and data capture devices where applicable.
Attend roadside vehicle breakdowns and recovery callouts when required.
Carry out vehicle road tests to identify faults and verify completed repairs.
Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company standards.
Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and service records.

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
Experience working on PSV or HGV vehicles is preferred; however, applications from Light Vehicle Technicians are welcomed.
Ex-military engineers with a recognised engineering apprenticeship are encouraged to apply.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Flexible approach with the ability to work across a variety of maintenance activities.
Full UK Driving Licence.
PCV licence is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided.

Benefits:

£21.12 per hour basic rate.
Enhanced pay for weekend and unsociable hours.
£2,000 joining bonus (£1,000 on joining and £1,000 upon successful completion of probation).
Overtime opportunities available.
Ongoing technical training and career progression.
Company pension scheme.
Health and wellbeing package including healthcare support.
Free travel pass.
Discounted rail travel.
Free onsite parking.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Free PPE and laundry service.
Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

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Electrical Engineer

GC158: Electrical Engineer
Location: Deeside, Flintshire.
Salary: Hourly rate.
IR35: In scope.
Working Hours: 5 days a week onsite. Working hours start between 7am to 9am and finish between 3:30pm to 6pm. A work pattern will be agreed onsite with the line manager.
Contract Length: 6-months.

Overview:

The successful candidate’s role will include the repair and overhaul of Electronic and Electro-mechanical equipment in a timely and efficient manner whilst complying with legislative and organisational standards.

The role will cover the following:

Avionics systems.
Communications Systems.
Navigation Systems.
Cable and Test Box manufacture.

Job description:

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual Component level using approved Engineering Documentation and techniques.
Hold Self-Certification; Over-Signing; Certifying & Conditioning of Equipment Responsibilities (for example: Serviceable / Unserviceable / Scrap).
Supervision; Training and Over-Signing of Junior / Equivalent grade Staff & Apprentices.
Carry out Feasibility and Development activity, including the Reverse Engineering and Creation of supporting engineering documentation / Test Procedures.
Use a combination of different MOD IT software.
Provide Specialist Advice as required.
Work within a scheme of Engineering Governance and comply with all.

Person specification:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and well organised candidate who can manage numerous tasks/projects individually and as part of the wider team. The individual will be required to engage with various internal and external stakeholders/customers.

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Holds relevant: Level 4 qualification and advanced/higher apprenticeship; or Level 3 qualification, a nationally recognised Electrical/Electronic engineering apprenticeship or Military equivalent.
Practical engineering experience within their discipline or specialist area.

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Marine Engineering Training Instructor

MB483: Job Title: Marine Engineering Training Instructor
Location: Faslane, Scotland
Salary: £45,000 – £59,500 Depending on Category A or Category B Watchkeeping qualification
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Marine Engineering Training Instructor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Faslane depot.

As a Marine Engineering Training Instructor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Providing specialist engineering and nuclear expertise to the training design process. You’ll have the opportunity to support the development of the recently established Skills business, which provides a wide range of engineering training courses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver classroom and simulator based training to Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operators and Marine Engineering Equipment Maintainers
Collaborating with the training design team to update the courseware based on technical changes and identifying the impact of those changes
Providing SME support to evaluate technical data and notifications of change on existing Marine Engineering and Nuclear Steam Raising Plant courseware
Delivering additional training (Confined Space, Working at Height, etc.) to students outside the ACTS program, ensuring it meets prescribed quality and cost standards
Supporting the routine review and revision of the courseware.

Skills and Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of Naval Nuclear Steam Raising Plant operation
Recent experience in this field with both up-to-date knowledge and hands-on practical skills
Comfortable working both collaboratively and autonomously
Be an engaging communicator with the ability to capture audience attention and deliver information effectively.
Royal Navy Submarine Service: Category A or B Watchkeeping Qualification

MB483: Job Title: Marine Engineering Training Instructor
Location: Faslane, Scotland
Salary: £45,000 – £57,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions…

Vehicle Technician Trainer

MB657: Vehicle Technician Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £38,224 (rising to £40,848 once obtained level 4 in education and training which is fully funded)
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
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 International Defence business who are looking to recruit an Apprenticeship Coach on a permanent basis due to growth to cover their Lyneham depot. There are 5 positions up for grabs in 3 separate key areas – initial trade training (for new starters and recruits), tracked vehicle training and specialist equipment inspecting. All 3 are very open to different backgrounds and levels of expertise, however, a qualification of an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) will the be minimum requirement to considered for the role.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of new technologies and equipment, ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications; Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
Assessment of trainees to include: creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT).

Skills and Qualifications:

Vehicle Technician background (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum)
Strong team player – ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Organised, great time management and proactive manner
Clear and effective communication – written and verbal
Workshop experience with proven diagnostic skills (Light vehicle or HGV), military leavers with vehicle inspection experience (HGV or armoured) would be beneficial as well but not essential.
Strong IT literacy skills

Our client values difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. If you have the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you!

MB657: Vehicle Technician Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £38,224 (rising to £40,848 once obtained level 4 in education and training which is fully funded)
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

Electrical Instructor

MB919: Electrical Instructor
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £45,882
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees, Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave , Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement, ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit an Electrical Instructor on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Lyneham depot.

As an Electrical Instructor, you’ll deliver and develop high-quality electrical engineering training for military trainees, helping shape the future of defence capability. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your technical expertise to make a real difference, supporting national security, enhancing operational readiness, and growing your own career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing and delivering electrical training sessions using modern teaching methods and technologies.
Assessing trainee progress through written and practical evaluations.
Monitoring trainee development and providing feedback, support, and remedial instruction.
Ensuring safety, compliance, and equipment accountability within the training environment.
Maintaining and updating course materials to reflect current equipment and standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering setting.
Proven experience in a relevant working environment.
Experience with electromechanical equipment.
Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Service and Calibration Engineer

MB409: Service and Calibration Engineer
Location: Petersfield, near Portsmouth
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 DOE
Working Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 2pm on Friday
Additional Company Benefits: 25 days Holiday + BH, Enhanced pension contributions, Use of company vehicles for off site visits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic engineering business who are looking to recruit a Service and Calibration Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Petersfield location.

Working in the service and calibration team. Repairing and calibrating AC and DC Power Sources and Loads, Battery Test Equipment, and other related Equipment. Both on site and at customer sites in the UK.

Assisting in the continuation of our UKAS accreditation, by developing calibration procedures of new equipment and expanding the scope of our client’s accreditation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Repairing Electronic Power Equipment to component level
Calibrating Electronic Power Equipment
Assisting in the admin of the service and calibration department
Visiting customers to carry out calibrations around 1-2 weeks per month
Assisting customers with technical problems

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in Instrumentation and Calibration: At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the servicing, testing, and calibration of electronic, and electrical instruments.
Experience with Calibration Standards and Procedures: Knowledge of national and international calibration standards (e.g., ISO 17025) and the ability to perform calibration tasks based on these standards.
Experience with Different Instrumentation: Familiarity with a wide range of test and measurement instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, AC/DC power supplies, Insulation and flash testers.
Previous experience with repair and maintenance: Fault finding analogue and digital electronics, Electronic circuit schematic interpretation skills, Component level repairs.
Understanding of Instrumentation: In-depth knowledge of various types of test and measurement equipment used in industrial, scientific, and laboratory environments.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical and mechanical systems.
Hands-on Calibration: Ability to perform detailed calibration tasks and document results. Familiarity with tools like calibration certificates and validation reports.
Individuals with RF experience are also welcome to apply

Site Engineer

MB971: Site Engineer
Location: Workington, Cumbria
Salary: £60,000 + £4,255 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 Site Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Cumbria depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate and provide specified measurement data as required by the Commercial department.
Work in collaboration with the Project Team, including subcontractors, to ensure compliance with all legal, company and project health, safety and environmental requirements.
Maintain a working knowledge of the project specification, sufficient to ensure that all works within area of responsibility are compliant with specification.
Produce, for approval by others, required permits, task briefs and other required documentation for works within the area of responsibility. Ensure that approved documentation is in place and fully briefed to all required persons prior to work within the area of responsibility.
Contribute to the production of the 3 weekly construction programme. Undertake works in accordance with the agreed programme.
Provide accurate engineering control and setting out for the works in accordance with the latest approved design information
Contribute to the development of temporary works solutions. Support the TWC and Supervisor(s) in ensuring that temporary works solutions are constructed, used and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and method statements.
Undertake other duties as defined and appointed under the Project Specific IMS plan or as defined by the Site Agent.
Support and contribute to the development of more junior staff through active engagement and feedback, appropriate delegation and review of their works.
Actively promote high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality compliance, including active monitoring of performance. Act as a role model for exceeding compliance. Maintain a high level of personal knowledge of requirements and engage external advisors as required for the project.
Ensure completion of all required actions following accidents, incidents, near misses and the like. Ensure Observation Cards process is implemented and followed on the project, including active review and feedback.
Critically review and approve the project IMS plan. Ensure compliance in all areas through leading and implementing the measures defined in the plan. Undertake duties as identified and appointed.
Undertake other duties as defined and appointed under the Project Specific IMS plan or as defined by the Project Director.
Actively contribute to ensuring that the project complies with legal, company and project specific health, safety and environmental requirements. Report incidents, near misses or concerns to an appropriate person.
Undertake inspections and checks as identified in project Inspection and Test Plans. Provide and maintain defined quality assurance records. Identify non-conformances and raise NCR’s as appropriate for approval and issue by others.
Identify erroneous or incomplete design information and notify to line management for resolution with designers.
Conform and comply with requirements of IMS. Ensure all required documented outputs and records from these accountabilities are correctly uploaded to Themis and other project document control systems.
Maintain appropriate and accurate site diaries / records of works progress, changes, resources and issues, including works by subcontractors, to ensure all aspects of the work are correctly recorded for later use by others.

Skills and Experience:

Experience as a Site Engineer on civils and/or infrastructure projects
Experience working within a nuclear, MOD, or other regulated/security-controlled environment is highly desirable
Competent in engineering setting out and quality control processes
Familiarity with ITPs, NCRs, permits and method statements
Good working knowledge of construction stand

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Temporary Works Coordinator

MB974: Temporary Works Coordinator
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + £5,000 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 Temporary Works Coordinator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Cumbria depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinating Temporary Works Schemes with the Permanent underground and above ground works
Review or prepare design briefs and other temporary works scheme documentation
Ensure Design Brief prepared by others are adequate and cover the actual site conditions and permanent works design.
Managing external and internal Designers.
Knowledge of Principle Contractor and Principle Designers CDM roles.
Coordinate TW with the Permanent Works Designer. Advise on TW loads and actions that should be considered in the permanent works.
Ensure procedures are implemented by subcontractors.
Inspecting TW installation and sign into use and issue necessary permits
Ensure the Site TW procedures are satisfactorily maintained in line with procedures
Ensure TWS are trained and stringently implementing the TW Procedures on site

Skills and Experience:

Engineering related qualification – HNC/HND, preferably BENG or higher
Previous experience a TWC, TWD or TWS
Member of professional institution
Minimum of 10 years post-graduation civil engineering design experience
Competent use of relevant design and CAD software
Experience of using BS5975

Mechanical and Electrical Manager

MB970: Mechanical and Electrical Manager
Location: Inverness
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 Mechanical and Electrical Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Inverness depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review competencies of all personnel within the department to ensure that all personnel have suitable training, qualifications & behaviours to ensure suitability for the role.
Accountable for the monitoring of productivity on all works.
Accountable for the creation and management of a high performing workforce within the discipline.
Accountable for the timely delivery of key HR activities within the team including annual salary and bonus reviews, appraisals, talent and succession planning etc
Support in the creation and design of development programmes and employee upskilling activities
Ensure that own and direct reports’ mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required.
Manage any recruitment requirements
Use the HR system to manage employee records and absences.
Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies and procedures.
Oversees and ensures that direct reports receive governance training on all information security policies and procedures.
Ensures that any update in information security policies and procedures are communicated to direct reports.
Understand the procedure for effective reporting and management of security incidents and breaches
Day to day line management of workforce within the project
Review competencies of all personnel within the department to ensure that all personnel have suitable training, qualifications & behaviours to ensure suitability for the role.
Accountable for the monitoring of productivity on all works.
Accountable for the creation and management of a high performing workforce within the discipline.
Accountable for the timely delivery of key HR activities within the team including annual salary and bonus
Support in the creation and design of development programmes and employee upskilling activities
Ensure that own and direct reports’ mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required.
Manage any recruitment requirements
Use the HR system to manage employee records and absences.
Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies and procedures.
Oversees and ensures that direct reports receive governance training on all information security policies and procedures.
Ensures that any update in information security policies and procedures are communicated to direct reports.
Understand the procedure for effective reporting and management of security incidents and breaches
Day to day line management of workforce within the projects

Skills and Experience:

Strong technical understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems within large-scale environments
Background working on complex, multi-discipline projects with high safety and compliance standards
Knowledge of UK regulations and engineering standards relevant to construction and energy sectors
Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services

MB970: Mechanical and Electrical Manager
Location: Inverness
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…