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HGV Technician

JB469: HGV Technician

Location: Grantham

Salary: £19.50 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week including 30 mins paid break. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm/Mon – Fri 2pm-10pm alternate weeks.

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Benefits for the HGV Technician:

Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
Saturdays paid at overtime.
An extra day off for your Birthday
20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
Four times death in service benefit
Branded uniform and boot allowance
Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace.
Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.
Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
Recipients of the Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant
Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
Auto-enrolment pension.
Self-development journal
Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Mental Health First Aiders.
Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual awards and opportunities to attend the Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
Branded uniform
Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives

Location: Grantham

Salary: £19.50 per hour…

Building Services Engineer

BJ172 – Building Services Engineer
Location: Ascot
Salary: £45,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Overview:

The Mechanical Engineer will support the delivery of all mechanical building services and infrastructure across the venue, working under the direction of the M&E Team Leader.

You will be responsible for providing mechanical engineering expertise to support long-term asset maintenance, system reliability and operational performance. Ensuring the longevity and efficient day-to-day operation of the estate’s mechanical infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor and complete reactive and PPM work orders using the CAFM system, ensuring timely completion and accurate record-keeping
Promote and uphold Health & Safety standards within the M&E team
Support the M&E Team Leader with contractor management, including oversight of the catering equipment maintenance contract and associated service delivery
Assist with onsite C.A.T scanning activities (training available if required)
Monitor, document and analyse building performance data via the BMS platform, ensuring systems operate effectively
Carry out fault-finding, maintenance and repair of AHUs and FCUs, including replacement of belts, filters, and associated components
Ensure the reliable and efficient operation of all mechanical building services, in line with site operating procedures and standard maintenance practices
Conduct routine mechanical alarm testing, ensuring all results and certification are documented accurately and maintained in compliance logs
Support small-scale plumbing and mechanical installation projects, including temporary water and drainage provisions for race days and live events
Support the team’s on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support (1 in 5 weeks)

Skills and Qualifications:

Recognised formal mechanical or plumbing training (e.g., City and Guilds)
Relevant qualifications and competencies in a mechanical discipline
Formal training in catering equipment maintenance and repairs (advantageous)
Significant experience as a Building Services Engineer within a large organisation
Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings
Hands-on experience with BMS systems (advantageous)
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and COSHH requirements
Proven experience in fault-finding techniques

BJ172 – Building Services Engineer
Location: Ascot
Salary: £45,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week…

Groundsperson

BJ171 – Groundsperson
Location: Ascot
Salary: £35,516 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (40 Hours Per Week)

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Painting and Decorating Operative on behalf of one of our clients.

Carrying out grounds maintenance, operating machinery and tractor driving as required. This will also involve attendance on racedays, including those that take place at weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To operate machinery and tractor drive as required.
To assist in the preparation of all racing surfaces and course renovation after racing.
To build and repair (maintenance) of hurdles and fences.
To assist with the movement of the course running rail.
To assist with mowing of all grass areas.
To operate the irrigation system and water the track and other areas as instructed.
To assist with the maintenance of non-grass areas inside perimeter fencing.
To assist with the maintenance of car park areas, including drainage systems.
To assist with the cleaning of outdoor areas as and when required.
To assist with the preparation of planting schemes.
To carry out general maintenance of machinery as required.
To undertake such other duties as the Company may at times reasonably require.

Skills and experience:

The Job holder should have experience in general grounds maintenance and use of relevant machinery, including experience in tractor driving.
Must hold a valid Full UK Driver’s License or equivalent.
NVQ level 2 or equivalent- desirable.
PA1/PA6 spraying pesticide certificates- desirable.
Experience of operating irrigation equipment would be beneficial.

BJ171 – Groundsperson
Location: Ascot
Salary: £35,516 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (40 Hours Per Week)…

Painting and Decorating Operative

BJ170 Painting and Decorating Operative
Location: Ascot
Salary: £30,526 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Painting and Decorating Operative on behalf of one of our clients.

Painting and Decorating operative will be responsible for supporting the Painting and Decorating (P&D) team, in the delivery of all Painting and Decorating elements across Ascot Racecourse. You will support the long- term maintenance, day to day operation as well as event set up. You will provide knowledge of operation and building infrastructure. You will report to the P&D Team Leader and work as part of the wider Property Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the P&D Team leader with Health and Safety within the Painting and Decorating Team and contractors under your direct control, making sure that RAMS are received, filed and followed.
Support on raising orders for P&D budget lines, making sure any overspends are communicated to the Facilities Manager.
Issuing, monitoring, and assisting where needed, and closing all the reactive jobs on a regular basis.
To ensure and maintain the estate in accordance with operating procedures.
To undertake regular inspections of the estate, making sure any faults are repaired within deadlines.
CAPEX project support

Skills and Qualifications:

Significant experience as a Painter and Decorator for a large organisation.
Possess relevant qualifications and competencies relating to a Painting and Decorating background.
Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety, Electricity at Work regulations and COSHH requirements an advantage
Computer literate with a good standard of ICT knowledge including Microsoft Office.

BJ170 Painting and Decorating Operative
Location: Ascot
Salary: £30,526 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week…

Vehicle Technician

MB821: Vehicle Technician
Location: Newport (Isle of Wight)
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 + £40,000 OTE
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 and a half days a week)
Company Benefits: Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Rewards

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Vehicle Technician on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Isle of Wight location.

The successful candidates for the Vehicle Technician positions will have previous experience in a similar role and strong teamwork skills.
You will be welcomed into a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with an exciting product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Vehicle Technician

MB822: Vehicle Technician
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 + £40,000 OTE
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 and a half days a week)
Company Benefits: Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Rewards

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Vehicle Technician

MB819: Vehicle Technician
Location: Southampton, Kent
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 + £40,000 OTE
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 and a half days a week)
Company Benefits: Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Rewards

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 (minimum) or Level 3 (desirable) in Vehicle Maintenance
Aptitude for multi-tasking.
An eye for detail.
Ability to work under pressure.
Quality awareness.
Communication skills.
Full driving license.

Vehicle Technician

MB824: Vehicle Technician
Location: Caterham
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 + £40,000 OTE
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5 and a half days a week)
Company Benefits: Company Pension, Performance Bonus, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Rewards

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrying out service, diagnosis and repair of vehicles to excellent standards.
Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion.
Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Van Technician

JB468: Van Technician

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £17.00 – £19.00 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some weekend work required and paid at over time rate.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established automotive business group. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Van Technician to join a highly reputable commercial vehicle dealership in the Heathrow area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business officially recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years. As part of the technical team, you will benefit from annual appraisals, ongoing manufacturer training, and clearly defined career development pathways.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Van Technician:

Predominantly in and around West and South London but also possibly some occasions in East London
Travel to client sites to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide effective solutions.
Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams regarding service updates.

Skills and Qualifications for the Van Technician:

Essential Qualification: Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or IMI in LCV Vehicle Repair & Maintenance.
Experience: Diagnostic, service, and repair experience required.
Compliance: Must be able to identify worn or faulty components per DVSA standards.
Driving Licence: Full UK licence for relevant vehicle classes.

Benefits for the Van Technician:

Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
Saturdays paid at overtime rate
A day off for your birthday
Business closure between 24–27 December 2025
20 days annual leave + bank holidays
Four times death in service benefit
Branded uniform and boot allowance
Auto-enrolment pension
Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
Access to wellness and employee assistance programmes (EAP, 24/7 Online GP, mental health support)
Toolbox insurance
Annual appraisals and defined career progression
Long service recognition with increased leave after 5 years
Reward & recognition programmes including annual awards
Manufacturer and in-house training opportunities
Officially recognised as a Great Place to Work, including awards for Wellbeing and Development
Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £17.00 – £19.00 per hour…

Plant Fitter

JB467: Plant Fitter

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Plant Fitter on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the Plant Fitter:

Performing major and minor repairs to plant machinery.
Carrying out PDI works and attachment set up on plant machinery.
Mobile repair and maintenance of plant machinery.
Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services according to machine hrs and schedules.
Maintaining inventory in the service vehicle and cleanliness from oil spills and dust.
Working with other departments, including the sales team to ensure a quality and reliable service level is provided to customers.
Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for to machines.
Maintaining records of machines that have been repaired or handled.
Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims according to manufacturer requirements or escalating them to higher management.
Providing in-house training to recruits and trainees as required.
Carrying out your role with quality, compliance and health and safety always at the forefront of what you do.

Skills and Qualifications for the Plant Fitter:

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Machinery Repair and Maintenance.
You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards.
Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits for the Plant Fitter:

Overtime opportunities paid at X 1.5 basic hourly rate
Saturdays paid at overtime.
An extra day off for your Birthday
20 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
Four times death in service benefit
Branded uniform and boot allowance
Working for Motor Trader’s ‘Employer of the Year’.
Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace.
Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
Auto-enrolment pension.
Self-development journal
Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 Companies
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Mental Health First Aiders.
Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Awards and opportunities to attend our Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
Branded uniform
Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £50,000 per annum…