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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:

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 Southampton 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.

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

MB762: Vehicle Technician
Location: Strood, 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

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.

Automotive Area Cover Manager

MB825: Automotive Area Cover Manager
Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 + Uncapped bonus (realistically £41,000 – £46,000) + Vehicle
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 Automotive Area Cover Manager on a permanent basis due to growth to cover Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (3 workshops in total).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the Workshop team to deliver technical solutions promptly.
Collaborate with the Workshop team to ensure seamless customer service.
Allocate jobs based on technical requirements and customer demand.
Inspire and mentor the team to develop their technical skills.
Act as an ambassador for the company values, promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
Understand customer demand and manage the team to exceed expectations.
Communicate clearly with customers about work options and implications.
Maximize team performance against sales and customer service targets.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience.
Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
Strong track record of meeting targets and building relationships.
Experience with compliance standards and in-house systems.
Valid 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.

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:

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

MB823: Vehicle Technician
Location: Eastbourne
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.

Technical Authority

MB810: Technical Authority
Location: Shipston-on-Stour
Salary: £50,000 + Bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme, Excellent location within the Cotswolds

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic lighting business who are looking to recruit a Technical Authority to replace the current Technical Authority who’s due to retire at the end of year – so this is an excellent opportunity for a senior lighting design professional looking to embrace a fantastic role!

As a Technical Author, you will be acting as the expert within a specific technical domain, providing leadership and guidance by setting standards, reviewing designs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and making critical technical decisions to guarantee the quality and safety of projects, often with the authority to overrule decisions when necessary, while mentoring and coaching other engineers within their field of expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing and maintaining technical standards, design guidelines, and procedures to ensure consistency across projects.
Reviewing technical designs, calculations, and documentation to verify compliance with standards and project requirements.
Making final technical decisions on complex issues, including resolving disagreements between engineers.
Identifying potential technical risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
Providing technical guidance and training to less experienced engineers within their discipline.
Leading technical investigations into incidents or failures to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Working closely with project teams, engineering managers, and other departments to ensure technical alignment and project success.
Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain technical competency.

Skills & Experience:

Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Extensive experience in the relevant technical field with a proven track record of successful project delivery
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences
Leadership qualities to guide and influence technical decisions within a team

Configuration Controller

Job Title: Configuration Controller
Location: North London
Salary: £35-40K

About & Company
A leading technology company specialising in advanced navigation and surveillance systems for a range of industries, including marine, defence, and commercial applications.

About the role
We are looking for a Configuration Controller to manage the release and change control of technical data within our business systems. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to maintain high quality standards when managing controlled data. This role is hands-on and involves working closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure that all configuration and documentation processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily release and change control of technical data within the company ERP system (such as engineering parts, drawings, documents, and software).
Coordinate and track change requests, deviations, and configuration updates.
Maintain and improve configuration management processes and related documentation.
Support and train staff in ERP and configuration procedures.
Create and maintain configuration and document data (such as numbering systems, approval templates, etc.).
Help improve data quality and efficiency within the ERP system.
Prepare configuration plans and documentation to support project bids and contract work.
Participate in system improvement projects, including ERP upgrades and testing.
Support internal audits and quality management activities.

Skills & Requirements

Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal.
Experience in configuration control or data management, ideally in a technical or engineering environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. IFS, SAP, or similar) preferred.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems is an advantage.
Project coordination or auditing experience is beneficial.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and good work-life balance
Competitive salary and additional payments
Ongoing training and career development
Modern, supportive, and innovative work environment
Health and wellbeing programs
Sustainable and flexible mobility options

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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

MB757: Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer
Location: Gillingham
Salary: £38,300
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
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 refrigeration business who are looking to recruit a Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep and maintenance of their internal factory plant equipment. This is a permanent position located at their depot in Wrexham.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out work assignments issued and maximize effectiveness of the shift at all times by ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Demonstrate a team approach with regard to maintenance and hygiene of equipment and support (teams of) Logistics.
Provide support to the team during breaks and absences and work together to ensure completion of their duties.
Follow all work instructions, procedures, job descriptions at all times.
Ensure that all Work Orders, PM’s issued to the shift are completed.
Complete and check all necessary paper work.
Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the site and carry out prioritized work as agreed.
Carry out the assigned activities to meet operational targets; working with other functions to ensure mutual objectives are met.
Compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations (e.g. attendance, quality, safety, GMP’s, etc.) and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.).
Resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
Order spare parts as required on shift if unavailable from stock and contact contractors/suppliers as required in order to resolve problems on shift.
Ensure all parts removed from stores while on shift are booked out of stores in the correct way.
Where necessary, must initiate the purchase of parts or equipment completing the relevant order requisition forms with relevant information.
Provide the Engineering manager with information on all engineering downtime attended on shift, related quality issue, work orders completed, PM’s completed and other details as required.
Identify and analyse problems before crises and determine appropriate action and follow up.
Ensure remedial works on site is raised by work order or PM’s are highlighted to the Manager.
Work closely with Logistics teams. Work under supervision of engineering managers. Ensure that
handovers are smooth and efficient whilst sharing relevant information with other engineers.
Request/give information from/to the engineering manager..
Capable of instructing un-skilled/semi-skilled people in simple operations of equipment.
Use of power tools, drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, presses.
Use of ladders, steps, walkways.
May have to work with hot/cold equipment using suitable safe systems of work and/or PPE.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold-store industry experience.
Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
4 years experience
A good standard of both written and oral English.
Basic Health & Safety.
Data and analytical skills.
Computer literate. (word/excel/windows based packages).

Desirable skills:

PLC knowledge.
Working on hydraulic systems.
Working on temperature control systems.
Working with instrumentation systems.
Welding experience.
FLT/MEWP license.