Finance Assistant

JB490: Finance Assistant

Location: Cradley Heath

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Finance Assistant 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 Finance Assistant:

• Collate & submit wage payments via Bacs
• Coordinate & report weekly payroll deductions to HMRC, DWP, B&CE etc.
• Liaise with IT & process payroll year end.
• Set up new supplier / subcontractor or amend ledger accounts as required.
• Distribute supplier invoices via email.
• Collate and send supplier / subcontractor payments via Bacs.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Send out subcontractor tax deduction statements & reconcile monthly tax returns.
• Process branch / cash book payments via bank & post to system.
• Collate & process interbranch payments.
• Generate & post journals where required.
• Control, reconcile and post petty cash.
• General filing & annual archiving.
• Provide support for branch admin with supplier / payroll queries.
• Provide support during annual finance audit.
• Provide support / cover for Finance Team as and when required.
• Any other ad hoc duties.

Skills and Qualifications for the Finance Assistant:

• Incumbents need to be articulate, numerate and demonstrate competence in:
• General Accountancy.
• Payroll.
• Excel spreadsheets.
• AAT level 2 desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of construction industry preferred but not essential.

Location: Cradley Heath

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum…

Forklift Engineer

AR841 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 + Overtime + Benefits

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: Blackburn

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 + Overtime + Benefits…

Resident Forklift Engineer

AR842 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Warrington

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits

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:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to forklift trucks and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults, report findings, and complete repairs in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams regarding job progress and estimated completion times.
• Ensure all machines are left in a safe and fully operational condition following work.
• Perform routine maintenance checks, including fluid levels, hoses, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Submit accurate and detailed parts requisitions to ensure timely availability of required components.
• Work independently using initiative while adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Keep management informed of ongoing work and any support required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organised condition.
• Complete all service reports, job sheets, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with manufacturer standards and recommendations.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers and while operating company vehicles.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A strong mechanical engineering background is essential.
• Experience with forklift trucks, plant, agricultural, or similar equipment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a professional attitude.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Location: Warrington

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits…

Forklift Engineer

JG275 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

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: Edinburgh

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits…

Forklift Engineer

JG274 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

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: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits…

Forklift Engineer

JG273 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Selby

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits

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: Selby

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Overtime + Benefits…

Resident Forklift Engineer

JG272 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Goole

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500

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: Goole

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500…

Fitter & Assembler

MS634 – Fitter & Assembler 

Salary: £27,040 – £31,300 per annum DOE 

Location: Aylesbury

Shifts:

• Monday – Friday: 6am – 2pm.

Overview:  First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a 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: 

• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately. 
• A meticulous approach to fitting and assembly work, ensuring high standards of precision. 
• Carrying out fitting and assembly work as directed by the Team Leader. 
• Adhering to working instructions provided by engineers, project managers and supervisors. 
• Ensuring strict compliance with all health & safety requirements and protocols. 
• Participating in quality control processes to maintain the highest standard of products. 
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects, offering valuable insights and ideas. 
• Working diligently to maintain a high standard of manufacturing output. 
• Carry out production duties as directed by Team Leader. 
• To assist in any production area / duty when required. 
• Production plant, machinery and equipment. 
• Look after the company’s interests at all times. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to company business. 
• Ensure that the company’s procedures are followed. 
• Maintain good housekeeping practices. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• You must have worked for a minimum of 2 years within a manufacturing industry. 
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude with good attention to detail. 
• The ability to solve problems, work under pressure and prioritise. 
• Must be able to work under your own initiative, but also to work as part of a team. 
• The ability to read engineering drawings, mainly third angle projection drawings. 

Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays. 
• Life assurance. 
• Pension. 
• Health cash plan. 
• On-site parking. 
• On-site electric charging points.
• Social events. 
• Seasonal flu jabs. 

…

Site Services Engineer

MS647 – Site Services Engineer 

Location: Anwick

Salary: £50,000 – £52,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Site Services Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. This includes the maintenance and operation of critical site infrastructure such as boilers, refrigeration, utility supplies, air compressors, air handling systems, pipework and effluent plant. The role also supports factory start-ups and ensures engineering standards are upheld.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate constructively as a member of the department keeping everyone informed and proactively share your knowledge and expertise within the time.
• Apply lean thinking techniques to ensure the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved thus demonstrating commitment towards achieving factory targets, including prompt start up times.
• Work with site personnel and commissioning engineers to ensure required process skills training is performed for all new equipment.
• Contribute to that department/ add value by developing requisite skills in this area in line with MP competency framework.
• Operation and maintenance of steam boilers, refrigeration systems, fluid transfer systems, heating systems, hot and cold-water systems and effluent treatment systems.
• Working with Mechanical Drive Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and electrics.
• Preventative Maintenance.
• Pipefitting.
• Portable appliance testing.
• Emergency Light Testing.
• To Maintain general good repair of site fabrication and general services.
• To monitor and control any negative environmental impact arising from the processes within area of responsibility; ensuring that all direct reports and colleagues are briefed and clear in regard to their responsibilities as outlined in the Moy Park Group Risk Management System Manual.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Attention to detail.
• Apprentice trained to NVQ level 3 minimum.
• The ability to plan and organise workload methodically to best effect.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Confidence to recommend machine improvements.
• Be achievement and career focussed.
• Have the ability to work in a pressurised environment. 
• Strong communication, influencing, planning and organising skills  

…

Shift Engineer

JMB18 – Shift Engineer 

Location: Leeds (Site-Based)

Salary: Competitive, up to £48,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days & 2 nights)

Job Type: Permanent

Overview:
We are seeking a highly versatile, professional, and self-motivated Shift Engineer to join a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting the smooth operation of a large-scale facility handling high-volume production.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to ex-military engineers and personnel, where discipline, reliability, strong technical aptitude, and a proactive approach are highly valued. In particular, this role would be an excellent fit for ex-Navy Marine Engineers, due to their experience working with complex mechanical and electrical systems, fault finding, and operating in demanding environments.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic engineering team responsible for maintaining plant machinery, utilities, and site infrastructure. This role requires strong fault-finding ability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with an electrical bias, alongside a flexible, can-do attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What Is Required:

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on plant machinery, utilities, and site equipment.
• Perform fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Work with PLC systems, 3-phase motors, boilers, bearings, and pulleys.
• Assist in the implementation and completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Conduct routine daily, weekly, and monthly machinery checks.
• Support the smooth running of production by liaising with operational teams.
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain high Health & Safety standards.
• Assist with risk assessments and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support engineering team development and assist with training where required.
• Attend breakdown call-outs when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all work areas.
• Work the defined rotating shift pattern and remain flexible where required.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical bias preferred).
• Proven experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PLC systems and industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical knowledge is essential.
• Ex-military engineering background highly desirable, particularly ex-Navy Marine Engineers.
• FMCG background is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Requirements:

• Physically fit, as the role may involve heavy lifting.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills across all levels of the business.

Additional Benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Health & wellbeing support (including 24/7 GP access & EAP)
• Discounted gym membership
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Engineering grading programme
• Long service and recognition awards
• Ongoing training and development programmes
• Free onsite parking
• Additional leave benefits (including family-related leave)

…