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Contracts Supervisor

MB902: Contracts Supervisor
Location: Wimbledon
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Long-term career opportunities, Training, mentoring, and professional development, Flexible working, Pension contribution, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Regular team activities and quarterly events, Additional benefits including a wellbeing allowance, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Contracts Supervisor on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to be located near their Head Office in Wimbledon.

Our client are looking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Contracts Supervisor to join their established project management team. This is a key leadership role for someone who can confidently take the lead on flat roofing and cladding projects and play a central role in developing the department for long-term success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To ensure that contract delivery is achieved to a high standard in accordance with the offers made by the business and the expectations of the clients customers. Endeavour to exceed the customer’s expectations.
Ensuring the duties and obligations imposed on the Company by all current and future health and safety legislation are met.
To comply and adhere to all of the companies’ policies and procedures.
To liaise with your Manager to ensure that you undertake a minimum of 20 hours of external training every year.
To maintain and improve the overall presentation and standards of operating performance of all staff and sub-contractors.
To ensure that all site visits are recorded and all necessary visits are documented.
Plan and carry out inductions with your site staff and sub-contractors at the start of every job or when they first attend site. Tool box talks should also be carried out when you identify a particular need associated with a project or task or when you identify a lack of knowledge or understanding and also as refreshers to remind staff and sub-contractors of their responsibilities.
Check and record all necessary sub-contractor health and safety information, including certification and training, on the internal CRM.
To ensure that sites you are responsible for are visited and inspected regularly in order to guarantee that the actual execution of the contract is in line with our offer/specification and also in line with our customer’s needs

Skills & Qualifications:

Must have sheeting and cladding experience as a Contracts Supervisor within the roofing refurbishment sector.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong health and safety experience.
Experience of managing sub-contractors and inductions.
Experience of site reporting, inspections and documentation.

Warehouse Manager

AR850 – Warehouse Manager

Location: Leominster

Salary: £35,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Warehouse Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, including stock control, procurement, goods in/out, supplier management, and team leadership. You will ensure efficient, accurate, and safe warehouse operations while maintaining high levels of service, cost control, and compliance with company standards.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Stock control – Ensuring all stock levels are accurate and regular stock checks are conducted. Carrying out investigations into discrepancies and conducting regular stocktakes to maintain full stock integrity.
Purchase order management and procurement – Raising purchase orders against works orders or based on forecasting from sales history and order patterns. Ensuring correct quantities, prices, and order codes are used, and that price breaks are considered. Monitoring and chasing all purchase orders in line with agreed lead times, and producing Excel reports to track outstanding orders and priorities.
Stock and warehouse management – Ensuring fast-moving items are sufficiently stocked to prevent delays. Maintaining accurate visibility of all warehouse stock to enable quick and reliable responses to stock queries. Managing warehouse space utilisation to ensure safe and efficient use across all areas.
Supplier management – Communicating daily with suppliers, building strong working relationships, handling queries, negotiating best prices and price breaks, and resolving discrepancies, rejections, and credit requests.
Import management – Comparing best prices, arranging and coordinating import shipments from international suppliers via air, sea, and road. Monitoring shipments in transit and acting as the main point of contact for import queries.
Export shipment management – Monitoring all outbound orders to ensure successful delivery. Acting on any exceptions or delays, escalating where necessary, and liaising with internal teams to resolve customs or delivery issues.
Goods in and quality control – Receiving and booking in stock into quarantine before completing quality checks. Verifying goods against purchase orders for accuracy, reporting discrepancies, and following up with suppliers. Ensuring all items meet quality standards before allocation and managing returns and credit processes.
Health and safety – Maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free warehouse environment. Identifying and implementing improvements to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Lifting equipment maintenance – Ensuring all warehouse equipment is correctly maintained, inspected, and compliant with required standards, with all records accurately maintained.
Cross-department collaboration and order management – Providing accurate stock updates and lead time information to sales teams. Monitoring order progress, chasing production where required, and ensuring priorities are met to support customer demand.
Team management – Managing the warehouse and dispatch team, including recruitment, training, performance, workload allocation, holidays, and general team support.
Packaging – Acting as the key contact for packaging requirements, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives through ongoing negotiation and review.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong warehouse and stock control experience
Experience in procurement and supplier management
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
Proficient in Excel and data management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Location: Leominster

Salary: £35,000…

Electrical Shift AP

MS671 – Electrical Shift AP

Location: Moorgate, London

Salary: £50,000 – £53,500 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Shift AP on behalf of one of our clients. This role is working a continental shift pattern.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support health & safety compliance, team training and carry out all work safely and diligently.
Assist with daily supervision, including apprentices and help complete college reports and required documentation.
Perform planned and reactive maintenance, including equipment operation, inspection, fault finding and repairs in line with company standards.
Maintain accurate records, asset registers, incident reports (when assigned) and ensure timely completion of permits, material requests and quality system requirements.
Participate in required training, follow all policies, procedures and carry out any additional duties within capability.

Skills and Qualifications:

Completed a recognised apprenticeship with City & Guilds Level 2 (minimum) and NVQ Level 3 (minimum) qualifications.
Over 5 years’ engineering experience within the service industry, including at least 2 years of direct client-facing work.
Strong knowledge of control systems and HVAC systems, supported by IEE 17th Edition certification.
Holds IOSH Working Safely (minimum) and previously authorised as an LV/HV person (advantage).
Demonstrates a solid technical foundation built through formal training, industry certifications and hands-on operational experience.

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Electrical Shift AP

MS671 – Electrical Shift AP

Location: Moorgate, London

Salary: £50,000 – £53,5000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Shift AP on behalf of one of our clients. This role is working a continental shift pattern.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support health & safety compliance, team training and carry out all work safely and diligently.
Assist with daily supervision, including apprentices and help complete college reports and required documentation.
Perform planned and reactive maintenance, including equipment operation, inspection, fault finding and repairs in line with company standards.
Maintain accurate records, asset registers, incident reports (when assigned) and ensure timely completion of permits, material requests and quality system requirements.
Participate in required training, follow all policies, procedures and carry out any additional duties within capability.

Skills and Qualifications:

Completed a recognised apprenticeship with City & Guilds Level 2 (minimum) and NVQ Level 3 (minimum) qualifications.
Over 5 years’ engineering experience within the service industry, including at least 2 years of direct client-facing work.
Strong knowledge of control systems and HVAC systems, supported by IEE 17th Edition certification.
Holds IOSH Working Safely (minimum) and previously authorised as an LV/HV person (advantage).
Demonstrates a solid technical foundation built through formal training, industry certifications and hands-on operational experience.

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HGV Technician

JB478: HGV Technician

Location: Billingham

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour

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

Location: Billingham

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB479: HGV Technician

Location: Blaydon

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour

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

Location: Blaydon

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB480: HGV Technician

Location: Carlisle

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour

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

Location: Carlisle

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB482: HGV Technician

Location: Hull

Salary: £17.34 per hour

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

Location: Hull

Salary: £17.34 per hour…

HGV Technician

LB459- HGV Mechanic

Location: Kings Lynn

Salary: £40,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an HGV Mechanic on behalf of our client based in Kings Lynn.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to join a well-established transport and logistics company. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a mixed fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring all maintenance, inspections, and repairs are carried out efficiently and to the highest standard.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel, although all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out servicing, inspections, and repairs on HGVs in line with DVSA standards.
Conduct 6-weekly PMIs, MOT preparations, and brake tests.
Diagnose and rectify faults using the latest diagnostic equipment.
Maintain and repair hydraulic, electrical, engine, gearbox, and braking systems.
Complete defect reports and ensure timely, cost-effective maintenance.
Carry out small repairs on light plant equipment when required.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate with senior management on vehicle availability, costs, and incidents.
Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently within given timescales.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations and inspection standards.
Competent in the use of diagnostic tools and modern vehicle systems.
Experience with a range of manufacturers and hydraulic systems.
Ability to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines.
Full UK driving licence (required).

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HGV Technician

JB483: HGV Technician

Location: York

Salary: £17.85 per hour

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

Location: York

Salary: £17.85 per hour…