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Ground Crew Instructor

MB918: Ground Crew Instructor
Location: Stockbridge
Salary: £36,225
Working Hours: 37.5 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 a Ground Crew Instructor on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Stockbridge depot.

As a Ground Crew Instructor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of delivering specialist refuelling operations training to phase two trainees and students in the Army Air Corps. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact – developing future military professionals while advancing your own career in defence, aerospace and engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivering classroom and practical instruction on military refuel vehicles
Maintaining subject matter expertise and training currency
Developing engaging training materials and lesson plans
Managing fleet maintenance and fuel accounts
Supporting trainees with progress tracking and reporting

Skills and Qualifications:

Delivering high-level training in a structured environment
Confident using Microsoft Office to create and present materials
Hands-on experience with military refuel vehicles
ADR Licence (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4*, 6)
Full UK Driving Licence with C+E Category
Defence Instructional Technique (or equivalent) – Preferred
ADR (HAZMAT) Instructor (DST Registered) – Preferred
Defence Train the Trainer Course – Preferred

Mechanical Supervisor

MB917: Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Anglesey
Salary: £34,703
Working Hours: 36 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 a Mechanical Supervisor on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Anglesey depot.

As a Mechanical Supervisor, your expertise ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge aircraft, making a real impact in a highly specialised environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review operational performance of aircraft systems and components.
Analyse and diagnose faults, apply technical knowledge to repair, modify, or improve procedures.
Ensure team meets maintenance schedules, resolve issues, and escalate when necessary.
Maintain personal and team competencies for aircraft/component work.
Demonstrate flexibility and proactive attitude, follow direction appropriately.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven and competent leader with a strong track record at this level
Fully qualified technician with all required authorities and certifications in place
Demonstrates breadth of experience, currency, and recency, supported by a comprehensive logbook of skills, knowledge, and authorisations
Solid foundation in trade principles, complemented by practical expertise in maintenance and diagnostics
Extensive experience in applying aviation safety standards and ensuring safe operating practices.
Completed an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or a recognised military equivalent
Holds a minimum academic qualification of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or an equivalent certification
Strong technical foundation with practical experience gained through structured training and hands on application.

Electrical Supervisor

MB916: Electrical Supervisor
Location: Anglesey
Salary: £34,703
Working Hours: 36 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 Supervisor on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Anglesey depot.

As an Electrical Supervisor, you will supervise complex aircraft maintenance activities, work independently using approved technical data and instructions, and ensure compliance with the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide flexibility during peak flying periods by supporting the flying task during the busiest parts of the day.
Undertake Out-of-Phase (OOP) maintenance tasks during aircraft turnarounds.
Assist aircrew with crew-in rectification to ensure operational readiness.
Make decisions and take actions within authorised limits, based on trade, experience, and competence.

Skills and Qualifications:

Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent.
Minimum academic qualification: City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or an equivalent certification.

Field Service Engineer (Garage Equipment)

MS643 – Field Service Engineer (Garage Equipment)

Location: Ideally between Glasgow & Edinburgh

Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum basic

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Field Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

This role includes responding to workshop garage equipment breakdowns as well as diagnosing and rectifying equipment issues ensuring customers are compliant and productive. This will involve traveling to highly professional large-scale commercial and industrial vehicle workshops, generally within your geographical area. You will be working on customer equipment such as car lifts, MOT testing equipment, air compressors, wheel alignment, tyre changers, wheel balancers and a range of other automotive equipment.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out diagnostic/repair and installation on a wide range of garage equipment products including vehicle lifts, wheel & tyre, brake testers, gas analysers and smoke testers etc.
Completion and submission of accurate paperwork as required complying with the quality system.
Compliance and adherence to laws and regulations covering Health and Safety within the workplace.
Ensuring control of own van stock to meet first time fix targets.
Satisfaction of customer needs.
The continued development of skills required ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard.
Prepared for occasional overnight stays from home.
Prepared to work overtime when required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Good level of education, ideally with relevant trade qualifications in a related discipline.
To have good working knowledge and experience of activities in a field service environment.
Experience in working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment, preferably garage equipment.
Able to understand and follow procedures and work instructions, working to specified standards.
Proven ability to deliver excellent quality of service to customers.
To be flexible and willing to work overtime and Saturdays as requested.
To be self-motivated.
Customer focussed.
Confident and able to work under own initiative.
Excellent communication skills – dealing with colleagues and customers at all levels.
Knowledge of the region’s geography and road network would be a distinct advantage.
Full clean UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits:

Uncapped daily overtime.
Competitive salary.
Expenses.
Company vehicle.
Branded workwear/PPE.
PDA and tablet.
Medical cash plan.
Enhanced sick pay.
Training and development.
Health & wellbeing programme.
Personal use of company van.
Death in service.
Competitive salary depending on skills and experience.
Clear progression path.
Paid door-to-door.
Employee referral programme.
Access to training academy.
Pension scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Long service awards.
Monthly recognition and reward opportunities.
25 days holiday plus statutory that increases with service.
Mental health first aiders support.

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Wireman

MS564 – Wireman

Location: Hawkhurst

Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Wireman on behalf of one of our clients. You will be contracted to working Monday – Friday, roughly 9am – 5pm.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working from electrical drawings and schematics, building control panels and wiring looms as well as checking electrical systems are all working effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working from a set of electrical drawings and schematics.
Building control panels from the ground up.
Wiring & soldiering.
Building wiring looms.
Checking the electrical systems before the machines are shipped.

Skills and Qualifications:

Used to working to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
Good electrical knowledge.
Full UK driving licence.

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Security Warden Supervisor

MS553 – Security Warden Supervisor

Location: Holborn, London

Salary: £35,090.48 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for Security Warden Supervisor. The hours for this role are 4 on 4 off over both nights & days with 12-hour shifts,7am – 7pm four days & 7pm – 7am four nights.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the Warden team during the assigned shift ensuring the smooth operation and adherence to security and emergency response protocols.

Applications from ex-military candidates are actively encouraged, however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assisting with staff rotas and arranging cover when necessary. Planning workloads, allocating tasks and monitoring progress against targets. Organising work schedules and implementing deadlines.
Be the first point of call when a management issue arises during a shift.
Responsible for reviewing the Daily Occurrence Book and taking follow up actions where necessary.
Supervise the hand-over to the next shift.
Attend weekly managers meetings and follow up actions as required. Briefing teams on new initiatives, changes and relevant news.
Recruiting, training and helping staff reach their professional development goals.
Ensuring that quality standards, protocols and other procedures are upheld consistently by all team members on shifts.
To be responsible for maintaining up to date records at the Gatehouse such as the information folder, key watcher admin, key audits, key list etc.
To ensure advanced knowledge of surveillance systems, alarms, and access control systems to deter and detect potential threats.
To confidently handle a CCTV subject access request and review playback in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection Legislation.
Ability to undertake daily gate takings ensuring all monies, tickets, credit card transactions are accounted for and securely processed and banked.
Train and mentor new personnel to ensure they are adequately prepared for their assigned duties.
Collaborate with other Departments, such as facilities management and external contractors to address security concerns and implement necessary measures.

Skills and Qualifications:

SIA Licence.
To be able to lead by example and inspire and line manage others.
Ability to be discreet and diligent about maintaining confidentiality.
Strong knowledge of security protocols, procedures, and emergency response techniques.
Can adopt a solution focused approach to problems encountered.
Excellent observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions during high-stress situations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.
Proficient in operating surveillance systems, alarms, and access control systems.
To be able to handle phone, email and face to face customer enquiries confidently, with a positive and polite attitude.

Benefits:

An excellent free lunch.
Free uniform (laundered).
Private Medical Insurance.
A non-contributory 10% Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
Interest-free Season Ticket/Bicycle loan.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.
Great annual training and continual development support.
Bicycle stands and shower facilities.
Great annual training and continual development support.
Death in Service benefit; 6 x your annual salary.
Free Eye tests and free chiropody.
Access to a confidential Employment Assistance Programme.
Team building days.
Plenty of social events, such as staff parties, quiz nights etc.
Employment Membership shopping discounts.

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Joiner

JB488: Joiner

Location: Ballymena

Salary: £16 per hour

Overview:

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

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

Hours will be variable between 32 – 48 hours per week as needed. Standard hours of work will be Monday – Friday 06:00 – 15:00 or 08:00 – 17:00, however flexibility to work overtime and or/ Saturdays as necessary is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Joiner:

Construct and assemble timber moulds and formwork used in the production of precast concrete products.
Read and interpret technical drawings, measurements, and specifications to build accurate moulds and frameworks.
Repair, maintain, and modify existing timber moulds and shuttering to ensure continued production efficiency.
Cut, shape, and assemble timber and plywood components using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure moulds meet product specifications and quality standards.
Carry out routine inspections of moulds and formwork to identify wear, damage, or required adjustments.
Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality standards and production schedules.
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment within the workshop and manufacturing areas.
Follow health and safety procedures when operating woodworking equipment and handling materials.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mould durability, production efficiency, and product quality.
Support other workshop or production tasks when required to meet operational demands.
Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are stored correctly and maintained in good working order.

Skills and Qualifications for the Joiner:

Joinery Qualification / Previous experience of working within a Joinery/mould-making team to achieve set targets, preparing moulds using correct materials to specification, tasks being carried out efficiently.
Knowledge of H&S rule and procedures, experience of adhering to these. Health and Safety qualification would be beneficial e.g., CSR.
Knowledge of quality standards and experience of applying these. Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
Can demonstrate a positive approach for the team achieving the daily/weekly results for health & safety, quality, production etc.
Clear communication skills as part of a team, discussing matters and reporting matters to the Line Manager when necessary.

Benefits for the Joiner:

30 days holidays (including stats)
Company Performance Related pay (PRP) scheme
Private Healthcare scheme
Company sick pay scheme
Employee Referral scheme
AXA Insurance discount
Cycle to work scheme
Pension scheme
Life insurance policy

Location: Ballymena

Salary: £16 per hour…

Automotive Electrician

JMB18: Automotive Electrician

Location: Northampton

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a client in Northampton to find a skilled Auto Electrician. Ex-military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, though all qualified professionals are welcome. This role offers the chance to work on a varied fleet of vehicles, apply technical expertise, and advance a career in automotive electrical maintenance and repair.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Wiring and maintaining electrical systems on commercial vehicles.
Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on new and older vehicles.
Conducting routine electrical maintenance and function checks.
Attending vehicle breakdowns when required.
Assisting field engineers with technical expertise.
Coordinating with the parts department to ensure correct parts are ordered.
Completing job cards, timesheets, and other vehicle documentation accurately.
Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization.
Prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines.
Following health and safety guidelines and adopting safe working methods.
Performing additional tasks as required to support the team and company growth.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong engineering background with a focus on vehicles
Passion for delivering high-quality maintenance and repair work.
Solid electrician experience, ideally with relevant qualifications.
Full UK driving licence.
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Opportunities:

Competitive salary: £32,000 – £38,000 per annum
Career development opportunities and training
Supportive, skill-focused work environment
Work with a diverse fleet of vehicles and advanced technology
Ex-military candidates are highly valued and encouraged to apply

Ready to take charge of your career? Apply today and power up your future!…

Forklift Engineer

JG271 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Coventry

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: Coventry

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

Automation Engineer

MS655- Automation Engineer

Location: Crediton

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Automation Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.This role requires flexibility – The role currently operates Monday to Friday with an on-call rota, with plans to introduce structured shift work including nights and weekends.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reactive support for site automation issues within a clear escalation.
Demonstrate a structured problem-solving approach.
Ownership of minor (site managed) automation projects through the full project lifecycle.
Support project delivery of other site projects with automation elements.
Facilitating site activities to centrally delivered projects.
Maintain and monitor use of automation and electrical system software and documentation version control systems.
Liaise with the Automation Lead providing a site perspective to the ongoing development of the automation and electrical standards.
Ensure compliance with electrical and automation standards of site delivered projects and general improvement works.
Responsible for obsolescence management.
Ownership of the site level obsolescence and improvements plan focusing on the next level of controls (VSDs, servo drives, instrumentation etc..).
Evaluate performance data to feed into automation operational excellence activity to deliver improvements in efficiency and operability within production.
Ownership of site panel risk assessment register, periodic health checks and remedial/improvement actions.
Specialist automation support to site improvement initiatives.
Utilise specialist skills and systems access to validate and analyse site data, for example to support quality improvement activities.
Has an active role to play in continuously improving our business.
Encourage engineering based operational excellence projects.
Support the site roadmaps for quality / H&S / EMS / engineering / autonomous maintenance.
To have opportunities to deliver own ideas to improve our business.
Support improvement activities / events within facilities and engineering owned areas.
Understands the impact of own actions and others on achieving site & business strategy.
Aware of how current performance impacts the bottom line.
Ability to deliver on the job training (show and tell) to new colleagues.
Health and safety of self and others.

Skills and Qualifications:

Automation Experience (Allen Bradley Preferred).
Scada Experience.
Plant Master Experience.
Minimum 2 year’s experience.
Electrical qualification.
NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline.
Relevant Automation Training certificates.
Ability to work within time constraints.
Ability to work individually as well as within a Team.
Flexible approach to work and hours.

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