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Sales Advisor

BJ110 – Sales Advisor
Location: Chandlers Ford
Salary: £26,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: 39 hours per week, 6 day rota (5 out of 6 days, 1 in 2 Saturdays)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Sales Advisor on behalf of our client based in Chandlers Ford. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding retail business with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet and greet both trade and retail customers.
Build rapport with customers and suggest to them suitable products for various projects.
Provide advice and educate both retail and trade customers with product knowledge.
Input orders onto internal CRM system.
Make contact with customers over phone and email.
Ensure both current and redundant paperwork is filed and stored safely and logically so that documents can be readily retrieved under GDPR.
Follow company Health and Safety policy.
Report any breaches of company policy to Senior Management.
Contribute to tidiness and cleanliness of branch (both inside and local area outside).
Keep stock tidy and safe in store and warehouse.
Merchandising of new products.

Skills and Qualifications:

Ability to maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
Ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure.
Using your own initiative (recommending various products, cross-selling etc.)
A friendly and outgoing personality.
Experience of dealing with both retail and trade customers advantageous but not necessarily required.

BJ110 – Sales Advisor
Location: Chandlers Ford
Salary: £26,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: 39 hours per week, 6 day rota (5 out of 6 days, 1 in 2 Saturdays)…

MEP Quantity Surveyor

ML69- MEP Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum

Location: Waterloo, London

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a MEP Quantity Surveyor 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:

Perform quantity take-offs for lighting, containment, pipework, ductwork, etc., with minimal supervision.
Review and cost variations, with guidance as needed.
Source and obtain pricing for plant items, liaising with suppliers and ensuring timely follow-ups.
Assist in reviewing valuation submissions from contractors, including conducting site visits.
Maintain accurate cost logs, ensuring all relevant updates from emails and meetings are recorded promptly.
Support cost reporting and financial analysis.
Contribute to cost planning across all RIBA stages.

Skills and qualifications:

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
MEP QS experience is required and must be clearly stated in your application and will be discussed/evidenced at interview
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels
A proactive and collaborative work ethic, supporting teams across the business to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Bluebeam, and CostX

Salary: £43,000.

Location: Winchester.
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Mobile Vehicle Technician

MB775: Mobile Vehicle Technician
Location: Southampton and surrounding area
Salary: £38,625 + Overtime and bonuses (£48,000 OTE)
Working Hours: Work pattern of 40-hours weekly, Monday to Saturday between 8am – 8pm – varied shifts
Additional Company Benefits: Holiday allowance of 23 days (rising to 25 with service) + Bank Holidays, Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments, Option to join Group Personal Pension scheme where they will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings, 2x Basic Salary Core Employer Funded Life Assurance cover (4x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10x cover through their flexible benefits offering, Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours per days every day of the year for both you and any family members aged 16+ in your household, Car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months of employment. You’ll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options, Free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, Access to Orange Savings, online discounts portal offering 1000’s of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and more. Once you’ve passed probation, you’ll automatically join the Colleague Share Scheme, awarding you a share value. The value of this increases as the business continues to grow.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national business who are looking to recruit multiple Vehicle Mechanics on a permanent basis due to growth based all across the country.

The Vehicle Mechanic isn’t an ordinary Mechanic position. One of the best things about this job? You’re not a faceless worker in a garage. You’ll be interacting with customers at every appointment – answering questions and giving advice.

You’ll also have the full support of a network of other mobile mechanics, roadside technicians, in-house experts and professionals. Plus, enjoy ongoing training and the potential to progress your career.

Duties and Responsibilities:
You’ll be carrying out services, diagnostics, repairs and checks on peoples driveways. But the job’s about so much more. Stock, reporting and talking to customers – it’s all down to you.
You’ll be dealing with a variety of fixes, fixing all kinds of problems, and meeting different people every day.
Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

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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Vehicle Technician

MB748: Vehicle Technician
Location: Salisbury
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 Salisbury 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.

Service and Calibration Engineer

MB409: Service and Calibration Engineer
Location: Petersfield, near Portsmouth
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 DOE
Working Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 2pm on Friday
Additional Company Benefits: 25 days Holiday + BH, Enhanced pension contributions, Use of company vehicles for off site visits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic engineering business who are looking to recruit a Service and Calibration Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Petersfield location.

Working in the service and calibration team. Repairing and calibrating AC and DC Power Sources and Loads, Battery Test Equipment, and other related Equipment. Both on site and at customer sites in the UK.

Assisting in the continuation of our UKAS accreditation, by developing calibration procedures of new equipment and expanding the scope of our client’s accreditation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Repairing Electronic Power Equipment to component level
Calibrating Electronic Power Equipment
Assisting in the admin of the service and calibration department
Visiting customers to carry out calibrations around 1-2 weeks per month
Assisting customers with technical problems

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in Instrumentation and Calibration: At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the servicing, testing, and calibration of electronic, and electrical instruments.
Experience with Calibration Standards and Procedures: Knowledge of national and international calibration standards (e.g., ISO 17025) and the ability to perform calibration tasks based on these standards.
Experience with Different Instrumentation: Familiarity with a wide range of test and measurement instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, AC/DC power supplies, Insulation and flash testers.
Previous experience with repair and maintenance: Fault finding analogue and digital electronics, Electronic circuit schematic interpretation skills, Component level repairs.
Understanding of Instrumentation: In-depth knowledge of various types of test and measurement equipment used in industrial, scientific, and laboratory environments.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical and mechanical systems.
Hands-on Calibration: Ability to perform detailed calibration tasks and document results. Familiarity with tools like calibration certificates and validation reports.
Individuals with RF experience are also welcome to apply

Vehicle Technician

MB749: Vehicle Technician
Location: Dorchester
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.

MB749: Vehicle Technician
Location: Dorchester
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…

MOT Tester

MB750: MOT Tester
Location: Dorchester
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 an MOT Tester on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Dorchester location.

The successful candidates for the MOT Tester position 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:

Testing tyres, wheel alignment, exhausts, batters, welding, cutting
Basic and advanced knowledge of suspension and brakes
Ensure that all deadlines are met making sure all vehicles are tested in accordance with legal standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

Valid MOT Licence Class 4
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
A genuine commitment to delivering first-class customer service

Tyre Fitter

MB751: Tyre Fitter
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £30,000pa
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 Tyre Fitter on a permanent basis due to growth located at their Dorchester location.

The successful candidates for the Tyre Fitter position 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:

Perform tyre changes, repairs, balancing, and alignment using mobile equipment. Handle tyres for various vehicle types, including cars, vans, and light commercial vehicles.
Provide a high level of customer service by engaging professionally with clients, answering queries, and offering expert advice on tyre care and maintenance.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations during tyre fitting procedures, ensuring both your safety and that of the customer.
Ensure that all mobile fitting equipment and tools are in good working order, clean, and properly stored in the mobile unit. Report any faults or issues promptly.
Manage stock levels of tyres and materials within the mobile unit, ensuring you have the necessary inventory to complete jobs efficiently.
Maintain accurate records of all jobs completed, including customer details, services provided, and any additional work recommended.

Skills and Qualifications:

Solid mechanical/vehicle knowledge
Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanour.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Mobile Crane Operator

MB623: Mobile Crane Operator
Location: Barnsley and surrounding area
Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 (£13 to £16 per hour DOE)
Working hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days with occasional overnight stays
Benefits: Overtime paid at time and a half over 40 hours and double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays, Enhanced Pension, Ongoing training and development

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are working in partnership with a fantastic business to recruit a Class 1 Crane Operator to join their team in Barnsley on a permanent basis.
A Mobile Crane Driver is responsible for operating an all-terrain mobile telescopic to lift, move, position, and reposition loads as required by the customer.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate an all-terrain mobile telescopic crane.
Drive the crane from the depot and arrive on the requested site at the time of request.
Set up the crane as per the relevant machine manufacturers’ operating manual
Operate the crane via communications from onsite slinger/signallers’ utilising 2-way radios or hand signals.
Fit fly-jib as required by customer and remove on completion of relevant lifts for stowing on machine.
Complete operator timesheet relevant to the requested hire.
Carry out pre-operational checks on machine as required via company policy and complete company documentation identifying any issues arising from those checks.
Complete routine maintenance as required with the assistance of the depot crane engineer as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Blue CPCS card for Mobile Cranes (red card accepted).
A valid HGV Class 2 Licence.
Must be able to pass a mobile crane operator safety critical work medical.
Previous experience operating all terrain mobile telescopic cranes.

MB623: Mobile Crane Operator
Location: Barnsley and surrounding area
Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 (£13 to £16 per hour DOE)
Working hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days with occasional overnight stays
Benefits: Overtime paid at time and a half over 40 hours and double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays, Enhanced Pension, Ongoing training and development…