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Trainee Health and Safety Advisor

LB427 Trainee Health & Safety advisor

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE

Location: Bristol

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Trainee Health & Safety Consultant on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in design or construction-related health and safety, experience delivering CDM Principal Designer duties, and the ability to influence clients, designers, and contractors.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 on a range of projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, residential and infrastructure.
Lead the coordination of design risk management across multidisciplinary teams to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks.
Engage early with clients and design teams to influence project planning and promote best practice health and safety from concept through to completion.
Provide competent advice to clients on their duties under CDM Regulations and other relevant health and safety legislation.
Review and collate pre-construction information and identify gaps or areas requiring action.
Prepare and manage the health and safety file, ensuring completeness and usability.
Chair and participate in design risk review meetings and workshops.
Mentor and support CDM and H&S professionals across the team.
Contribute to business development, bid writing and client relationship management.
Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine CDM compliance.

Skills and Qualifications:

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead meetings and engage confidently with clients, designers, and contractors.
Commitment to upholding safety standards and continuing professional development.

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Senior Project Surveyor

MS654- Senior Project Surveyor

Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 per annum + package

Location: Cambridgeshire

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Project Surveyor on behalf of one of our clients, to join the building team within the Cambridgeshire Region. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Control the cost management for project and provide financial reporting regularly.
Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Ensure all required notices are issued in a timely manner.
Ensure that the financial position of a construction project is reported accurately and controlled effectively and is maintained throughout.
Play a key role in guiding and developing all project staff on commercial issues.
Undertake all responsibilities in line with company policies and IMS procedures. This includes adhering to the Code of Conduct, Contract Performance Procedure, Project Review Management Guidelines, Risk and Opportunity Management Guidelines, Design Management Guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience of working on medium to large sized projects of value in excess of £25 million.
Have relevant experience of running significant multiple subcontract packages of value £1 million to £20 million.
Previous experience on DIO/MOD projects working through PCSA and Construction stages, successfully converting and delivering on time and to budget.
Working knowledge of one or more forms of construction contracts including JCT and NEC.
BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject.
Preferably qualified or working towards ICES or RICS accreditation.

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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

MB872: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
Location: Snowdonia
Salary: £80,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Snowdonia depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish and provide leadership in best practice in safety, health and sustainability matters.
Advise and support Directors, Managers and Supervisors to discharge their H&S responsibilities regarding their employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by legislation and procedures.
Ensure management controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and to provide advice as and when required.
Take a lead with site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated.
Manage & carry out surveillance/ regular inspections/ audits of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with UK policy, procedures and the relevant statutory provisions. Where appropriate make recommendations for improvement.
Lead, partake and oversee accident/ incident investigations in accordance with the UK procedure and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences.
Manage, collate & review H&S statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Develop and implement lessons learnt sessions, H&S campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with UK procedures.
Manage and where required be involved in the preparation & review of documents including H&S plans and procedures, methods statements and those of 3rd parties.
Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with legislation, UK Procedures and contract requirements.
Provide reports, presentations and information as directed.
Ensure compliance with all relevant schedule of partners KPIs.
Stop work at any time H&S elements of the works are in question.
Develop, organise and oversee the induction process; ensuring everyone has attended a project induction and a BRAVE day.

Skills and Qualifications:

It is essential that you are a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) and hold the relevant qualifications under the CSCS card system.
You must have the confidence to stop work at any time if the health and safety elements of the project are in question.
Previous project site experience is essential. You will be required to have the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in a project environment while leading the health and safety team, setting safety policies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Forklift Engineer

AR712 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Northampton

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: Northampton

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

Workshop Forklift Engineer

AR731 – Workshop Forklift Engineer

Location: Castleford

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

Overview:

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

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: Castleford

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

Forklift Engineer

JG261 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells

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

Overview:

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

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: Royal Tunbridge Wells

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

Forklift Engineer

JG262 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Ipswich

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

Overview:

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

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: Ipswich

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

Forklift Engineer

JG263 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

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

Overview:

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

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: Stoke-on-Trent

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

Resident Forklift Engineer

JG264 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Solihull

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Shift allowance

Shift pattern: 4 on/4 off shift pattern (6am-6pm/ 6pm-6am)

Overview:

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

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: Solihull

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 + Shift allowance…

Forklift Engineers

AR824 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Sevenoaks

Salary: £37,500 – £43,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Overview:

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

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: Sevenoaks

Salary: £37,500 – £43,000 + Overtime + Benefits…