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Resident Forklift Engineer

AR856 – Resident Forklift Engineer

Location: Stafford

Salary: £33,000 – £38,500 + Van & Overtime

Shifts: Weekly rotation of: 06:00 – 14:30 & 11:30 – 20:00

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Resident 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.

Location: Stafford

Salary: £33,000 – £38,500 + Van & Overtime

Shifts: Weekly rotation of: 06:00 – 14:30 & 11:30 – 20:00…

Security Warden Supervisor

MS553 – Security Warden Supervisor

Location: Holborn, London

Salary: £40,000 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:

Supervising and providing guidance to a team of Wardens during your designated shift, ensuring that all tasks are completed to the required level.
Assisting with staff rotas and arranging cover when necessary. Planning workloads, allocating tasks and monitoring progress against targets. Organising work schedules and implementing deadlines.
Providing the first line response when management issues arise during a shift.
Maintaining accurate records of daily activities, incidents and shift reports, supervising the hand-over to the next shift.
Attending team management meetings and following up actions as required. Briefing teams on new initiatives, changes and other relevant matters.
Assisting with recruitment, training and helping staff reach their professional development goals.
Maintaining up to date records at the Gatehouse such as the information folder, key watcher admin, key audits, key list etc.
Upskilling to advanced knowledge of surveillance systems, alarms and access control systems to deter and detect potential threats. Staying updated on industry best practices and emerging security technologies to continuously improve security operations.
Assisting with management of daily gate takings, ensuring all monies, tickets, credit card transactions are accounted for, securely processed and banked.
Liaising with other Inn Departments, Chambers and Resident via email and telephone on a variety of day-to-day matters.
Being part of a call-out rota for out-of-hours emergency issues.

Skills and Qualifications:

Line management or supervisor experience, including leading by example and inspiring others.
Experience of working in sensitive environments and maintaining confidentiality.
At least two years of experience in a security guard role.
Strong knowledge of security protocols, procedures and emergency response techniques.
Excellent observation, critical thinking and solution focused problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions during high-stress situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in operating surveillance systems, alarms and access control systems.
Demonstrable high level of honesty and integrity in positions previously held.
Good numeracy and literacy skills with experience of cash handling.
Valid SIA front line door supervisor licence preferable.

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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Asbestos Surveyor

MB901: Asbestos Surveyor
Location: South of the UK
Salary: £35,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Fully expensed company vehicle and fuel care, 28 days holiday, pension scheme and an attractive salary plus cross training opportunities into obtaining Asbestos, EPC and Fire Risk Assessments.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Environmental business who are looking to recruit an Asbestos Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth to cover the South of the UK

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join an exciting and growing surveying team.

Duties and responsibilities:

Able to identify Asbestos containing materials
Assess the risk of materials that contain asbestos
Possess a high quality of communication skills both verbally and written
Confidently produce a concise and accurate report after surveying
Work in a timely manner to adhere to deadlines set
Have an up-to-date knowledge of industry guidelines.

Qualifications and experience:

BOHS P402 certification.
Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification survey experience.
Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
Flexible working and IT proficiency, including TEAMS.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Full UK Drivers License

MB901: Asbestos Surveyor
Location: South
Salary: £35,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Additional Company Benefits: Fully expensed company vehicle and fuel care, 28 days holiday, pension scheme and an attractive salary plus cross training opportunities into obtaining Asbestos, EPC and Fire Risk Assessments.…

Sewing Machinist

JMB22 – Sewing Machinist (Industrial)

Location: Devon

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per year (DOE)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: From £13.50 per hour (Negotiable depending on experience)

Benefits: On-Site accommodation, Long-term stability, established British manufacturing environment, supportive team, opportunity to develop within the business.

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sewing Machinist to join a well-established British manufacturing company.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and confident individual to become part of a reliable and growing production team. The role offers long-term stability, consistent hours, and the chance to work within a quality-driven environment.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and brings confidence and commitment to everything they do.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Operating industrial sewing machines to a high standard
Producing quality finished products in line with specifications
Working with a variety of materials and fabrics
Maintaining consistent output while meeting production deadlines
Ensuring all work meets strict quality control standards
Keeping your workstation clean, organised, and safe
Collaborating effectively within the production team

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience as a Sewing Machinist
Strong experience with industrial sewing machinery
High level of reliability and excellent timekeeping
Confident in your ability and quality of work (key requirement)
Committed, hardworking, and team-focused
Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Experience working with multiple materials or product types
Understanding of production targets and workflow processes

What’s on Offer:

Competitive starting rate of £13.50 per hour (negotiable)
Full-time, Monday to Friday – no weekend work
Annual salary between £28,000 – £30,000
Secure, long-term position within British manufacturing
Supportive working environment with growth potential
Onsite accommodation available

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Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

MB723: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £40,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic refrigeration business who are looking to recruit a Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep and maintenance of their internal factory plant equipment. This is a permanent position located at their depot in Wrexham.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out work assignments issued and maximize effectiveness of the shift at all times by ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Demonstrate a team approach with regard to maintenance and hygiene of equipment and support (teams of) Logistics.
Provide support to the team during breaks and absences and work together to ensure completion of their duties.
Follow all work instructions, procedures, job descriptions at all times.
Ensure that all Work Orders, PM’s issued to the shift are completed.
Complete and check all necessary paper work.
Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the site and carry out prioritized work as agreed.
Carry out the assigned activities to meet operational targets; working with other functions to ensure mutual objectives are met.
Compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations (e.g. attendance, quality, safety, GMP’s, etc.) and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.).
Resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
Order spare parts as required on shift if unavailable from stock and contact contractors/suppliers as required in order to resolve problems on shift.
Ensure all parts removed from stores while on shift are booked out of stores in the correct way.
Where necessary, must initiate the purchase of parts or equipment completing the relevant order requisition forms with relevant information.
Provide the Engineering manager with information on all engineering downtime attended on shift, related quality issue, work orders completed, PM’s completed and other details as required.
Identify and analyse problems before crises and determine appropriate action and follow up.
Ensure remedial works on site is raised by work order or PM’s are highlighted to the Manager.
Work closely with Logistics teams. Work under supervision of engineering managers. Ensure that
handovers are smooth and efficient whilst sharing relevant information with other engineers.
Request/give information from/to the engineering manager..
Capable of instructing un-skilled/semi-skilled people in simple operations of equipment.
Use of power tools, drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, presses.
Use of ladders, steps, walkways.
May have to work with hot/cold equipment using suitable safe systems of work and/or PPE.

Skills and Qualifications:

Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold-store industry experience.
Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
4 years experience
A good standard of both written and oral English.
Basic Health & Safety.
Data and analytical skills.
Computer literate. (word/excel/windows based packages).

Desirable skills:

PLC knowledge.
Working on hydraulic systems.
Working on temperature control systems.
Working with instrumentation systems.
Welding experience.
FLT/MEWP license.

MB723: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £40,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8am to 4.30pm + Overtime opportunities
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

Gate Engineer

MB619: Gate Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6.30am – 4.30pm. No call outs, no weekend work and minimal overtime. Standard 40 hour working work
Benefits: Vehicle + Fuel Card, Uniform (safety boots, branded tops, work trousers and waterproofs), Company pension, Company phone, Company PPE, All tools provided, Optional overtime (Not expected to work bank holidays, weekends or evenings)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Gate Engineer on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to cover the area of Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be involved in completing maintenance and servicing of automated gates, barriers, intercoms and other access control systems.
You will attend breakdown call outs to repair automated gates and associated equipment in line with SLA’s.
Complete works on a variety of equipment both individually and as part of a team
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
To ensure site reports are completed upon completion of work from the visit.
Attend sites to repair, service and maintain automated entry systems including gates, barriers, intercoms and other access control systems.
Locate faults by observing electromechanical devices in operation
To provide technical support to the team and existing and potential customers on products and services.
To assist in the requirements that capture upgrade and design of future systems
Maintain Client Relationships – Client relationships are a key part of this role. A healthy relationship with all clients is essential to the completion of all projects.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in breakdown repairs, servicing and maintaining automated entry systems and other access control systems.
Confident with BFT, NICE, DEA, VIDEX, PAXTON and similar products.
Hands on experience (such as digging etc) would be preferable
Full UK drivers license with a maximum of 6 points

Vehicle Mechanic

MB580: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Donnington, Telford
Salary: £31,000pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week with overtime available
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit multiple Vehicle Mechanics on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Donnington depot.

The Vehicle Mechanic isn’t an ordinary Mechanic position. This position will provide an opportunity to work on some fantastic military vehicles and enhance your mechanical knowledge on the wider spectrum in addition to offering exceptional career advancement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
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.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

Vehicle Technician Trainer

MB657: Vehicle Technician Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £37,111 (rising to £39,679)
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit an Apprenticeship Coach on a permanent basis due to growth to cover their Lyneham depot. There are 5 positions up for grabs in 3 separate key areas – initial trade training (for new starters and recruits), tracked vehicle training and specialist equipment inspecting. All 3 are very open to different backgrounds and levels of expertise, however, a qualification of an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) will the be minimum requirement to considered for the role.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of new technologies and equipment, ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications; Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
Assessment of trainees to include: creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT).

Skills and Qualifications:

Vehicle Technician background (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum)
Strong team player – ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Organised, great time management and proactive manner
Clear and effective communication – written and verbal
Workshop experience with proven diagnostic skills (Light vehicle or HGV), military leavers with vehicle inspection experience (HGV or armoured) would be beneficial as well but not essential.
Strong IT literacy skills

Our client values difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. If you have the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you!

MB657: Vehicle Technician Trainer
Location: Lyneham
Salary: £37,111 (rising to £39,679)
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

Vehicle Mechanic

MB480: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Leconfield
Salary: £30,371pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
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.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

MB480: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Leconfield
Salary: £30,371pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions…

Vehicle Mechanic

MB376: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Brecon
Salary: £31,000pa
Working Hours: 07:30am – 16:30pm Mon to Thurs (4 day week)
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service, maintain and repair vehicles components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
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.

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.