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Business Development Manager

BR11 Business Development Manager

Location: Northampton, UK

Salary: Circa £55,000 + 25% Bonus

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Development Manager on behalf of one of our clients within the packaging industry.

As a Business Development Manager you are responsible for the sales and business development of bespoke packaging solutions to customers across a number of verticals including, but not limited to the defence sector, and as well as winning business in local markets for packaging consumers. Currently this includes all opportunities presenting within the United Kingdom as well as the Republic of Ireland. You will identify and capture new opportunities in the markets in close collaboration with the European Defence Leader, other Defence Account Managers as well as Sub-Regional and Local Management.

It is your job to identify and analyse customer’s requirements and desired solutions. You will need to fully understand the customers’ needs and effectively work with different departments, including but not limited to Engineering, Sourcing and Operations locally and international sister companies.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prospect and win new business from packaging customers in and around territory (Northampton)
Responsible for the execution of the defence strategy in the UK market.
Identify and capture new opportunities within the defence Initiative in the market.
Prospecting and developing new sales of products & services towards customers in the defence sector.
Support in building up of local resources to successfully manage defence projects – including successful awareness campaign within key players in the UK.
Drive the business with existing and new defence customers, keeping in mind the company’s current strategy, goals and objectives.
Frequent exchange with European Defence Leader to leverage from established contacts & emerging potentials.
Conduct Sustainability Initiatives and cost take out exercises (CTOs) on strategic customer accounts within the defence sector where applicable.
Supervising/managing key projects of selected accounts if applicable.
Develop, implement and follow a governance process for defence projects in the market.
Successfully monitor tender / procurement channels relevant in the defence sector.
Maintain regular, professional and proactive communication with customer base as well as local and European team.
Obtain customer documents necessary to properly facilitate RFQ’s, order processing, booking, shipment, installation, acceptance, invoicing and payment.
Follow the sales process and use marketing mate

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Forklift Engineer

JG202 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Taunton

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: Taunton

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

Forklift Engineer

JG231 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Birmingham

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: Birmingham

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

Forklift Engineer

JG254 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Shrewsbury

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: Shrewsbury

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

Forklift Engineer

JG255 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Bristol

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: Bristol

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

Forklift Engineer

JG256 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Tamworth

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: Tamworth

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

Maintenance Technician

BJ144 – Maintenance Technician
Location: Ascot
Salary: £30,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Occasional weekend work for specific events)
Company Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Company Health plan, Free or discounted tickets to event, Exclusive discounts.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician on behalf of our fantastic client based in Ascot. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to work on a prestigious estate with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To carry out general repairs to the premises.
To carry out stock control, account for goods and materials held is stock for future use and keeping the Maintenance Team Leader informed of any materials requiring ordering.
To manufacture and install carpentry and joinery items.
To undertake bricklaying, concreting, plastering and roof repairs and other similar maintenance work.
To carry out duties on days of events as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Ideally hold a City & Guilds in bricklaying, carpentry, or a similar trade qualification.
Significant knowledge and experience of buildings maintenance and construction.
Be able to work at times with little or no supervision and have the ability to work under pressure.
Professional appearance.
Proactive and flexible attitude and a strong team player.
Be able to lift heavy items, using equipment provided where needed.
Hold a current, valid Driving Licence.

Welder/Fabricator

MB871: Welder/Fabricator
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Salary: £31,000
Working Hours: 37 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 Welder/Fabricator on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Sleaford depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day to day, you’ll perform weld tasks to the defined standards in line with skills & competency.
Ensure all job transactions are accurately recorded and carried out in accordance with current ERP processes and that work completed and time taken to complete the job is submitted daily to the department / section Supervisor.
Completion of task / recording sheers / reports to current standards.
Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and other approved technical publications.

Skills and Qualifications:

Level 3 Qualification in a Metal Workshop Engineering Discipline
Level 3 Qualification in MIG/TIG Welding (Mild Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium)

Buyer (German Speaking)

MS638 – Buyer (German Speaking)

Location: Colchester

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Overview: First Military Recruitment are seeking an experienced Buyer on behalf of our client, a well-established international supplier of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts to heavy industrial sectors across the globe.

The company has been delivering high-quality MRO components sourced from European and North American manufacturers to clients in regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and South America for over four decades.

This role includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, handling purchase orders, and supporting the supply chain process from vendor selection to delivery.

Candidates from an ex-military background are encouraged to apply, but all qualified candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and engage with potential new vendors.
Obtain and evaluate pricing from multiple suppliers.
Negotiate prices and terms of business with vendors.
Prepare customer quotations.
Place and manage purchase orders.
Monitor order progress to meet customer delivery timelines.
Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.
Manage supplier relationships (SRM) and customer communications (CRM).
Provide general customer service support as required.

Qualifications:

MUST be fluent in German & English.
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics is preferred.
Strong organisational skills with a detail-oriented approach.
Confident communicator with excellent telephone and written skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Willingness to learn about international trade and the MRO industry.
Own transport is essential due to the office location.

Benefits:

Bonus scheme (typically outlined after the first year)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (37.5 hours/week)
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Workplace pension with employer contribution
Private healthcare after one year of service
Internal training and development
Relevant external training opportunities

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Health and Safety Advisor

MB870: Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Swindon
Salary: £52,000 + £5k 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 and Safety Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management system by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice
Assist with development of content for HSE Training and awareness programmes.
Assist with the implementation of the Construction behavioural based safety programme.
Carry out inspections and audits in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure Company, Client and legislative requirements are being met and make recommendations for improvement.
Assist and / or manage with investigating and recording of close call, near miss and other incidents reported within the business.
Be honest in discharging your duties as a health and safety professional.
Assist with the management of key HSE data to enable accurate trend analysis and develop systems to ensure where trends are identified they are met with a suitable response.
Assist with development of Occupational Health and Wellbeing campaigns increasing awareness within the business.
Assist the HSE Manager in providing the Work Winning department with health and safety input into Tenders and Pre-qualifications.
Assist the HSE Manager with the implementation of the Business Strategy relating to Health and Safety.
Cooperate fully with IOSH and abide by its Charter, Byelaws and Regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

A motivated and proactive individual with a genuine interest in health, safety and wellbeing.
Someone with experience in construction & Civil engineering background with a Tier 1 contractor
Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold a NEBOSH qualification and be a member of IOSH.