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Security Officer (Estates)

BJ163 – Security Officer (Estate)
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £29,500 Per Annum
Shifts: 12 Hour day and night shifts (7 days on and 7 days off)

Overview:

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

To protect the estate, the family, the properties and all the assets and valuables within the properties and on the estate whilst acting responsibly, safely and maintaining the family reputation.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prevent and deter unauthorised access into the compound and to the wider estate.
Monitor/respond to fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as appropriate.
Conduct external and internal security patrols.
Provide traffic control and ingress/egress to the estate.
Carry out routine tests of security and fire equipment where appropriate.
Manage keys and perform locking and unlocking duties.
Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors whilst ensuing safeguarding of the premises.
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
Record and report all faults, health and safety hazards and unsafe working practices.
Answer incoming calls ensuring a polite and efficient telephone manner with high levels of customer service.
To maintain a level of confidentiality that Security Officers may be privy. This may be information that is overheard or gossip that should be kept within the security team.
Ensure all walkways and emergency escape routes are kept clear.
Investigate the cause of intruder and fire activations.
To provide support in the event of an emergency evacuation. This support would be provided in a calm and professional manner.
Identify opportunities for improving practices and processes.
Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and conduct effective handover procedures.
Undertake any other duties as requested by supervisor or head of security.

Skills and Qualifications:

Valid SIA licences: Door supervisor and CCTV (public space surveillance).
Working knowledge of security systems, CCTV access control and intruder and fire alarms. To hold a CCTV operator’s licence.
Have a clean five-year history (DBS) (will be carried out).
Full driving licence.
First aider (must be willing to be trained if not already a First Aider).
Fire trained.
Computer literate with ability to use basic functions of Microsoft office packages as well as other security software.
A friendly and professional manner with excellent communication skills.
Proven experience of dealing with members of the public.
A flexible approach and a positive attitude.
The ability to work as part of a team.
To be observant, inquisitive, have a logical mind and to be methodical.
Must have the ability to remain calm and react appropriately to any given situation including emergency situations.
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with members of the public.
Sound written communication skills to respond to emails/correspondence and complete logbooks, records etc.
Ability to think on one’s feet, act decisively and give direction and instruction quickly and clearly in the event of a problem.

BJ163 – Security Officer (Estate)
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £29,500 Per Annum
Shifts: 12 Hour day and night shifts (7 days on and 7 days off)…

Design Manager

MB860: Design Manager
Location: Central London
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + £5,750 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 Design Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their London depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the process, resolution and communication of all design queries as part of the project.
Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with requirements.
Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team.
Collaborate in the preparation of design programmes.
Manage communication with the Client design representative throughout the contract period.
Produce monthly reports on design progress and any other design-specific elements.
Manage and update the design deliverable schedule.
Review all design deliverables and ensure that they are completed to the expected standard. Challenge and resolve when not.
Manage and chair design reviews with the project team.
Manage and chair all design interface meetings with external parties.
Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentions.
Ensure compliance with design approval processes required by the contract.
Routinely monitor and report on progress of the design and explain any necessary actions.
Collaborate with the engagement of external suppliers/subcontractors.
Ensure the document register is completed by designers correctly and issued periodically.
Manage provision of drawings to the project team (document control).
Establish technical query procedure.
Review all design communications and collaboratively resolve queries.
Agree changes with the project team in accordance with project authority protocol.
Issue instructions to the Designer in accordance with project authority protocol.
Implement change order management.
Approve the designer’s quality management system.
Lead Design Reviews with approval and acceptance bodies.
Support Assurance functions with design-specific requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

Wide-ranging understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs and can coach others.
Must have spent 12 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department.
Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
Ability to deputise for the Project Manager if required.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC.

Vehicle Technician

MB762: Vehicle Technician
Location: Southampton
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 Southampton 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.

Mobile Vehicle Technician

MB766: Mobile Vehicle Technician
Location: Guildford 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
A minimum of 3 years practical experience as a vehicle technician in the motor trade working with different types of light vehicles
A full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
No tools required as vehicle and tools will be provided!

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

MB723: Electrically Biased 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: Electrically Biased 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…

Plant and Pump Engineer

MB668: Plant and Pump Engineer
Location: Gloucester with regular local travelling
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 DOE + Overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week + Overtime
Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Door to door pay, Enhanced overtime rates, Company team building days out, Matched contribution pension scheme, Excellent career development opportunities, Company Vehicle + Fuel Card.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Plant and Pump Engineer on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to be located near Gloucester but to cover within a 2 hour radius of Gloucester.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Servicing, call outs and problem solving on Sewage Treatment Plants, Sewage Pumps and Wastewater systems.
Dealing with electrical and mechanical elements of the systems.
Liaising with the scheduling team and/or line manager on a daily basis, reporting any problems with work and keeping the customer updated.
Providing feedback on parts used or works to be quotes in line with procedures.
Ensuring your van stock is up to date with relevant parts and tools.
Carry out on the job training as directed by your line manager.
Liaising with customer’s on site during jobs.
Use of a mobile app to know your daily schedule.
Completing comprehensive reports following each site attendance.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience working in the sewage treatment industry or a similar engineering role.
A strong electrical and mechanical background.
Mechanical experience – Experience of working on pumps and motors.
Electrical experience – Experience of working on various electrical equipment.
Communication via mobile as job role is mainly remote.
Ability to fault find in a range of demanding environments.
Can do attitude and team player.
To work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
Excellent problem solving and attention to detail.
Qualifications in either mechanical or electrical disciplines.
17th, 18th or 19th edition electrical qualifications (but not essential)
CSCS card (but not essential)
Full UK driving license
Working in confined spaces (but not essential)

Class 2 Driver

MB850: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Reading and surrounding areas
Salary: £36,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly – based on good attendance) + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than other but still get paid for the whole day)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Reading.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally.
Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery/collection.
Provide excellent customer service.
Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures.
Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.

Skills and Qualifications:

A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
ALME certificate desirable.
Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
A minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card.
Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
Excellent driving skills.
Experience of multidrop deliveries.
Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.

Vehicle Mechanic

MB340: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Catterick
Salary: £30,371pa
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (early Friday finish)
Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, 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 Catterick 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 Mechanic

MB376: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Brecon
Salary: £30,371pa
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.

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.