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HGV Class 2 Driver

MB849: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Malmesbury 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 Malmesbury.

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.

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)

Technical Trainer (Automotive)

MS532 – Technical Trainer (Automotive)

Location: Haddenham

Salary: £ Competitive DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Technical Trainer to work on commercial vehicles.

Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Technical Trainer:

Delivering technical training as required in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements.
Completing administrative duties and monitor and support learners’ progress throughout their learning journey.
Assisting with and developing resources for the automotive department.
Ensuring inclusion of equality and diversity, promoting good values and employability skills within training sessions.
Liaising with colleagues and the assessing team to remain focused on learner success and achievement.

Skills and Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern vehicle technology, preferably trucks and the DAF Trucks brand.
Hands-on experience of repair and maintenance techniques for modern vehicles or relevant qualification.
Excellent and adaptable communication skills.
Experience in the design and delivery of technical training.
Ability to plan and organise in order to meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn.
Flexible approach and excellent team working skills.
Clean and current driving license as occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required.

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Technical Trainer (Automotive)

MS532 – Technical Trainer (Automotive)

Location: Haddenham

Salary: £40,000 per annum DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Technical Trainer to work on commercial vehicles.

Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Technical Trainer:

Delivering technical training as required in line with curriculum and awarding body requirements.
Completing administrative duties and monitor and support learners’ progress throughout their learning journey.
Assisting with and developing resources for the automotive department.
Ensuring inclusion of equality and diversity, promoting good values and employability skills within training sessions.
Liaising with colleagues and the assessing team to remain focused on learner success and achievement.

Skills and Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern vehicle technology, preferably trucks and the DAF Trucks brand.
Hands-on experience of repair and maintenance techniques for modern vehicles or relevant qualification.
Excellent and adaptable communication skills.
Experience in the design and delivery of technical training.
Ability to plan and organise in order to meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn.
Flexible approach and excellent team working skills.
Clean and current driving license as occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required.

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Production Team Leader

AL909 – Production Team Leader

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Bonuses

Location: Yate, Bristol

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Team Leader on behalf of one of our clients.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, communication and continuous improvement.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead, support and energise a skilled warehouse team to meet daily production targets.
Coordinate daily job schedules and allocate labour efficiently.
Ensure materials are prepared, processed and dispatched to customer specifications.
Use internal ERP system to record and manage stock movement accurately.
Uphold high standards in health, safety and housekeeping — promoting a safe, positive environment.
Train and mentor team members in production best practices and safety protocols.
Inspect finished parts for quality, non-conformance, and correct material condition.
Communicate effectively with other departments to keep workflow running smoothly.
Keep clear, accurate records of stock and team activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

At least 2 years’ experience leading a warehouse or production team.
Strong communication and leadership skills — both on the floor and in reporting.
A practical understanding of lean manufacturing tools (5S, 7 Wastes, visual management).
Comfortable with production planning, training staff and using ERP systems.
FLT and confidence in safe handling of goods.
ILM Level 2 Leadership (or equivalent) is a bonus — but not essential.

Benefits:

Quarterly profit-related bonus.
Quarterly £100 attendance allowance.
29 days holiday (including bank holidays).
‘Time in service’ holiday awards.
Optional contributory pension scheme.
A positive working culture in a growing and stable company.

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HIU Service Engineer

MS549 – HIU Service Engineer

Location: East ondon

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum + van

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HIU Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. As a HIU Service Engineer, you will be required to service and repair various types of HIUs. This includes the commissioning of heating circuits, setting up Domestic Hot Water for resident use, application of efficiency settings and the ability to carry out first time repairs.

Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged but all applications will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring all Quality Management and Compliance Documentation for HIU Servicing and reactive repair activities is correct and complete for each site.
Proactively drive Legislative and Contractual Compliance, profitability, and customer satisfaction within the customer portfolio.
Provide technical assistance to clients, and work colleagues within, whilst fulfilling and meeting both Quality Standards and HSE Objectives.
Proactively manage customer HSE objectives and Quality Standards and ensure the adoption of Safe Working Practices during the works within Residential Properties.
Make effective recommendations for continuous improvement.
Produce a high standard of work and provide detailed job reports.
Support and assist your colleagues where necessary.
Servicing and repairs to Hydraulic Interface Units by carrying out a first time fix.
Stock control to ensure you have the required levels of components to carry out a first time repair.
React to Hydraulic Interface Unit repair works to investigate the cause of breakdown and where possible, service the HIU and carry out efficiency settings to heating and hot water circuits.
React to client requests outside of the working hours by accepting requests and attending to residential breakdowns to the service level agreement during your period of being on call.
Updating the client only via your job report and provide limited information to the resident so updates can be provided to the residents by the client.
Provide training and advice to new employees and support their development.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Served a recognised apprenticeship and/or be qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ level 2 in Plumbing/HVAC with Electrical qualifications and registered to the appropriate body as required for the role.
Servicing and fault diagnosing on Hydraulic Interface Units.
Electrical qualification to the latest Edition of BS 7671 that includes modifying current electrical controls.
Willingness to study for relevant Industry qualifications is essential.
Good customer service skills.
Hot Water Systems or valid unvented hot water certification.

Benefits:

Competitive salary (depending upon experience) + out of hours reactive calls.
The working week will be 37 hours.
Company van.
Company Pension Scheme.
Sickness insurance.
Death in Service.
24 Days not including bank holidays.

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Electronic Sign Engineer

BJ63 – Electronic Sign Engineer
Location: Irvine + Surrounding Areas
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5pm)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electronic Sign Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful individual will manufacture, install and service a broad range of electronic displays, including LED signs, LCD displays and AV systems.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working from the factory in Irvine, as well as from customer sites, you will:
Assemble and test products and systems.
Maintain, service and upgrade signage.
Deliver and install products at customer sites.
Diagnose and repair faulty products and systems.
Communicate with customers in a friendly, professional manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

Practical skills and experience within electronic engineering of wiring, soldering and fault finding at component level.
Mechanical skills required to include drilling, grinding and general assembly techniques.
Experience of writing efficient manufacturing and technical documentation.
Educated to HNC / HND level within an engineering discipline such as electronic engineering, electrical or electronic product manufacturing.
Proficient IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
A full, clean and valid UK driving licence.

Benefits:

Company van available for site installation and servicing purposes.
28 days holiday per annum inclusive of traditional and local holidays.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a close-knit, family-owned company that takes great pride in what they do.
You will have the chance to get involved with the full development process of systems, from initial design stage, through to manufacture and delivery and work on projects for a broad array of customers.

BJ63 – Electronic Sign Engineer
Location: Irvine + Surrounding Areas
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5pm)…

Generator Engineer

BJ165 – Generator Engineer
Location: Greater London + Surrounding areas
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 Per Annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 Hours P/W (+ Overtime Opportunities with Enhanced Pay rate)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our fantastic client who are a trusted leader in the back-up power solution industry, as they are on the lookout for a Generator Engineer to cover Greater London and other surrounding areas.

As a Generator engineer you will be carrying out servicing and repairs on various brands of Generators. You will also be undertaking diagnostics, fault finding
and rectification. There is also installation, and commissioning works to be carried out.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform routine maintenance (oil changes, filter replacements, etc.)
Conduct scheduled inspections to identify wear and tear or potential issues
Test generator performance and carry out load bank tests
Maintain accurate service record
Diagnose mechanical or electrical faults in generators
Repair or replace faulty components such as alternators, batteries, or control panels
Set up and install new generator systems (portable or fixed)
Connect generators to power systems or buildings safely
Explain technical issues and solutions to clients in simple terms
Provide usage recommendations and operational training

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 Minimum in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Multiple years of Generator service/ installation/ commissioning experience
Strong customer service background or aptitude
Sound relationship building skills with customers.
Cross-discipline team working.
Can demonstrate the ability to go the extra mile, to exceed expectations.

Telemarketing Executive

AR785 – Telemarketing Executive

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Telemarketing Executive on behalf of one of our clients.

We are currently seeking a Telemarketing Executive to join our team. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for potential customers interested in Crown Products, identifying their requirements and arranging further conversations with our specialist Sales Representatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow up on leads via telephone, email, and live chat, including new, existing, and returning customers.
Schedule appointments for field sales representatives and maintain regular customer contact, providing support and following up on enquiries.
Grow and maintain the CRM system, ensuring all customer interactions are logged accurately.
Conduct targeted telephone campaigns to promote new products, updates, and features.
Utilise LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms to research and engage potential leads through personalised outreach.
Conduct proactive cold calling within assigned territories to generate new business opportunities and qualify leads.
Work collaboratively with the sales team to achieve company targets and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills and Qualifications:

Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
Strong administrative and organisational abilities, with attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning CRM systems.
Results-driven with a professional, friendly, and engaging approach.

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000…

Forklift Engineer

JG258 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 + 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: Coventry

Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 + Overtime + Benefits…