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Field Service Engineer

BJ142 – Field Service Engineer
Location: Shepreth, Cambridgeshire (Covering the UK)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Per Annum + Company Vehicle
Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Personal Profile:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client, who are a global company that supports users of vibration test systems with installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and consultancy. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join an established yet expanding business with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.

The Field Service Engineer builds and maintains relationships with customers while supporting the development of on-site installation, servicing and repair processes of Vibration Test Equipment and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
Evaluate systems and make recommendations for improvements and solutions.
Carry out preventative maintenance on customer sites in line with recommended procedures.
Talk with customers and understand their needs, communicating the requirements and timeline for their system plan.
Work with a team to ensure projects are completed effectively and efficiently.
Travel around the UK and overseas to install and maintain industrial testing equipment, sometimes on short notice.
On occasions be prepared to work in excess of the normal 37.5 hour week or anti-social hours whilst observing contractual obligations.
Be familiar with all Health and Safety rules and regulations when working.
Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Educated to a minimum NVQ level 2/BTEC in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent. An HNC in a relevant subject and knowledge in vibration would be a distinct advantage.
Experienced in industrial plant maintenance and have a strong background in engineering and substantial knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering
Well versed in problem solving and have good analytical skills to be able to work under pressure while using own initiative to complete the work to the required level.
Proven experience in working in some or all of the following areas are essential: industrial electronic systems, mechanical fitting, fully conversant in electrical/electronic principles.
able to read circuit diagrams
fault-finding to sub-assembly level and diagnosis of electronic faults to component level would be a distinct advantage
Self-motivated, work well independently
Must be able to work flexible hours and easily adaptable – sometimes with short notice and at weekends.
Valid Passport and Full UK Driving Licence.

BJ142 – Field Service Engineer
Location: Shepreth, Cambridgeshire (Covering the UK)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Per Annum + Company Vehicle
Working Hours: Monday – Friday…

Workshop Supervisor

Workshop Supervisor

Location: Warwick

Salary: £18.27 – £24.05 per hour

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Business Development Lead on behalf of one of our clients. To carry out and take responsibility for all sales & business development internally, along with all other tasks as required by the Branch Manager. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Taking enquiries from customers over the phone in a professional manner.
Investigating, researching and finding new business opportunities from dormant and new accounts.
Ensuring Customer service levels surpass customer expectations.
Creating and closing quotations/enquiries and recording them down in an accurate manner.
Issuing quotes to customers on the day it is collated and contacting the customer to inform them of any delays.
To produce all aspects of quotes as directed by the Branch Manager.
Following sales strategies created and implemented by the Managing Director.
To call customers and chase orders, quotes and PO’s.
To treat all sales related work as a priority.
Liaise with the Area Sales Managers daily regarding the processing of all sales documentation, lead generation and assist where necessary.
General sales administration.
Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience and track record in sales.
Excellent customer service skills.
Concise communication skills.
Excellent telephone manner.
Customer focussed.
Works well on own initiative or as part of a team.
Organised and ability to keep calm when under pressure.

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Forklift Engineer

AR790 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Leominster

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 + Overtime + Van

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:

Responsible for commissioning, maintenance and servicing of equipment and plant machinery.
Repair, maintain, and service forklift trucks
Repair or replace faulty parts
Request parts via PDA
Report to Service Co-ordinator for scheduled work
Maintain and develop relationships with Customers
Follow Service Team procedures.
Adhere to site Health & Safety requirements.
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance of the role and attend training courses as required.
Adhere to company Quality and Compliance responsibilities, and policies and procedures.
Adhere to Health & Safety responsibilities and procedures
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Numeracy skills
Knowledge of Forklift trucks
Analytical with an eye for detail
Excellent communications skills
Professional and strong interpersonal skills
Able to work to tight deadlines
Flexible and willing to contribute by helping others
Courteous, friendly and tactful

Location: Leominster

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 + Overtime + Van…

Occupational Health Nurse

BJ66 – Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: Competitive Salary
Working Hours: Monday – Wednesday (8pm – 4pm)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to join our clients collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Our client is one of the UK’s leading Occupational Health organisations, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 2.5 million employees across the UK workforce.

This role requires an ability to assess and manage minor injury and illness, deliver health and wellbeing initiatives, and work with external organisations and other healthcare professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing health surveillance and manage escalations via the Occupational Health Technicians.
Providing professional advice, support and guidance.
Assessing new clients presenting to Occupational Health.
Assessing individuals’ fitness to work for the appropriate job role.
Providing clinical assessment of clients presenting with minor illness and injury.
Supporting the Senior OH Advisor to advise, monitor and assess the clinical practice of the OH team.
Ensuring clinical assessment skills are maintained in line with best practice.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience working within A&E/intensive care
Excellent knowledge of occupational health and employment legislation Registered Nurse (Part 1)
Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Occupational Health Diploma

Company Benefits:

Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
Life assurance
Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Vitality Health

BJ66 – Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: Competitive Salary
Working Hours: Monday – Wednesday (8pm – 4pm)…

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

MB757: Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer
Location: Gillingham
Salary: £38,300
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am 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.

Roofing Estimator

MB782: Roofing Estimator
Location: Wimbledon with regular local travelling
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme, Excellent career development opportunities.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Roofing Estimator on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to be located near their Head Office in Wimbledon.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Visiting and surveying all prospective sites, taking photographs, preparing a plan of the roof and taking accurate measurements.
Take account of all technical and logistical issues and requirements.
Speaking to clients where appropriate and accurately recording their specific requirements.
Taking core samples or removing slates and tiles to establish the roof build up and structure of the roof and taking photographic records.
Seeking out opportunities and looking for opportunities to improve your conversion rate and the profitability of the company.
Taking off quantities from your records and preparing costs.
Discussing the projects you are working on with your manager and other colleagues to maximise collective experience and knowledge and agree the best way to proceed with the proposal and by so doing improve your conversion rates and the opportunity to increase profits.
Preparing proposals by writing reports and specifications based on your findings and supported with photographic evidence.
Finalising and submitting completed tenders and proposals on time.
From time to time, preparing reports and budget prices and giving advice to Clients on how to overcome problems they may have on their building/s.
Taking every opportunity to develop closer and better relationships with clients and potential clients.
Pricing additional works and variations on live contracts.
Carrying out your work to a high standard, taking care in preparing tenders to ensure that profit margins and prices are achieved in line with the company’s objectives.
Managing your workload to ensure that deadlines and tender/quotation return deadlines are achieved and ensuring that priority is given to the best enquiries.
Keeping clear and accurate records at all stages of the pricing process, saving files as and where appropriate and in accordance with the company’s procedures.
Updating the company’s database with details of any interaction you have with clients or potential clients so that there is an accurate and up to date record for use by other staff.
Ensuring that all quotations and tenders are followed up in a timely and appropriate manner and records of the outcome of all such activity is kept and this intelligence is discussed and passed on to the Partner responsible for sales and marketing to aid in top level decision making.
Ensuring that all customer communications are of the highest and most professional standard, are clear and easy to ready, satisfy the needs of the client, sell the benefits of employing for the business, are consistent in portraying and relating the company’s vision, sales message, values and corporate identity.
When you receive an order, arrange a project launch meeting and prepare the file and documents and brief the
contracts department on how the project has been priced and the opportunities you have seen. Make yourself available throughout the project to answer queries from the contracts team.
Always acting in the best interest of the business

Skills and Qualifications:

Robust experience in pitched and flat roof refurbishment/replacement.
Experience and contacts within the industry.
Presentable appearance with strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
A proven record of accomplishment in an Estimating role.
An understanding of the legal and commercial elements of construction.
Ability to work within a team, as well as independently.
To maintain a professional manner when on-site or in an office environment.
Ambitious, target driven, commercial and seeking a long-term role.

MB782: Roofing Estimator
Location: Wimbledon with regular local…

School Bus Driver

MB829: School Bus Driver
Location: Central London and surrounding areas
Salary: £14.85ph
Working Hours: 35 hrs per week: Mon – Thu 07:00-09:30 / 15:30-19:00, Fri 07:00-09:30 / 15:30-18:00. (Other duties carried out in between these working hours)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic community business who are looking to recruit a School Bus Driver on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and responsibilities:

To drive vehicles with due care and consideration.
To adhere to safe working practices, Health & Safety policies and other procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and ensuring a duty of care is maintained to themselves,
their passengers and colleagues.
To provide assistance to passengers in a sensitive, caring and responsive manner.
To maintain confidentiality about personal user details.
To ensure vehicle exteriors/interiors are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
To accurately record own driver hours on weekly log cards or tachograph equipment as required.
To undertake any other duties that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
To promote, through behaviour and appearance, a positive image of the business
Provide advice and information to member organisations relating to MiDAS enquiries and bookings.
Help maintain up-to-date records, including the use of the MiDAS on-line training portal.
Undertake driver assessments when required
Check new and existing drivers’ licences on a periodic basis.
Help ensure all drivers meet the criteria for companies’ insurance policy.
Provide basic admin support to the Transport Coordinators
Be responsible for basic vehicle checks
Ensure that all checklists and paperwork are accurately kept up to date and maintained, logging any defects and notifying the Fleet or Operations Manager of any repairs that need to be carried out as necessary.
Ensure that all vehicles conform to agreed Community Transport code of practice standards and the Health & Safety policies as outlined in the staff handbook.
Prepare, restock as necessary and seal first aid boxes for all vehicles.
Ensure that vehicle exteriors/interiors are kept in a clean condition.
Be responsible for keeping accurate records of all body damage and reporting it immediately to the Fleet or Operations Manager.
Ensure the car parks are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
Assist with vehicle shunting.

Qualifications and experience:

Be over 21 years of age, with a full, clean UK driving licence for at least two years (with a D1 or PCV entitlement) and no more than 9 penalty points on it, and to not have had a conviction for driving under the influence of drink or drugs in the last 10 years.
Has proven experience of regular driving commitments, ideally in a professional capacity.
Has a proven ability to drive a larger vehicle safely showing due consideration to passengers and other drivers.
Is able to undertake route planning and map reading.
Is able to read, write and speak English.
Is able to communicate well with passengers and colleagues.
Is physically capable of undertaking regular manual handling activities.
Can work as part of a team and can show initiative in resolving problems when required.
Can take and follow instructions and learn quickly in a changing situation.
Can work independently without supervision.
Can stay calm in difficult situations.
Is flexible in their approach to their work.
Has a patient and caring nature.
Is able to get on with people from all backgrounds and in all circumstances in a polite and sensitive way.
Is sympathetic to the needs of children and/or frail, older and disabled people.
Is willing and able to transport assistance dogs and safely restrained domestic pets.
Has a good standard of personal cleanliness and tidiness.

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.

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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Welding Equipment Service Engineer

MS628 – Welding Equipment Service Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Welding Equipment Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, repairing and maintenance of boilers, plate packs, and pumps.

Working hours: 08:00 to 17:00, Monday – Friday.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnose and repair welding and cutting equipment, including MIG & TIG.
Carry out routine servicing, testing, and electrical safety checks on customer and hire equipment.
Support customers with technical issues, offering professional advice and practical solutions.
Maintain accurate service and repair records in line with company procedures.
Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Assist with workshop organisation, stock control, and general maintenance duties.
Collaborate with the sales and technical teams to support customer requirements and product demonstrations.

Skills and Qualifications:

Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience repairing or maintaining welding machines, torches, or related equipment.
Proven electrical and maintenance experience (industrial or workshop-based).
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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