Chiller Engineer

MS521 – Lead Chiller Engineer 

Location: Andover

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Lead Chiller Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for repair & maintenance of chillers, air-handling units and pumps ready for hire. You will also assist with the day-to-day running of the chiller test & repair department. 

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

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain chillers on return from hire.
• Manage a small team, managing discipline, attitude, time keeping, absence.
• Diagnose faults and repair of chiller, and related equipment.
• Ensure all paperwork and F-gas Documentation is correctly filled in and filed.
• Obtain details and order parts for repair as required.
• Ensuring equipment is clean and in good condition for hire.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience as a Lead Chiller Engineer / Supervisor.
• F-Gas Certificate.
• City of Guilds or NVQ in Refrigeration.
• 3 years’ experience in Refrigeration / Air-conditioning.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Good time keeping / Work ethic.

Desirable:

• Electrical Qualifications / experience.
• Forklift License.
• Previous experience of HVAC hire industry.

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Fitter & Assembler

MS634 – Fitter & Assembler 

Salary: £27,040 – £31,300 per annum DOE 

Location: Aylesbury

Shifts:

• Monday – Friday: 6am – 2pm.

Overview:  First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Fitter on behalf of one of our clients.  

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

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately. 
• A meticulous approach to fitting and assembly work, ensuring high standards of precision. 
• Carrying out fitting and assembly work as directed by the Team Leader. 
• Adhering to working instructions provided by engineers, project managers and supervisors. 
• Ensuring strict compliance with all health & safety requirements and protocols. 
• Participating in quality control processes to maintain the highest standard of products. 
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects, offering valuable insights and ideas. 
• Working diligently to maintain a high standard of manufacturing output. 
• Carry out production duties as directed by Team Leader. 
• To assist in any production area / duty when required. 
• Production plant, machinery and equipment. 
• Look after the company’s interests at all times. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to company business. 
• Ensure that the company’s procedures are followed. 
• Maintain good housekeeping practices. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• You must have worked for a minimum of 2 years within a manufacturing industry. 
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude with good attention to detail. 
• The ability to solve problems, work under pressure and prioritise. 
• Must be able to work under your own initiative, but also to work as part of a team. 
• The ability to read engineering drawings, mainly third angle projection drawings. 

Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays. 
• Life assurance. 
• Pension. 
• Health cash plan. 
• On-site parking. 
• On-site electric charging points.
• Social events. 
• Seasonal flu jabs. 

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HGV Technician

JB484: HGV Technician

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £17.34 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £17.34 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB483: HGV Technician

Location: York

Salary: £17.85 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: York

Salary: £17.85 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB482: HGV Technician

Location: Hull

Salary: £17.34 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Hull

Salary: £17.34 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB481: HGV Technician

Location: Immingham

Salary: £17.34 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Immingham

Salary: £17.34 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB480: HGV Technician

Location: Carlisle

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Carlisle

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB479: HGV Technician

Location: Blaydon

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Blaydon

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour…

HGV Technician

JB478: HGV Technician

Location: Billingham

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician:

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician:

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location: Billingham

Salary: £17.85 – £22.38 per hour…

CNC Technician

MS660 – CNC Technician 

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum

Location: Woolwich

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a CNC Technician on behalf of one of our clients. This role is for an experienced CNC Technician who is confident in their technical ability and excited by the opportunity to apply CNC manufacturing within a creative, experimental environment. You’ll thrive if you’re comfortable working in ambiguity, enjoy developing new processes, and bring a
strong understanding of materials, mechanics, and operational workflows.

A solid grasp of CAD and technical drawings is essential, along with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving. You’ll work closely with skilled artists and fabricators, so being team-focused, communicative, and open to shared development is key. If you enjoy precision engineering but are motivated by creativity, innovation, and pushing boundaries, this role will suit you well. 

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage CNC machinery to a high technical and safety standard.
• Collaborate with artists and designers to translate concepts into manufacturable outcomes.
• Develop, test, and refine CNC processes for art, R&D, and production applications.
• Support material testing, tooling development, and process improvement.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of CNC output in line with project timelines.
• Maintain clear communication with workshop and production teams to support shared targets.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A proven track record in a workshop environment.
• Demonstrated use of CNC equipment, including laser, 3D printer, router, etc.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably Rhino.
• Fluency in CAM software.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with G-code.
• Previous work with robots, specifically UR (Universal Robots).
• Experience working on a gantry router.

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