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Head of Bid Management

MB906: Head of Bid Management
Location: Swindon
Salary: £100,000 – £110,000 + 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 Head of Bid Management on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide strategic management to bid teams.
Ensuring bid teams are established to perform and meet the work winning targets.
Ensuring that Company and Corporate governance/ procedures are adhered to at all stages of bids.
Leading, motivating and energising bid teams and individuals.
Coaching, encouraging and maintaining positivity within teams.
Proactive participation and contribution to the Work Winning leadership team.
Ability to monitor and influence multiple bids concurrently.
Ability to solve challenging problems and influence others to get excellent results.
Ability to achieve desired outcomes from individuals and groups not immediately within the work winning team.
Liaising, leading and removing barriers for other work winning functions to ensure adequate support to successful tenders.
Engaging with the wider operational team to gain buy-in before, during and after bidding.
Liaising with Operations and Project Directors to ensure full support of bid development.
Filtering of key information to senior team as required to facilitate timely and informed decision making.
Proactively identifying and solving issues within organisation, individual and logistics to facilitate bid process and production.
Able to encourage and harness creative and imaginative proposals from within team encouraging development of the best possible solution.
Driving, developing and reviewing bid strategies regularly through the bid process
Aligning Bid strategies with sector and organisational aims and aspirations.
Reviewing the tender process at internal reviews to ensure it allows creative thinking and improvement.
Recruitment and agency appointments as required.
Chair bid managers regular meetings.
Line management of Bid Managers.

Skills and Qualifications:

Solid understanding of contract, technical and pricing processes to allow challenge of proposed strategies.
Solid understanding of industry processes, able to lead storyboard sessions as required, challenge preconceptions and clear understanding of features and benefits within a submission.
Sound knowledge of the UK construction market.
Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation.
Sound knowledge of Civil Engineering.
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract.
Strong presentation and client communication skills.

Workshop Forklift Engineer

AR837 – Workshop Forklift Engineer

Location: Hoo, Kent

Salary: £30,000 – £37,000

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: Hoo, Kent

Salary: £30,000 – £37,000…

Area Sales Manager (MHE)

AR813 – Area Sales Manager (MHE)

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Commission (OTE £90,000)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently searching for a Area Sales Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

The primary function of this role is to drive sales performance across the territory through the sale of forklift trucks and associated products and services to both existing and new customers. The role focuses on delivering agreed sales volumes, mix, and quality while promoting a high standard of customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver overall sales volume, mix, and quality across Contact Hire, Cash / Lease, System II, Buyback-Rehire, and other forktruck products and services, meeting or exceeding agreed budgets and plans.
Maintain strong market awareness and ensure the company is presented to all target accounts and included in proposal and tender opportunities.
Work proactively with Key Accounts, Telesales, and Short-Term Rental teams to identify and circulate sales opportunities.
Develop and maintain customer and prospect contact plans to secure appointments, surveys, and quotations that drive sales performance.
Carry out prospecting, promotional, and other agreed tactical sales activities.
Produce high-quality proposals and quotations using customer-focused and innovative solutions.
Effectively follow up on all proposals and quotations.
Deliver a consistently high standard of customer experience.
Maintain accurate and high-quality sales administration, including order processing, customer information management, and reporting.
Respond to all sales leads and customer issues with professionalism and urgency.
Actively seek customer feedback and use it to improve both business processes and personal performance.
Support and contribute to team-based initiatives to improve overall sales and business performance.
Interact with customers and colleagues in line with company culture and values.
Carry out any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven track record in personal selling and achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills.
Naturally customer-focused with a strong service orientation.
Commercially aware with a strong focus on profitability.
High standards of administration and record keeping.
Proactive team player who works collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
High energy and positive attitude with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Action-oriented and self-motivated.
Competent PC skills or the ability to quickly develop them.

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Commission (OTE £90,000)…

Area Sales Manager (MHE)

AR815 – Area Sales Manager (MHE)

Location: Bradford

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Commission (OTE £90,000)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently searching for a Area Sales Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

The primary function of this role is to drive sales performance across the territory through the sale of forklift trucks and associated products and services to both existing and new customers. The role focuses on delivering agreed sales volumes, mix, and quality while promoting a high standard of customer experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver overall sales volume, mix, and quality across Contact Hire, Cash / Lease, System II, Buyback-Rehire, and other forktruck products and services, meeting or exceeding agreed budgets and plans.
Maintain strong market awareness and ensure the company is presented to all target accounts and included in proposal and tender opportunities.
Work proactively with Key Accounts, Telesales, and Short-Term Rental teams to identify and circulate sales opportunities.
Develop and maintain customer and prospect contact plans to secure appointments, surveys, and quotations that drive sales performance.
Carry out prospecting, promotional, and other agreed tactical sales activities.
Produce high-quality proposals and quotations using customer-focused and innovative solutions.
Effectively follow up on all proposals and quotations.
Deliver a consistently high standard of customer experience.
Maintain accurate and high-quality sales administration, including order processing, customer information management, and reporting.
Respond to all sales leads and customer issues with professionalism and urgency.
Actively seek customer feedback and use it to improve both business processes and personal performance.
Support and contribute to team-based initiatives to improve overall sales and business performance.
Interact with customers and colleagues in line with company culture and values.
Carry out any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven track record in personal selling and achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills.
Naturally customer-focused with a strong service orientation.
Commercially aware with a strong focus on profitability.
High standards of administration and record keeping.
Proactive team player who works collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
High energy and positive attitude with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Action-oriented and self-motivated.
Competent PC skills or the ability to quickly develop them.

Location: Bradford

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Commission (OTE £90,000)…

Area Sales Manager (Forklifts)

AR838 – Area Sales Manager (MHE)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Commission (OTE £90,000)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently searching for a Area Sales Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver overall sales volume, mix, and quality across Contact Hire, Cash / Lease, System II, Buyback-Rehire, and other forktruck products and services, meeting or exceeding agreed budgets and plans.
Maintain strong market awareness and ensure the company is presented to all target accounts and included in proposal and tender opportunities.
Work proactively with Key Accounts, Telesales, and Short-Term Rental teams to identify and circulate sales opportunities.
Develop and maintain customer and prospect contact plans to secure appointments, surveys, and quotations that drive sales performance.
Carry out prospecting, promotional, and other agreed tactical sales activities.
Produce high-quality proposals and quotations using customer-focused and innovative solutions.
Effectively follow up on all proposals and quotations.
Deliver a consistently high standard of customer experience.
Maintain accurate and high-quality sales administration, including order processing, customer information management, and reporting.
Respond to all sales leads and customer issues with professionalism and urgency.
Actively seek customer feedback and use it to improve both business processes and personal performance.
Support and contribute to team-based initiatives to improve overall sales and business performance.
Interact with customers and colleagues in line with company culture and values.
Carry out any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven track record in personal selling and achieving or exceeding sales targets.
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills.
Naturally customer-focused with a strong service orientation.
Commercially aware with a strong focus on profitability.
High standards of administration and record keeping.
Proactive team player who works collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
High energy and positive attitude with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Action-oriented and self-motivated.
Competent PC skills or the ability to quickly develop them.

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Commission (OTE £90,000)…

Highways Electrical Technician

MS666 – Highways Electrical Technician

Location: Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford

Salary: £32,000 – £38,255 per annum + shift allowance + shift premium (£7425 circa)

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

To maintain the network, install all electrical equipment, street light column, bollards, signs and feeder pillars this includes all associated wiring. Install cables cut outs and lanterns and repairing lanterns with interchangeable electronic components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Install and commission street lighting columns, brackets, cut‑outs, lanterns (LED), CMS nodes, signs, and bollards.
Terminate and dress LV circuits in feeder pillars, fit isolators, time switches, photocells, and protective devices.
Execute minor LV jointing/tail connections where permitted; interface with DNOs for service connections.
Configure and commission CMS and verify asset records.
Diagnosing and repair faults (lanterns, drivers, photocells, fuses, cabling, feeder pillar components, CMS communications).
Conduct routine inspection, testing, and cleaning of assets; replace consumables and defective equipment.
Undertake periodic testing and produce certificates in accordance with BS 7671 and organizational procedures.
Respond to urgent defect reports, night scouting outcomes, and public safety hazards.
Maintain accurate documentation: permits, isolation records, test results, risk assessments, service sheets, and As‑Built data.
Liaise with supervisors, planners, DNO representatives, local authority engineers, and third parties to schedule works.
Support junior team members and subcontractors to ensure safe systems of work and quality standards.
Perform daily/weekly vehicle and plant checks; maintain stock levels and ensure traceability of materials.

Skills and Qualifications:

HEA Authorization / HERS Registration (current), including ECS card for Highway Electrical Operatives.
HEA 202 – Cable Avoidance
HEA 204 – Handheld Tools
HEA 210 – G39 (Working in proximity to DNO equipment) & HEA 214 – Safe isolation
HEA 403 – IET Wiring Regulations
HEA 714 – Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing – Public Lighting
Emergency First Aid at Work, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Abrasive Wheels.
IPAF (1b, 3a, 3b) for MEWP operation.
Full UK-B, B1 driving license.

Essential:

Full UK Driving Licence.
BS 7671 (18th Edition) — City & Guilds 2382.
Inspection & Testing — City & Guilds 2391
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations.

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Electrical Engineer (4 on 4 off)

MS641 – Electrical Engineer (4 on 4 off)

Salary: £52,000 – £58,000 per annum

Location: Anwick

Shift Pattern:

Days: 05:30 – 17:30 4 on / 4 off, rotating days
Nights: 17:30 – 05:30

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. The successful candidate will provide an effective engineering service to the production team, responding to demands promptly. You will maintain equipment both proactively and reactively to ensure factory performance meets targets and KPIs. The role focuses on improving equipment availability and performance to meet OEE targets through identifying and implementing improvements. You will also proactively use the PPM system (SAP) for capturing all engineering labour and parts.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Respond quickly and safely to all plant stoppages and breakdowns.
Maintain and adjust equipment, carrying out repairs and servicing for optimum performance.
Perform planned maintenance within your competence.
Fault-find and repair machines, working with single and three-phase electrical systems.
Ensure all equipment operates efficiently and meets product specifications.
Collaborate with the Engineering leadership team and external engineers for complex issues.
Comply with Health & Safety rules (including COSHH) and promote safe working practices.
Assist in training and assessment of staff on machine operation.
Complete accurate documentation and report non-conformances promptly.
Use the PPM system (SAP) for recording labour and parts.
Work safely and follow company Health & Safety procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (UK-recognised).
Literacy/Numeracy to National Level 2 Standard.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Good communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to act decisively and deliver quality work.

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Service Controller

AR836 – Service Controller

Location: Yate

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service Coordinator and behalf of one our clients.

To provide a point of contact for customers and Engineers. To Coordinate Service Engineers on a daily basis. To raise new jobs, close and process chargeable invoices and close down none chargeable internal jobs to the correct cost centre.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Take incoming calls from customers and action as necessary.
Plan workloads and deploy engineers ensuring maximum efficiencies are maintained.
Liaise with other depots, dealers and 3rd party service providers when customers are out of Depot area, ensuring that they respond within agreed timescales and provide and updated daily status report on any ongoing jobs.
Log and provide key information to enable accurate and meaningful KPI’s to be produced.
Customer liaison/Queries/Quotations/Estimates
Engineer contact/Communication/Support
Check & monitor Job sheets/Timesheets using Daily Ops Monitor bringing any variances to the attention of the service manager
Ensure parts requests are followed up to maximise efficiencies and reduce disruption/downtime to customers.
Produce estimates for chargeable work using generic template.
Cover during absence/holidays for colleagues
General Admin duties, Incl. Filing, Emails diverted, Letters etc
Authorise overtime in conjunction with the Service Manager, monitor and record on the internal log.
Manage VOR machines to minimise downtime, ensuring all VOR parts are ordered in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
Monitor holidays and sickness ensuring resident sites are covered and ensuring engineer utilisation is maximised.
Ensure all SLA’s are achieved.
To ensure all completed chargeable jobs are invoiced daily and that all completed engineers ‘work in progress’ is closed down and cleared off the system daily.
To perform any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time within the scope of your knowledge, skills and ability

Skills and Qualifications:

PC Literate
Good telephone manner
Strong interpersonal, organisation, motivational and communication skills.

Location: Yate

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000…

Forklift Engineer

AR835 – Forklift Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £32,000 – £35,750 + 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: Edinburgh

Salary: £32,000 – £35,750 + Overtime + Benefits…

IT Project Manager

GC144: IT Project Manager
Location: Fairford
Salary: £55,000 pa

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our client. We strongly encourage applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered.

The successful candidate will help shape and deliver our client’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technical planning.

Strategic Contribution: Shape and deliver the Company’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technological planning.
Capability: Build and maintain first-class Finance and IT capabilities that support our client and their associated entities.
Financial Leadership: Direct and manage the Company’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and stewardship of assets.
Reporting & Insight: Develop and sustain accurate and timely financial, operational and KPI reporting, supporting decision-making across the business.
IT Systems & Software: Oversee the selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of core business systems and software, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose, secure, and deliver value.
Cybersecurity & Data Integrity: Protect the organisation’s digital assets and data through appropriate governance, controls, and compliance measures.
Operational Environment: Create a business and IT environment that protects and optimises the Company’s assets – financial, physical, and digital.
People & Culture: Support the development of a corporate culture and value set that empowers and protects employees and volunteers.
Stakeholder Engagement: Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.
Team Development: Recruit, support, develop, and manage the performance of a high-performing Finance & IT team.
Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate, confirm, and review Finance and IT tasks, processes, and deliverables to drive efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities:

Leading on the design and implementation of the Company IT and Comms planning, including for Business Continuity.
Project Managing all Company and event IT projects including feasibility assessments, system updates, upgrades, risk management, laydown plans and contingency plans.
Project manage the IT infrastructure installation of their events.
Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organisation.
Overseeing the training for new and existing staff and, if required, volunteers on systems and software.
Ensuring software licensing laws are followed and in place.
Lead on GDPR Policy and Practices for the Group.
Cybersecurity: Conducting regular system audits and checks on network and data security, ensuring backup procedures are adequate, organising regular penetration testing and following up on recommended actions.
Identifying, proposing, and delivering on opportunities to improve and update software and systems.
Designing and delivering, in conjunction with the HR Manager, training programs and workshops for staff and volunteers.
Lead on appropriate usage of AI within the business.
Manage the external stakeholder relationship with all IT providers including Allow Me.
Management of IP Telephony.
Lead a team including volunteers, employees and suppliers and consultants to plan and deliver the event infrastructure.
Responsible for the Infrastructure Continual Improvement Process within IT&C.

Competencies:

Education:

A Level or equivalent standard of education (desirable).

Knowledge:

Experience working in IT operations.
Experience in Cisco configuration (or alternative).
Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Experience leading and managing event/greenfield site IT projects.
Stakeholder management.
IT infrastructure and operations best practices including security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems.

Skills:

Leadership and Management (essential)
Verbal communic

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