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Service Advisor

JB440: Service Advisor

Salary: £27,000 – £37,000 per annum

Location: Lancaster

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service Advisor on behalf of one of our clients.

You’ll support customers every step of the way, from booking in, through progress updates to collection and after sales.

Working closely with an experienced Workshop Controller, Mechanics and Director you’ll ensure that every customer has a great experience from start to finish.

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

Duties and Responsibilities for the Service Advisor:

First point of contact for all workshop customers.
Explain process and book in work.
Arrange transport for collections and deliveries.
Use your skills to upsell additional workshop services & parts to maximise profitability for the business.
Provide customer estimates.
Produce job cards.
Keep customers informed about progress & costs.
Work with workshop team to ensure a smooth workflow.
Order parts and book out stock for jobs as required.
Collate information for invoicing & WIP.
Monitor jobs against estimates and work with the team to resolve issues.
Coordinate vehicle transport.
Manage customer queries or issues in a professional manner.
Ensure all health & safety, environmental and company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Skills and Qualifications for the Service Advisor:

Clear and confident communication with customers, suppliers and colleagues verbally and electronically.
A flair for customer care.
Ability to multitask.
Solid admin & IT skills (MS Office etc). Sage 50c experience is desirable.
Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 2 would be a bonus).
Automotive, engineering or technical experience or an aptitude for the same.

Benefits for the Service Advisor:

Working hours 0830-1700 Monday – Friday (there is flexibility in this for the right candidate).
28 days holiday including Bank Holidays increasing with length of service.
Generous company pension scheme.
Health cash plan (after 1 year employment).
Support & training for personal & professional development.
Work wear provided.
On-site parking.
Pleasant location in Bentham, 30 mins from Lancaster.
Cycle to work scheme.
The position is permanent with a three-month probationary period.

Salary: £27,000 – £37,000 per annum

Location: Lancaster…

Plumber

MB848: Plumber
Location: Erbil Airport, Iraq
Salary: £43,000 + 75% uplifts which includes 20 hours overtime and locations allowances, this brings the salary up to £75,250 subject to UK tax for whole duration of assignment. This equates to approx. £4,558 per month after UK tax. Accommodation and flights included
Working Hours: Rotation shift pattern – 12 weeks on and 3 weeks off

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Plumber on a permanent basis and to predominantly be based at Erbil International Airport in Iraq.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and implement safe systems of work.
Impart a thorough understanding of codes of practice, British Standards, and good working practices to the plumbing team.
Arrange for plumbing repairs to be undertaken and completed within contracted timescales.
Initiate and order materials through the Stores Request Service.
Conduct ad-hoc and weekly toolbox talks.
Deliver pre-shift briefs and specific task instructions.
Perform scheduled maintenance and inspection of all site plumbing distribution and equipment.
Ensure rigorous implementation of statutory routine testing for Legionella in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
Oversee and carry out repairs of plumbing equipment and systems.
Produce written reports and updates on various aspects of plumbing operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

Technical qualification and relevant post-qualification experience
NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds in technical pipework and plumbing or equivalent/higher qualifications in the plumbing discipline, along with relevant experience
Experience in plumbing pipework installation and maintenance, including hot and cold systems as well as grey and black water systems
Proven ability to apply good environmental practices in tasks performed, including investigating accidents and incidents, conducting risk assessments and risk control, and complying with UK health and safety legislation
Experience in building systems and maintenance tasks

Desirable:

Experience working in challenging remote locations or developing countries.
Ideally hold AP certificates in disciplines such as Confined Spaces, Compressed Gases, and/or Pressure Vessels.
Experience in legionella prevention and control measures.

Senior Structural Engineer

LB408 – Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000

Location: Sheffield

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior / Principal Structural Engineer 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:

Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, timber and masonry following British Standards / Euro Codes.
Adhere to internal QMS procedures ensuring compliance with internal design checking protocols.
Coordinate with professionals and contractors, manage time for timely project delivery.
Work independently on smaller projects or as part of a team on larger schemes.
Ensure commercial delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and budgets.
Collaborate with other consulting offices and disciplines.
Supervise trial hole investigations for refurbishment projects and undertake visual structural inspections.
Mentor Junior Engineers.
Liaise with clients and design team members to meet client briefs, attending meetings as required.
Contribute to fee proposals and tender submissions.
Assist in project management, ensuring commercial delivery, meeting timescales and budgets.

Skills and Qualifications:

Completion of Degree in relevant engineering subject
Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience working in similar engineering consultancy.
Chartered or working towards and close to achieving membership of relevant professional institution (e.g., Chartered Member of ICE or IStructE).
Solid knowledge of all relevant British Standards and Design Codes.
Ability to produce designs underpinned by strong engineering principles.
Proficient in technical design packages such as Tekla, CADS and Tedds.
Proficient in AutoCAD would be a bonus.
Possess a full driving licence and have access to a car for business use.

Benefits:

Membership of group personal pension plan, with employer’s contribution of 5%.
Payment of a relevant professional subscription.
25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
Training and professional development plan.
Inclusion in life assurance policy, insuring you for 4 times your annual salary.
Income protection scheme.
Private healthcare insurance.
Healthcare cash plan.
Flexible working arrangements.
Cycle to work scheme.
Annual paid volunteering day.

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Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

MB723: Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
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.

MB723: Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wrexham
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…

Ecology Advisor

MB832: Ecology Advisor
Location: Glasgow (with frequent local travel)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + £5k vehicle allowance
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
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 International Defence business who are looking to recruit an Ecology Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth to cover Glasgow and the surrounding area.

As an Ecology Advisor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will implement the environmental elements of the compliance management system, including environmental policies, risk assessments, procedures and guidance notes, and will communicate these to internal and external parties.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide specialist advice on sustainability and environmental legislative and contractual compliance for the project.
Manage the project’s Environmental Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Environmental Risk Profile and Aspects and Impact register.
Develop within the environmental management platform a project specific Environment and Sustainability Threats and Opportunities profile.
Implementing and continuous improvement of the compliance management system to the ISO 14001 standard for the site.

Skills and Qualifications:

You need knowledge of Ecology or Environmental Advisory.
You must be willing to travel and have a full UK driving license.
You must have an Environmental or Ecology Qualification.

MB832: Ecology Advisor
Location: Glasgow (with frequent
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + £5k vehicle allowance
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees…

Fire Engineer

MB842: Fire Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
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 Engineering Consultancy business who are looking to recruit a Fire Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver a high quality, cost-effective, customer focused solutions for clients in relation to fire safety and provide technical support to your team.
Note that your team will vary in capability, from Senior down to Graduate level. This role will potentially progress to a management role within the company.
You will be responsible to the Team Leader (Fire Engineering Division) to undertake delivery and management of Fire Engineering Services.
Assist the Team Leader (Fire Engineering Division) in ensuring that the team provides quality services efficiently, effectively and reliably and the requirements of Best Value
are met.
Ensure that services are delivered within the Company’s quality standards, contractual arrangements, performance targets, budgetary control and legislative requirements.
Assist in the preparation of reports and inputting in meetings as requested.
Represent the Company in formal and informal interfaces with clients.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams as may be required to achieve the Company’s corporate objectives.
Meet regularly with the Team Leader (Fire Engineering Division) to advise, discuss and consult on work requirements, objectives, priorities and deadlines.
Deputise for the Team Leader (Fire Engineering Division) as and when required, and assist with the provision of effective service delivery.
Be responsible for delivering a range of projects in an effective and efficient way, ensuring that best practice is embedded into solutions.
Ensure that all necessary engineering services advice is available to Clients.
Ensure compliance with the associated administrative functions in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
Assist in the control of work within a professional team responsible for service delivery.
Ensure customer needs are identified through regular consultation.
Implement, quality initiatives applicable to the areas of responsibility covered by the post.

Skills and Qualifications:

Engineering related degree (or equivalent)
Able to think broadly and strategically.
Supports and drives continuous improvement.
Able to handle a significant and varied work load under pressure and with limited supervision
Able to work as part of a team
Personal and professional demeanour, probity, integrity and credibility which command the respect and confidence of Clients, senior managers, staff, external partners and other
stakeholders.
Able to develop positive client/customer relationships.
Flexible approach to work.
Committed to the principles of equality and diversity.

Production Engineer

MB841: Production Engineer
Location: Crewe
Salary: £42,000 (£50,400 inc shift allowance)
Working Hours: Mon to Fri. First week – 6am till 1.25pm, Second week 1.25pm till 9pm
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 manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Production Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment as appropriate
Implement the 5S method to ensure the workshop has all the necessary equipment required to be efficient as possible and that the workshop, cupboards and stock control are kept at the highest standard
Organise building/engineering contractors as required for installation or repair purposes and monitor their performance against agreed specification, timescale and cost
Provide an effective proactive maintenance and breakdown service
Ensure effectiveness of the computerised planned maintenance system by updating the system and, in conjunction with production management, develop schedules which minimise machine downtime
Attend the daily production meeting to discuss any Engineering issues across the plant and arrange any work as required
Order machinery parts and spares as required and maintain an efficient control of stock
Plan and draw up specifications, including the design of electrical installations, for any alteration to buildings/facilities and act as Project Leader
Provide a buildings maintenance programme to include sprinklers, heating, compactors, ventilation, lighting replacement, air conditioning, purchase of fuel oil and portable electrical appliance testing, fixed wire testing, handheld extinguishers, LOLER and pressure vessels
Liaise with Landlord to ensure full services are provided and maintained and, as necessary, represent the Company in dealings with external bodies
Maintain fire detection equipment
Prepare annual budget information and monthly costing reviews
Liaise with the Finance Director regarding future costings and project work
Identify and recommend to Head of Operations/Managing Director any improvements to plant, equipment, systems or procedures which would improve operational efficiency
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of electrical/electronic and engineering systems and techniques
Ensure the site services ie, compressed air, lighting and heating are as efficient as possible
Build a positive and fully supportive relationship with the engineers
Assess employee performance on an on-going basis and via the performance review process
Conduct departmental team briefs
Support the training and development of engineering personnel as required
Act as project engineer for building works and machine installations
Provide engineering support out of hours as availability dictates
Cover all absence of a shift engineer when necessary
Monitor the progress of apprentices closely to ensure adequate training is provided
Ensure there is good communication with the college for the duration of the apprenticeships
Work in conjunction with the Health and Safety manager to ensure all COSHH/risk assessments, method statements, PUWER and SOPs are up to date and correct
Ensure adherence at all times to the Company’s Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures and maintain compliance to appropriate standards
The quality management system has been designed and developed to meet the requirements of ISO9001, PS9000, BRC, FSC and PEFC. The quality management system defines the Company’s policies and standard operating procedures on design, product security and safety, hygiene, environment, resource and training
Carry out work safely in the interests of other employees and themselves, in compliance with current legislation and Company Environmental, Health & Safety procedures to include general housekeeping
Any other tasks associated with this role, which are suited to the individual’s abilities and level of training as directed by the Line Manager

Skills and Qualifications:

Fully health and safety aware

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Head of Fire Engineering

MB843: Head of Fire Engineering
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week
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 Engineering Consultancy business who are looking to recruit a Head of Engineering position on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead a team in delivering high quality, cost-effective, client focused solutions in relation to fire safety.
Ensure that company processes and procedures remain fit for purpose by checking and amending as necessary.
Assist with securing and maintaining new business through the process of bidding and tendering and client-relationship management.
You will be responsible to the Director of Infrastructure and Fire Engineering for the management of the Fire Engineering Team and leading a team of professionals.
Leading and managing the Fire Engineering Team.
Writing technical reports.
Identifying possible fire-related risks and reducing or eliminating them.
Making designs, calculations, sketches and/or diagrams to help prevent fire or fire spread (fire strategy, RIBA stage 4 and stage 5 advice, external wall assessments
etc).
Incorporating fire safety procedures into designs – such as sprinkler systems, emergency exits and fire alarms – to minimise the risk of injury and loss of life in the event of a fire, taking into account both the structural integrity of the building and human behaviour.
Making recommendations for the materials used in the construction or refurbishment of a building.
Keeping up to date with regulations and legislation.
Using modelling software.
Visiting project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs.
Providing advice that feeds into decisions on safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans and so on.
Liaising with building professionals (such as M&E, architects, surveyors), local authorities and/or building control professionals if and as required.
Acting as an expert witness in court and judicial proceedings, if required.
Assisting in securing new business by supporting staff submitting fee proposals.
Ensure that all necessary engineering services advice is available to Clients
Ensure team members’ compliance with the associated administrative functions in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
Manage the workload within the Fire Engineering Team.
Ensure client needs are identified through regular consultation, including mobilisation period after securing new contracts.
Implement quality initiatives applicable to the areas of responsibility covered by the post.

Skills and Qualifications:

Education to degree level or equivalent.
A relevant higher professional qualification in leisure or business studies.
Strong people management skills.
Experience of problem solving, organisational development, customer service and staff management.
Experience of working for or with commercial enterprises.
Experience of contributing to business and organisational plans and strategy development.
Experience of major contract bidding activity.
Experience of operating at a senior level within an organisation.
An ability to feed into and translate into action the organisation’s business plan.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a heavy workload.
Commercial awareness.

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)

BJ89 – Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased)
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £40,185 Per Annum (+ Enhanced Call-out pay)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday based on Double Day shift – 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are working with a worldwide organisation, leading the way in print industry, looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join the business, and continuously improve their expanding team.

Within this role you will maintain efficiency in all areas of the factory. This includes reactive and planned maintenance with industrial manufacturing machinery. You will also be involved in projects and continuous improvements to site.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reactive Maintenance on automated production machinery
Pre-planned Maintenance (PPM) – Input to and carry out preventive maintenance routines
Mechanical fault finding · Electrical fault finding with and without diagrams (three phase and control systems)
Fault finding and repair on hydraulic or pneumatic systems
Small installation projects
Continuous Improvement to maintain optimal machine efficiency
To keep clean any areas in which you are working, including transit areas to and from the workshop, the workshop and stores
Support the Operations team in achieving targets
Complying to the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
Contributing to cost effective technical solutions
Deliver to the operational expectations
Be part of a weekend call-out rota

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

A relevant recognised engineering qualification in Electrical engineering to a level of City and Guilds level 3/ NVQ level 3
Experience working in a small team and must have an aptitude for dealing with mechanical/electrical works, breakdowns, repairs and fault diagnosis
Strong mechanical skills to repair machinery to keep downtime to a minimum
Preferably, some electrical fault-finding skill in particular on PLC’s, drives and inverters
Excellent mechanical fault finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams
Pneumatic skills and experience
Knowledge of HV/LV Switchgear and electrical drives
Understanding of PLC’s, their function and program modification/fault finding (Elec)
Ability to organise and schedule own time, and stay on top of own workload

Company Benefits:

Overtime paid at 1.33
34 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension contributions
Employee Discount scheme
Healthcare cash back scheme
Generous company sick pay scheme

HGV Class 2 Driver

BJ121: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Southam, Warwickshire
Salary: £32,000 Per Annum + Overtime Opportunities
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30am – 17:30pm/ 08:00am – 18:00pm
Company Benefits: A pension scheme with up to 5% matched contribution, KPI based bonus scheme with the potential to earn an additional £1000 p.a, Paid drivers medical, Paid CPC courses for the duration of your employment, Health & wellbeing programme, Life insurance, On-site parking

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are working alongside a rapidly expanding and Leading Supplier Of Wholesale Packaging Containers as they are on the lookout for enthusiastic and motivated HGV Class 2 Drivers to deliver pallets on a multidrop basis around Stratford, Leamington, Warwick & Gaydon. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel and immediate service leavers.

The position will consist of driving 7.5t, 18t & 26t vehicles, depending on the profile for the particular day.

This is an exciting time to join an organisation as they progress against ambitious growth plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out multi-drop deliveries of palletised goods to commercial customers in Stratford, Leamington, Warwick & Gaydon areas.
Safely operate a Class 2 vehicle, ensuring compliance with all road safety and driving regulations.
Complete daily vehicle checks, reporting any faults or issues in line with company policy.
Load and unload goods using appropriate manual handling techniques or tail lift as required.
Ensure all delivery documentation, including PODs (Proof of Delivery), is completed accurately and returned in a timely manner.
Plan delivery routes efficiently to meet delivery schedules and reduce downtime or delays.
Assist warehouse team with loading/unloading when required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Have previous HGV Class 2 experience
Be dynamic and have a professional approach.
Demonstrate a commitment to developing you own knowledge and abilities.
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Be a strong team player.
Be agile and adapt to changing business needs.