Electrician

JR368: Electrician
Location: Lewisham & Central London
Salary: Up to £43,426.50 + Company Van

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking an Electrician to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical installations, planned maintenance and responsive repairs to domestic and commercial properties.
• Undertake rewiring, upgrades, minor electrical repairs and fault finding.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and required repairs or replacements.
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate test equipment and make systems safe where required.
• Test, record and certify electrical works in accordance with current wiring regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, method statements and company policies.
• Maintain company-issued plant, equipment and materials, ordering replacements when required.
• Receive and investigate verbal and written job instructions and assess site requirements before commencing work.
• Advise supervisors or managers of any issues where continued operation of equipment may be hazardous.
• Undertake urgent tasks as required and assist other members of the team.
• Report Health & Safety concerns, hazards and near misses appropriately.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the team.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager or Supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Certificate of Asbestos Awareness Training.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• C&G 2391 / 2393 / 2394 / 2395 electrical qualifications.
• Certificates of Training Achievement for Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid or similar.
• Previous experience installing and diagnosing electrical control wiring faults on domestic central heating systems.
• Ability to keep technically up to date and apply new knowledge to the role.

JR368: Electrician
Location: Lewisham & Central London
Salary: Up to £43,426.50 + Company Van…

Electrician

JR368: Electrician
Location: Lewisham & Central London
Salary: Up to £43,426.50 + Company Van

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking an Electrician to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical installations, planned maintenance and responsive repairs to domestic and commercial properties.
• Undertake rewiring, upgrades, minor electrical repairs and fault finding.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and required repairs or replacements.
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate test equipment and make systems safe where required.
• Test, record and certify electrical works in accordance with current wiring regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, method statements and company policies.
• Maintain company-issued plant, equipment and materials, ordering replacements when required.
• Receive and investigate verbal and written job instructions and assess site requirements before commencing work.
• Advise supervisors or managers of any issues where continued operation of equipment may be hazardous.
• Undertake urgent tasks as required and assist other members of the team.
• Report Health & Safety concerns, hazards and near misses appropriately.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the team.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager or Supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• C&G 2382 / 2330-01 Level 2 and C&G 2382 / 2330-07 Level 3 electrical qualifications.
• Certificate of Asbestos Awareness Training.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Full driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• C&G 2391 / 2393 / 2394 / 2395 electrical qualifications.
• Certificates of Training Achievement for Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid or similar.
• Previous experience installing and diagnosing electrical control wiring faults on domestic central heating systems.
• Ability to keep technically up to date and apply new knowledge to the role.

JR368: Electrician
Location: Lewisham & Central London
Salary: Up to £43,426.50 + Company Van…

Service Manager

AR923 – Service Manager

Location: Hinckley

Salary: £41,000 – £45,000 + Bonus & Vehicle

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Service Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an excellent customer experience through managing well-developed and motivated colleagues.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out customer visits and reviews.
• Carry out Engineer audits ensuring correct tooling and stock being held, H&S documentation is present and being used, vans are clean and free from damage.
• Carry out quarterly Service Team Communication meetings.
• Deal with customer complaints within a timely manner ensuring the correct documentation (ISO 9002 procedures) is used.
• Deliver RT training to new and existing Engineers.
• Direct line Management of Service Coordinator and Parts Coordinators assigned to their team.
• Ensure off hire process is adhered to and all damage discussed and agreed with customer prior to machine being collected.
• Ensure that all Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports are completed on a timely basis.
• Ensure that Job Sheets are completed to company standards and that times/information is accurate.
• Ensure that Timesheet & Job-sheet Audit Procedure is strictly adhered to.
• Follow up with customer complaints and ensure root causes and corrective actioned are identified and completed, making sure the customer is communicated too effectively.
• Identify tooling/Equipment needs, liaise with Depot Manager to arrange.
• Identify training requirements/Recommendations.
• In conjunction with the Service Coordinators, ensure PM schedules are issued to engineers, monitor PM Performance and ensure none are significantly overdue (+4 weeks’ maximum).
• Liaise with Parts Department to ensure that parts are obtained within acceptable timescales and that parts authorisation procedure is adhered to.
• Liaise with Sales Department on new truck deliveries and customer requirements.
• Manage Fleet spend / Parts Authorisation.
• Manage invoice enquires and resolve within 30 days.
• Maximise First Time Fix by reviewing van stock and liaising with Parts Manager/ Branch, Depot Manager.
• Maximise jobs per day by reducing travel and ensuring appropriate headcount and training are in place.
• Oversee Engineers activity ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Oversee preparation of customer estimates for all chargeable repairs, including where necessary visiting customers to discuss estimates.
• Oversee/Monitor all off-hire inspections are carried out and any damage agreed with the customer prior to the truck being collected.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Service team.
• Provide Technical support.
• Recruitment & Retention of staff.
• Review headcount requirements on a monthly basis.
• Staff appraisals upon anniversary of start date, and development of the team.
• Support Service and Parts Coordinators – Monitor diaries/workload.
• To deputise for other FSM’s during holidays / absence.
• To ensure LTR/STR fleet are maintained within budget for both labour and parts.
• To establish and maintain adequate safety and security procedures to protect resident sites, vans, equipment and personnel.
• To Manage/Supervise, motivate and lead the Service Team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to analyse situations, draw sound judgements and take appropriate decisions.
• Ability to build teams, involves people, motivate and reward others.
• Ability to see things from a customer perspective and to identify, meet and exceed customer expectations, whether internal or external.
• An understanding of the relationships between profit, cash flow, risk and other key financial drivers.
• Capable of managing multi profit and cost centre.
• Deals with complications and” out of the ordinary” problems with confidence and without hesitation.
• Demonstrates good judgement in leading the team through conflict and controversy.
• Does not put off decisions to avoid conflict or “getting it wrong”.
• Fully involves their team in decision-making.

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Assistant Branch Manager

JR330 – Assistant Branch Manager

Location: Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

Salary: £32,000 + Bonus

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Assistant Branch Manager on behalf of our clients based in Swindon. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding retail business with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure branch is opened and closed on time. Record absence in the correct manner.
• Support the Manager with leading the direction and motivation of staff being aware of issues and proposing solutions to improve
• Support the Manager to ensure business development phone calls are conducted and logged using CRM
• Support the Manager to ensure new customers (prospects) are acquired and taken through prospect process using CRM
• Ensure thorough understanding and contribution to monthly Balanced Scorecard
• Respond promptly to any out of hours call outs, managing holiday & store closures appropriately
• Ensure strong working procedures are followed within store to ensure branch runs efficiently – eg. filing to be completed at the end of the day/ action plan created
• Perform first line response (eg. challenge and report if necessary) to disciplinary or performance issues and monitor and engage to tackle issues at early stages
• Support the Manager in development of staff skills including product and sales training. Identify areas for improvement and lead their personal development using all resources available
• Ensure all customers are greeted on arrival and approached at an appropriate moment to identify their needs and solutions are suggested enthusiastically
• Support the Manager to ensure staff deliver company’s vision for the store and customer experience
• Ensure all staff actively participate in company promotions
• Support the manager in preparation and execution of yearly stock take
• Ensure PPI is conducted and discrepancies are thoroughly investigated
• Attend and actively contribute to Assistant Managers’ meetings throughout the year
• Ensure both current and redundant paperwork is filed and stored safely and logically so that documents can be readily retrieved (complying with PCI DSS obligations)
• Ensure staff maintain a satisfactory level of appearance and personal hygiene
• Implement Company Health and Safety policy and ensure continued compliance
• Ensure all safe working practices are followed and all checks are completed thoroughly and promptly
• Support the Manager in ensuring the swift and well merchandised roll out of new product into store
• Be able to lead product demonstrations or training when required
• Be able to undertake weekly buildings inspections & report defects promptly
• Manage contractors when on site, ensuring compliance with any health and safety procedures

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure.
• Using your own initiative (recommending various products, cross-selling etc.)
• A friendly and outgoing personality.
• Experience of dealing with both retail and trade customers advantageous but not necessarily required.
• Experience of working in a team leading position desirable

Location: Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

Salary: £32,000 + Bonus…

Warehouse and Trade Counter Assistant

JR367 – Warehouse and Trade Counter Assistant
Location: Bristol
Salary: £26,270 Per Annum
Working Hours: 39 hours per week, 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 4.00pm on Fridays.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Warehouse and Trade Counter Assistant on behalf of our client based in Bristol. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding retail business with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Input orders onto internal CRM system.
• Ensure both current and redundant paperwork is filed and stored safely and logically so that documents can be readily retrieved under GDPR.
• Follow company Health and Safety policy.
• Report any breaches of company policy to Senior Management.
• Contribute to tidiness and cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Keep stock tidy and safe.
• Load and unload lorries in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform general warehouse duties in order to maintain a smooth operation.
• Receive/process shipments.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure.
• A friendly and outgoing personality.
• Experience of dealing with both retail and trade customers advantageous but not necessarily required.

JR367 – Warehouse and Trade Counter Assistant
Location: Bristol
Salary: £26,270 Per Annum…

Shift Engineer

MS692 – Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Bromborough

Salary: £ Competitive

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Shift Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. As a Shift Engineer, you will provide an effective engineering service to the production team, responding promptly to breakdowns and maintenance needs. You will maintain equipment both proactively and reactively to ensure factory performance meets targets and KPIs.

Shift Pattern: Rotating Shift – 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all site assets to a high standard, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Execute planned and reactive maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Drive plant reliability through hands-on interventions, improvements, and analysis.
• Apply and communicate robust safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Deliver on Engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Support the development of standards for equipment and facilities.
• Manage engineering stock control and ensure accurate system records.
• Coach and train production colleagues to enhance equipment knowledge and performance.
• Promote a culture of professional engineering and continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• BTEC Engineering Certificate or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical, PLCs, and Inverter Assets.
• Experience in risk assessment and safe maintenance practices.
• Competence in working with high-hazard equipment and safe isolation procedures.

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Forklift Operator

MS722 – Forklift Operator 

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire 

Salary: £29,600 per annum

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

This role is based in the Transport yard and warehouse – You will be required to work across various activities to support the Pallet Network activities with our morning shift Forklift operations. You will need to be flexible, willing to adapt and learn and will be comfortable working in a transport and warehouse environment. You will work a 45 hour work week, working Monday – Friday, roughly 6:30am – 4:30pm. You will be required to work one Saturday morning per month, between 5am – 11am.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will be required to support in various areas of the Transport and warehouse departments. This will include moving or collecting items from the warehouse to vehicles.
• You will be required to effectively communicate with various people at all levels within the business. You will be working closely with all members of the
• team. 
• You will be required to monitor and respond to e-mails and telephone calls from clients, depots and colleagues.
• Our pallet networks use specific systems to manage their manifests and as such, you will be required to be proficient in using all the appropriate systems along with all Microsoft packages.
• You will be required to work very closely with the other members of the transport team as well as key stakeholders to ensure all operational processes are efficient.
• A key part of the role is ensuring that all of the pallets that are delivered from the hub are accurately scanned and labelled in preparation for the daily deliveries.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that all the pallets you handle have the appropriate labels and are allocated to the correct vehicles (escalating any issues).
• Supporting the Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors where required to ensure all Health & Safety regulations are met.
• Complying with all Health & Safety regulations as set out by regulatory bodies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Current Counterbalance Forklift licence (preferred).
• Previous transport or warehouse experience.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Keen to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility.

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Telemarketing Executive

AR865 – Telemarketing Executive

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000

Overview:

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Qualifications:

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

Location: Perry Barr

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000…

Area Sales Manager (MHE)

AR903– Area Sales Manager (MHE)

Location: Stafford 

Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 + Commission (OTE £75,000)

Overview:

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

The primary function of this role is the sale of forklift trucks to existing and new customers in the local area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall volume, mix and quality of sales delivered through – Contact Hire sales, Cash / Lease sales, Buyback-Rehire sales and other fork truck products and services. All to meet or exceed agreed budget and plan levels.
• To work as part of a team to promote all products and services on offer, to include but not limited to Sales, STR, Service and Parts.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven track record in personal selling and meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Natural and strong customer service orientation.
• Commercially aware with a strong profit orientation
• Strong presentation skills
• Operates to high standards in record keeping and administration of all aspects of selling, order processing, customer information management and reporting.
• Works proactively with all colleagues with understanding and support for their objectives and requirements.

Location: Stafford

Salary: £26,000 – £33,000 + Commission (OTE £75,000)…

Commercial Plumber (Lambeth)

JR366: Commercial Plumber (Lambeth)
Location: Lambeth – Field Based
Salary: Up to £43,426 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumber to join their commercial maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plumbing professional to join an established organisation, providing comprehensive maintenance and repair services across communal and commercial dwelling areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, maintenance and repair of communal water distribution systems, ensuring all work is completed professionally, safely and to a high standard in accordance with current regulations and legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive management and maintenance of communal water distribution systems within commercial dwellings.
• Diagnose plumbing faults and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Source required parts and materials to complete repairs effectively.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high professional standard.
• Maintain and repair hot and cold-water distribution systems.
• Work on communal plumbing systems and associated infrastructure.
• Carry out work in accordance with current regulations, legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Complete first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to completed works.
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Work independently while managing a varied workload across the designated area.

Skills and Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Level 2/3 Plumbing qualification.
• Formal Water Regulations training.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant plumbing experience.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of communal plumbing systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of hot and cold-water distribution services.
• Good knowledge of communal heating plant.
• Asbestos Awareness certification.
• Training or certification in Working at Height, Manual Handling and First Aid (1-Day), or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

In return, our clients return:

• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Qualification renewals included.
• Further training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company sick pay.
• Volunteering allowance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Overtime and first-time-fix incentive payments.
• Potential to earn in excess of £50,000 per annum.

JR366: Commercial Plumber (Lambeth)
Location: Lambeth – Field Based
Salary: Up to £43,426 Per Annum…