First Military Recruitment Ltd

33 job(s) at First Military Recruitment Ltd

First Military Recruitment Ltd
13/04/2026
Full time
JR297: BMS Trend Engineer Location: London Salary: £45,000 £60,000 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Trend BMS Service & Commissioning Engineer to join their team. This is a hands-on role supporting servicing, fault-finding, small works, and commissioning across a London-based portfolio. The successful candidate will diagnose and resolve BMS and controls issues, carry out commissioning activities, and implement control strategies and graphics modifications in line with client requirements. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide on-site servicing and repairs of Trend BMS systems and associated field devices Diagnose faults across controllers, sensors, actuators, panels, communications, and safety systems Respond to reactive callouts and breakdowns Carry out point-to-point testing, calibration, loop checks, and functional testing Undertake panel modifications and small works as required Ensure all work aligns with client specifications and industry standards Write, modify, and test control strategies Update and maintain BMS graphics to reflect system changes Support optimisation of plant performance and system reliability Work with BMS networking systems including Ethernet and LAN Assist with integration of common BMS protocols such as BACnet, M-Bus, and Modbus Maintain accurate job reports, documentation, and as-fitted records Skills and Qualifications: Essential: Minimum 2 years hands-on BMS experience (servicing, commissioning, or small works) Experience with Trend IQ Vision and on-site troubleshooting Strong fault-finding skills across controllers, field devices, and communication networks Understanding of commercial heating and hot water systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Full UK driving licence (manual) Desirable: Experience with Trend and Honeywell (Tridium/Niagara) systems Electrical qualification or relevant industry certifications Health & safety training (e.g. working at height, manual handling, first aid) Asbestos awareness and CSCS card
First Military Recruitment Ltd Ealing, London
13/04/2026
Full time
JR300: Water Legionella Risk Assessor Location: Ealing Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Water / Legionella Risk Assessor to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and reporting risks associated with water systems that could contribute to the growth and transmission of Legionella bacteria. This role ensures compliance with UK health and safety legislation and technical guidance, supporting the safe management of water systems across a varied property portfolio. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct Legionella risk assessments on domestic hot and cold water systems and communal water systems Inspect system components including storage tanks, calorifiers, TMVs, showers, pipework, expansion vessels, and dead legs Carry out temperature monitoring, water sampling, and system inspections as required Identify hazards and evaluate risks relating to system design, condition, and operation Produce system schematics and asset registers where necessary Provide clear recommendations for remedial actions and ongoing control measures Prepare detailed risk assessment reports including photographs, system descriptions, and risk ratings Ensure reports are submitted within agreed timeframes Maintain strong working relationships with clients, site staff, and stakeholders Support the development and improvement of water safety procedures Travel regularly to client sites and complete multiple assessments where required Work in compliance with all relevant UK legislation and guidance (including ACOP L8, HSG274, COSHH, and BS 8580-1) Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and reporting of hazards or incidents Skills and Qualifications: Essential: City & Guilds Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent) Strong knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274 technical guidance Understanding of BS 8580-1 standards Minimum 3 years experience in water hygiene or water treatment environments Experience conducting Legionella risk assessments across residential and/or commercial properties Full UK driving licence Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Up-to-date technical knowledge relevant to the role Desirable: Legionella Control Association (LCA) recognised training or experience Experience working within local authority or social housing contracts Experience using digital risk assessment or asset management software IOSH or equivalent health and safety training Additional H&S certifications (e.g. working at height, manual handling, confined space, first aid) Asbestos awareness training
First Military Recruitment Ltd Hounslow, London
13/04/2026
Full time
JR302: Field Operations Technician Location: Hounslow Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Field Operations Technician to join their repairs team in Hounslow. As part of a heating maintenance team the successful candidate will be expected to support a team of repairs and/or maintenance operatives who provide services in commercial plant rooms and dwellings, including heating installations and appliances in client properties. You will be able to assist and advise the area team on work progress, monitor the operative s performance, and produce improvement plans where required, provide technical support, identify any training needs within the team. Duties and Responsibilities: To support and monitor a team of operatives who service, repair, maintain and install gas and heating plant and appliances in buildings, properties and dwellings, working in accordance with manufacturer s instruction and guidance. Main duties include assisting and advising members of the area Team on work progress servicing, general repair/maintenance of breakdowns of plant and associated equipment, including appliances and heating systems of client premises. Deliver all PPM and cyclical maintenance programmes, ensuring all records are updated within the NAV system and engineers PDA s. Monitor engineer s performances and their time management through the management information available, engineer KPI s, parts usage and management, resource and labour costs including managing top up hours and advise the FOM on resource planning. Must be able to survey and estimate any project works, and maintain the associated administration processes. All engineers in the team are managed through management information and KPI s to maximise their performance. Skills and Qualifications: Essential: ACS qualifications - minimum of CCN1, CEN1, CENWAT & CKR1 CPA1. IOSH 1-day Working Safely Training Certificate (or equivalent). Experience of working in a multi-sited company. Experience of High Volume High pressure environments. Minimum 3 years experience. Full driving licence. Desirable: Any qualification or certificate of health and safety training achievement, e.g. Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid (3-Day), etc. Gas Safety. Significant experience in a customer service type role, dealing directly with the public.
First Military Recruitment Ltd Greenwich, London
13/04/2026
Full time
JR299 - Multi Skilled Operative (Plumbing) Location Greenwich Salary Up to £41,000 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative (Plumber) to join their team in Greenwich. Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to isolate existing supplies, strip out existing bathroom including tiles, floor and sanitary wear. Reroute existing or supply new hot and cold supplies, running mains supply for showers, adapting/renewing waste pipes and soil stacks as per designed provided/instructed by Field Operations Manager and/or Supervisor. Drain down central heating system as required for radiator removal where applicable. Connection of waste via gravity or pump, ability to prepare walls for tiling and/or decorations, tiling to all required areas, carpentry, boxing out walls, stud work, door re swings, hanging new doors within new and old linings and installation of specialist equipment i.e. grab rails, carer doors. Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner. Ensure all aspects of Health & Safety guidance and regulations are applied and observed at all times to protect all members of the public and work colleagues. To work as an individual or as part of a team of highly skilled and professional tradespersons maintaining high standards of service provision at all times. To maintain all plant, equipment and vehicles within your control to the highest level of standards and efficiencies and report any incidents however minor to a line manager. To comply with company s internal procedures including purchasing, receiving and returning of goods, hiring of plant and equipment, use of purchase trade card. To undertake any associated trade tasks that are within the competence of the individual and that are within the confines of health and safety legislation. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Essential : City & Guilds / time served plumber. Minimum of 2 years wet room installation /construction site experience. Experience in a customer service type role, dealing directly with residents. Full Clean driving license. Desirable: Certificate of Asbestos Awareness Training. Certificate of Training Achievement for Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid (1-Day), or other. Installation of vinyl safety flooring. In return our client offers: Competitive Salary. Pension. 25 days annual + 8 bank holidays. Employee Assistance Programme.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
13/04/2026
Full time
JR301: Heat Pump & Ventilation Engineer Location: London & Home Counties Salary: £38,000 £55,000 + company van + overtime + training Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking an Air Source Heat Pump & MVHR Service / Breakdown Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on both domestic and commercial systems across a varied portfolio including social housing, private, and commercial properties. The role offers excellent long-term stability, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities. Duties and Responsibilities: Service and fault-find domestic and commercial air source heat pump (ASHP) systems Diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and refrigerant-related faults Check system flow rates, temperatures, and overall performance Work on associated equipment including buffer vessels, low loss headers, pump sets, and plate heat exchangers Service, inspect, and maintain MVHR units and ventilation systems Replace filters and check fans, controls, and condensate drainage Investigate airflow and system performance issues Complete service, maintenance, and breakdown reports accurately Follow RAMS and safe working procedures at all times Deliver high levels of customer service, particularly in occupied properties Liaise with internal teams regarding repair recommendations and required works Skills and Qualifications: Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating (or equivalent) F-Gas Category 1 G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification Heat pump training (manufacturer or accredited) Strong electrical fault-finding skills Experience with wet heating systems Full UK driving licence Desirable : MCS experience BPEC or City & Guilds Heat Pump qualifications MVHR manufacturer training (e.g. Nuaire, Vent-Axia, Zehnder) Commercial plant room experience Experience with BMS fault interrogation
First Military Recruitment Ltd Lambeth, London
13/04/2026
Full time
JR303: Water Hygiene Plumber/Technician Location: London Salary: £34,851 + van & fuel card Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Water Hygiene Plumber/Technician to join their team. This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing water hygiene team, working across a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The role offers a mix of plumbing remedials and water hygiene tasks, providing excellent variety, stability, and long-term opportunities. Duties and Responsibilities: Carry out plumbing remedial works identified from water hygiene reports Install and maintain components such as TMVs, stop cocks, ball valves, and overflow screens Remove dead legs and assist with repairs to mains water systems Support with water hygiene tasks including temperature monitoring and tank inspections Update compliance spreadsheets and ensure programmes remain on track Maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders Work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently Respond to urgent jobs and support wider team requirements Identify and report potential hazards or issues with system operation Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety regulations and procedures Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for each task Contribute to continuous improvement within the team Skills and Qualifications: Essential: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing Full UK driving licence Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable: Knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 2 Asbestos Awareness training Health & Safety training (e.g. working at height, manual handling, first aid) Previous experience working with Legionella or within water hygiene Minimum 5 years relevant experience Experience in cleaning and disinfection of water tanks
First Military Recruitment Ltd
13/04/2026
Full time
JR298: Field Operations Technician (Electrical) Location: South London Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Field Operations Technician (Electrical) to join their team based in South London. As a Field Operations Technician (Electrical), you will supervise and support a team of engineers delivering electrical installation, maintenance, and repair services in client properties. You will carry out site visits, quality control inspections, and provide technical support while ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry regulations. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to service delivery. Duties and Responsibilities: Must have experience of domestic and commercial electrical installations, including boiler control circuit installations. Supervise and support engineers across multiple sites, ensuring work is carried out safely, on time, and to high quality standards. Undertake duties as a Qualified Supervisor (QS) with the NICEIC by reviewing, signing off, and ensure accuracy of NICEIC electrical certificates (EICs, MEWCs, EICRs) produced by the electricians. Perform site visits, toolbox talks, van inspections, and spot checks to ensure compliance with company procedures and PPE requirements. Conduct and document quality control checks, reporting findings and recommending corrective actions. Attend technical visits to diagnose and resolve electrical faults, ensuring systems are safe and compliant. Liaise with contract managers, suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate works, order materials, and support pricing and obtaining quotations. Monitor engineer performance, attendance, punctuality, and training needs. Ensure RAMS and other Health & Safety paperwork are followed and maintained for each project. Provide technical coaching and mentoring to engineers to reduce repeat visits and improve standards. Complete daily administrative tasks including reporting, planning, and logging site visits. Must have a proactive attitude and the ability to work on your own initiative. To undertake urgent tasks as they arise and assist other staff within the team Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Head of Electrical Operations. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Previous Electrical experience minimum 5 years Full clean driving license Good understanding on how to use Excel and Word etc Able to work alone and within a team Ability to work to tight deadlines and within set timescales City and Guilds 2360/2330 PART 1&2 NVQ level 2 or equivalent (Core Technical certs) 18th Edition Qualified City and Guilds - Inspection & Testing 2391 or equivalent NVQ Level 3 (Evidenced based practical work portfolio) Achievement Measure 2 (AM2 or other)
First Military Recruitment Ltd City, Swindon
09/04/2026
Full time
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. 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
First Military Recruitment Ltd Norwich, Norfolk
08/04/2026
Full time
MS658 - Site Agent Salary: £68,000 per annum Location: Norwich Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Site Agent on behalf of one of our clients, to join their Highways team. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Input into your direct report s annual goals and check in on the development of these regularly. Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to perform their duties effectively. Communicate effectively with other engineers, supervisors, enabling functions, designers and client representatives. Coordinate supply chain partners to contribute to design solutions at the appropriate time to deliver a right first time design solution that can be constructed with no in-flight change . Ensure construction issues are raised promptly through the delivery team, with an appropriate level of escalation to determine a suitable resolution. Skills and Qualifications: Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering. Effective written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences. Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and common construction methodologies. Knowledge and understanding of temporary works processes, design and management. Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (through experience and formal training). Ideally ECC NEC4.
First Military Recruitment Ltd Oakington, Cambridgeshire
02/04/2026
Full time
JB493: Civil Engineer Location: Oakington, Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to £60,000 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Civil 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 for the Civil Engineer: Be instrumental in the commercial and technical success of civil engineering projects within a team. Assist in the promotion of the Practice s civil engineering services. Design practical civil design solutions and interpret clients requirements in a practical and economic manner. Maintain the highest standards of integrity in business relationships with clients and colleagues. Ensure your tasks in all projects are completed within timescale, and budget to a high standard. Ensure your involvement in projects are completed in a professional manner to ensure client satisfaction. Be aware of the financial targets and endeavour to ensure that best efforts are made to achieve this. In collaboration with other team members, ensure that Manager database is kept up to date with changes to fees or progress of jobs and forward projections. Input fee quotations as may be required to assist in bidding for work as requested. Skills and Qualifications for the Civil Engineer: Post qualification experience covering all aspects of professional activity within the civil engineering discipline. Understand the dynamics of working within different client sectors (public and private Organisations). Comprehensive knowledge of building construction, Building Regulations, and allied legislation. Relevant degree in Civil Engineering. Full Chartered Membership or working towards Benefits for the Civil Engineer: Opportunities for flexible and remote working we understand a work life balance helps us all. Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long service recognition and festive shutdown. Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment including in-house coaching and mentoring. Competitive salaries with regular review and benchmarking to ensure fair pay. We are a real living wage employer. Competitive Company Pension Scheme. Health cash plan scheme. Professional membership support Family policies Great office team building events and fully expensed seasonal social events. Cycle to work Scheme. On-site parking facilities (excluding London office) Season Ticket Loan (if applicable) Death in service benefit. Early Finish incentives when the Practice targets are hit. Additional leave allocated for volunteering (up to 2 days). Health & Mental Wellness Programs. Employee Referral Scheme. Employee working groups Location: Oakington, Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to £60,000 Per Annum
First Military Recruitment Ltd Merton, London
02/04/2026
Full time
MB902: Contracts Supervisor Location: Wimbledon Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Long-term career opportunities, Training, mentoring, and professional development, Flexible working, Pension contribution, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Regular team activities and quarterly events, Additional benefits including a wellbeing allowance, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Contracts Supervisor on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to be located near their Head Office in Wimbledon. Our client are looking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Contracts Supervisor to join their established project management team. This is a key leadership role for someone who can confidently take the lead on flat roofing and cladding projects and play a central role in developing the department for long-term success. Duties & Responsibilities: To ensure that contract delivery is achieved to a high standard in accordance with the offers made by the business and the expectations of the clients customers. Endeavour to exceed the customer's expectations. Ensuring the duties and obligations imposed on the Company by all current and future health and safety legislation are met. To comply and adhere to all of the companies' policies and procedures. To liaise with your Manager to ensure that you undertake a minimum of 20 hours of external training every year. To maintain and improve the overall presentation and standards of operating performance of all staff and sub-contractors. To ensure that all site visits are recorded and all necessary visits are documented. Plan and carry out inductions with your site staff and sub-contractors at the start of every job or when they first attend site. Tool box talks should also be carried out when you identify a particular need associated with a project or task or when you identify a lack of knowledge or understanding and also as refreshers to remind staff and sub-contractors of their responsibilities. Check and record all necessary sub-contractor health and safety information, including certification and training, on the internal CRM. To ensure that sites you are responsible for are visited and inspected regularly in order to guarantee that the actual execution of the contract is in line with our offer/specification and also in line with our customer s needs Skills & Qualifications: Must have sheeting and cladding experience as a Contracts Supervisor within the roofing refurbishment sector. Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills. Strong health and safety experience. Experience of managing sub-contractors and inductions. Experience of site reporting, inspections and documentation. MB902: Contracts Supervisor Location: Wimbledon Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Long-term career opportunities, Training, mentoring, and professional development, Flexible working, Pension contribution, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Regular team activities and quarterly events, Additional benefits including a wellbeing allowance, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme
First Military Recruitment Ltd City, Cardiff
31/03/2026
Full time
MB921: HGV Class 2 Driver Location: Cardiff and surrounding areas Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly - based on good attendance) + overtime Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm - 45 hours a week (some days finish earlier than others but still get paid for the whole day) Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Reading. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally. Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery/collection. Provide excellent customer service. Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures. Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times. Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded. Skills and Qualifications: A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC. ALME certificate desirable. Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage. A minimum 12 months HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card. Have a positive approach to Health & Safety. Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations. Excellent driving skills. Experience of multidrop deliveries. Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote). Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate. Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial. MB921: HGV Class 2 Driver Location: Cardiff and surrounding areas Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly - based on good attendance) + overtime Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm - 45 hours a week (some days finish earlier than others but still get paid for the whole day)
First Military Recruitment Ltd
31/03/2026
Full time
MB850: HGV Class 2 Driver Location: Reading and surrounding areas Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly - based on good attendance) + overtime Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than others but still get paid for the whole day) Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Reading. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally. Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery/collection. Provide excellent customer service. Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures. Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times. Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded. Skills and Qualifications: A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC. ALME certificate desirable. Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage. A minimum 12 months HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card. Have a positive approach to Health & Safety. Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations. Excellent driving skills. Experience of multidrop deliveries. Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote). Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate. Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial. MB850: HGV Class 2 Driver Location: Reading and surrounding areas Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly - based on good attendance) + overtime Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than others but still get paid for the whole day)
First Military Recruitment Ltd City, Swindon
31/03/2026
Full time
MB908: Health and Safety Advisor Location: Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5k 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 Health and Safety Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. The purpose of this role is to work with all departments and projects to ensure the highest standards of health, safety & Environment are met at and project locations. Provide appropriate information, support, assurance and challenge to project teams to help achieve business requirements and drive continual improvement. Duties and Responsibilities: To assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management system by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice Assist with development of content for HSE Training and awareness programmes. Assist with the implementation of the business' behavioural based safety programme. Carry out inspections and audits in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure Company, Client and legislative requirements are being met and make recommendations for improvement. Assist and / or manage with investigating and recording of close call, near miss and other incidents reported within the business. Be honest in discharging your duties as a health and safety professional. Assist with the management of key HSE data to enable accurate trend analysis and develop systems to ensure where trends are identified they are met with a suitable response. Assist with development of Occupational Health and Wellbeing campaigns increasing awareness within the business. Assist the HSE Manager in providing the Work Winning department with health and safety input into Tenders and Pre-qualifications. Assist the HSE Manager with the implementation of the Business Strategy relating to Health and Safety. Cooperate fully with IOSH and abide by its Charter, Byelaws and Regulations Skills and Qualifications: It is essential that you are a member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and abide by its Charter, Byelaws and Regulations. You will have strong data analysis skills and have an understanding of the purpose of document control. You must be honest in discharging your duties as a health and safety professional while in the role. Please note that this role will be site based 5 days per week their Swindon Head Office. You can apply to work from home 1 day per week following on from successfully completing your probationary period. MB908: Health and Safety Advisor Location: Swindon Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5k 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
First Military Recruitment Ltd Leicester, Leicestershire
31/03/2026
Full time
MB811: Asbestos Surveyor Location: East Midlands Salary: £35,000 Working Hours: Monday to Friday Additional Company Benefits: Fully expensed company vehicle and fuel care, 28 days holiday, pension scheme and an attractive salary plus cross training opportunities into obtaining Asbestos, EPC and Fire Risk Assessments. Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Environmental business who are looking to recruit an Asbestos Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth to cover the East Midlands and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Asbestos Surveyor to join an exciting and growing surveying team. Duties and responsibilities: Able to identify Asbestos containing materials Assess the risk of materials that contain asbestos Possess a high quality of communication skills both verbally and written Confidently produce a concise and accurate report after surveying Work in a timely manner to adhere to deadlines set Have an up-to-date knowledge of industry guidelines. Qualifications and experience: BOHS P402 certification. Minimum 2 years' post-qualification survey experience. Full UK driving license and willingness to travel. Flexible working and IT proficiency, including TEAMS. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Full UK Drivers License MB811: Asbestos Surveyor Location: East Midlands Salary: £35,000 Working Hours: Monday to Friday Additional Company Benefits: Fully expensed company vehicle and fuel care, 28 days holiday, pension scheme and an attractive salary plus cross training opportunities into obtaining Asbestos, EPC and Fire Risk Assessments.
First Military Recruitment Ltd Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
31/03/2026
Full time
LB459 - Senior Bid Manager Location: Cambridge Salary: £Competitive Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Bid Manager on behalf of one of our clients. To oversee the production and management of bid responses in the North region, managing the full bid process to ensure the production of high-quality, winning bids to support the region s business plan. The role includes the management of other Bid Team colleagues and work winning activity. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Liaise with and assist the Head of Estimating and Bids, providing information on the availability of bid team resources and ability to fulfil the client s criteria. Supporting the Head of Estimating and Bids with the day to day management of the bid team including supporting development of the bid team. Support the Bid Managers and work with the Head of Estimating and Bids and business unit leads, to develop win themes for each opportunity. Review written responses and provide constructive feedback to authors in line with the win strategy and storyboard requirements as part of the formal reviews process. Ongoing review of bid quality scores and compare with competitors to continuously drive quality improvements. Hold and manage bid Launch (or support the Bid Managers to), within one week of every confirmed bid decision, ensuring all key internal stakeholders attend. Attend site visits, as required, to gain a full understanding of the project, its constraints and any key client requirements. Hold a post site visit meeting with all site attendees to ensure all aspects have been captured for inclusion in the bid submission. Liaise with the Head of Estimating and Bids to understand any bid governance requirements and the impact on the bid. Produce quality responses, ensuring all research and information from operational, technical, planning and sustainability teams are incorporated into the bid. As required, hold and manage a mid-tender review through the tender period to ensure timescales for quality responses are being met. Review all post tender clarifications to ensure they are actioned and responded to in the required timescales. Undertake post tender reviews as and when necessary. Work with the Bid Managers to prepare all post tender presentations, liaising with the relevant attendees to ensure all content is covered. Undertake presentation reviews to ensure timings are accurate and presenters have the necessary scripts. Implement lessons learned sessions, undertake reviews of all feedback received on bids and ensure areas of improvement are shared with the bid team and wider teams. Support the Head of Estimating and Bids to hold and manage all tender handover meetings. Provide an agenda and summary of the tender, for discussion at the tender handover. Issue handover notes to all attendees and ensure tender documentation is uploaded. Manage external Bid Writers, where required, to undertake the production of quality responses when bid resources are not available. Ensure relevant information is provided and an invite to the bid launch is sent. Review all quality responses to ensure they fit the aim and purpose of the region. Skills and Qualifications: Bid Submissions and bid preparations. Bid writing experience. Experience within bid management. Experience with preparing and holding presentations and meetings. Preferable experience of managing people. Industry specific knowledge, including knowledge of public sector procurement. Proven track record in the sector or similar role. High level of interpersonal skills. Good at developing relationships. Able to communicate at all levels. Proven management skills. Proficient IT skills.
First Military Recruitment Ltd Merton, London
31/03/2026
Full time
MB827: Roofing Estimator Location: Wimbledon with regular local travelling Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme, Excellent career development opportunities. Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Roofing Estimator on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who require someone to be located near their Head Office in Wimbledon. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Visiting and surveying all prospective sites, taking photographs, preparing a plan of the roof and taking accurate measurements. Take account of all technical and logistical issues and requirements. Speaking to clients where appropriate and accurately recording their specific requirements. Taking core samples or removing slates and tiles to establish the roof build up and structure of the roof and taking photographic records. Seeking out opportunities and looking for opportunities to improve your conversion rate and the profitability of the company. Taking off quantities from your records and preparing costs. Discussing the projects you are working on with your manager and other colleagues to maximise collective experience and knowledge and agree the best way to proceed with the proposal and by so doing improve your conversion rates and the opportunity to increase profits. Preparing proposals by writing reports and specifications based on your findings and supported with photographic evidence. Finalising and submitting completed tenders and proposals on time. From time to time, preparing reports and budget prices and giving advice to Clients on how to overcome problems they may have on their building/s. Taking every opportunity to develop closer and better relationships with clients and potential clients. Pricing additional works and variations on live contracts. Carrying out your work to a high standard, taking care in preparing tenders to ensure that profit margins and prices are achieved in line with the company s objectives. Managing your workload to ensure that deadlines and tender/quotation return deadlines are achieved and ensuring that priority is given to the best enquiries. Keeping clear and accurate records at all stages of the pricing process, saving files as and where appropriate and in accordance with the company s procedures. Updating the company s database with details of any interaction you have with clients or potential clients so that there is an accurate and up to date record for use by other staff. Ensuring that all quotations and tenders are followed up in a timely and appropriate manner and records of the outcome of all such activity is kept and this intelligence is discussed and passed on to the Partner responsible for sales and marketing to aid in top level decision making. Ensuring that all customer communications are of the highest and most professional standard, are clear and easy to ready, satisfy the needs of the client, sell the benefits of employing for the business, are consistent in portraying and relating the company s vision, sales message, values and corporate identity. When you receive an order, arrange a project launch meeting and prepare the file and documents and brief the contracts department on how the project has been priced and the opportunities you have seen. Make yourself available throughout the project to answer queries from the contracts team. Always acting in the best interest of the business Skills and Qualifications: Robust experience in pitched and flat roof refurbishment/replacement. Experience and contacts within the industry. Presentable appearance with strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills. A proven record of accomplishment in an Estimating role. An understanding of the legal and commercial elements of construction. Ability to work within a team, as well as independently. To maintain a professional manner when on-site or in an office environment. Ambitious, target driven, commercial and seeking a long-term role. MB827: Roofing Estimator Location: Wimbledon with regular local travelling Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme, Excellent career development opportunities.
First Military Recruitment Ltd City, Swindon
31/03/2026
Full time
MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options Price alternative design solutions Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required. Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc. Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires to Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotations Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate. Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works. Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator. Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead Use currently weekly staff rated to price staff Agree shift patterns and overtime rates with operations lead for out of normal hours working - note these need to comply with working time directive/ NR Fatigue guidance Liaise with Planner to determine overall duration of preliminaries Coordinate and liase with Bid Manager to ensure all aspects of clients requirements included as necessary Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register Final Settlement and submission Procedure top-sheet tender summary in current format and associated back up sheets Present Pricing build up at pre-settlement and settlement meetings Prepare adjustments sheets in coordination with Bid Manager to reflect settlement adjustments Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project Coordinate with Bid Manager for the production of the form of tender Liase with Bid Manager and address any post tender clarifications/amendments issued by the client Handover (for successful bids) Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager Review (for unsuccessful bids) Coordinate with Bid Manager to review feedback on tender price (where provided) for future tenders. Skills and Qualifications: Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation Commercial awareness of different forms of contract Sound knowledge of the companies' governance and procedural requirements for work winning. Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages MB854: Estimator Location: Swindon Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions
First Military Recruitment Ltd Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
31/03/2026
Full time
MB911: Quantity Surveyor Location: Nottingham Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Nottingham office. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report. Perform risk, value management and cost control. Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients. Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT. Price / agree variations with internal team and client agreement. Agreement of final account with client in prompt manner Allocate work to subcontractors Monthly sub-contractor payment certification, agreement of variations / final accounts. Assessing contractor applications, along with any changes, making recommendations, raising payment certificates and preparing general correspondence to sub-contracts. Provide advice on contractual claims. Responsible for liaising with external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner Manage current workload in order that all commissions receive the relevant allocation of own time to efficiently commercially manage them. Monitoring and controlling Build Costs Compliance with all relevant Company policies, procedures and guidance (including for example Health & Safety, Equality, Environmental & Quality, etc.) Skills and Qualifications: Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues Excellent communication skills IT Literate Good level of analytical skills Good attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking. Negotiation and team working skills and he ability to motivate and lead those on site. MB911: Quantity Surveyor Location: Nottingham Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit
First Military Recruitment Ltd City, Manchester
31/03/2026
Full time
MB910: Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business who are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Manchester office. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare activity schedules, bills of quantities in accordance with methods of measurement, presentation of tender and contract documentations, attending interviews, carrying out full tender analysis and comparisons through to preparing the recommendation report. Perform risk, value management and cost control. Prepare / agree monthly valuations with clients. Monitor and prepare costings for delay / EOT. Price / agree variations with internal team and client agreement. Agreement of final account with client in prompt manner Allocate work to subcontractors Monthly sub-contractor payment certification, agreement of variations / final accounts. Assessing contractor applications, along with any changes, making recommendations, raising payment certificates and preparing general correspondence to sub-contracts. Provide advice on contractual claims. Responsible for liaising with external and internal stakeholders to enable the projects to progress without delay, ensuring that all reasonable requests are met in a timely efficient manner Manage current workload in order that all commissions receive the relevant allocation of own time to efficiently commercially manage them. Monitoring and controlling Build Costs Compliance with all relevant Company policies, procedures and guidance (including for example Health & Safety, Equality, Environmental & Quality, etc.) Skills and Qualifications: Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues Excellent communication skills IT Literate Good level of analytical skills Good attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking. Negotiation and team working skills and he ability to motivate and lead those on site. MB910: Quantity Surveyor Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Working Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Ongoing Training, learning, and development, enhanced pension scheme, Staff get togethers and family fun days, Personal help and assistance, Long Service Awards, Death in Service benefit