Ex-military personnel are in high demand due to the high calibre of their training and their commitment to time-keeping and discipline. Many people trained by the armed forces find employment in the engineering, security and loss prevention sectors.
The armed forces in the UK provide some of the best vocational training in the world, and many leave service with nationally recognised qualifications in engineering, vehicle maintenance and construction. There are some recruitment agencies and employers who are specifically looking for ex-military personnel to fill their staff vacancies. Candidates for these roles usually need to have left active service, and they will also need to have excellent references from a commanding officer.
The range of companies offering employment to ex-forces personnel is extremely wide and varied. From national security specialists to specialised engineering firms, these organisations recognise that the standard of applicants from this section of society is very high. In some cases, however, candidates will be asked to complete aptitude tests and competency-based interviews - particularly for engineering roles.
The recent cuts by the Ministry of Defence have led to a sudden increase in the number of ex-military personnel looking for employment, so the competition for the best jobs is fierce. However, those with specialist skills acquired during service will stand an excellent chance of finding permanent employment.
Engineers can expect a salary of between £20,000 and £40,000, and security workers should expect to receive between £14,000 and £18,000 per year.
Chiltern Park Recruitment Ltd handles assignments for the Engineering and Technical sectors. With their office in Tring, Hertfordshire, they work with clients ranging from multinational companies to top design consultancies across the UK. The agency seeks openings for graduates and recruits for roles at all levels.
77 - 81 High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4AB
M&E Global has worked in over 25 countries, including in Europe, Middle East / South West Asia, and the USA, in the provision of contract manpower solutions to the Aviation, Land, and Marine sectors. They have ISO9001 certification and they are also JOSCAR registered.
7 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9AF
HPRtalent assigns job seekers to various interim, permanent, and temporary positions. The niche agency has national coverage and caters to an array of sectors. These include Accountancy & Finance, Automotive, Banking, Catering & Hospitality, Environmental, IT, Legal, Merchandising, Project Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, and Warehousing & Distribution. From its Nottingham office, they typically work with blue-chip organisations.
6th Floor City Gate East, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5FS
MPI Limited satisfies an array of industry segments across the UK and abroad by assigning personnel to permanent and contract assignments. They specialise in meeting the staffing requirements of various markets, including Aircraft Fuel tank Repair, Automotive, Aviation, Defence, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Rail. They have been operating since 1962.
The Chase, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NN
Hydrock helps meet the staffing needs of various verticals, including Aviation, Commercial, Defence, Industrial, Data Centre, Heritage, Energy, Healthcare, Industrial, Education, Oil & Gas, Leisure, Retail, Residential, Utilities, Public Sector, Logistics, and Nuclear. With over 21 offices across the UK and abroad, they help fill full-time and part-time roles such as Fire Engineer, Transport Analytics Technician, and Project Manager.
172 Edmund Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2HB
Allyance are specialists in providing Aviation and Aerospace professionals to the public and private sectors. They cover various disciplines such as Engineering, Logistics, Operations Support, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and Project Management. Their office is located at the Bristol & Bath Science Park. Allyance is also certified by the Capita Contingent Labour One and Alexander Mann Public Sector Resourcing Frameworks.
Bristol & Bath Science Park, Dirac Crescent, Bristol, Avon, BS16 7FR
Fides London is an agency formed in 2013 with international coverage spanning more than 25 countries. They handle job functions related to Legal, Compliance, Risk, Cyber & Digital Transformation, and Privacy. They recruit talent ranging from recent graduates to experienced consultants and place them within international corporates, law firms, and other professional services companies.
81 Curtain Road, Unit C, City of London, London, EC2A 3AG
Consortio RG works closely with companies and businesses within the Oil and Gas, Maritime and Shipping, Automotive and Motorsport, Construction, and Cyber Security sectors. The agency has been in business since 2014 and is situated in Southampton. Some permanent and contract positions they handle include Crew Operator, Senior Naval Architect, Fleet Manager and New Homes Sales Advisor.
Floor 4, Enterprise House Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB
Copello Global provides roles on Information Security, Defence, and Engineering Technology to clients and candidates across the UK. They offer permanent and contract talent solutions including a partnership programme. The agency was launched in 2018 and holds an office in Fareham. Examples of positions they advertise are Systems Engineer, Market Analyst, and Head of IT and Security.
16-18 Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TT
Banner Lane Limited is an executive search and interim management consultancy that specialises in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security industries in the United Kingdom. They serve a variety of Engineering sectors with high-quality headhunting services for clients who require national security vetted talent. The agency supports US and UK companies, working with prime contractors, systems integrators, manufacturing firms, software houses, and more.
Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2NT
Operating across the UK, USA, Asia, and Europe, Paritas Recruitment works with clients in the Financial Services and IT sectors. For over 11 years, the talent sourcing agency has been working exclusively for various verticals, including Audit & Compliance, Data & Technology, FinTech, HealthTech, Risk, and Transformation. They aid employers in filling a wide variety of permanent, temporary, and contract assignments.
49 Mowlem Street, City of London, London, E2 9HE
Based in Bristol, Recruitment Partnership is a staffing business established in 2004. They supply business change & IT specialists to the whole of the UK. The agency also specialises in providing staffing solutions to the Financial Services, Education, Government, I.T, Life & Pensions, Retail, and Defence industry sectors.
17-18 Clifton Park, Bristol, Avon, BS8 1HB
Wilde Recruitment operates from their Stockport office and serves Engineering clients and job seekers in the UK, Europe and Internationally. The agency recruits for contract positions such as Commercial Officer, Safety Practitioner and Property Manager.
Brindley Lodge, Adcroft St, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 3HS
iO Associates, a Precision Resource Group division, hires on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis for a broad range of clients across the UK and Europe. They offer their expertise in covering the Digital, Energy, Engineering, and Technology sectors. With teams across Bristol, Brussels, London, Munich, Philadelphia, and Zunich, the talent firm often recruits candidates such as Data Architects, Enterprise Architects, Project Managers, and Security Analysts.
St. Bartholomews House, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NH
DirectorBank, founded in 1998, delivers recruitment solutions for the Financial Services market, covering areas such as Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials and Technology, Media & Telecom. Through teams situated in Holborn, Leeds and Germany, they have placed over 2,000 job seekers into over 100 private equity firms. They were ranked as one of the top private equity recruitment agencies in Germany by WirtschaftsWoche.
Park House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW
Marcus Webb Associates started in 2015 and is headquartered in Fareham. They specialise in roles related to Product Development, which includes these key areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Design, Software & Control Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Functional Safety & Reliability Engineering. Additionally, they also support the fields of Project & Programme Management, Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing Systems.
25 Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TT
Opus Recruitment Services delivers recruitment solutions in IT, Technology, Finance and Engineering, putting forward permanent and contract technical and executive candidates. Launched in 2008, they have assisted clients like Sony, Toyota and Burberry, and have received over 20 accolades including a Best Recruitment Company to Work For award from Recruitment International. They have seven offices around the globe and a head office in Bristol.
Becket House, 36 Old Jewry, City of London, London, EC2R 8DD
Founded in 1998, Dome Recruitment Ltd is a supplier of tech professionals across the Digital, Cyber, Defence, and Consulting industries in the UK and Europe. They specialise in multiple sectors including Telecoms, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, IT & Consultancy, Travel, and Risk & Security. The head office is in Guildford, Surrey, and they have branches in the Netherlands and Poland.
Priory House, 35, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3RX
Envisage Recruitment is an agency that supplies professional staff in sectors like Automation, Automotive, Electrical Vehicles and Medical Devices in the UK and throughout Europe and America. They have over 16 years of experience and are REC members. They cover permanent and contract vacancies for jobs such as Systems Application Engineer, Product Manager, Planning Manager Assistant, and Creative Designer.
Unit 1 Doyle Drive, Blackburn Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6NW
Hawker Chase is an executive search consultancy that specialises in supplying the Cyber, Defence & Security, Engineering, and Manufacturing industries with workforce solutions in the UK, Europe, MENA and Asia and in the US. They have over 20 years of recruitment experience and they recruit for senior executive and non-executive positions. They also offer executive coaching and assessment services through their partner, Pelham Street.
Sutton Manor Farm, Bishops Sutton, Portsmouth, London, SO24 0AA
GTS International Ltd is an independent recruitment organisation that offers permanent and contract placements, as well as talent mapping and executive search. They specialise in recruiting for the Digital Transformation and Technology industry, but they also work in areas like Banking and Finance, Electronics, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Space. The company is based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and was created in the year 2020.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Elite People Partners helps satisfy personnel needs in Electronics and Embedded Technology. Fields they manage are Research & Development, Software Engineering, and Management, aiding ventures in Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Smart Energy and more. Their team has over 11 years of recruitment experience, 9 of which are in Embedded and Electronics, which they utilise in conducting retained search and permanent and contract recruitment.
45 Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS
James Fisher Marine Services, founded in 1984, helps meet the recruitment needs of the Offshore and Subsea industries including establishments in Oil & Gas, Renewables and Telecommunications. They are a part of the James Fisher Group, a global firm with dedicated divisions for Nuclear, Shipping Services and more. Accessible 24/7, they can also supply staff like Engineers and Technicians on short notice. They are located in Barrow-in-Furness.
Fisher House, Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HR
Quest Technical is a recruitment firm founded in 2019 that focuses on recruiting for the sectors of Automotive & Aerospace, Petrochemical Oil & Gas, Motorsport & F1 Racing, Precision Engineering, Nuclear, and Defence across the UK and internationally. They have worked with companies like Eaton, Technic, Kautex, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Some key disciplines they recruit for include Design, Project Management, Survey, Quality, Maintenance, and more.
Piccadilly Business Centre, Aldow Enterprise Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M12 6AE
Advanced Technical Recruitment specialises in Technical recruitment, covering fields like Electronics, Software, Manufacturing and Mechanical Design, as well as Sales and Support. Accommodating appointments of all levels, from graduate to executive, since 2006, they tap into their database of over 80,000 candidates seeking permanent and temporary roles. They are situated in Paignton and are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
27 Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3EQ
Park Lane Recruitment focuses on the Technology space, with a particular focus on the following areas: Space & Defence IT, FinTech, Cyber Security, Business Transformation, IT Sales, Business Intelligence, and Digital Marketing. The company offers a three-step process for their clients: request submission, meeting, and partnership. They work with clients across the UK, mainland Europe, the Middle East and the USA.
Park House, Henley Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2SA
Highgrove Recruitment Group is a national talent sourcing agency that covers the following verticals: Automotive, Building Automation, Lifts & HVAC, Catering, Drinks & Laundry Equipments, Engineering, Environmental, IT & AV Technology, Medical, and Power Generation & Renewable Energy. They place personnel in various permanent assignments at all levels, including executive and managerial roles.
217 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0ET
Syntech Recruitment has been assigning job seekers for various permanent and contract assignments for over 13 years. The company is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies. They work with employers in the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Electronics sectors. Operating nationwide, they often hire staff for a wide range of roles, including Quality Inspector and Warehouse Operative.
22-24 Park Street, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3PL
Founded in 2005, Research Partners is a talent sourcing and executive search company that collaborates with a company's recruiting team. They work in multiple sectors such as Engineering, Commerce, Consultancy, etc., and offer talent mapping, pipelining, and competitive insights. The agency has worked with brands like Soundcloud, Jasper's, Cisco, and PA. They are based in Harrow.
166 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1RA
Entech Technical Solutions provides staffing solutions to numerous industries requiring Engineering support and solutions. They recruit from their offices in Hemel Hempstead, Canada, and London for organisations in the Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Building Services & Construction, Energy, and Rail sectors.
Suite 11, 2nd Floor KD Tower, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1FW
SASTeam is a technical recruitment consultancy that supports permanent, contract, and temporary appointments across the Rail, Automotive, and Aerospace markets, and among other industry sectors. They specialise in a number of areas including Design & Development, Test, Systems Engineering, Component Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Engineering. SASTeam is located in London.
15 Unwin Avenue, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 9RG
Apex Talent Solutions Ltd, located in Chichester, focuses on recruitment in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Construction, Defence and Manufacturing internationally. Since they began in 2018, they have made over 700 successful placements and amassed a client portfolio that includes Airbus, NHS and Tata. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary to permanent, and interim roles, they also conduct assessments, background checks and onboarding assistance.
The Grain Store, Carthagena Farm, Bell Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HY
Founded in 2009, Future Engineering Recruitment is a London-based organisation that provides Engineering professionals to a variety of companies in the UK. The agency recruits for various contract and permanent job roles including Engineering & Technical Positions, Field Service Engineers, Mechanical Design & Project Engineers, Engineering Directors & Managers, White Collar Construction staff, Trades & Labours jobs, and more.
10 Lower Thames St, City of London, London, EC3R 6EN
Versorium Recruitment recruits for national and international permanent and contract jobs in Sales & Marketing, Defence, Electronics & IT, Support and Administration through teams in London, Bristol and Portishead. Having previously worked for Civica Health and Care, Dubai Air Navigation Services and more, they also carry out recruitment process outsourcing alongside contingency recruitment. They are also partners of the Armed Forces Covenant.
CityPoint, Temple Gate, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6PL
A Defence and Security-focused talent sourcing company, Benchmark Search places personnel in an array of appointments at all levels. Working across the UK, USA, EMEA, and Asia, they also cover Hospitality & Retail, Infrastructure, and Law sectors. With a team based in London, the firm aids in filling various roles, such as general management and senior-level assignments.
33 St James Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JS
Pontem Recruitment is a specialist consultancy that provides support to businesses that belong to the FMCG, Rail, Automotive, Energy, and General Manufacturing markets. The agency offers a 1 Year Guarantee on the candidates they supply and fill permanent and temporary opportunities.
The Mclaren Building, 46 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7LR
Novare is an executive search consultancy that operates within the Economic and Social Infrastructure sectors. They work with major project and asset owners, advisors, and investors across the Transportation, Energy, Power & Utilities, Defence, and Digital & Technology markets. They cover jobs within the whole life cycle across Funding & Financing, Capital Project Delivery, Dispute Resolution, and Asset Management. They are based in Cheshire.
The Colony Wilmslow Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LY
A multi-disciplinary talent recruitment entity, Sundridge Search, places qualified candidates for various permanent assignments. Their specialism lies in covering the Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Electronics, Fluid Power & Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Material Testing, Oil & Gas, Renewable & Offshore, and Space markets nationwide. Headquartered in Leeds, they also place Sales professionals in the mentioned verticals.
25 Swithens Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0BU
Peppermint Recruitment is an independent agency that supports companies within the Aerospace/Defence, Automotive, Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT sectors by providing manpower solutions. They are available to meet or talk at a short notice, and they cover permanent vacancies. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, Peppermint works with clients, including OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
3 Berrington Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1NB
MatchTech has been recruiting for more than 35 years, matching a wide range of professionals with clients worldwide. The sectors they work in include Aerospace, Energy, Engineering, Automotive, Rail, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Transmission & Distribution, Defence, and more. In total, they have eight offices internationally. They also provide project support solutions and deal with contract, permanent, interim, and fixed-term staffing requirements.
1450 Parkway, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AF
Millbank Group are experts that provide specialist staffing support to the Automation, Automotive, Built Environment & Infrastructure, Nuclear, Water, Rail, Process, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors. Established in 1985, they place professionals in permanent and contract placements from their offices in Cheshire. A member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), Millbank Group is accredited by the ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Millbank House, Northway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2SX
Campbell Birch is a specialist recruiter for the Technology, IT, Communications, Space and Defense, Financial Services, Energy and Utilities, Transport and Retail sectors. The agency supplies Commercial Contracts Managers and Bid, Legal and Procurement professionals. Campbell Birch has offices in London, UK and Connecticut, USA.
Parr House, 52 Broadway, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AG
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
Founded in 1998, Dome Recruitment Group is an executive recruitment firm that specialises in recruiting for Digital, Travel, Cyber, Defence, Technology, Media and Telecommunications jobs throughout the UK and Europe. The agency offers contract staffing, permanent recruitment, and executive search services to its clients. Some roles they fill include Data Python Developer, Hardware Installation Engineer, and Software Architect.
Priory House, 35, Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3RX, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3RX
Technical Placements is an Engineering and Technical specialist recruitment agency. They were established in 2003 and work to make technical placements in fields such as Nuclear and Power Generation, Research and Development, Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, and Health & Safety. The agency is a corporate member of the REC.
First Floor, Sedgley House, 1 Brockhill Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4AB
LG Engineering Solutions sources Technical specialists in Engineering and Manufacturing. Additionally, they deliver recruitment process outsourcing services and assist freelancers and interns. Handling appointments in Supply Chain, Production, Quality and more, for enterprises in areas like Automotive and Logistics, their past successes since 2020 include aiding Mechanical Engineers and Health and Safety Managers. They can be found in Manchester.
Cheadle Royal Business Park, Brooks Dr, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3TD
Gregory Martin International, established in 1983, delivers recruitment solutions for multiple verticals including, but not limited to, Accounting, Administration, Construction, Education, Engineering, IT, Real Estate & Property and Transport & Logistics. Based in Fleet, they work with employers and prospective employees alike for positions from entry-level up to senior level.
Centaur House Ancells Business Park Ancells Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UJ
Jonathan Lee Recruitment sources prospective employees in Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing for domestic and global permanent, contract, interim and executive appointments. Utilising their experience since 1978, they have served brands like Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Manufacturing UK and Tata Motors, with whom they have a long-term partnership. They have teams in Stourbridge, Warwick and Essex. They also have an ISO 9001 accreditation.
The Maltings Mount Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1HZ
First Recruitment Group is a global agency that provides services for Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Construction, Rail, Water, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Commercial and Technology vacancies. They cover both contract and permanent roles. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Cheshire.
Parry House, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QU
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Ground Floor Suite, Commercial Office 1, Brunel Way Offices, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2FP
Employment Solutions focuses on supplying candidates in sectors such as Automotive, Aviation, Defence, Engineering, Energy, and Digital. Established in 2001, the agency is based in Bury, and is an APSCo member. Some job roles they have previously advertised for include Senior Project Engineer, CNC Millers, Welders & Fabrication Fitters, Press Section Technical Supervisor, and Sheet Metal Worker.
Unit 4, The Old Courthouse Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0AL
CastUK provides assistance with contract, permanent and temporary roles across the UK. They specifically recruit for a range of executive and management roles in the FMCG, Retail, HR, Engineering, Logistics & Transport and Public sectors.
Two Snow Hill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6GA
Our recruitment experts prioritise excellent partnerships and provide outstanding opportunities, ensuring the hiring process is stress-free. Our consultants do the groundwork to provide you with the perfect candidates for your vacancies. Our dedicated team collaborate and utilise their knowledge and skills to deliver great value with the highest quality talent.
Unit 3, Hatherton Court, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2LA
LanceSoft, with international coverage, conducts multi-sector talent solutions by selecting staff who fit either contract, permanent, or temporary roles. For over 23 years, the agency has been dealing with Aerospace, Automotive, Banking & Finance, Big Data, Creative, Cyber Security, Energy, Engineering, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor, and Telecom verticals. They are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau.
Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 5BW
Optimal Recruitment is your trusted partner in the world of talent acquisition. As a boutique recruitment agency, we specialise in serving a diverse range of industries, making us the ideal choice for organisations seeking top talent in Legal Service roles, HR, Accountancy and Finance, General Insurance, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Marketing, Business Development & Sales, Customer Service, Programme & Project Management, and Operational Management.
Horley Green House, Horley Green Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX6 4QG
Working out of Peterborough, Recruit Mint recruits for industrial, technical, commercial, and education jobs. They work with employers in Huntingdon, Ely and the surrounding area.
5 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TE
Focused on manufacturing, engineering, IT, technical and scientific, saving our clients time and cost by supplying the best candidates to their exact requirements. We build long term relationships due to our consistent quality of service. “Quality not quantity” is our philosophy. For over 18 years MRL has recruited as Master Vendor for £billion turnover multi-nationals and just as successfully for SME’s, start-ups and family run businesses.
Clayhill Farm Marden Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2LP
Strategic talent acquisition for the Defence and Communications sectors.
The Granary 5 Bonneys Yard, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0PJ