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.
KSB Recruitment has over 30 years experience recruiting temporary and permanent staff for the defence industry. We have our very own specialist in house recruiter who has experience of recruiting for NAAFI, COMPASS NATO and the British Army when catering and hospitality staff, whether that be anywhere within the UK, Germany or the wider abroad.
Zenith House, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4PD
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
Matrax Technical Resourcing Ltd has been hiring talent for a wide variety of contract and permanent vacancies in the Engineering and Technology markets. Operating nationwide and overseas, they also specialise in providing recruitment services for the Civil Construction, Electronics, Quality Assurance, and Rail departments. Since its establishment in 2014, they have helped businesses hire professionals such as Estimators, Permanent Way Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers.
Harbour Rd, Portishead, Bristol, Avon, BS20 7AN
Tech Connect Group is a recruitment, networking, and investment company specialising in the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology Sectors. They also operate and recruit mainly for the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, and Motorsport markets. Although the agency was only founded in 2020, the owners have a combined 30 years of experience in the field.
The Gantry, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2BN
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
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
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
Polar Recruitment is a firm that aims to help clients with a vacancy or candidates looking for opportunities within the IT, Defence, and Telecommunications space. The firm offers REC-approved recruitment solutions throughout the UK and Europe. They also provide an online timesheet portal for contractors. The roles they typically source for include M&A Transactions Manager, Senior Technical Architect, Solution Architect, and Salesforce Consultant.
1 Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD
Modis is a specialist recruitment agency for the Smart technology sectors. They source candidates for contract and permanent roles such as Data Science Engineer, Lead Solution Architect and Database Developer. The agency has offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, Manchester, London, Nottingham and Watford.
101 Victoria Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6PU
Established in 2006 and based in Cambridgeshire, Argo Aviation International offers temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to the Aviation, Defence, and Engineering industries globally. The firm works in tandem with major airlines and maintenance companies, providing them with professionals of all levels. The company has offices in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, Abu Dhabi, and Canada.
1st Floor Unit 6 Prospect House 3F St Thomas Place, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EX
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
Hiring for a wide range of contract and permanent vacancies, Murray Myers Recruitment Ltd offers expertise to an extensive client portfolio across the West Midlands. These include start-ups, SMEs, and large organisations. For over seven years, they have been catering to the Business Support, Engineering, HR, and Manufacturing sectors.
Suite 16 Anchor House New Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9AF
A multi-sector specialist, Belmont Recruitment Ltd, delivers staffing support to various contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies nationwide. The recruitment agency offers its expertise in the Business Functions, Criminal Justice, Defence, Health Care, and Social Care sectors. Since its establishment in 2016, they have been delivering talents at all levels.
Nelson Court Business Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2XU
Stride Portsmouth operates within the Infrastructure, Design, Engineering, and Construction sub-markets including Rail, Water & Utilities, Building Design, Construction, and Highways & Transportation. They started in 2015 and are accredited by the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS), and Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS). They are also a member of the REC and CIRAS.
1 Quay Point, Northarbour Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3TD
WHD Consulting Ltd is a professional provider of contract and permanent Engineering staff, having a track record of supplying both large corporations and small businesses across the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The agency's areas of expertise are Automotive & Transformation, Defense & Aerospace, Telecoms, Electronics, and Energy.
Bolney Pace, Cowfold Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5QT
MissionCX is a multi-sector search consultancy that matches candidates with employers internationally. Headquartered in West Cumbria, they are accredited by Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, ISO45001, and ISO 14001 and are also members of ROSPA. They provide their recruitment services to the Nuclear, Defence, Energy, and other sectors. The services they offer include commissioning, consultancy, resources, and training.
The Bus Station, Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA24 3TP
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
Mane Group is a global supplier of manpower solutions to a wide range of sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, and Energy. The company has been operating for over 25 years and offers permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities to candidates. They also provide retained search and international recruitment solutions. Some roles they place staff for include Crane Supervisor, Mobile Electrician, HSE Advisor, Senior Engineer, and Carpenter.
3rd Floor, 6 Hercules Way, Watford, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7GS
Grace Fredericks Recruitment is an agency that supplies talent resources to the Life Science, Finance and Engineering markets. They provide temporary, contract, and permanent talents to clients and opportunities as well as CV assistance to candidates. The agency operates worldwide including in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia. They typically recruit candidates such as Quality Engineers, Finance Managers, Epidemiologists, Accountants, and Design Engineers.
15-17 Middle Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AL
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
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
Menfor Group is a Construction contractors and labour solutions agency that operates within sectors such as Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Railway, and Utilities. The agency is a Constructionline gold member and they provide in-house training and apprenticeship programmes. They typically recruit for roles like Concreter, Skilled Labourer, Cleaner, Dumper Driver, Advanced Scaffolder, and more. Menfor Group has more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
81 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4BL
Evodia Limited is an independent recruitment consultancy consisting of three different brands: Evodia Resourcing, covering Engineering, Science, Analytics and Technology, Evodia Consulting, covering Project, Programme and Portfolio Management, and Evodia Comms, covering Communications Support Service for Government and Technology agencies. They were incorporated in 1997 and have sites in Farnham and Gloucester. They have an ISO 9001 certification.
8 St George's Yard, Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7LW
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
Perfect Candidate has experience in meeting the staffing needs of a number of markets nationwide, such as Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Motorsport, and Transportation. The privately-owned agency hires professionals for c-suite and executive assignments. They also cater to various fields, including Distribution & Manufacturing, Finance, Operations & Logistics, Procurement & Purchasing, and Sales & Business Development.
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX
Time Interim places senior management and board level talent into businesses requiring contract and interim support. With consultants experienced in Engineering, HR, IT and more, they manage appointments in Energy, Defence, Infrastructure, Transport and Government. Their track record involves aiding an international infrastructure company seeking a specialist interim leader on short notice. They are based in Bourne End and were founded in 2003.
8 The First Floor The Courtyard Furlong Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5AU
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
Mercury Hampton is an award-winning agency that provides contract, interim, and permanent recruitment services, as well as audits & assessments, performance & post-hire consultancies, board appointments, and candidate support services. They work with several sectors including Aerospace & Automotive, Logistics & Supply Chain, Engineering & Manufacturing, FMCG & Consumer, Defense, and Construction & Infrastructure.
Centrix House, Crow Lane East, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9UY
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
Connecting Experts focuses on four areas: Automated Driving, Electric Vehicles, Executive Search, and Connected Car. Some of the vacancies they fill may include Talent Acquisition Partner, Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Software Development, DevOps Engineer, Recruitment Consultant, Android SW Developer, Project Engineer, C++ Developer, and more. The firm was founded in 2016.
3rd Floor, 10 Throgmorton Avenue, City of London, London, EC2N 2DL
Since 1981, Redline has offered an extensive area of recruitment expertise across numerous sectors. Located in Butterfield, they have a team of over 65 expert consultants offering permanent, contract, interim, and executive search solutions. They are winners of the 10th Annual IRP Awards.
230 The Village, Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8DL
Networkers is an international talent solutions agency that sources and places contract and permanent professionals within the IT and Telecoms sectors. Established in 2000, they have 14 offices in more than 130 countries. The agency is a part of Gattaca and some of the assignments they cover include Systems Engineer, Data Analyst, .NET Developer, Software Developer, and Emergency Call Handler.
Cottons Centre, 47-49 Tooley Street London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2QN
CBS Butler is a specialist provider of permanent and temporary roles within the Technical, Engineering, ICT, Manufacturing, Automation and Business Support sectors. Based in Redhill Surrey, the agency takes pride in their 10 Recruiter Awards for Excellence over the last decade. CBS Butler was a merge between CBS Appointments and the UK Arm of Butler International Inc, and is now part of Staffing 360 Solutions Inc.
Grosvenor House, 65-71 London Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LQ
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
Established in 1998, Fortel Services is a recruitment company that supplies permanent and contract workers to the Construction sector in the UK. Some roles they recruit for include CCTV Operator, Cleaner, Security Guard, and Gateperson. The company is based in Walsall, West Midlands.
The Forge Old Perry Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BT
3point1 Consulting is a Kent-based business that works with candidates and personnel within the Forensic and Technology sector around the world. The talent solutions they provide include permanent recruitment services, staff augmentation, and managed service. They operate and provide their services worldwide including in the UK, Russia, Denmark, United States, Mexico, and Australia.
1-3 Manor Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AE
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
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
Founded in 2014, Sure Recruitment covers different sectors such as Logistics & Driving, Warehouse & Industrial, Office & Support, Trades & Labour, and Food & Drink. With 7 years of recruitment experience, they fill full-time, part-time, weekends, and permanent vacancies across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
1a Jennymount Business Park, North Derby Street, York Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 3HN
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
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
CDH Recruitment is a multi-sector agency. Some of the typical permanent and temporary roles they may recruit for include Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver, CAD Engineer, Production Planner, Labourer and Waiting Staff. The agency was established in 2009 and has offices in Hastings (HQ) and Ashford.
2 Cambridge Gardens, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1EH
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
Lawson Recruitment is a search and selection consultancy that provides recruitment solutions to a wide range of sectors such as Renewables, Technology, Not-for-profit, Health Care, and Education. The agency offers other services including combined assignments and advertising, and focuses on providing placements from middle to senior management. Founded by Simon O'Brien and Jon Lale, they also have over 40 years of recruitment experience.
Stella Maris House, Anglesea Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EW
Willcox Matthews Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency for the Engineering and Tech industry. They specialise in multiple sectors including Plastics, Packaging & Recycling, Automotive, Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defence, Engineering & Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Metals, and Automation & Robotics. The agency offers contract and permanent placements, interim recruitment, and executive search and selection services.
First Floor Office Suite, 7 Roman Way Business Centre, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR3 8SX
NRL is a Wigan-based specialist agency for the Engineering industry. It focuses on Nuclear; Renewables; Conventional Power; Advanced Facilities; Built Environment; Defence; Infrastructure; Oil, Gas and Petrochemical; and Transmission and Distribution. Established at Sellafield in 1983, they won Best Contractor Recruitment Agency at The Contracting Awards 2019, and Recruitment Company of the Year at the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2015.
Office F02, Blyth Workspace, Quay Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3AF
Rise Technical is a specialist in engineering, construction, energy and technology sectors. Our mission statement is to positively change lives through unrivalled organisation of highly motivated resources. We aim to add value to your organisation by providing a brilliant service and positively changing the lives of the candidates and clients we represent.
33 Colston, Bristol, Avon, BS1 4UA
Your specialist partner for fast, efficient, and cost-effective permanent recruitment solutions. Our mission is to accelerate your success while saving you time and money. With our expertise in headhunting and recruitment, we are dedicated to finding top-quality staff who not only meet but exceed your business needs.
Church Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0NQ