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
Pegasus is a search and selection agency that has been supplying candidates for the Construction and Property sectors for over 15 years. Their core disciplines include Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Surveying, Development Management, Fund Monitoring, and Dispute Resolution.
Rawdon Court, 20 Leeds Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 6AX
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
The Defence Network performs Cyber and Digital recruitment. They have a global footprint with offices in the City of London and eight other locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. Some areas they support are Artificial Intelligence, Information Security and Technology. Established in 2012, they have served the likes of Middle Eastern banks and North American energy companies.
77 Leadenhall Street, City of London, London, EC3A 3DE
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
Damia Group is a global IT recruitment agency specialising in the supply of professional talent within sectors such as Government, Security, Defence, Aerospace, Finance, Insurance and IT services. They offer managed services/RPO, contract/interim, permanent, software development, and security-cleared recruitment solutions. They source and place professionals such as Lead Antenna & EM Engineers, Finance Managers, PHP Backend Developers, and Change Leads.
Surrey Research Park The Technology Centre 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG
Owen Daniels Consultancy is a Camberley-based recruitment agency that works across Engineering and Manufacturing whilst also offering placements in Supply Chain and HR. Since 2011, they have been satisfying permanent, temporary and contract staffing requirements of businesses in Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, FMCG, Energy, Marine and more. They also help fulfil executive jobs. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Building 4, Archipelago, Lyon Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER
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
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 Services is an REC-approved recruitment specialist within the IT, Defence, and Telecommunications markets. They operate across the UK and Europe. The agency supplies permanent or contingent talent and provides a fully managed service. Examples of roles they search for include Senior Project Manager, Breakfix Engineer, Network Infrastructure Engineer, IT Asset Manager, and Red Hat Linux Technical Consultant.
1 Winnall Valley Road Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD
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
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
The Recruitment Manager Ltd is an HR consultancy and Engineering recruiter that finds skilled and qualified technical personnel for the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors covering the Defence, Marine, Aerospace, Automotive and Motorsport sectors in the UK. They also recruit Management talent for the Commercial, Financial, Human Resource, and Sales & Marketing sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Birmingham.
Cranhills Farm, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7DX
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
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
Recruiting for a wide variety of permanent, contract, and temporary assignments, nGenium focuses on supplying personnel to a broad range of industries nationwide and globally. They cater to the following sectors from their Austin and Birmingham offices: Electronics, Mechanical, Medical, and Software. Founded in 2019, they also cover various disciplines, such as Connected Devices/IoT, Consumer Electronics, Defence and Military, and Semiconductor.
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2AA
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
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
Momentum Executive Solutions is a recruitment consultancy that serves the Automotive, Transportation, and Energy & Renewables industries, covering various areas such as Whole Vehicle, Body Interiors & Exteriors, Powertrain & Driveline, Rail, Aerospace, Defence, Wind, Recycling, and more. They specialise in senior and executive level placements within blue chip organisations across Europe.
1-3 College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LB
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
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
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
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
Inspired Recruitment Ltd has experience in providing staffing services for a broad range of industries nationwide and overseas. They have been finding candidates for various permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for over 20 years. The recruitment agency covers the following sectors: Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Engineering, IT & Communication, Manufacturing, and Web Development.
Floor 4 St Christopher House, 217, Wellington Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6NG
Ceema Recruitment caters to the Aerospace, Transport, Defence, Pharmaceutical, Renewable Energy, Automotive and Science sectors. Established in 1981, the agency deals with clients and candidates across the UK and internationally from their office in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
4 The Omega Centre, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8QB
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
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
First Recruitment Group is an international recruitment company that operates within the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Rail, Technology, Chemicals, Water, Construction, Aerospace & Defence, and Corporate verticals. They fill temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies at all levels. Operating globally, they have offices across the UK, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Albania, and Singapore. They are also an APSCo member and a Disability Confident employer.
Parry House, Birchwood Boulevard, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7QU
McCord Recruitment Services is a specialist Engineering staffing firm that offers permanent, temporary and graduate recruitment solutions across the UK. They offer free candidate replacements and a reimbursement structure for unsuccessful placements. The firm also provides resume and interview support for candidates. They've previously recruited for Technical Authors, Configuration Engineers, Estimators, Aircraft Fitters, and CNC Machinists.
Covent Garden 71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Rykard Engineering is a national multi-sector recruitment specialist that caters to the Engineering and Manufacturing markets. With teams based in Portsmouth and Bristol, they aid in filling both contract and permanent vacancies at all levels. Rykard Engineering provides recruitment services to various disciplines, including Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Electronics, FMCG, Medical, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, and Power.
6, Studio 31, 31 Berkeley Square, Bristol, Avon, BS8 1HP
Arden White is a recruitment business founded by a family of Engineers that provides Engineering and Technical recruitment solutions to different clients. The agency offers a range of services like retained searches, single/large scale support, sole supplier, and master vendor solutions. They specialise in recruiting for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, Defence, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. The company was founded in 2018.
9 Nimrod Way, Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7WH
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
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
Octagon Group hires Technology and Engineering specialists across the UK and Europe, fulfiling permanent and contract placements and management and executive requirements. They support verticals including Aerospace, Automotive, Civil Engineering, IT, Renewable Energy and Transportation. They opened their doors in 2018 and are based in Bedford. They also help charities like Trussell Trust Foodbank and Alzheimer's Society UK.
Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
iPlace is a provider of talent management solutions to an array of markets nationwide and globally. These include Automotive, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, and Sales. For over 16 years, the firm has been assigning personnel to a plethora of positions at all levels. They were recognised as a Great Place to Work in 2019 and affiliated with the American Staffing Association.
Kemp House, 124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
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
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
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.
The Old Lodge, Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
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