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.
With 40 years experience of providing technical staffing solutions nationwide, Catfoss Recruitment have the knowledge to offer a comprehensive service to companies within the Defence sector. Working in all areas of the industry including Aerospace, Naval and General Engineering, we supply candidates with both the personality and skill sets that meet your recruitment needs. We fill permanent, temporary and long term contract vacancies.
PO BOX 980, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 9AU
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
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
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
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
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
Positively Different Solutions is a multi-sector recruitment agency covering Digital, Professional areas like Finance, Business Development and Legal and Industrial verticals like Manufacturing, Production and Engineering. Their reach spans nationwide from their office in Middlewich, offering permanent, temporary and contract positions since 2018. They are also a certified Disability Confident Committed and Mental Health Committed Employer.
14 Seddon St, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9DT
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
Identifi Global Resources focuses on bringing recruitment solutions to the Cyber Security and IT industries nationwide and abroad. They have also been covering Business Change & Transformation, Cleantech & Biotech, FinTech, Government & Defence, Legal Tech, Mobility, and Software Development divisions since its incorporation in 2015. The agency places professionals in contract, interim, and permanent positions, from its Milton Keynes office.
First Floor Unit 18, Bradbourne Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8BE
Real Time Consultants has been serving an extensive client portfolio in the Cyber Security, Defence & Space, and Information Technology markets since its incorporation in 1980. Operating across the UK and Europe, they hire on a permanent and contract basis for a wide range of roles. The agency also caters to the following divisions: Blockchain, Data Science & Analytics, DevOps, Digital, Infrastructure Support, and Software Development.
Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NT
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
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.
Guildford Business Park, Building 2, 18 Guildford Business Park Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8XG
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
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
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
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.
5th Floor, Becket House, 36 Old Jewry, City of London, London, EC2R 8DD
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
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
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
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.
Tower 42, Old Broad Street, Portsmouth, London, EC2N 1HQ
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
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
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
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.
71 Basepoint Enterprise Centre, Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8FY
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
Datasource is an agency that matches contract and permanent candidates with clients within the IT, Engineering, Business Operations and Support, Digital and Technical Consultancy, and Management Consultancy sectors. The agency is Investors in People Gold and ISO 9001:2015 accredited, and they were also awarded the Family Business of the Year award in 2019. They recruit for IT Engineers, Security Analysts, C++ Developers, 3D Designers, and more.
83 Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1PJ
Project People is a global recruiter for roles in the Communications, IT, Finance, Energy, Security, Digital, AI and Education sectors. With 22 years of experience, this agency provides both permanent and contract staff for companies across the UK and Europe. Project People recruits for job vacancies such as Warehouse Administrator, Lead Application Developer and Retail Customer Advisor.
Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, Avon, BS1 2NT
Rotech Global is an executive search agency that performs contingent and retained searches. They work with clients that are looking to fill mid to senior-level industrial roles. They've worked with many companies, like SKF, SPX, Sulzer, Rexroth, Eriks, Gould Pumps, and AVT. They operate across a variety of sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defence, Pharmaceutical, and more.
25-27 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3AA
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.
The Northern and Shell Building 10 Lower Thames St, City of London, London, EC3R 6EN
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
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
Conventus Solutions works exclusively in the IT industry, focusing on Embedded Software and Engineering, Data Analytics and Information Security. With their office in Bristol, they deliver staffing solutions on a permanent, contract or interim basis. Conventus also works with clients and candidates in Air Traffic Management, Government and Defence, and NHS roles.
St Brandons House, 27-29 Great George Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5QT
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
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
Alfen is a specialist Technology recruitment company headquartered in Dulwich and founded in 2015. Sourcing applicants from graduates up to c-suite executives, they handle permanent and contract assignments across Development, Testing, Infrastructure, Technical Writing.
Unit D235, Park Hall Road, Dulwich, London, SE21 8DE
Sanderson has clients across the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and Ireland. The solutions they offer include permanent and contract-based recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing, executive search and selection, project-based recruitment, managed service programmes, and total talent solutions. With over 40 years of experience, they operate across the Financial Services, Government, Not for Profit, Defence, Technology, Retail, and more sectors.
Clifton Down Shopping Centre, 54A Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS8 2NH
Spencer Riley Ltd specialises in executive search worldwide with a focus on the UK, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa. They specifically work across Medical Devices, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Construction & Engineering, Environmental & Industrial Services, Safety & Defence and Logistics. They have been aiding the likes of Chief Executive Officers, Global Directors and Vice Presidents since 2015. Their team can be found in Leeds.
Atlas House, 31 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL
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
Cartisian Technical Recruitment makes related appointments for industries such as Automotive, Robotics, Engineering, Aerospace, FMCG, IT, Logistics, Finance, Sales and Marketing. From their offices in Solihull, UK (HQ) and Prague, Czech Republic, they serve clients and candidates all over the UK and overseas. Cartisian offers permanent, contract and interim recruitment, executive search and psychometric testing services.
Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business Park, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 8AG
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
ABA Executive performs multi-sector executive search in the UK and overseas, in addition to conducting succession planning and research projects. Since they opened their doors in 2003, led by their director who has 26 years of experience, they have completed over 1,000 recruitment projects across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. They have worked with over 330 companies, such as Associated British Foods, Capgemini, Twinings and Vivergo Fuels.
19 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5LQ
Arlington Recruitment offers tailor-made recruitment solutions to clients based in Slough and surrounding areas. Conceived in 2000, the agency covers Administration, Sales and Finance. Examples of roles they recruit for include Tax Accountant, Sales Manager, Management Accountant, Trust Lawyer and Receptionist.
Herschel House, 58 Herschel Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1PG
WP Recruitment is a staffing business that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staff to multiple industry sectors in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like Office Supervisor, Kitchen Production Assistant, Electrician, Supply Chain Coordinator, Marine Engineer, Works Planners, and more. They are members of the REC and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. The agency was founded in 1989.
Corner House, 68-70 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5ET
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
Morgan Ryder Associates provides staffing solutions for clients in the Manufacturing, Engineering and third-party Logistics industry. Formed in 2002, the agency offers temporary and permanent recruitment in sectors such as Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Rail systems, Precision Engineering, FMCG, Waste Processing, Packaging, Warehousing, CPI, Pharmaceutical, Capital Equipment and Construction. They are based in Liverpool and work across the UK.
3 Paramount Business Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6AW
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
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
Demob Job, located in South Shields, recruits ex-Military personnel nationwide for permanent opportunities in Automotive, Engineering, Education, Health & Safety, Manufacturing & Production, IT and more. Since their foundation in 2005, their successful candidate portfolio includes individuals who have previously served the British Army Infantry, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. They are a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
South Shields Business Works, Henry Robson Way, Station Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1RF
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH