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SLR Current Live Vacancies
If you’re looking for a career in the shipbuilding and ship refit industry, then you need to check out SLR’s current live vacancies. We are constantly updating our job board with the latest positions, so you can be sure that you’ll find something that…
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Providing Qualified Tradespeople to the Shipbuilding Industry Quickly
Shipbuilding is a vital industry critical to the economy and security of nations worldwide. However, it is also an incredibly complex and specialized field, requiring a high degree of skill and expertise from those who work in it. This is why it is vit…
Huge Investment into UK Shipbuilding by the Government
The government has announced a huge investment into UK shipbuilding, which will see the construction of new ships and support for thousands of jobs. The move is part of a £4BN package that will increase the country’s maritime capabilities and comes as…
Supporting our forces people whilst serving and beyond
Life is often about chance meetings and encounters that enrich our lives and educate us about work that supports individuals and their mental health. One of these meetings took place this week as our director Sarah Roads met with Debbie Sutton of the R…
How hard is it to find work after the military?
Before you begin the transition process of resettlement into civilian life, services leavers need to know one important thing; planning ahead. Before beginning the career transition outside of the armed forces, you need to begin preparing. Having an id…
How SLR helps ex services succeed in civilian careers
Navigating the civilian world is tough for services leavers. The resettlement and the career transition can feel so overwhelming and downright confusing. If you take a good look at the job market, you’ll find hundreds if not thousands of job search web…
Do employers like ex-military?
The job market is tough. It’s likely, you’ve looked around at jobs and found a long list of requirements that feel like unrealistic expectations. This is something that service leavers from the armed forces and civilians both feel. But employers do und…
Are there jobs for people with security clearance?
A lot of veterans wonder whether or not they can be successful after the military, while this can be a very common concern it’s a worry that doesn’t need to be there. Security clearance can be one of the biggest advantages for veterans or soon-to-be-v…
Transitioning from the Forces: Opportunities in Shipbuilding
The Royal Navy has a long and proud history, with centuries of tradition behind it. For generations, men and women have served in the navy, fighting for their country, and protecting their shores. But what happens when they leave the navy? Where can th…
Will I be supported as I seek employment in civilian life?
Questioning whether you’ll find support during your career transition is a very common concern that many services leavers must face when they’re at the endpoint of serving the armed forces. Resettlement isn’t exactly easy for those who were a marine, w…