Armed Forces – SLR Marine Recruit

What are your career options after leaving the military

You’ve served your country well during your years in the Armed Forces but it’s understandable as you come to the end of that career that you might be wondering what job options are open to you. It can be a daunting time as you transition to a civilian career and that is why it’s best…

BAE Systems awarded £4.2 billion contract to build Royal Navy ships

The government continues in its national shipbuilding strategy with the news last month of BAE Systems being awarded the contract to build the second batch of type 26 frigates. The news means a commitment to support 1700 British jobs at BA sites in Govan and Scotstoun Glasgow. It has also been announced that they will…

Leaving the armed forces – career transition

It’s time to leave the armed forces and transition into a civilian career. If you’ve spent the whole of your adult life serving in the military, it can be difficult to know where you get started when you come to find civilian work. We understand that it’s about so much more when you are transitioning…

How we connect skilled tradespeople to opportunity

The benefits of using a marine-specific recruitment agency are that we have specialist knowledge of both the shipbuilding sector and the unique skill set and experience that our candidates have. Our goal at SLR is to connect time-served marine and industrial tradespeople to employers in the shipbuilding and refit business around the UK. We are…

How hard is it to transition from military to civilian work

There is a big difference between military service and working in civilian trades so how do you transition successfully into a civilian career? Most people in the armed forces will eventually move on and start work in the civilian world which is very distinct from a military career. If you have served in the armed…

Why SLR stands apart in marine recruitment

Have you completed your career in the armed forces? Are you actively searching for your next challenge? Or perhaps you’re a business owner specialising in the maritime industry and are looking for skilled, competent, and experienced workers to help your business expand and progress? Here at SLR Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being the missing…

How to ensure your shipbuilding project is delivered on time

If you have a business within the shipbuilding business or you work in any sphere of the shipbuilding industry, you’ll be fully aware of the intensity and scale of work that comes hand in hand with this industry and area of specialism. One thing is for sure – nobody can run or carry out this…

Why transitioning from the Armed forces can be challenging

Adjusting from a military career back into civilian life isn’t without its problems. There are emotional issues, life changes and finding your place. But you aren’t alone in the challenge. Adjusting Civilian Jobs are Different The Need for Professional Services Stepping into the Unknown Opportunities in the Marine Sector Adjusting to a different pace of…

How SLR Builds Relationships with Clients in the Marine Sector

SLR Marine Recruit is a marine recruitment company that has been building relationships with clients in the marine sector for over five years. Our team of experts have a wealth of experience and knowledge in the maritime industry, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible service. Communication is Vital We…

The History of Falmouth shipyard

Today, the town of Falmouth is best known for its picturesque harbour and bustling maritime trade. But in centuries past, this small town on the south coast of England was one of the most important shipbuilding centres in the country. In this blog post, we’ll look at the history of the Falmouth shipyard and some…