Spotlight on the SLR Team

When you work in a people business like marine recruitment, your people need to be particularly strong at communicating and able to manage their own boundaries and mental health. When our founder Sarah Roads decided to set up on her own, she wanted to provide a people-centred service that balances the needs of clients and…

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Are you looking for your What Next?

Speak to SLR Recruit today. Those who have been through the UK’s Armed Forces know that leaving can be a huge transition. Going from the Armed Forces to civilian careers isn’t the easiest thing to do when you have spent time in the military, but with the right help from the right recruitment agency, resettlement…

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The Importance Of Cammell Laird To UK Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom has been spurred on by multiple factors, but few companies or institutions can claim to be as crucial as Cammell Laird. Established in the 1820s, the company has been in continuous operation for almost 200 years. Throughout this time, it’s become well-known among the armed forces, services leavers, mechanics, and…

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What Are The Advantages of Security Clearance When Job Hunting

Job seekers need to pass through multiple hoops when applying for roles. That goes for former members of the armed forces as much as it does for civilians. In many cases, however, it can be more challenging for former armed forces members, as they’ll need to worry about resettlement to civilian life on top of…

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The History of Shipbuilding in Portsmouth

Shipbuilding has been a significant part of Portsmouth’s history since its founding. It’s even in the name. That rich history doesn’t solely span the private sector, however, as it’s also been associated with the armed forces through the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy. That’s led to many service leavers staying in the area…

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The Latest Jobs At SLR – A Range Of Opportunities

The shipping industry is ever-changing, with worldwide events continually having an impact. The recent pandemic attests to that. Breaking into the industry can often seem confusing and stressful, even for former armed forces members. Service members often find there are barriers to these jobs and trades, such as how to maintain security clearance and similar…

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Why Security Clearance Can Help You In The Shipbuilding

A security clearance is something that is familiar to members of the armed forces but can be an asset after you leave. Service leavers will be familiar with the fact that the term refers to the level of information you’re allowed to view and evaluate within an organisation. The higher up you are, the higher…

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Next Steps In Your Career After Military Life

The process of resettlement into civilian life after leaving the armed forces can be a difficult one. Service leavers will need to consider quite a few changes, with one of the more notable being what steps they’ll need to take post-transition in terms of their career. The career transition into civilian work may well be…

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Playing our part in restoring the D day landing craft

One of the proudest projects we had the privilege to supply key staff for was the restoration of the Landing Craft that sits outside the D-Day Museum in Portsmouth. SLR marine recruitment was tasked with providing painters to help bring this incredible piece of our history back to life It had almost been lost to…

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Job Opportunities in Portsmouth as Griffon Hover Works Wins £25M Contract

At the end of March Griffon Hoverworks announced a new £25 million contract with the Japanese government and many people are asking what this means for job opportunities in Portsmouth. With the company set to create over 100 jobs at its new state-of-the-art facility, now is an excellent time to consider a career in shipbuilding…

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