Shipbuilding
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…
Read MoreSecurity clearance- what opportunities are there in shipbuilding?
We’ve spent a great deal of time at SLR forming relationships with time-served individuals. We know our ex-services candidates have a wealth of skills and valuable experience that can be applied to the thriving shipbuilding industry in the UK. One such advantage that many of our ex-armed forces candidates possess is security clearance. In this…
Read MoreBAE 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…
Read MoreThe History of Barrow-in-Furness shipyard
Barrow-in-Furness is a well-known port town in Cumbria in the north of England. Strategically located on the northwest coast, Barrow-in-Furness provides access to the busy ports of Liverpool, the Isle of Man, Belfast, and Glasgow in Scotland. SLR has been supplying resources to busy shipyards of BAE Systems for many years. In this blog, we’re…
Read MorePaying a candidate what they’re worth
Over the last year, there’s been much reporting about attracting and retaining talent. The pandemic changed the working landscape not just in terms of job roles and shifting processes and ways of working online.
Read MoreT32 frigates create opportunities at Barrow-in-Furness
Following plans first announced in 2020, the shipbuilding industry is beginning to explore options for the Royal Navy’s Type 32 Frigate programme creating roles for multiple trades
Read MoreThe history of Cammell Laird shipyard
It has been at the forefront of UK shipbuilding and repair for over 120 years. The shipyard is the lifeblood of the Wirral community, so we thought we’d look back at the foundations and history of this important company.
Read MoreHow do we identify the most placeable candidate?
The shipbuilding sector is fast-paced and that is why our team have undertaken training to quickly identify the most placeable candidates. Read on to find out the attributes we look for
Read MoreThe power of local networking for marine recruitment
The pandemic ushered in a new era of online communication and whilst that was critical in connecting people and allowing businesses to function, there is an appetite now for face-to-face interaction and business networking. SLRknows that it is in the business of people and therefore taking every opportunity to engage with others face-to-face is critical.…
Read MoreSupporting women in shipbuilding
As the director of SLR, it is important to Sarah Roads that the industry she supplies resources to actively seeks to elevate women. The last week In September was National Inclusion Week and SLR is fully committed to being part of a change that seeks to elevate the position of women in the shipbuilding industry…
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