Shipbuilding – Page 4 – SLR Marine Recruit

A busy period in Portsmouth Dockyard opens up opportunity

One of the reasons SLR marine recruitment has its base in the city of Portsmouth is the accessibility and opportunities provided by HMNB Portsmouth Dockyard. We are entering a very busy period at Portsmouth on surge work, and this has opened some opportunities to work in this thriving exciting environment. The Dockyard has various vessels…

Spotlight on job roles within shipbuilding

Building an important structure such as a ship or boat requires a vast range of skilled tradespeople during the construction process. It’s not just building vessels such as naval ships, and cargo vessels, often shipyards are charged with refurbing and refitting cruise liners. With maritime vessels, there are lots of regulations and protocols that must…

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…

Ensuring your shipbuilding project has the right staff

There are so many complexities to building oceangoing vessels that they require a huge team with a range of skill sets. Because of the complex nature of constructing ships and boats, these projects require exceptional management. Shipbuilding has so many different elements and milestones that the ability to hit deadlines and source reliable skilled tradespeople…

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…

Shipbuilding – a thriving growth sector in challenging times

Whilst much of the news may be filled with doom and gloom around the cost of living, thankfully the shipbuilding industry is one area of the UK economy that is positive. We know that in March this year the UK launched a national shipbuilding strategy with a pledged investment of £4 billion. This was a…

Will I be supported as I seek employment in civilian life?

When leaving the armed forces and transitioning into civilian careers, you will need support in understanding where career opportunities are right for you and how to access those next steps. Common Worries You Might Have Finding Work After the Military Common Transferable Skills Available Support Finding What’s Right for You Various recruitment organisations work with…

Why do clients use SLR for shipbuilding staff?

Does your business specialise in marine shipbuilding? Are you seeking staff who are qualified, experienced, dedicated and up to the job? You’re in the right place. Here at SLR Recruitment, we pride ourselves on pairing quality businesses with the best quality staff to get the job done. Whether you’re looking for specialists in engineering, mechanics,…

SLR: bridging the gap between clients and candidates in marine recruitment

Here at SLR Marine Recruitment, we understand that there are many service leavers from the armed forces looking for opportunities in civilian roles. We also know that there are plenty of marine companies looking for dedicated, loyal, and hard-working staff. We serve as the bridge between these two groups to help everyone fulfil their goals.…

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…