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How to write a CV for shipbuilding work
Many of us spend hours putting together our CVs, carefully listing our experience and qualifications but the reality is marine recruitment agencies or hiring managers will want to pick out key information on your CV quickly. We understand that could make you worried about what to include, so here are some guidance and tips on…
Read MoreWhy some shipbuilding jobs require security clearance
Much of the shipbuilding in the UK is carried out for defence purposes and is therefore highly sensitive. To safeguard these projects and ensure naval shipping plans are not compromised, many levels of Project Managers, Production Directors and skilled tradespeople must be subject to background checks. Holding current security clearance is undoubtedly advantageous in shipbuilding,…
Read MoreThe Importance of an Industrial Painter and Blaster in Shipbuilding
One of the most important jobs in shipbuilding and a role that we are always recruiting for is industrial painters and blasters. As the job title suggests, this is much more than an ordinary painting occupation and is a much sought-after position in the shipyard. This role is not only a vacancy that we often…
Read MoreWhat does a shipyard welder fabricator do
The first part of a sea-going vessel that anyone tends to notice is the hull and outer structure. It is designed by marine engineers but assembled by welder fabricators. These incredible tradespeople use a variety of techniques for joining metals to create structures so let’s look at how they learn this trade and the day-to-day…
Read MoreHow to find the right skilled tradespeople for your shipbuilding project
You’ve hit the point in your shipbuilding project where you need a range of skilled tradespeople on site. How are you going to get them on site quickly so that there are no project delays? A specific marine recruiter who understands the demands of the shipbuilding world is the only way to get people on-site…
Read MoreShipbuilding News in the UK
It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through the year. It has been a busy year for the SLR team as we support the thriving marine sector across the UK. It seemed timely to look at the shipbuilding sector around the UK in terms of what has happened this year and what is planned…
Read MoreWhy SLR is the marine recruiter for your shipbuilding project
We know there are bigger recruiters than us, but when it comes to understanding the marine sector and shipbuilding, there is no one quite like the SLR team for an exceptional understanding not just of the sector but access to a candidate network we nurture and who return to us time and again. This means…
Read MoreShipyard Contracts Manager vs Project Manager
This blog title may sound like Contracts and Project Managers are pitted against each other in the shipyard but in fact, we want to highlight the difference between the two roles. They both work very closely alongside one another but have responsibility for different aspects of a shipbuilding project and we support them as individuals…
Read MoreWhat jobs are there in shipbuilding?
It’s hard to think of a sector that is more diverse and richer in terms of its people than the shipbuilding industry. When you think about how impressive naval and cruise ships are, it’s not surprising that it takes a vast range of skills, experience, and qualifications to construct these incredible vessels. What this means…
Read MoreBuilding future opportunities for Portsmouths young people
The beginning of this month, saw the return of the Apprenticeship Bus Tour, part of National Apprenticeship Week. Whilst at SLR, we find work for skilled tradespeople within the shipbuilding sector, we’ve made no secret of our desire to support and be part of any efforts to improve the lives of people living and working…
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