Uncategorized – SLR Marine Recruit

What’s ahead for the SLR team in 2023

It has been a busy and incredible year for SLR Marine Recruit. Not only have we expanded our team, but we also took occupancy of some office space in the heart of Southsea during the autumn. This was an important step in the progress and development of the team as it allows us to interact…

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…

Is Security clearance an asset in civilian work?

If you have been granted security clearance as part of your military or marine work, you are in a fortunate position. Clearance can help with civilian recruitment after leaving the armed forces. And many of the skills you learn in the services are vital in civilian jobs and private security. What is Security Clearance? Why…

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

Questioning whether you’ll find support during your career transition is a very common concern that many services leavers must face when they’re at the endpoint of serving the armed forces. Resettlement isn’t exactly easy for those who were a marine, worked in security clearance, ship refit, or any other jobs assigned while serving. While the…

How SLR helps the shipbuilding sector

The United Kingdom has a long history as a naval country, and one that has backed seafaring exploration and commerce. Its reputation precedes it as a home to historic and modern shipyards that have been involved in the construction of some of the most famous seagoing vessels ever to take to the water. As an…

How do I get a job outside of the military?

The culture shock of leaving the military for a civilian life and civilian jobs cannot be underestimated. It is the move between a vocation and a career, and the change can feel like one of night and day. The Armed Forces have a culture all of their own and leaving that culture behind for a…

Getting a civilian job after a military career

Leaving the military and moving back to civilian life is always likely to be a challenge. Taking up a new career is never easy for anyone, but for services leavers it is an adjustment that can feel overwhelming. An armed forces career means you’re never in any doubt where you stand, and your first steps…

Why You Can Trust SLR to Help Ex-Services

If you’re an ex-service member or about to leave the military, you know that transitioning into the regular workforce can be daunting. There’s no clear-cut answer to where you can best apply your experience and skills. At SLR Marine Recruitment, we match services leavers and tradespersons with employers in the shipbuilding and marine industry. If…