Forward Assist Recruitment
We offer a consultative and informed recruitment service dedicated to those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Working with employers from both the public and private sector across a broad spectrum of disciplines, through our commitment and integrity we match the right candidates to the right employers.
Thousands of employers have already benefited from the growing ex-military pool, we look to connect professional, committed and motivated people with employers looking to recruit the finest!
Forward Assist Recruitment has an unrivalled reputation for its honesty and passion throughout the life cycle of the process for both parties, we strive to exceed expectations and to deliver above and beyond what clients and candidates expect of us.
A selection of our latest vacancies are displayed below.
Fibre Planner
Slough
£35,000 to £43,000
Our Client engineer a digital future by designing, building, and supporting the worlds digital infrastructure, delivering successful outcomes for their customers and great careers for their people.
They are currently recruiting for a Fibre Planner for their expanding team in the UK. The role will ideally be based in either or Magor or Slough office. The candidate will be joining an already very experienced team of talented individuals with expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.
Fibre Planner
Magor
£35,000 to £43,000
Our Client engineer a digital future by designing, building, and supporting the worlds digital infrastructure, delivering successful outcomes for their customers and great careers for their people.
They are currently recruiting for a Fibre Planner for their expanding team in the UK. The role will ideally be based in either or Magor or Slough office. The candidate will be joining an already very experienced team of talented individuals with expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.
Health & Safety Advisor
Rochdale
£30,000 to £38,000
Our client, a well-established and respected Health & Safety consultancy specialising in Construction Health & Safety for the Leisure and Retail sector is currently undergoing expansion.
They are looking for a Safety Adviser to join their team
Health & Safety Advisor
Birmingham
£30,000 to £38,000
Our client, a well-established and respected Health & Safety consultancy specialising in Construction Health & Safety for the Leisure and Retail sector is currently undergoing expansion.
They are looking for a Safety Adviser to join their team
Plant Services Assistant Manager
Hemel Hempstead
£40000
With an expansive fleet of modern plant and equipment, our client provides nationwide Operated and Self-Drive Plant Hire, Haulage and Transport Services to a variety of sectors within the construction arena.
They are currently looking for a Plant Services Assistant Manager
Welder
Germany / Stockport
£16.45 per hour
Our client, who has a reputation for working closely with the military has over a century of engineering excellence and innovation, they are now looking to add a Welder to their team, with the first 6 months you will be working at their sister company in Germany, returning to Stockport in this permanent role.
Technical Through Life Support (TTLS) Engineer
Swindon
£33,000 - £50,000
Our Client offers outstanding technical support for the defence, aerospace and other technologically advanced industries. They were created in 2011 to show the world a new and better way to support complex UK defence technology needs. With their track-record of delivering on they promise, and a focus on customer service, they are the premier providers of qualified and experienced expertise to our client base.
The Company was founded by an ex service man and today more than 80% of their 45 permanent and 100 associate consultants are service leavers. They proudly hold the Armed Forces Employers’ Recognition Scheme Gold Award. Due to expanding business opportunities, they are increasing their number of permanent employees to enhance our profile within the Technical Through Life Support (TTLS) management environment.
Purpose of Role. Manage the key activities contributing to the TTLS of platforms and equipment used by clients such as DE&S, the armed forces and related equipment manufacturers. This will include the planning, delivery and operation of in-service support, equipment modifications, and resolution of design and maintenance issues. The role will work collaboratively with a range of other specialists to ensure effective through life support to and for our customers.
Portfolio / Programme / Projects Manager
Swindon
£33,000 £50,000
Our Client offers outstanding technical support for the defence, aerospace and other technologically advanced industries. They were created in 2011 to show the world a new and better way to support complex UK defence technology needs. With their track-record of delivering on what they promise, and a focus on customer service, they are the premier providers of qualified and experienced expertise to their client base.
The Company was founded by an ex service man and today more than 80% of their 45 permanent and 100 associate consultants are service leavers. They also proudly hold the Armed Forces Employers’ Recognition Scheme Gold Award. Due to expanding business opportunities, they are increasing their number of permanent employees to enhance their profile within the Portfolio / Programme / Project Management (P3M) environment.
Purpose of Role. Deliver projects which could be multiple simple or single complex in nature. The role will lead projects across a range of business contexts aligning all P3M methodologies and actions to deliver customers’ required outcomes.
CNC Machinist
Stockport
£31,649
Our client has a century of engineering excellence and innovation — ranging from concept design to prototype manufacture and full-scale production - of rapidly-deployable, modern bridging systems for use in military and disaster relief scenarios
Main Purpose of the Job: To machine parts to specifications using the machine tools in which the job holder has been trained.