Examples of Ex Military Candidates for Engineering

I have served in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment for 6 year and have completed a 6 month tour in Iraq in 2007. I enjoy most work and work well under pressure and with various responsibilities. I like practical work but will try my hand at anything anyone has to offer and am willing to re-locate should the need arise. I have a wife and 2 young children who are willing to follow me wherever I go. I have my B, B+E, H licenses

I joined the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer in 1990 but left in 1999 due to limited promotion opportunities. Since leaving I have been employed in the elevator industry installing, commissioning and maintaining a variety of elevator equipment advancing to the level of Area Service Manager for a Multi National Company

I am motivated, hard-working, disciplined with strong problem solving skills and have the drive to succeed, even when faced with setbacks. I have self-confidence and a positive attitude, which is reflected in my current role where I have been given the responsibilities of a rank above Lance Bombardier because of my drive, determination and professionalism. I have served a tour in Afghanistan, as well as various training exercises in New Zealand, Germany, Kenya, Brunei, Cyprus, Latvia, Bolivia and many more. These have helped me develop a mature attitude and gain valuable life experiences, many which have stemmed from working with foreign allies, which can be applied to a career change

I currently work in the RAF within the ICT trade, particularly in the Airfield Navigational Systems field within the junior management bracket. I have been in this trade since joining the RAF in 1997 and have worked from the basic shift technician, through to equipment installer and test and integration engineer. This then lead to becoming a Specialist Equipment Instructor in the datacomms field followed by a return to Airfield Navigational Systems area. I am due to leave this role in November 15 but will be available from the middle of July by utilising a period of work attachment and terminal leave.

A forward thinking, results driven and skilled Engineering Line Manager with over 24 years military experience of working in fast paced engineering environments. Adept at leading a professional team in maintaining and repairing a vast vehicle fleet, within challenging environments and to tight time scales. A constructive problem solver, skilled communicator and decision maker, who has a friendly attitude towards other people.

Highly experienced engineer and team leader in a wide range of manufacturing and industrial environments.

A highly motivated, professional and committed Communications Systems Engineer gaining valuable supervisory skills with sixteen years experience, working on mobile and fixed communication assets including satellite and microwave in a range of dynamic environments. A determined and self-disciplined problem solver, who is accustomed to driving change and leading through challenging scenarios around the world. A confident, decisive, consistently proactive, highly adaptable with good time management and delegation skills, possessing organisational IT skills.

A highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Manager. Responsible for the provision of advisory support and the management of Occupational Health and Safety both on client sites and in-house. An excellent knowledge of current safety legislation and issues. Currently employed by a Group of Companies that manufactures, supplies and installs equipment to clients such as Ladbrokes plc and Marks and Spencer on sites ranging from Development Construction Sites to Small Stores. Has previously held Developed Vetting Security Clearance. Currently following the IOSH Continuing Professional Development Program.

I am a highly successful, IOSH qualified, Health and Safety, Advisor, with a proven track record of success in both the public and private sectors, covering all aspects of construction, residential and logistics operations. I provide high level strategic planning, policy development and implementation skills to consistently improve H&S performance. Commercially aware and results orientated with outstanding staff development and motivational skills, I am recognised for being customer focused, with excellent relationship management skills My key expertise includes - Health and Safety management, accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, risk assessments, quality standards, HSE audits, HSE training delivery, manufacturing site H&S management.

Prior to leaving the Army, my last 5 appointments required close integration with MOD Main Building. This gave exposure/experience of working to and with a Central Government department. Key was gaining the understanding of how decisions at that level are made on resources, procurement and support. The final two posts also entailed a robust execution of planning at the strategic level for Defence Operations within the Permanent Joint HQ (Northwood) and engineering within the Royal Marines Command.