Ex Military Engineers

Find Apprenticeships; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking ex-military engineers to transition into the Building Services industry. With roles spanning Electrical, Mechanical, and HVAC expertise, candidates will benefit from a structured progression path, company-funded training, and attractive salary packages. The role includes static and mobile positions with comprehensive additional benefits such as medical coverage, pension schemes, and substantial paid annual leave.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Paid annual leave

Paternity and maternity leave

Company vehicle for mobile roles

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Level 2 Trade Qualification required, Level 3 preferred.
• Skills in Electrical, Mechanical, or HVAC engineering with ex-military background valued.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and engineering in commercial and critical building services.
• Engage in training and skill development for specialized services.

Skills

Adaptability

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Systems

Education

Level 2 Trade Qualification

Level 3 Trade Qualification

Job description

Ex Military Engineers - Navy, Army, Air Force Hampshire / Berkshire 30K - 50K Base OTE: Up to 65K P/A + Training, up-skilling & Employment Package.

Coming to the end of your time in the forces can be a daunting experience with a lack of direction. We are actively recruiting across the Commercial and Critical Building Services industries for Ex-Military (Royal Navy, British Forces, Royal Air Force).

Being trained in the military has given you a fantastic apprenticeship and extremely adaptable skillset, the Building Services industry will typically recruit for Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, HVAC Engineers, alongside some more specialist services such as Fire & Security, BMS, Chiller Engineer etc. With your base trade, specialist services can be developed further with assistance from the employer.

What you can expect:

• Hours:
  • Monday - Friday, 08:00am to 5:00pm
  • Shift Work (4 on, 4 off )
  • Shift Work, Continental (4 on, 6 off, 6 on, 4 off)
• Static or Mobile positions (Mobile with company vehicle)
• Base Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 dependant on role, environment and hours.
• OTE / Estimated Annual Earnings: Up to 65K per annum (paid overtime, bonuses, call out rotas, price works etc).
• Training and up-skilling: development in commercial and critical maintenance and projects. Specialist certificates and training funded by your employer.
• Mobile roles usually accommodate paid travel time packages.
• Fantastic, very attractive packages including medical and dental covers, family assistance programs, up to 16 weeks full paternity / 26 maternity, pension, paid annual leave, phone, uniforms etc.

Other attractive attributes of the Building Services industry:

• Extremely clear progression path. We have seen Ex-Navy Marine Engineers go from Shift Engineer to Engineering Director within a 7 year period. Salary from 40K to 6 figures.
• Company funded training and progression paths.
• Control your own earnings from day 1 with paid overtime constantly available.
• Attractive base salary from day one.
• Extremely easy transition, dependant on your background, for example, a Ship or Submarine has identical equipment to a commercial building, Army Barracks also have identical equipment to that of commercial buildings.
• Support of internal teams and sub-contractor options.
• Less extreme environments than what you may have worked in previously.
• Recession proof industry - when all construction stops, once buildings are constructed, they must always be maintained. Datacentres and critical environments being busier than ever during the 2019 lockdowns.
• High amounts of Ex-Military personnel within the industry who understand your background.

Requirements:

• Required: Level 2 Trade Qualification.
• Preferable: Level 3 Trade Qualification.

If you would be interested in discussing this role in further detail then please submit a full CV.