Business Details
21 Years
experience
Ex-Military Engineering Recruitment Experts
Established in 2005 by former Royal Corps of Signals officer Adrian Cheesman, Demob Job has built a reputation as a specialist recruitment agency connecting ex-military engineering and technical professionals with employers across the UK and internationally. Our team of dedicated consultants brings deep industry knowledge and a commitment to ethical practices, leveraging over 15 years of experience in military-to-civilian workforce transitions. We pride ourselves on understanding both the unique skill sets of service leavers and the precise requirements of employers in sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, and defence.Our approach combines personalised service with rigorous candidate vetting to ensure optimal matches, supported by comprehensive interview preparation and ongoing client relationship management. With a proven track record of successful placements ranging from junior technicians to senior management roles, we maintain long-term partnerships with clients through our focus on quality, transparency, and the distinct advantages ex-military personnel bring to technical industries.
Services
Technical Recruitment
Ex-Military Staffing
Engineering Placement
Career Transition Support
Defence Sector Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of specialist experience in military-to-civilian engineering recruitment
- Our team includes consultants with direct military background understanding
- We provide tailored interview preparation and CV optimisation services
- We maintain long-term partnerships with 500+ engineering and defence employers
- Our success rate shows 93% candidate satisfaction with placement outcomes
What people say
Personalised support
Exceptional interview preparation
Rapid placement success
Deep industry knowledge
Understanding of military skills
Services
Technical Recruitment
Specialist recruitment service connecting ex-military technical professionals with engineering roles. We match candidates' military-acquired skills in mechanical systems, electrical engineering, and project management with civilian industry needs. Our consultants provide tailored CV preparation and interview coaching to ensure successful transitions into manufacturing, defence, and infrastructure sectors.
Career Transition Support
Comprehensive support for service leavers transitioning to civilian careers. Includes skills translation workshops, commercial CV writing, and interview technique training. Our team works closely with candidates to identify transferable competencies from military roles to engineering positions, ensuring smooth professional transitions with 93% client satisfaction rates.
Defence Sector Recruitment
Targeted recruitment solutions for defence industry employers seeking personnel with security clearance and military experience. We specialise in placing candidates in roles requiring specific defence knowledge across land, sea, and air platforms, maintaining a database of pre-vetted professionals with relevant security credentials and technical expertise.
Engineering Placement
Precision-matched engineering placements across multiple disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and avionics engineering. Our consultants leverage deep industry networks to secure roles ranging from field service engineers to senior project managers, with ongoing support from application through to post-placement follow-up.
Ex-Military Staffing
Specialist staffing solutions focusing on ex-military professionals' unique skill sets. We bridge the gap between military experience and civilian employment requirements, particularly in high-demand areas like maintenance engineering, logistics management, and technical operations where discipline and technical proficiency are critical.
People
Adrian Cheesman
Managing Director
Former Royal Corps of Signals officer with 25+ years' military experience. Founded Demob Job in 2005 to address recruitment challenges faced by service leavers. Brings deep understanding of military-to-civilian transition issues and maintains strong defence industry connections.
Joanne Foster
Senior Consultant
Experienced recruitment specialist with 12 years' service in military engineering recruitment. Recognised for exceptional candidate support, including interview coaching and skills translation. Manages relationships with 300+ engineering employers nationwide and maintains 95% candidate satisfaction ratings.
Emma Saxton
Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in aviation and mechanical engineering recruitment with 8 years' experience. Expert in CV optimisation and interview preparation for ex-military candidates. Maintains 90% successful placement rate through tailored candidate-employer matching processes.
Kelly Chandler
Technical Recruitment Specialist
Focused on electrical and marine engineering placements with particular expertise in offshore and energy sector roles. Provides ongoing support through transition phases, maintaining regular contact with candidates throughout the application process.
Jack Williams
Defence Sector Consultant
Specialises in logistics and transport engineering recruitment with strong MOD sector connections. Facilitates rapid placements through existing military networks and understands specific resettlement requirements of service leavers.
Questions
What military backgrounds do you specialise in?
We focus on engineering and technical roles across all military branches, particularly Royal Navy marine engineers, RAF aircraft technicians, REME vehicle mechanics, and Royal Engineers.
How do you help with CV preparation?
Our consultants provide tailored CV optimisation services, translating military experience into civilian-appropriate terminology while highlighting transferable technical skills and leadership experience.
What sectors do you work with?
We specialise in engineering, manufacturing, defence contracting, infrastructure, and aviation sectors where ex-military technical expertise provides competitive advantages.
How quickly can you find employment?
Average placement time is 4-6 weeks, with some candidates securing roles within 7-10 days through our direct employer connections and expedited interview processes.
Do you support remote job seekers?
Yes, we assist candidates nationwide with virtual interviews and remote onboarding processes, maintaining regular communication through phone and video conferencing.
What post-placement support exists?
We provide ongoing support through transition periods, including employer follow-ups and career progression advice to ensure long-term placement success.
