Expression of Interest - Ex-Armed Forces United Kingdom

Mesh-AI Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking expressions of interest from ex-Armed Forces personnel for various roles across the UK. Ideal candidates should have demonstrated leadership, operational planning skills, and openness to diverse engineering and logistical functions. The company emphasizes a supportive environment with training opportunities and a commitment to inclusion. Roles may require security clearances, and applicants are encouraged even if they do not currently hold such clearances.

Benefits

Forces-friendly onboarding

Access to supportive community

Training pathways

Flexible working

Support for reservist commitments

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in leadership and teamwork.
• Capable of operational planning and risk management.
• Technical aptitude in engineering, maintenance, or logistics.

Skills

Leadership & teamwork

Operational planning

Technical aptitude

Safety mindset

Clear communication

Learning agility

Job description

Expression of Interest - Ex-Armed Forces

United Kingdom

Location: London, Warwick, Manchester, Motherwell, Derby, York
Function: Multiple – Engineering, Project Delivery, Operations, Procurement, Digital & Support Functions

At BakerHicks, we recognise the skills, dedication and values that service leavers, reservists and military family members bring. As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces community, we welcome applications from all ex‑Forces backgrounds - from technical trades to leadership, planning and operations.

This Expression of Interest is your fast track into our talent pipeline. Tell us about your background and preferences, and our Talent Acquisition team will match you to current or upcoming roles across our UK teams and projects.

Where you could make an impact

Depending on your skills and interests, we regularly hire into areas such as:

• Engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, Civil/Structural, High Voltage, Architecture
• Operations & logistics: Site coordination, Supply Chain, Field Operations, Commissioning
• Digital & support: BIM/Information Management, CAD, Business Support

(If you’re exploring a complete career change, we’ll help translate your military experience to adjacent roles.)

What you’ll bring

You don’t need a civilian job title that “matches” to add value here. We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Leadership & teamwork in multi‑disciplinary environments
• Operational planning, risk management and delivery under pressure
• Technical aptitude (engineering, maintenance, comms, logistics, or equivalent)
• Safety mindset and adherence to standards and process
• Clear communication, stakeholder coordination and problem‑solving
• Learning agility and a continuous improvement approach

Relevant qualifications and tickets (military or civilian) are welcome, but not mandatory for expressing interest.

What we offer

• Forces‑friendly onboarding and manager check‑ins at 30/60/90 days
• Access to a supportive Armed Forces community (veterans, reservists and allies)
• Training and upskilling pathways aligned to your next career step
• Flexible/hybrid working where role allows
• Support for reservist commitments in line with company policy
• Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities across the UK

Security & project requirements

Some roles - particularly in Defence and regulated industries - may require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), SC or DV clearance. You’re encouraged to apply even if you don’t currently hold clearance; we’ll guide suitable candidates through the process where required.

How to apply (EOI)

Please submit either your CV or a short career summary, and answer the brief questions (as part of the application process) so we can route you to the best opportunities:

No CV yet? That’s fine - share a short summary covering your interests and experience and we’ll take it from there.

What happens next Our Talent Acquisition team reviews EOIs on a rolling basis. If your profile aligns with a current or upcoming opportunity, we’ll get in touch to discuss fit, next steps, and any preparation or support that could help you succeed. As this is an expression of interest, the right opportunity may not exist immediately, so you may not hear from us straight away - but your details will remain in our talent pipeline for future roles.

Inclusion matters

We’re an equal‑opportunities employer. We celebrate diverse experiences and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive - veterans, reservists, military spouses/partners and those with caring responsibilities are especially encouraged to apply.

If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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Do you have the right to work in the UK without a work permit? *

Are you willing and able to obtain security clearance? *

Where are you currently based? (town/city/ post code & country) *

Which branch of the Armed Forces did you serve in (Army, Navy, RAF, Reserves)? *

What was your final rank and/or primary trade/specialism? *

Have you transitioned out of the military, or are you currently in your resettlement period? If so, when is your availability date? *

Briefly describe a role or responsibility from your military career that best demonstrates your leadership, project delivery or technical problem‑solving experience, and outline the technical areas you gained exposure to (e.g., engineering, logistics, comms/IT, planning, safety, maintenance, operations). *

Which types of roles or disciplines are you most interested in exploring? *

What are your salary expectations? *

Where are you currently employed? *

Do you require any reasonable adjustments, should you be invited to attend an interview? If YES, please confirm your requirements. *

UK Demographic Questions

To help us promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace, we invite you to provide some optional demographic information. This data helps us understand the diversity of our applicants and improve our recruitment practices.

Please be assured that your responses are completely voluntary and confidential. Providing this information will not affect your application or hiring process in any way. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you may select “Prefer not to say.”

Thank you for your support in helping us create a more inclusive workplace.

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