Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a challenging journey, but the opportunities for ex-forces personnel in Yorkshire are abundant. We’re committed to making our website a central hub for these opportunities, and we’re starting by highlighting a few of our partners who are actively recruiting from the armed forces community.
Wills Marquees
Wills Marquees, a family company with operations in York, Lincoln, and Edinburgh, guarantees interviews for ex-servicemen and women. They have current vacancies for
Team Leaders, Team Leader Designates/Second in Command, and Marquee Riggers. You don’t need any prior experience, as full training is provided for all roles. The work involves both marquee rigging and making. The skills needed for rigging will be familiar to those with a military background.
Skills Bootcamps 🎓
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, for adults aged 19 or over. Funded by the UK government, they help people gain valuable, sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer. Courses are developed in partnership with local employers to help fill skills gaps.
A few of the many courses available are:
- HGV Driving
- Cybersecurity
- Fabrication & Welding
- Leadership and Management
Cubed Talent
Cubed Talent has partnered with reputable, fast-growing Yorkshire-based employers to create a VIP career gateway for service leavers. They are able to guarantee a fast-track “meet and greet” at host company facilities for qualifying candidates. There are over 150 new roles across four locations, with full training provided for many positions.
A few of the available roles include:
- Process Worker in York, paying up to £21.24 per hour after training.
- Assembly Operative in Leeds, starting at £13.00 per hour with the opportunity to increase to £15.50.
- Semi-skilled Assembly Operative in Leeds, with a salary of £28,744 per annum. This role requires previous assembly experience.
You can find more information about these opportunities at the links below.
The Future of the Website
Going forward, we’ll be featuring more opportunities like these. Our goal is to make the Royal Yorkshire Regiment website a comprehensive resource and a primary gateway for all service leavers, connecting you directly with employers who value your skills and experience. We’re committed to supporting you in your transition and helping you unlock your full potential in a new career.
Skills Bootcamps leaflet – August 2025
