supporting service leavers

Opportunities for Veterans

careers in construction

Every year 20,000 men and women leave the armed forces

Many veterans have the skills and experience that are well-suited to the construction industry, such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. The construction industry is a growing sector in the UK, and there is a demand for skilled workers. This makes it a good opportunity for veterans who are looking for a new career.

Construction Industry Skills

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Problem-solving

Veterans are often trained to think critically and solve problems in difficult situations. This is a valuable skill in the construction industry, where problems can arise quickly and need to be resolved quickly.
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Teamwork

Veterans are used to working as part of a team, and they know how to communicate effectively and delegate tasks. This is essential in the construction industry, where projects often involve multiple teams working together.
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Leadership:

Veterans often have leadership experience, and they know how to motivate and inspire others. This is a valuable skill in the construction industry, where leaders are needed to guide projects from start to finish.
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Safety

Veterans are trained to be safety-conscious, and they know how to follow safety procedures. This is essential in the construction industry, where safety is of paramount importance.
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Problem-solving

Veterans are often trained to think critically and solve problems in difficult situations. This is a valuable skill in the construction industry, where problems can arise quickly and need to be resolved quickly.
Tick

02

Teamwork

Veterans are used to working as part of a team, and they know how to communicate effectively and delegate tasks. This is essential in the construction industry, where projects often involve multiple teams working together.
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03

Leadership:

Veterans often have leadership experience, and they know how to motivate and inspire others. This is a valuable skill in the construction industry, where leaders are needed to guide projects from start to finish.
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04

Safety

Veterans are trained to be safety-conscious, and they know how to follow safety procedures. This is essential in the construction industry, where safety is of paramount importance.

jobmatcha veterans

JobMatcha can help you start a career in construction. We work with Tier 1 contractors to fill a wide variety of roles – both blue collar and white collar jobs, with opportunities nationwide. By creating a profile on JobMatcha you are maximising the chances of landing the right job in the right location – and with the right pay.

Military Tax Refunds 


Our partners at RIFT, who hold the Armed Forces Gold Award,  are specialists in securing tax refunds, the average sum reimbursed being £3,000.  Serving and former military personnel can claim Armed Forces tax refunds for travel and mileage expenses in the last 4 years, including postings of under 24 months.

It’s important to realise that military tax refunds aren’t some “dodge” around the tax rules or a prize you can win. Tax refunds are your legal right, and the money you get back is simply a repayment of tax you shouldn’t have paid in the first place. You can read the letter DIN ‘2015DIN01-005’ the MOD sent to RIFT for assurance that Armed Forces tax refunds are 100% permitted.

 

 

RIFT Armed Forces Team


At RIFT, many members of their Armed Forces teams come from military backgrounds and families.  They understand the many unique challenges of Armed Forces life, and know the demands it places on you.

The rules around Armed forces tax refund claims are complex in places, but RIFT’s specialists’ understanding of them is always up to date and to-the-letter. Use their free online military tax refund calculator for an instant estimate of what you could claim.

Or call them on 01233 628648.