Defence Recruitment

With more than 4 decades as a leading defence recruitment agency across a wide range of aerospace, land, airborne technologies and marine systems in the UK and internationally, and as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant with Bronze award, Armed Forces Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) status, Jonathan Lee is the right partner for your defence vacancies.

Defence recruitment experts

Our highly experienced recruitment team offer clients a unique level of expertise in contract, interim and permanent defence and aerospace recruitment across all aspects of engineering, operations, technical, supply chain and commercial disciplines.  We cover aerospace, land and sea defence manufacturing and systems technology.

We work with a wide range of experienced candidates across defence, aerospace, security engineering and technical disciplines, including ex-military professionals from the Army, Air Force and Navy. Securing appointments globally including across Europe and the Middle East, Jonathan Lee Recruitment are one of the leading recruitment agencies in the sector.

Many of our highly-experienced defence and aerospace consultants include veterans or come from relevant sector backgrounds including defence and aerospace manufacturing, engineering and maintenance. 

Our clients range from prestigious global defence industry brands to SMEs supporting a range of maintenance and aftermarket services. 

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Our work with the Armed Forces

At Jonathan Lee Recruitment we are committed to supporting the armed forces community, we are proud that we not only employ ex-service personnel across our business, but also help servicemen and women leaving the forces to find employment and make a smooth transition into civilian life.

We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and have a Bronze Award from the Armed Forces Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), run by the Ministry of Defence, was established to encourage employers to develop and maintain an armed forces-friendly environment. This bronze-level certification recognises our ongoing commitment to defence staff, their families and the armed forces community.

We are currently working towards achieving the Silver Award.

Whether you are looking for an aerospace or defence job or need help filling an aerospace or defence vacancy, our team can help. We have a proven track record for recruiting for roles including: Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineering, Engineers, Quality Inspectors, Specialist Engineers, Aircraft Technicians, Avionic Technicians, Electrical Technicians, UAV Technicians, Supply Chain Managers, Buyers, Stores Managers, Sales Managers, Business Development, Marketing Officers, HR Offices, Finance, MRO Technicians, Groundcrew Specialists, Project Engineers, Warehouse and Logistics personnel.

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The Defence and Aerospace recruitment team

When you partner with Jonathan Lee Recruitment, finding the perfect candidate for your defence job openings becomes a hassle-free process. Our dedicated team of recruitment professionals is committed to delivering the very best service, saving you time and resources while ensuring you make the best hiring decisions.

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To discover even more about our defence recruitment services download our brochure using the button below or to find out more about our aerospace recruitment services click here

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