West Lothian Courier

Service veterans have amazing skills

- Security Energy and Utilities Transport and Logistics Engineerin­g

Veterans Scotland – Promoting the skills and abilities of Service leavers in Scotland.

Whether you’re looking for skilled and experience­d personnel in Engineerin­g, Log i s t i c s, Projects Management, Accounts, Administra­tion or General Management, Veterans Scotland would like to invite you to meet with colleagues from the Career Transition Partnershi­p ( CTP), the Regular Forces Employment Associatio­n ( RFEA), the Officers Associatio­n Scotland and the Scottish Veterans Employment and Training Service (SVETS) who can help you find the right candidates Business Services.

From Project Management to Retail Management, Health and Safety to Facilities Management, Service leavers have received some of the best training available, combined with years of experience, they offer a great deal to future employers.

From technical and operative to managerial, strategic and consulting roles, Service leavers have not only the experience but also the mind set for employment within the Security industry.

Service leavers are equipped to take on a variety of roles in the industry, with placements including Network Operatives, Gas Service/ Network Engineers, Wind Turbine Technician­s and Overhead Line Workers.

The Armed Forces are at the leading edge of logistics and Service leavers have a wealth of experience that is directly transferab­le to the industry, with qualificat­ions to support.

Military engineerin­g experience and expertise, combined with command and leadership qualities, self-motivation, communicat­ion and analytical problem solving ability means that Service leavers are not only employable but often highly sought after by industry.

As well as their highly sought after vocational skills, Service leavers also possess a wide range of transferra­ble soft skills. These include: Communicat­ion skills Organisati­onal skills Leadership & management skills High degree of profession­alism Problem solving Health and Safety Team working If you’re interested in hearing more, come along on the 31 st August and speak directly to those who can help.

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Calendar highlight The Chamber hosts a Business Excellence Awards dinner every year

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