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Hire a Veteran in the UK Construction Sector

Supporting Communities. Delivering On-site.

The UK construction skills shortage is a genuine headache for employers.

It costs firms time and money, and finding reliable people who turn up and get the job done right isn’t easy.

Meanwhile, skilled, disciplined men and women leave the Armed Forces every year looking for their next challenge.

The solution is clear, and with ITS, hiring a veteran in the UK has never been simpler.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Veteran for Your Construction Firm

Service leavers turn up on time, follow the plan and never cut corners on safety.

Many arrive with directly transferable skills in plant operation, engineering, logistics and site supervision.

Most need only minimal top-up training, like a CSCS card or SMSTS course, and they're ready for work.

There can be a financial upside too. Eligible employers may claim National Insurance relief for hiring veterans, covering a qualifying veteran's early civilian employment. Check the latest government guidance for current terms.

Part-Time Construction Jobs & Flexible Working

Veterans are a strong fit for part-time construction jobs, and if you need to hire part-time staff to cover a busy period, ex-forces candidates hit the ground running.

Flexible working in construction suits service leavers well. They’re used to varied hours and changing demands.

How to Hire a Veteran with ITS

ITS Building People is a proud Armed Forces Covenant signatory with a dedicated ex-forces candidate pathway. Our consultants speak both languages, military and construction, so you see exactly what a candidate brings to your site.

With local offices across the UK, we support temporary, permanent and part-time hires nationwide.

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FAQs

Many already hold transferable tickets. Where they don’t, top-up training like a CSCS card is quick and inexpensive.

Eligible employers pay no employer National Insurance contributions on a qualifying veteran’s salary, up to a threshold, for a set period of civilian work. Terms can change, so check current government guidance.

Absolutely. We place ex-forces candidates into full-time, part-time and flexible roles across the UK.