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  • Armed Forces Expo London Takes Place

    Armed Forces Expo London Takes Place

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo took place at the G Tech Community Stadium yesterday where an array of exhibitors showcased their offers to the military community.

    Armed Forces Expo London

    Despite transport disruption with a number of rail problems, some great networking was still had.

    Pathfinder would like to extend our thanks to main sponsor – AWE and our list of exhibitors below.

    Agency Express

    Aggreko

    Army Reserve in London

    Careers in Racing

    Building Heroes

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    CTTS

    dstl

    Edge Services

    FDM

    Forces Employment Charity

    Forces Pension Society

    Frontier Risks

    Hertfordshire Police

    Hugh James

    LDC

    RBLI Lifeworks

    London University Officers’ Training Corps

    NatWest

    Royal Navy

    South Western Railway

    The Spitting Pig Co

    XPO Logistics

    The next Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place at St James’ Park, Newcastle on Thursday May 11 – sign up here! 

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Event Now On!

    Armed Forces Expo London – Event Now On!

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place today and is now open!

    Not registered? Just come along to the G Tech Community Stadium, Brentford from 0930 to 1230 and we will register you on the day!

    See you all there!

     

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – XPO Logistics

    Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – XPO Logistics

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place at the G Tech Community Stadium, Brentford, TOMORROW! (29/03/23).

    The expo is free to attend for anyone from the forces community be they looking for training advice, resettlement opportunities or have left and wish to network further.

    There is still time to register at – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armed-forces-veterans-expo-london-in-association-with-awe-tickets-476330727027

    We finish our focus on the exhibitors on the day with a look at XPO Logistics…

    We’re proud to be a trusted long-term end-to-end supply chain partner to many successful brands.
    Picking, packing and delivering millions of products every day, we’re experts in our field, passionate about what we do, and our customers know they’re in safe, reliable hands. Across Europe, we serve approximately 48,000 customers with 554 locations and 38,000 employees. Visit europe.xpo.com for more information, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

    Or come and say hello tomorrow!

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – The Spitting Pig Co

    Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – The Spitting Pig Co

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place on Wednesday at the G Tech Community Stadium, Brentford, West London.

    ANYONE from the forces community can attend and you can register here. 

    An array of exhibitors will be present from 09:30 to 12:30 and you can turn up at anytime in between.

    We continue the focus on the exhibitors with a look at The Spitting Pig Co

    Spitting Pig are the UK’s most established hog roast catering experts. We supply premium hog roast catering services and
    complete catering packages for a broad spectrum of outdoor events, as well as designing and manufacturing our own market-leading hog roast machines.

    Established in 1994, we now have a growing networking of franchisees, giving us the nationwide reach and local knowledge to provide unique outdoor dining experiences for any event across the UK. This includes memorable meals for weddings, contemporary corporate catering, high quality hot food for large-scale events, and family friendly buffets for private parties. Our
    competitive prices and commitment to quality in everything we do has cemented our reputation as industry leaders in the field of hog roast catering.

    Come and have a chat with us on Wednesday.

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Learner Driving Centre

    Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Learner Driving Centre

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place on Wednesday at the G Tech Community Stadium, Brentford, West London.

    ANYONE from the forces community is able to attend and you can register here.

    There are an array of exhibitors on show from 09:30 to 12:30 and you can arrive and go at anytime between then.

    We continue our look at the exhibitors with a focus on Learner Driving Centre…

    LDC was established over 30 years ago and is now one of the largest and most successful national driving schools operating
    throughout England, Scotland and Wales. LDC are an approved ELC (3393) and Career Transition Partnership training provider.

    Due to increased demand for LDC driving lessons and intensive courses we have vacancies around the Country. You are guaranteed a franchised position with LDC if you complete your training with us. Many LDC driving instructors are operating waiting lists and are charging premium lesson rates up to £50per hour.

    We are on the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training (ORDIT) and can provide training in various locations around the
    Country. All that is required to become an instructor is that you must complete a DBS check, have been driving for longer than three years and have no more than 5 points on your licence.
    Website: www.LDCForces.co.uk
    Phone: 0800 197 0010 or 01977 6918

    Or come and say hello the LDC on Wednesday!

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – South Western Railway

    Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – South Western Railway

    The 9th Armed Forces and Veterans Expo takes place on Wednesday March 29 at the G Tech Community Stadium, Brentford FC.

    ANYONE from the forces community is welcome to attend and you can register and find out more information by clicking this link. 

    We continue our look at exhibitors on the day with a focus on South Western Railway…

    At South Western Railway we believe our people are our greatest asset.
    Our vision is to recruit and retain the best talent from most diverse pool of candidates across our regions. We are committed to establishing a sense of inclusion for all and to value each person for the unique contribution they bring. Our people are at the heart of our business! We are currently recruiting enthusiastic individuals to join us. If you are a people’s person who enjoys delivering excellent experiences and has a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.
    What benefits do we offer? There are some great benefits that you will receive when working with South Western Rail, including Free rail travel onboard South Western Railway, Free rail leisure travel, for you and your partner/dependents onboard South Western Railway, Discounted rail travel, for you and your partner/dependents with other Train companies,
    Discounted international rail travel after 1 year of service, Discounts on activities through SWR rewards, Employee reward and recognition scheme, Comprehensive pension package. An annual leave entitlement of 30 days, The opportunity for continued education with internal apprenticeships and development programs. We have a great support network ensuring an inclusive and supportive work environment.

    Come and speak to the recruitment team on Wednesday.

     

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Hertfordshire Constabulary

    Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Hertfordshire Constabulary

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place in London on Wednesday from 09:30 to 12:30.

    The event features an array of exhibitors offering recruitment and training opportunities and general advice for those in the forces, leaving the forces or who have already left.

    Register for the expo here! 

    We continue our look at the exhibitors on the day with a focus on Hertfordshire Constabulary…

    We’re recruiting for all kinds of roles here at Hertfordshire Constabulary.

    We need police officers – experienced ones, looking for a new challenge in a new place – and brand-new officers who need training from scratch.

    We’re also taking applications for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and all kinds of police staff jobs, everything from communications operators (call handlers) taking 999 emergency calls to administrative assistants and detention officers.
    For some of these jobs, be prepared for shift work, and no two days ever being the same. For all of them expect job satisfaction and a great rewards package as you join our police family.

    It takes all kinds of non-uniform professionals to keep our constabulary running smoothly, from finance to IT experts, crime analysts and maybe you?

    See you there on the day!

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Forces Employment Charity

    Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Forces Employment Charity

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place on Wednesday at the G Tech Community Stadium, home of Brentford FC, West London.

    The event is open to anyone from the forces community and you can register here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armed-forces-veterans-expo-london-in-association-with-awe-tickets-476330727027

    We continue our focus on the exhibitors on the day with a look at the Forces Employment Charity…

    We provide life-long, life changing support, jobs and training opportunities to veterans, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

    The Forces Employment Charity is made up of many veterans and Service family members across the UK. When you speak to us, you are talking to people who can relate to you and both empathise and empower.

    With a stunning track record, the Forces Employment Charity is uniquely positioned to offer long standing expertise with a
    modern approach to recruitment. We also work with families,veterans in the criminal justice system, and wounded,injured and sick Service leavers and more through an unrivalled range of programmes and practical tools specific to individual needs and circumstances.

    www.forcesemployment.org.uk

  • Armed Forces Expo London – How To Get There!

    Armed Forces Expo London – How To Get There!

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place in London on Wednesday.

    ANYONE from the forces community can attend.

    • You can be looking to stay in but want ELCAS training advice
    • You can be in resettlement
    • You can be a Veteran looking to network
    • You can be a military spouse or partner wanting to network
    • You can be a Veteran in business looking to network
    • You can be a Reservist looking for advice

    EVERYONE from the forces community is welcome – REGISTER HERE! 

    See the range of exhibitors here. 

    ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ARRIVE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT OR PARK AT BRENTFORD LEISURE CENTRE – SEE MORE INFO HERE – https://www.parkme.com/en-gb/lot/155112/fountain-centre-leisure-centre-car-park-london-uk

    How to get to the G Tech – see more information here. 

    Entrance is via the Main Reception – Gate C.

    See you all there on Wednesday!

     

     

     

  • Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Dstl

    Armed Forces Expo London – Meet The Exhibitors – Dstl

    The 9th Armed Forces & Veterans Expo takes place on Wednesday March 29 at the G Tech Community Stadium, London.

    The event takes place from 0930 to 1230 and is free to attend for anyone from the Armed Forces community – register here!

    We continue our look at exhibitors present on the day with a focus on Dstl…

    At Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) we work on unique projects that simply can’t be found anywhere else.

    We are growing, which gives you the opportunity to find a new role with purpose and to work alongside some of the top minds in industry and academia. At the heart of our organisation are our values: collaboration, innovation and impact. These are embodied by all our employees in the pioneering science and technology work we do.

    Some of the many areas of growth are engineers, project managers, scientists and analysts from all disciplines.

    Discover a new way to serve and explore our opportunities.