Armed Forces Discovery Programme

Armed Forces DISCOVERY Programme - Registration

Explore. Develop. Succeed.

Leaving the Armed Forces, or already left and exploring your next career move?

DISCOVERY is a unique six-week industry taster programme designed to help service leavers explore a range of exciting civilian career opportunities across British Engineering Services Group.

Through industry insight sessions, site visits and hands-on experiences you'll gain exposure to several specialist sectors, helping you understand where your skills, interests and future ambitions could take you.

What you'll discover

DISCOVERY is more than a work experience programme. It's an opportunity to explore multiple industries, gain recognised qualifications, and focus on the career path that best matches your interests and ambitions.

Weeks 1-3: Explore industries

Week 4: Gain accredited qualifications

Weeks 5-6: Follow a specialist pathway

Who is it for?

Open to Armed Forces Service Leavers, veterans and anyone who has already transitioned into civilian life and is exploring their next career move.

No previous qualifications or industry experience are required.

We're looking for individuals who are curious, motivated and keen to learn more about the opportunities available across engineering, inspection and technical services.

We welcome applications from individuals who are able to commute to our Warrington training centre for programmes duration.

What you'll gain

• First-hand experience across multiple industries
• Exposure to a variety of career paths
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• A better understanding of how military skills transfer into civilian roles
• Confidence to make informed decisions about your future career

Supported Every Step of the Way

Throughout the programme, you'll be supported by British Engineering Services Ex-Forces coaches, who understand the challenges of moving from military to civilian life.

Why choose DISCOVERY?

Choosing your next career can be challenging. DISCOVERY is designed to help you explore your options before committing to a specific role or industry.

Whether you're interested in engineering, infrastructure, technical services or simply want to understand what's available, DISCOVERY provides a practical introduction to life at British Engineering Services Group.

Please note: Places on the November 2026 Discovery Programme are limited to just 15 participants. If you are not offered a place on this cohort, your application will be considered for future programmes, which we plan to run quarterly throughout 2027.

A Joint Mission. A Lasting Impact.