Defence Recruitment Agency

Defence recruitment agency services tailored to your business needs.

Rated one of the best Defence Recruitment agencies in the UK

Defence Recruitment Agency

Defence recruitment agency services tailored to your business needs.

Rated one of the best Defence Recruitment agencies in the UK

Defence Recruitment Agency2025-03-27T17:15:40+00:00

As a specialist recruitment agency in Defence, Hexwired, specialises in meeting the unique needs of the defence sector. Our expert recruitment team excels at sourcing top talent for roles in defence, aerospace, and security. Whether you’re a company hiring skilled professionals to grow your team or a candidate seeking your next career opportunity, Hexwired offers tailored support for this dynamic and essential industry. As a leading defence recruitment agency, we are dedicated to recruiting the best defence tech talent and helping organisations thrive in this vital field. Whether you’re after SC or DV security cleared engineers or developers, our defence recruitment consultants can assist.

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The UK defence industry

The UK defence industry plays a critical role in safeguarding national security and advancing military capabilities across land, naval, aerospace, and electronic systems. Defence companies supply cutting-edge solutions to meet both current and future military needs, while serving as strategic partners for governments in major global military operations. This sector is characterised by its complexity, driven by advanced technology, large-scale defence contracts, and the constant demand for innovation.

Employing approximately 146,000 professionals, the UK defence sector spans research, development, production, and maintenance of military equipment and infrastructure. As a leader in technological innovation, the industry often pioneers breakthroughs with applications extending far beyond defence, contributing to sectors such as aerospace, cybersecurity, and advanced engineering. For companies hiring top talent or individuals seeking defence sector opportunities, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow in this high-impact industry. As a top defence recruitment agency, Hexwired is committed to sourcing and recruiting the best technical candidates to support this defence industry.

Our approach to defence recruitment

At Hexwired, we believe in building long-lasting relationships founded on trust and mutual success. Our tailored recruitment process is designed to deliver the best fit for both candidates and employers:

  • Clear communication

    At Hexwired, we prioritise open, honest, and consistent communication with both employers and candidates. By fostering a transparent dialogue throughout the recruitment process, we ensure clarity, trust, and strong relationships within our defence sector network.

  • Client-centric focus

    We remove unnecessary complexity and focus on what truly matters—delivering exceptional service. Our goal is simple: achieving the best outcomes for employers and candidates alike through tailored solutions and unmatched dedication.

  • Complete transparency

    Transparency is at the core of our approach. From discussing fees and outlining requirements to delivering recruitment solutions and assessing candidate suitability, we operate with complete openness. This trust-building approach is the foundation of our success.

  • Defence sector specialists

    Our team brings in-depth knowledge and expertise in the defence industry. As specialists—not generalists—we understand the unique challenges of this sector, providing current insights and leveraging our experience to deliver exceptional results.

Why use Hexwired Recruitment?

The defence industry operates in a high-stakes environment where precision, innovation, and security are critical. Hexwired has a proven track record of delivering recruitment solutions that meet the specific needs of this sector.

Specialised Defence Expertise

We stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring we source candidates with the right qualifications, security clearances, and experience to thrive in defence roles.

Diverse Defence talent pool

From engineers and software developers to project managers and cybersecurity specialists, our network includes a wide range of skilled professionals, including security SC and DV cleared or clearable jobseekers.

Compliance-focused

We prioritise adherence to regulations and standards, providing candidates and clients with confidence in our recruitment process.

Making hiring simple is what we do.

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Providing the tech industry the very best, hear it from our customers.

Hexwired are a pleasure to work with – they have a great ability to quickly understand the type of candidate you are looking for which results in a very efficient service.

Managing Director, Consultancy Services Provider

Hexwired very quickly found me jobs which were suited to my cv and helped me secure a role. He was professional and responsive throughout the whole experience. I will definitely be using this agency again.

Tomaz D, Software Developer

Really good personal service and good connections to employers. Hexwired really seemed to care about my thoughts and opinions on the various posts and didn’t try to push me towards those I wasn’t interested in.

Software Engineer, Tech Consultancy Services

Hexwired understands well the type of people we look for (resulting in high conversion rate and minimal time explaining the requirements). Able to work with a single person rather than a team. No unnecessary steps in the recruitment process..

Managing Director, Consultancy Services Provider

Hexwired really seemed to care about my thoughts and opinions on the various posts and didn't try to push me towards roles I wasn't interested in.

Software Engineer, Tech Services

Hexwired have good connections to employers and able to find more interesting and less well published posts. Really good personal recruitment service.

Software Engineer, UK Tech Consultancy

I can only say that Hexwired Recruitment is by far the most professional recruitment agency I have ever worked with. Your excellent work, kindness, and knowledge is appreciated.

Mohammed A, Software Engineer

Hexwired very quickly found me jobs which were suited to my cv and helped me secure a role. He was professional and responsive throughout the whole experience. I will definitely be using this agency again.

Tomaz D, Software Developer

Hexwired are a pleasure to work with – they have a great ability to quickly understand the type of candidate you are looking for which results in a very efficient service.

Managing Director, Consultancy Services Provider

Really good personal service and good connections to employers. Hexwired really seemed to care about my thoughts and opinions on the various posts and didn’t try to push me towards those I wasn’t interested in.

Software Engineer, Tech Consultancy Services

Hexwired understands well the type of people we look for (resulting in high conversion rate and minimal time explaining the requirements). Able to work with a single person rather than a team. No unnecessary steps in the recruitment process..

Managing Director, Consultancy Services Provider

Hexwired have good connections to employers and able to find more interesting and less well published posts. Really good personal recruitment service.

Software Engineer, UK Tech Consultancy

I can only say that Hexwired Recruitment is by far the most professional recruitment agency I have ever worked with. Your excellent work, kindness, and knowledge is appreciated.

Mohammed A, Software Engineer

Hexwired really seemed to care about my thoughts and opinions on the various posts and didn't try to push me towards roles I wasn't interested in.

Software Engineer, Tech Services

Positions Hexwired recruits for in the defence industry

We specialise in recruiting Defence experts for a wide range of Defence products across a variety of industries:

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After a role in the defence industry?

The UK defence industry plays a vital role in securing the nation and protecting a country’s interests. Defence industry companies supply governments with military capabilities across naval, land, aerospace, and electronic systems to meet current and future defence needs. We’ve put together an extensive guide on career paths for engineers in the UK defence industry. Interested in a job in the defence industry? Read our Careers paths in the UK Defence industry.

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