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Recruiting in the
defence sector

Recruiting in the defence industry
Not just a question of morals


The defence sector is one of the most important and fastest growing industries in the world. With the changing security situation in Europe, the importance of land and alliance defence is becoming more important than ever.

The need for qualified personnel is increasing, which is reinforced by the government's special fund. However, the requirements for skilled labour are very specific and competition for the best talent is high.

Particularly in demand: IT specialists, engineers, technicians, project managers and security-cleared specialists.

We know that recruiting in this sector is a mammoth task. That's why we support you in your search for suitable personnel in the defence industry with our expertise and years of experience in recruitment in this sector.

Michael Dietsch
Leiter Vertrieb Defence

Find skilled professionals for the defense sector with Hays now

As the largest supplier of personnel for the defense sector in Germany, we are here to support you as your partner.
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How we can support you

Thanks to our unique pool of specialists and managers from the specialist areas of Engineering, Construction & Property, IT and Defence, we can present you with a comprehensive pre-selection of applicants in a short space of time.

Our competences:

  • Support with procurement projects
  • Promotion and expansion of innovation and technology
  •  Mitigating the shortage of skilled labour
  • Expansion of national and European production capacities

We recruit top talent in 
the following areas:

  • Public and private sector defence: We support companies with skilled workers in engineering, IT and software, production and manufacturing, as well as skilled trades and research.
  •  IT and cyber security: IT experts are crucial for the security of digital systems. They ensure protection against cyber attacks, recognise and eliminate potential vulnerabilities and implement security measures in the digital space.
  • Military aviation: With our aerospace division, we help aerospace companies achieve greater innovation, precision and technological superiority.
  •  Engineering: Engineering experts are essential to the defence sector as they create the foundation for national security and effective defence through the development and design of advanced technologies.
Our recruitment experts know the requirements of these industries in detail - from security vetted profiles to highly specialised project roles. That's why we are your strong partner for recruitment in the defence sector.
Specialists and managers in the defence sector must not only possess a wide range of skills, but also continuously expand their competencies in order to meet current requirements. The defence industry strives for continuous improvement and technological innovation. Therefore, experts with knowledge of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, big data and cloud computing are required.

Our contract options
at a glance

We are happy to support you with specialists and managers in the following types of contract:
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Benefit from our first-class contacts to high-calibre specialists.
 
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Bridge bottlenecks and work peaks with highly qualified employees on a temporary basis.
 
Utilise the expertise of our comprehensive pool of freelance partners.
 
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Realise projects with our work contract company.
 
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Delegate the planning, scheduling and recruitment of external and/or internal resources to us.

Are you an expert in the Defence sector?

Are you or were you a soldier, do you have initial experience in a security-related environment or are you interested in entering this field? Upload your CV now and we will find your next challenge.

Global expertise for your requirements

We understand that issues such as skills shortages, technological specialisations or lengthy security reviews pose a challenge to the defence industry.

Thanks to our broad network in industry and business, we tap into the appropriate sources to provide you with the right experts from the defence sector. Our HR experts work in 33 countries every day to put together international and interdisciplinary teams for demanding tasks. In doing so, we rely on our own proactive recruitment process as well as on our long-standing contacts with specialists and managers in the defence sector.

Over 4,500 companies and more than 30 DAX companies trust us

In the defence sector, we are the largest strategic personnel supplier in Germany.

FAQ: 
Recruitment in the defence industry

What are the advantages of recruiting in the defence industry?

The shortage of skilled workers is hitting the defence industry particularly hard. Specialised and focused recruiting is important in order to meet the needs of this sector. Companies not only have to offer attractive working conditions, they also have to do a lot of convincing - professional recruitment agencies can help with this.

The shortage of skilled workers is hitting the defence industry particularly hard. Specialised and focused recruiting is important in order to meet the needs of this sector. Companies not only have to offer attractive working conditions, they also have to do a lot of convincing - professional recruitment agencies can help with this.


Which technologies are becoming more important in the defence industry?

Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and space-based defence systems are becoming increasingly important in the defence industry.

Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and space-based defence systems are becoming increasingly important in the defence industry.


What role do IT experts play in the defence industry?

IT experts play an important role in the digital transformation of the defence industry. They are responsible for the development of digital technologies for modern defence.

IT experts play an important role in the digital transformation of the defence industry. They are responsible for the development of digital technologies for modern defence.