Security Cleared Trades Recruitment

If you are looking for security cleared jobs UK wide, you need a recruiter who understands vetting, restricted-access sites and the pace of defence, aerospace and infrastructure projects. We place SC and DV cleared welders, fitters, electricians and engineers who are ready to start.

We combine speed with workforce support, including compliance, payroll and mobilisation where needed.

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SC and DV Clearance Explained

UK security clearance sits across a few recognised levels. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) covers basic pre-employment checks. Security Check (SC) clearance covers most defence, aerospace and government sites, while Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is the highest level, needed for the most sensitive projects. We work with tradespeople and engineers holding active SC and DV clearance, ready for restricted-access sites.

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Hire Security Cleared Trades Across the UK

We support security cleared recruitment across the UK, from MOD sites and defence primes to aerospace manufacturers and infrastructure projects. Demand runs particularly high around defence hubs such as Cheltenham, and we place SC and DV cleared trades across Scotland and the rest of the UK on temporary and permanent contracts.

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Defence & MOD
Support for shutdowns, upgrades and specialist defence work where clearance and timing both matter.

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Aerospace
Recruitment for manufacturing, MRO and engineering environments that need cleared people ready to start.

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Critical infrastructure
Practical support for workers on restricted-access infrastructure and utilities projects.

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Turnaround speed
Fast action on urgent briefs when clearance timelines put pressure on the wider project.

Security Cleared Jobs and Hiring Support

For employers

Need SC or DV cleared welders, fitters, electricians or engineers who can step onto a restricted site without delay? We support security cleared trades recruitment across the UK with a service built around verified clearance, fast turnaround and practical compliance support.

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For candidates

Looking for your next security cleared role? We work on opportunities across defence, aerospace and infrastructure projects. Start with our security cleared jobs page or register your details to hear about upcoming SC and DV cleared vacancies.

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Security Cleared Sectors We Support

We support security cleared recruitment across defence, aerospace and infrastructure, helping clients hire for technical, operational and project-led roles on restricted-access sites.

🛡️ Defence & MOD Sites

We support defence projects that need SC and DV cleared tradespeople who can work safely on restricted sites without delay.

✈️ Aerospace Manufacturing

From build to MRO work, we help supply cleared engineering talent for demanding aerospace environments.

🏗️ Critical National Infrastructure

We help clients hire for infrastructure and utilities projects where clearance and reliability both matter from day one.

⚛️ Nuclear & Energy

We recruit cleared trades and engineering support for nuclear, energy and renewables projects with strict site access requirements.

🏛️ Government & Public Sector

Where projects sit on government or MOD-adjacent sites, we help employers secure people who already hold the right level of clearance.

🌍 Wider Project Work

When cleared roles sit within larger engineering programmes, our wider workforce support helps keep delivery on track.

Why Rhino for Security Cleared Recruitment

Security cleared hiring has moving parts: clearance level, site access and timing. We are set up to support the practical side as well as the recruitment side, which makes a real difference on defence, aerospace and infrastructure projects.

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Clear briefing

We get clear on the clearance level required, the site, the timeline and the skills needed before search begins.

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Targeted search

We look for candidates with active or eligible SC and DV clearance rather than treating the brief like a general vacancy.

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Vetting support

We help keep paperwork and clearance status organised to reduce avoidable delays before deployment.

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Mobilisation support

Where needed, we help with payroll, accommodation, travel and wider mobilisation planning to keep starts on track.

Security Cleared Roles We Place

We support hiring across technical, operational and specialist security cleared roles, from welders and fitters to engineers and project-based appointments.

Welding & Fabrication ＋

Coded Welders
Welder Fabricators
Platers
Pipefitters
Sheet Metal Workers
Fabrication Engineers

Mechanical & Electrical ＋

Mechanical Fitters
Electricians
Maintenance Engineers
Service Engineers
Test Engineers
Instrumentation Technicians

Project & Engineering ＋

Project Engineers
Design Engineers
Commissioning Engineers
Installation Engineers
Technical Authors
Quality Engineers

Site & Compliance Support ＋

Site Supervisors
Health & Safety Officers
Compliance Coordinators
Document Controllers
Logistics Support
Vetting Administrators

Leadership Roles ＋

Engineering Managers
Technical Managers
Project Managers
Workshop Managers
Operations Leads
Head of Engineering

Security Cleared Recruitment Services

Security cleared projects often run into trouble when the practical pieces are ignored. We support the wider process too, including payroll, accommodation support and compliance handling.

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Permanent Recruitment

A consultative hiring service for long-term security cleared appointments where fit, capability and reliability all matter.

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Temporary Recruitment

Fast support for urgent cover, shutdowns, project peaks and short-term security cleared workforce demand.

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Vetting Support

Practical help keeping clearance paperwork, renewals and documentation organised ahead of deployment.

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Payroll Service

Managed payroll support that helps reduce admin, improve clarity and keep workers paid correctly and on time.

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Accommodation Support

Practical housing coordination that helps workers get into place quickly and reduces avoidable drop-offs before start date.

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Compliance Handling

Documentation, right to work and wider checks coordinated through one process to support safer and smoother mobilisation.

Simple Security Cleared Hiring Process

We agree the role, clearance level and timeline required

We source, screen and verify clearance status with defence, aerospace or infrastructure realities in mind

We coordinate interviews, feedback and offers without losing momentum

We support compliance, mobilisation and onboarding so cleared workers are ready to start

Whether you need one cleared tradesperson or a wider project team, our role is to keep the process organised, responsive and easier to manage.

Why Employers Choose Rhino Recruitment

We understand that security cleared recruitment often carries extra pressure. The brief may be urgent, the site may be restricted, and the project may involve defence, aerospace or critical infrastructure work where clearance cannot be an afterthought. We are built to support those moving parts, not add to them.

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Security cleared recruitment support shaped around defence and aerospace work

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Fast turnaround on urgent roles and project-driven briefs

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SC and DV cleared candidates across the UK, including Scotland and the South West

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Compliance handled through one joined-up process

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Support beyond sourcing, including payroll and accommodation

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One team managing the process from brief to placement

What Working with Rhino Feels Like

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Rhino understood the pressure on the project straight away. We needed cleared people quickly, but we also needed confidence around vetting and compliance. They handled both well.

Defence sector client

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What stood out was how practical they were. This was not a CV-sending exercise. They kept the process moving and understood exactly what SC and DV clearance meant for the timeline.

Aerospace engineering client

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We had a tight turnaround and a specialist brief. Rhino moved quickly, communicated clearly and gave us candidates who matched the role, the site and the clearance level properly.

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Security Cleared Recruitment FAQs

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What is SC clearance?

SC (Security Check) clearance is a UK security clearance level required for roles with regular access to sensitive government, defence or infrastructure information and sites.

What is DV clearance?

DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is the highest level of UK security clearance, required for the most sensitive roles and sites, including some defence and government positions.

Does Rhino sponsor or support the vetting process?

We do not sponsor clearance directly, but we help candidates keep documentation and paperwork organised, and we work closely with employers who manage the vetting process.

How long does clearance take?

Timescales vary depending on the level and the candidate's circumstances. SC clearance is generally quicker than DV, and transferring or renewing existing clearance is usually faster than starting from scratch.

What sectors need security cleared tradespeople?

Defence, aerospace, nuclear, energy and critical infrastructure projects most commonly require SC or DV cleared workers, though requirements vary by site and client.

How do I get started?

Employers can submit a vacancy or speak to our team directly. Candidates can browse live roles on the Rhino Recruitment website or register online.

Need Security Cleared Recruitment Support?

If your brief involves defence, aerospace, critical infrastructure or urgent turnaround on SC or DV cleared roles, Rhino Recruitment is ready to help.

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