After ten years in the Royal Signals, Matt had seen his fair share of deployments, short-notice moves, and time away from home. He was ready for a change - a career with stability, growth, and a life outside work.
The challenge? Figuring out where his military skills actually fit in the civilian world. That’s where Redeployable came in. Instead of wasting months on trial-and-error applications, Matt was matched with Schneider Electric through the Redeployable military academy. Now, he’s six months into a new career in sustainability, learning fresh skills and actually enjoying the job.
Military Background: High-Tech Ops, High-Stress Schedule
As an Electronic Warfare Operator in the Royal Signals, Matt spent a decade leading teams and managing complex communication systems.
"I've been to Estonia a couple of times, and the last time I only had really short notice," Matt reflects. "I didn’t want to be doing all of that traveling around all the time anymore. Being away every night of the week takes its toll in the end."
The work was rewarding, but the constant upheaval wasn’t. He wanted a role that made use of his technical skills, without sacrificing his personal life.
The Transition Roadblock
Unlike some veterans who step out of uniform with a solid plan, Matt wasn’t sure what came next. Cybersecurity? Project management? Something completely different?
The good news: he had options. The bad news: working out which one was actually worth pursuing was a minefield.
His breakthrough came when he connected with Redeployable through LinkedIn. Within weeks, he had an offer from Schneider Electric, and, crucially, a clear path forward. The transition itself was smoother than most. Thanks to some well-timed leave, Matt technically left the military in March but was on the payroll until June. Meanwhile, he’d already secured his role at Schneider by April, avoiding the usual post-military job hunt chaos.
How Redeployable Made the Difference
No aimless applications. No guessing games. No "have you considered private security?" nonsense.
Here’s how Redeployable helped Matt get sorted:
🔹 Skills Translation & Career Matching – Rather than fumbling through civilian job descriptions, Redeployable identified where his expertise actually fit.
🔹 Fast-Tracked Employer Access – Instead of endless job applications, Matt got straight in front of Schneider Electric’s hiring team at the assessment day.
🔹 Training & Long-Term Career Support – No need to hit the ground running from day one. Schneider Electric’s structured training program gave him time to upskill properly.
"I wanted to find another company where you could have a career. I didn't want to come out and then be bouncing around jobs every six to twelve months," he says.
The clincher? Schneider Electric’s full-year training program.
"The fact that you didn't have to have any knowledge prior to it, they're training from scratch," Matt notes. "There's a 12-month training program, so I'm getting to learn a new skill, and I'm in a different place every day."
Life at Schneider Electric: A Different Kind of Work Culture
Six months in, Matt has settled in well. The biggest difference? The way civilian workplaces approach learning and development.
"There's nothing like 'you must do this by then.' If you're not quite ready, they'll give you extra training."
Plus, he’s not going it alone. Having a group of fellow veterans on the same journey has made all the difference.
"We've all clicked instantly, the seven of us that are on it. We all get on really well, it's like we've known each other for years," he shares.
Advice for Other Veterans
Matt’s key advice? Don’t leave planning until the last minute.
"Don't wait six months to start trying to put things in place."
He also recommends researching career options early, so you’re not scrambling to make decisions during the military’s 12-month notice period. His journey proves that military experience - when matched with the right employer - can lead to a rewarding civilian career.
Your Next Move
Not sure where your skills fit? Redeployable’s AI-driven career platform does the hard work for you. It pulls out your transferable skills, matches them to real roles, and even flags any gaps (plus how to fill them).
It’s free. It takes minutes. And it might just land you a job you actually like.
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