Case study: Chris Clasby, Engineering Manager
During his career as an aircraft engineer in the Royal Navy, Chris developed a wide range of hands‑on skills that he’s been able to bring into his role at Cornish Lithium. That experience has given him a strong foundation and helped make his transition into civilian employment a positive one.
Chris feels that joining Cornish Lithium as an Engineering Manager was a great career move, giving him the chance to use the knowledge he built in the military. He describes his work as interesting and rewarding, and recognises that leaving the military can be daunting, especially when stepping into a civilian workplace where your skills aren’t always immediately understood.
He has found the supportive culture at Cornish Lithium incredibly helpful. Chris says his colleagues are friendly and welcoming, and he values working alongside others who have also come from military backgrounds and share similar experiences. Chris believes that people with military experience can bring a calm, resilient mindset and a wide range of transferable skills. Their training prepares them to handle practical challenges with confidence and focus – qualities he sees as highly valuable to Cornish Lithium.