Rolls-Royce job for wounded veteran after charity scheme

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Oct 2016, 11:34 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 20:10 BST
Veteran Simon Roxbee is now working at Rolls-RoyceVeteran Simon Roxbee is now working at Rolls-Royce
Veteran Simon Roxbee is now working at Rolls-Royce

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A wounded veteran who suffered from depression and anxiety has landed his dream job at Rolls-Royce with the support of a charity partnership.

Simon Roxbee, 42, of Shoreham-by-Sea, was introduced to Mission Motorsport after he contacted the Help for Heroes Hidden Wounds team for help dealing with his mental health.

Having completed a vocational qualification and counselling, Simon accepted a prestigious role as a vehicle analysis technician at Rolls- Royce, where he hopes to become an engineer.

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Simon said: “This has been the most extraordinary period, and I feel very lucky, and thankful.