I just want to add that he shouldn't be put off by jobs that are only through labour hire companies or to sub contractors - where DH works, 90% of the employees are initially employed this way and then anyone who is good at their job gets recruited to work for the company directly. It gives them a chance to veto anyone they don't like because they don't have to go through the hassle of employing them direct only to find out they aren't the type of person they want.