Army veteran, 46, who served in the Gulf and Afghanistan is spotted at a roundabout with a 'job wanted' poster after failing with 400 applications

A former sergeant major who fought in both Gulf wars and was paid £45,000 stood by a roundabout with a 'job wanted' sign after 400 failed applications. Wayne Taylor (pictured) signed up for the army aged just 16 and served for 25 years in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and Northern Ireland, as well as both Gulf wars. The 46-year-old's salary was £45,000 when he left the 26th Regiment Royal Artillery in December 2011, but now all he can find is minimum wage jobs. Frustrated over his 400 failed job applications, he resorted to drastic measures and stood at the entrance to Chester Business Park with a placard saying 'Job wanted. Educated to degree level. Speak to me please'.