Technology business commits to Armed Forces Covenant

WARWICKSHIRE technology business HORIBA MIRA has officially pledged its commitment to supporting Armed Forces personnel in their efforts to find work in civilian life.

The Nuneaton-based company, based at the HORIBA MIRA technology park, has underlined its commitment by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
 
As a business, MIRA said it had long employed veterans and reservists, in addition to civilians.

Through the official covenant, HORIBA MIRA will continue to utilise the skills possessed by veterans and reservists and help them transfer these to a civilian role.

It said technological innovation in the military was often ahead of the curve it would be able to benefit from these advanced skill sets.

George Gillespie, CEO at HORIBA MIRA, said: “Our pledge is recognition of MIRA’s continued support of those who have served and are currently serving in the military. The Armed Forces Covenant means that we can bring new skills and talent into our business which is key as we continue to look to recruit staff across all levels.
 
“Armed Forces veterans and reservists have a unique understanding of the challenges facing the transport sector, and being able to harness this talent by supporting veterans as they move into civilian life is hugely beneficial for both parties.”
 
The pledge will see HORIBA MIRA work with the MoD’s Career Transition Partnership (CTP) as well as promote itself as an Armed Forces-friendly organisation.

The business already supports its reservist employees through training and deployment, providing up to 10 days leave for the reservists’ annual camp, as well as providing flexible leave for staff impacted by a partner’s deployment.  
 
In addition to employing Armed Forces veterans, HORIBA MIRA works closely with the defence industry, spanning its testing and engineering consultancy. This includes supporting the MoD and its suppliers on programmes such as Panama, the HORIBA MIRA Modular Autonomous Control Equipment (MACE) route proving and clearing system. The technology allows intelligent UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) to be operated in both tele-op and autonomous modes up to 20km away in the detection of Improved Explosive Devices (IEDs) – commonly referred to as roadside mines.  
 
The covenant was set-out in 2000 with the aim of ensuring that Armed Forces personnel, and their families, were treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their daily lives. Over 900 business have signed the Covenant to date.

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