Speedy pledges to recruit more veterans
Tools and equipment hire business, Speedy, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support veterans and proactively seek to increase the number of ex-service employees they have.
Under the agreement, Speedy has pledged to establish a tailored employment pathway for veterans by working with not-for-profit service Career Transition Partnership, and by recognising military skills and qualifications in interview processes.
The company, which already has several ex-service personnel in their ranks, is aiming to increase the number of employees from armed forces backgrounds.
Having signed the Armed Forces Covenant it’s received the Bronze Award in the Employee Recognition Scheme, which evidences the tangible support an organisation offers to its armed forces community, with the company now progressing through silver towards its gold standard.
The covenant was signed at the firm’s national support centre in Tamworth, where HR director Ellie Armour was joined by co-signatory Colonel Paul Gilby alongside veteran colleagues from across the company.
Ellie Armour, HR director at Speedy, said: “Signing this covenant formalises the respect we have for those that come from armed forces backgrounds and underlines our commitment to supporting them in developing their future careers.
“Our veteran colleagues enrich our business with the training and skills they developed while serving their country, from project management to driving heavy goods vehicles, and we recognise our duty as a major employer to give back to armed forces communities nationwide.”
Richard Crane, veteran and area manager at Lloyds British, a Speedy company, said: “Speedy and Lloyds British recognise the transferable skills that service personnel bring with them to the company, demonstrating great awareness of the nuances that come from service life – from communicating in military-speak to understanding personal circumstances that can impact individuals.
“It’s fantastic to see such a renewed focus on how the company can best support its veterans sparked by the signing of this covenant.”
Colonel Paul Gilby, co-signatory and Ministry of Defence representative, said: “Construction services and the armed forces share many complimentary skill sets.
“It’s excellent to have Speedy’s support with the covenant. The company shows clear intent to help veterans across the country to build successful careers as they transition away from the military.”
