CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has received the Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence as a result of the fair way the firm treats armed forces personnel as part of its recruitment policies.
Aggregate industries revealed it also actively ensures its workforce is aware of positive policies for veterans, reserves, cadet force adult volunteers and spouses and partners of those serving in the military.
The business signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2018 and is committed to recognising the unique skill set that forces personnel have to offer while combating the disadvantages they may face.
Guy Edwards, CEO at Aggregate Industries said, “At Aggregate Industries we are delighted with our achievement as an Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award winner and we will continue our efforts to further improve our performance. We pledge to treat all those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly and we are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant.
“Those brave men and women have done their duty for this great nation so it is now our duty to make sure they are given the opportunity to bring their invaluable skills and expertise to our organisation.”
Cat Suckling, the Ministry of Defence’s assistant regional employer engagement director for the East Midlands added, “Aggregate Industries have demonstrated their commitment to supporting the armed forces community with concrete, actionable policies and we look forward to working together to develop this in the future.”
