Ainscough Crane Hire go for gold Armed Forces Covenant Award
Congratulations to Ainscough Crane Hire – the UK’s market leader for lifting solutions who have achieved the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award as part of the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, having achieved the silver award in 2022.
The award reflects Ainscough’s long history of commitment to supporting Defence and the wider Armed Forces community. This includes employing serving and former members of the Armed Forces and demonstrating flexibility towards training and mobilisation commitments for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
To achieve gold, Ainscough have advocated for the Armed Forces through communicating their commitment to the wider community as well as their employees. They have also demonstrated forces-friendly credentials in recruitment and selection processes.
The business also currently employs a substantial number of ex-military personnel and has a proud history of enabling former members of the military to bring the skills and knowledge gained during their service to many different aspects of the company.
Ainscough’s CEO Peter Gibbs – for example – served 16 years with the Armed Forces, in which time he commanded several Infantry and Helicopter units and held responsibility for military aviation standards and safety. Darren Thompson, HR Director, Ainscough Crane Hire, said: “This gold award is a reflection of our company’s pride in being a welcoming and supportive employer to members of the Armed Forces as well as an active advocate in the community, helping to serve those who have served us.
Darren Thompson, HR Director, Ainscough Crane Hire, said: “This gold award is a reflection of our company’s pride in being a welcoming and supportive employer to members of the Armed Forces as well as an active advocate in the community, helping to serve those who have served us.
“Over the years we’ve created an environment that allows ex-military personnel to forge rewarding careers with great opportunities for progression. The transition from serving to being in the civilian workforce can sometimes be difficult, but we’re proud of how our company both develops the transferable skills individuals have gained in the army and supplements it with the talents needed in the world of crane hire.”
Colonel Mark Underhill OBE DL, Chief Executive at the North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (NW RFCA), said: “On behalf of the Ministry of Defence we are honoured and delighted to be able to recognise the outstanding support and commitment given to the Armed Forces Covenant by businesses and organisations in the region, through the Employer Recognition Scheme awards.
“Each recipient has demonstrated not only that their support to the Covenant and the wider Armed Forces community, but also that they are prepared to support their Reservists, Service Leavers, Spouses, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and Cadets in the workplace.”
Ainscough Crane Hire are a regular at the BFRS Careers Fairs and always generate a lot of interest. They have a large Veteran employee
Ainscough Recruitment Advisor, said: “Throughout the event, we speak to a large number of attendees, some of whom had travelled specifically to speak to us. We have a lot of success with the BFRS events and as a result we also have a large Veteran workforce, which is fantastic.”
“It was fantastic to see so many of our Armed Forces personnel planning for their future with a wide range of employers. We have a strong record of providing career opportunities to the Armed Forces and have been recognised with a Gold Award as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.”
Ainscough Crane Hire have a wide variety of roles available from crane operators to sales managers and operational support roles across the UK.
Find out more about Ainscough Crane Hire here
You can also meet the team at Ainscough Crane Hire at our Stafford Careers Fair on 5th June.
The Armed Forces Covenant Award is a scheme that encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to Defence and the Armed Forces community. The scheme aligns the values of the employer organisations with the Armed Forces Covenant.
The programme also awards grants of up to £15,000 for community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration in local Armed Forces communities
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