Defence Employer Recognition Scheme awards Tecalemit bronze status

Tecalemit Garage Equipment signed the Armed Forces Covenant in early 2023 as part of its commitment to supporting and empowering the wider Armed Forces community as an inclusive employer. The company now reports that it has been awarded the Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, demonstrating its success as an Armed Forces-friendly employer.

Since its establishment in 1922, Tecalemit has worked with all branches of the Armed Forces and expresses its understanding of the sacrifices and contributions made by serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families. The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge to those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families. For Tecalemit, this pledge is about ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are not disadvantaged compared to others. It is a pledge of support from businesses, organisations, and individuals to help improve the lives of those who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tecalemit stresses that it takes this pledge seriously, recognising the Armed Forces community’s value to society and wanting to do its part in giving back to those who have given so much to us. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, Tecalemit hopes to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of those associated with the Armed Forces.

“We realise that moving from military life to civilian life can be challenging and take pride in offering job opportunities to veterans and reservists,” says Penny Rolls, Tecalemit’s head of supply chain operations. “Tecalemit provides the training and support to help them succeed in their new careers. We believe every individual deserves a fair chance to thrive, and we are committed to assisting members of the Armed Forces community in achieving their goals.”