Top award recognizes commitment to the armed forces
Heidelberg Materials UK receive Gold Award in armed forces Employer Recognition Scheme
HEIDELBERG Materials UK have received the top Gold Award in the armed forces Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), which recognizes organizations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.
‘Receiving the Gold Award is a tremendous honour and a reflection of our deep-rooted commitment to the armed forces and cadet community,’ said Heidelberg Materials UK’s social value and FAIR co-ordinator, Jops Hill. ‘It not only recognizes our policies, but also the culture we’ve built; one that values service, supports transition, and celebrates the unique strengths of those connected to the armed forces.’
The award follows last year’s re-signing of Heidelberg Materials UK’s Armed Forces Covenant, which reaffirmed the company’s commitment to being a forces-friendly employer and a fair, respectful, and inclusive company.
Heidelberg Materials UK continue to champion the covenant across the sector, encouraging their supply chain and partners to sign up and progress through the ERS. They aim to lead by example, offering enhanced paid leave for reservists and cadet instructors, maintaining open communication with line managers, and ensuring flexibility around training and deployment.
The company’s support extends to the cadet movement through sponsorship, volunteering, and mentoring opportunities, helping young people develop skills and confidence for the future.
Heidelberg Materials UK actively work with the Career Transition Partnership and Forces Families Jobs to welcome former service personnel and their families into their workforce, recognizing that they offer a range of transferable skills that can make an important contribution to the business.
Internally, the company has cultivated a supportive and inclusive culture through its Armed Forces Network – a group of employees who play a vital role in offering peer support, raising awareness, and driving meaningful engagement across the organization.
