Peel Ports to create job opportunities for former armed forces personnel

Port operator Peel Ports has committed to creating employment and training opportunities for former armed forces personnel.

The Liverpool-headquartered firm has said it will uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, an agreement through which businesses can help veterans access jobs and increase their employability.

Peel Ports’ chief operating officer, Gary Hodgson, signed the covenant in the presence of Commodore Gary Doyle, the Royal Navy’s regional commander for Northern England and the Isle of Man.

Commenting on the new strategy, Gary said: “By creating a corporate covenant, we are publically expressing our commitment to improving employment opportunities for those in the armed forces community and leading the way for other businesses to follow suit.

“As an equal opportunities employer, it is important that we ensure the principles we have outlined are upheld across our entire group.”

The company’s director of HR, Howard Sloane, said he believes former servicemen and women can add value to the region’s businesses.

He commented: “[Former armed forces personnel] have the ability to make a significant contribution to our teams, through the skills they have learned in their military training – skills they could potentially share with other employees when they join Peel Ports.”

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