Gleaming Facility Management Limited
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We Gleaming Facility Management Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 Gleaming Facility Management Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Discounts
We also pledge the following:
Guarantee interviews for suitably qualified veterans applying for roles within our organisation. Recognise military training and qualifications in our recruitment processes. Provide a supportive working environment that recognises and respects the transition from military to civilian life. Offer peer mentorship and development opportunities for veterans within our team. Providing flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible to accommodate military commitments. Actively recognising the transferable skills gained through service and valuing them in career progression. 3. Supporting Military Families and Partners We recognise that the families of Armed Forces personnel often experience significant challenges, including relocation and extended separation. Make our recruitment processes inclusive and considerate of employment gaps or relocations due to service life. Ensure all employees understand and respect the unique circumstances of military families. Displaying the Armed Forces Covenant logo on our website, company emails, and promotional materials. Sharing news and updates about our support on social media and our company newsletter. Encouraging staff to engage in events such as Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Sunday, and related community initiatives. Exploring partnerships with Armed Forces-related charities or veteran-owned suppliers. Considering additional community outreach or veteran employment schemes as our company grows.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.