NPTA 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 NPTA 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 NPTA 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:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
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We have connected with the Ministry of Defence’s Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to facilitate access to our industry for Service leavers.
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We will attend CTP events and employment fairs to actively promote pest control as a professional and rewarding career.
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We have invited the CTP to our annual industry exhibition, PestTech, offering a complimentary stand and support to engage directly with service leavers. Our aim is to establish PestTech as a recognised Armed Forces-friendly event, where service personnel can explore industry opportunities, meet employers, and gain first-hand insight into the profession.
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We will facilitate employment events and regional taster days to help those considering a career in pest control to better understand the sector via our on the Road Days and PestTech event.
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We will promote the willingness of NPTA members to host ex-service personnel for industry insight visits, shadowing, or mentoring relationships.
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We will work with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to build strategic partnerships that support and welcome Service leavers entering the industry.
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We will build and share a clear, practical route into pest control for those transitioning from service. This will be supported by training, signposting, and mentoring.
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Education and Support: We will create and promote accessible guidance literature that outlines how the Armed Forces community can successfully begin a career in pest management.
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Our NPTA team will be available to provide individualised support and guidance. We will signpost training providers, qualifications, and entry pathways.
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We will endeavour to develop targeted NPTA member benefits that directly support veterans and reservists, as well as companies who employ them.
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We are committed to raising awareness of the transferable skills held by Service leavers and promoting their value across our member base.
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.