Our commitment to the military
As a forces friendly employer, we are committed to helping link reservists and veterans with careers that suit their talents and expertise gained during their time in the Armed Forces.
We have partnered with various organisations, helping those leaving the Armed Forces to move onto the next step in their career and we are continuously growing our military network.
Team Yodel taking part in Walking with the Wounded Cumbrian Challenge 2024.
Employment opportunities across our business
We are proud to be a Forces Friendly Employer, which helps to link reservists and veterans with careers that suit their valued talents and expertise they have gained during their time in the Armed Forces.
Since 2019, Yodel has held the Gold Award with the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme and in the past five years, we have supported and recruited more than 150 ex-services personnel into a variety of roles across Yodel: from driving and warehouse staff to recruitment support, project managers, IT leaders and directors.
To further assist veterans, Yodel collaborates with respected organisations such as Career Transition Partnership, Forces Families, and the Veterans Job Board. These partnerships help us to connect with talented individuals and deliver tailored career paths for those looking to transition into civilian life and take the next step in their career.
By employing veterans, Yodel taps into their exceptional skills, discipline, and leadership. This is our way of honouring the sacrifice of those who have served our country.
Specialist support throughout
Under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, those who have left the military in the past two years will be invited to a screening call for any role they apply for, reducing potential candidates’ nerves and giving those who have a unique skillset the opportunity to showcase their talents in the second stage of the process.
We understand that the transition from armed forces to civilian life doesn’t stop there. We have introduced several programmes to further support our ex-military colleagues whilst they are a Yodel colleague, with support available on our intranet and a dedicated Military champion team to offer support where and if needed.
Walking with the Wounded
For the past five years, Yodel has proudly partnered with the remarkable charity Walking with the Wounded. Through this collaboration, our colleagues have participated in the organisation's annual Cumbrian Challenge, raising over £50,000 to support their crucial work.
Walking with the Wounded empowers vulnerable veterans, helping them reintegrate into society and rebuild their lives after the challenges they have faced. Yodel is honoured to contribute to this life-changing mission, enabling the charity to continue providing essential services and opportunities to those who have served our country.
Veterans into Logistics
We're extremely proud to have partnered with Veterans into Logistics, becoming a Bronze Patron of the charity which supports veterans into employment into the logistics industry.
General Manager, John Harker, MBE, said: "We are thrilled to have Yodel on board as a Bronze Patron of our charity. Sam Holden and Yodel have been champions of Veterans into Logistics from the start and have now cemented our partnership supporting our mission as a Patron.
"Having a forward thinking and veteran friendly company such as Yodel officially on board means a lot to us and we look forward to working together in support of the Armed Forces Community going forward."
