MGroup Services

M Group Services is a leading utility services contractor in the UK, employing over 10,000 specialists across 200 locations. With a workforce of over 500 military veterans, the company is a prominent employer of ex-forces personnel. In the past year alone, M Group Services has hired 156 veterans. It partners with organizations like Walking with the Wounded and Combat Stress to connect with veteran talent.

The company recently implemented a new system to easily identify veteran applicants, allowing M Group Services to track veterans from initial application through the entire recruitment process. This improves data collection and the applicant experience.

Veterans often excel at making quick decisions under pressure and meeting deadlines. As such, M Group Services sees veterans as crucial for the company's growth into the premier UK utility services contractor. All roles from operative to senior director are open to veteran applicants, with entry salaries from £25,000 to over £100,000.

At careers events, M Group Services' recruiters advise veterans on beneficial upskilling before leaving service. This helps veterans focus their Enhanced Learning Credits wisely pre-employment. The company then commits to training, upskilling, coaching, and assigning mentors to help veterans rapidly learn the utilities sector. With its fast pace and quick decision-making, utility services suits ex-forces personnel.

Flexible working arrangements are offered, from standard office hours to hybrid and fully remote roles depending on the position. Reservists and cadet volunteers get 10 extra paid days off for annual camps.

M Group Services has Armed Forces Champions allocated across divisions, and the Armed Forces Network meets bi-monthly to discuss initiatives like fundraising and mental health support. An internal website keeps veterans informed of available assistance.

With transferable skills gained in service, veterans, reservists, and military spouses are a strong fit for M Group Services. As evidence of its veteran support, the company boasts numerous Ex-Forces in Business Awards finalists and Gold status in the MoD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.