Recruiting from the Armed Forces
Support for NPTA Members Hiring Ex-Service Personnel
Supporting Armed Forces Veterans into Pest Management
The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is proud to support Armed Forces veterans and service leavers as they transition into civilian careers.
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the valuable skills, experience and professionalism that members of the Armed Forces bring to the workplace. We are committed to helping NPTA members recruit this talent and supporting veterans in building successful careers within the pest management industry.
Why Hire from the Armed Forces?
Armed Forces veterans and service leavers possess many of the qualities that make excellent pest management professionals, including:
- Leadership and teamwork
- Discipline and reliability
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
- Health and safety awareness
- Strong customer service
- A commitment to continuous learning
Whether you recruit through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Jobcentre Plus, a recruitment agency, direct application or any other route, the NPTA is here to support both you and your new employee.
NPTA Support for Members
NPTA is proud to support Servicing and Accredited Members who recruit Armed Forces veterans and service leavers into the pest management industry.
Where an eligible member employs an Armed Forces veteran or service leaver, the NPTA will support that employee in completing the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management.
The member company contributes £300 + VAT, with the NPTA funding the remaining training costs.
The £300 contribution covers:
- RSPH examination fees
- Registration and certification
- Course materials
- Administration and associated costs
To access the offer, members will be asked to provide suitable evidence confirming the employee is an Armed Forces veteran or service leaver, such as a Veteran ID Card, discharge papers or equivalent documentation.
A maximum of two supported places are available on each RSPH Level 2 course, subject to availability.
What You Need to Do
If you are an NPTA Servicing or Accredited Member and have employed an Armed Forces veteran or service leaver who you would like to progress to the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management, simply follow the steps below:
- View our upcoming RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management courses and select the date that best suits your business.
https://www.npta.org.uk/rsph-l2-award-in-pest-management/
- Book your place using the Member – Armed Forces Veteran booking option.
- Provide evidence that your employee is an Armed Forces veteran or service leaver (for example, a Veteran ID Card, discharge papers or equivalent documentation).
- Settle the invoice ahead of the course start date.
Recruitment Support Available
There are a number of organisations that can help you recruit Armed Forces veterans and service leavers. Whether you choose to use one of these services or recruit through your own channels, the NPTA support offer remains available.
Recruiting Through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is the Ministry of Defence’s official provider of resettlement services for Armed Forces personnel leaving military service.
The CTP helps employers connect with experienced service leavers and can provide advice on recruitment, job advertising and understanding the transferable skills candidates bring from military service.
Find out more and register as a CTP employer.
Recruiting Through DWP
DWP can also help NPTA members recruit service leavers into pest management by connecting employers with Jobcentre Plus support and the Armed Forces Champion network.
Armed Forces Champions operate in every region of England, Scotland and Wales and work with local employers, partners and Jobcentre Plus colleagues to maximise employment opportunities for service leavers, veterans and those within their resettlement period.
This gives members a practical route to share vacancies, discuss local recruitment needs and reach candidates who bring the discipline, adaptability and transferable skills developed through military service.
Please contact Employer Services to be connected with an Armed Forces Champion in your area.
Other Recruitment Routes
You do not need to recruit through a specific organisation to benefit from this offer.
Whether your new employee joins your business through:
- Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Jobcentre Plus
- A recruitment agency
- Direct application
- Recommendation or referral
- Social media
- Your own recruitment activity
the NPTA support package is available, provided the eligibility requirements are met.
Get Started
If you have recruited an Armed Forces veteran or service leaver, or would like to discuss how the NPTA can support your business, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Call: 01773 717716
Email: office@npta.org.uk
Fair Use
This offer is available exclusively to NPTA Servicing and Accredited Members and operates on a fair use basis. Places are limited to two supported learners per RSPH Level 2 Award course and are subject to availability. The NPTA reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw the offer at any time.