Jobs for ex military
Help us power rural Britain
With a military background, you’ve got what we need to strengthen our team. So whether you’re looking to test the waters with a temporary position, or go for something permanent, we’d love you to join us.
What to expect
Life at Calor
We’ve got a host of jobs for ex military people. And when you work with us, you can expect more than just a salary. We’ll invest in your future. We’ll help you hone your skills and gain new ones.
You’ll be joining a team that’s spent over 85 years supplying energy to off-grid homes and businesses across the UK. During that time, we’ve created a grid of our own. A grid made up of 2,000 team members and over 1,000 vehicles, all making sure over 100,000 customers get the service they expect.
What we stand for
Our purpose and values
Alongside our parent company, SHV Energy, we take our purpose and values seriously. That means living them every single day, in everything we do.
Our purpose
We have the courage to care for generations to come. We promise to shape the future, not simply adapt to it.
Integrity
Courage to stay true to our principles.
Working openly and honestly, we never compromise our values to boost our results. Our values are visible in our everything we do.
Trust
Courage to let people lead.
Because of an unwavering belief in our people, we entrust them with responsibility, giving them the confidence to take the initiative, develop themselves and embrace new opportunities.
Curiosity
Courage to shape the future.
Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we explore different perspectives on the road to progress, while we listen, learn, and react to create and seize new opportunities.
Inclusivity
Courage to see the best in all people.
We recognise the true potential in all people, welcoming everyone as valued members of our family. We actively contribute to a safe working environment built on respect for each other.
Passion
Courage to deliver the exceptional.
We’re passionate about the ongoing success of our people, our business, and the communities around us.
What we bring to the table
Benefits of working for Calor
The best jobs for ex military people offer more than just competitive pay. With us, you get a package that gives you peace of mind, security for the future, and a lot more.*
25 days' holiday
Plus 8 bank holidays, of course. (These are the numbers for full time people.)Pension scheme
After you’ve worked here for two years, we’ll match the amount you put into your pension pot up to 7.5%. And before that, we’ll match it up to 4.5%. You’ll also be able to opt in for life assurance.Private medical insurance
You can opt in for BUPA medical insurance, which comes with a host of benefits including a free health line that lets you speak to a nurse 24/7.Family-friendly policies
You’ll get your full salary for 26 weeks (6½ months) while on maternity or adoption leave, and for 2 weeks on paternity leave.Mental health support
You can speak to a counsellor any time, day or night, through our Employee Assistance Programme. And it’s always confidential.
Production Operative roles
Everything from food trucks at festivals to patio heaters in pub gardens, our cylinders are relied on day in, day out. And it’ll be up to you to make sure we refurbish and fill enough of them, safely and accurately. You’ll spend part of your time in the filling plant, and the rest loading and refurbishing cylinders.
To thrive, you’ll need to be:
- Comfortable with machinery
- Safety conscious
- Productive
- Good in a team
What our ex military colleagues say
From the British Army to Calor
“I went off to do training for the British Army the day after my 17th birthday and served for 11 years. After the army, I wanted a trade so trained to be an engineer through the resettlement programme. Now I’m happy to be serving Calor customers as a gas engineer and have done for the past 7 years. I enjoy the variety that comes with the job and couldn’t see myself working anywhere else. I love helping people and I’ll always take the time to speak to our customers. There may be someone who hasn’t seen someone for months on end, especially during Covid. It’s a really nice side of the job – simply to have a chat with our customers.”
- Jamie Fairbrother, Gas Engineer
What next?
Find the right job for you
Looking for something else?
We’re here to help. Send us an email at recruitment@calor.co.uk
*Benefits package listed applies to permanent employees