Strengthening Defence Engagement: Acres Welcomes WO2 Wayne Hall & Toby from Chetwynd Barracks
This week, we were pleased to welcome WO2 Wayne Hall (BA Hons, PGCE) and his colleague Toby from Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell to Acres Engineering for an onsite presentation exploring the opportunities available within the Army Reserves.
The session was attended by a number of Acres team members and formed part of our ongoing commitment to supporting reservists, cadets, and the wider Armed Forces community — a key pillar of our Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award status.
An Insightful Look into Reserve Service
Wayne delivered an engaging and informative overview of what it means to become a reservist, including:
Career Opportunities & Skills Development
- “Every job in the Army offers the opportunity to progress and gain professional skills leading to higher qualifications, including full Bachelors and Masters degrees.”
- Apprenticeships aligned to your chosen role.
- Training designed to build leadership, communication, teamwork, and resilience.
Roles Available
- As Wayne put it simply: “Everything.”
- From engineering and logistics to cyber, medical, intelligence, and specialist technical roles.
Benefits of Joining the Army Reserve
- Competitive daily rate of pay while on duty
- Tax-free annual bounty for completing service commitment
- Access to pension, travel, healthcare, and gym facilities
- Opportunities for professional development, adventure training, and international exercises
Commitment Requirements
- 27 days per year, typically including:
- A two-week annual camp
- Two assured weekends
- Additional drill nights and non-assured weekends
Feedback from attendees was very positive, with one of Acres’ Design Engineer Apprentices showing real interest in exploring the opportunities further — a fantastic example of how Armed Forces engagement can help inspire and develop the next generation of engineers.
Continuing Our Support for the Armed Forces Community
At Acres Engineering, we take pride in promoting Armed Forces engagement across Derbyshire and the wider region. Hosting Wayne and Toby is another step in ensuring our staff have access to opportunities that support personal development, community service, and career growth.
A huge thank-you to WO2 Wayne Hall and Toby for taking the time to visit our site and share the breadth of possibilities the Army Reserve has to offer.
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