22/05/2026
As one of four founding organisations behind BuildForce, Wilson James is proud to play a key role in supporting veterans transitioning to careers in logistics and the built environment.
Buildforce is the industry’s largest and most successful nationwide programme of its kind. Supporting thousands of former military personnel and their families, Buildforce provides a unique, free-of-charge wrap-around service focusing on training, employment, sport, and wellbeing.
On 16th May, the BuildForce community of veterans, spouses, and mentors hit the road for the Kendal-to-Preston 50-mile Ultra Relay, shining a light on mental health and su***de prevention in the veteran community, and raising an impressive £9,500 to continue their work. Among them was Ollie Stilgoe, who left Service less than two years ago and now enjoys a thriving career at Wilson James as Deputy Director Nuclear and Co-Chair of the WJ Veterans and Blue Light Network.