Asda is one of the UK’s biggest retail businesses. With hundreds of stores up and down the country, we sell everything from groceries and clothing to fuel and financial services, and are one of the nation’s best-loved brands. 

We’ve always been committed to offering the very best value in the products we sell, and believe that everyone who works for us – from boardroom to checkout – has an important part to play in our success. Our people make us who we are, and are at the heart of everything we do. We have a proud history of supporting our armed forces, and if you join us you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your skills, knowledge and expertise. 

Stephen Blissett joined the Army from school, and trained to become a communications systems operator. He served in Afghanistan and in 2015 was deployed to assist with the migrant crisis in Italy. When he left at the age of 27, he applied for a role with Asda as a Technology Project Leader.  

He thinks his military training gave him the confidence to show he would be a good fit with the company. “My interview with Asda Tech was nerve-wracking, but it was like a conversation between friends, and this made the decision to accept their offer really easy.” 

He says Asda opens the door for ex-military personnel in a way that he thought wasn’t possible. “Not knowing what the future holds after leaving the forces can be very unsettling, but Asda is a fantastic place to work, and I can’t recommend it enough.” 

He's used his skills to deliver a number of high-profile projects. “My time has been filled with great opportunities, and invaluable learning, all in a dynamic working environment.” 

As an officer in the British Army, Keir Macintosh led from the front. He was deployed on peacekeeping missions in Bosnia, Kosovo and Cyprus as well as serving in Northern Ireland, and when he left the military he returned to banking before moving on to recruitment. He now works as Asda’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, and continues to lead from the front. “It’s a real challenge, leaving the military,” he says. “There’s never a straight line into another job. It’s a learning experience, and you have to accept that. But there’s a huge wealth of opportunities here at Asda, and we’re an incredibly inclusive and diverse organisation. Anyone with military transferrable skills can find a place in our business. As long as they’re ready for the challenges, we can offer them a great career. And at the moment we’re enjoying an exciting period of growth and change, so now’s the time to join us and be part of our amazing story.” 

Before joining the Army, Sash Hill worked as a milkman, in a hotel and in his dad’s pub. “I’ve always enjoyed working,” he says, “and I’ve always wanted to give more. So one day I walked into the Army careers office in Blackpool and signed up.” He served in Afghanistan, and when he got back after his last tour, made the decision to leave. He wasn’t sure what he was going to do, and ended up doing a course with a company that specialise in covert surveillance. “At the same time, my wife – who works at Asda – told me about their Armed Forces Covenant. Basically, if you meet the minimum criteria you are invited to an interview or assessment centre. So I went for it and really enjoyed it, and joined the company in the summer of 2015. I haven’t look back.” He’s currently a General Store Manager, but has ambitions to go further. “There are so many opportunities at Asda, and you can make a real difference here.” 

Helen Selby left school at 16 and wasn’t sure what direction to take, but by the time she was 20 knew she wanted to go to university. “I’d been on a youth training scheme and attended night school, and Aston offered me a place to study for a business degree. While I was there I met the Birmingham Air Squadron, so I applied and was accepted. I had a brilliant time with them, and when I graduated I joined the RAF and spent my time as an administration officer.” However, she’d always wanted to study law, so she left the service, went to law school and immediately knew she’d found her calling. She’s now our General Counsel and heads a team of over a hundred legal specialists. “The UK military is the best trained service in the world,” she says, “and provides you with some amazing skills, the sort of skills a company like Asda needs. Business is no different from the RAF. We just wear a different uniform.”