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Director’s View: February 2019

Director’s View: February 2019

Welcome to a belated update on what’s been happening at Lingwood Security Management during February.

February was a busy month once again, with several new projects commencing across the country. The photo below shows one of our new sites opened for Balfour Beatty Power Division. This project is required to have SHEA Power or BESC accredited guards, due to the nature of the work being carried out.

Company vehicle on site for Balfour Beatty

New projects commenced in February:

Void Property Inspections

One of the services we offer as a business is to carry out Void Property Inspections (VPIS). We complete internal patrols for properties that are empty, to ensure nothing untoward has happened and that everything is secure. The image below shows our vehicle out and about carrying out VPIS.

Company vehicle being used for VPIS

Network Rail Site Visits

I like to make time to get out of the office and onto our sites whenever I can. This month I carried out site visits to Network Rail projects, such as in the image below. This particular project requires our guards to hold their PTS (Personal Track Safety ) Qualification. Here at Lingwood Security Management, we have yearly audits to ensure we are compliant to work on rail project (called RISQ).

Alan Lingwood carrying out a site visit on a Network Rail project

CCTV & Alarm Response

We recently met for coffee with the Security Advisor for one of our clients Balfour Beatty to discuss upcoming projects, which resulted in us winning a project covering the CCTV at one of their sites in Wokingham. We are providing four CCTV Tower Systems and an Alarm Response service. Just goes to show what can be achieved during a refreshing break!

Coffee break meeting

Summer Visits

This month, our CRM Manager Summer Jenkins has been out and about, meeting Site Managers for Network Rail, who are more than happy with the service being provided. This is something I will be encouraging more of going forwards, to develop and foster stronger relationships across our client base.

Summer Jenkins on site visit

Summer is pictured here, meeting one of our operatives Aduke whilst opening a new site in the south of the country. Our team are working on AGI as Security Gatemen, booking every person in and out and protecting the compound.

Rail Infrastructure Networking (RIN) Event

Last week, I attended the Rail Infrastructure Networking event in London which I found very useful. It was a great opportunity to network and gain contacts in the rail industry. I made contacts with numerous companies including Shannon Rail, Torrent Trackside , TXM Rail and many more.

Alan Lingwood at the Rail Infrastructure Networking event

Positive Feedback

This month I was delighted to receive a message from Andrew Watton, NG Contract Co-ordinator for Chubb Systems Limited, saying he had received positive feedback in two separate instances for work we have carried out, and to thank us for our prompt and professional response.

It’s always a pleasure to hear when things have gone well, as we strive on a daily basis to maintain and drive up standards across the business, and indeed the security industry as a whole.

Wishing you all a productive and prosperous March.

Alan

Client Testimonials

From my inception, I have been thoroughly impressed with the service provided. I have regular meetings with the management team where we discuss performance and are able to drill down into the value for money provided. My team advise me that Lingwood are an integral part of security of the railway.
Paul LangleyHead of Security, Crime and Resilience, Network Rail, Southern Region
Thank you for helping out at Carlisle Kingmoor HOOB a couple of weeks ago when the gates failed – really good prompt service!
Gemma Mullin Network Rail Works Delivery Co-ordinator, Lancs & Cumbria
The guards are always on time, polite and carry out their duties to a high standard, even leaving the cabins mopped and sanitized to keep our site working. We have frequent visits by the company management and a good line of commutation with Summer. I will definitely be using Lingwood Security again and have recommended them to my colleagues.
JE StempUtilities Project Director, Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture | HS2
Lingwood Security Management provide a professional service at extremely competitive rates. Their communication is always prompt and their service has consistently gone the extra mile. Several of our project managers have praised Lingwood’s guarding and I feel confident on our site security whenever they are deployed.
Max ThomasSecurity Advisor North & Midlands - Balfour Beatty
First off may I express my satisfaction with the excellent work the cleaners have done at Stonepit quarry. The areas they cleaned are sparkling and they have put in a good shift. The second thing I’d like to express is our happiness with the daytime security guard we have had this week. The guy has performed very well indeed and deserves praise as such.
Ian EdwardsRosebank Electrical Engineers
The guards are always on time, polite and carry out their duties to a high standard, even leaving the cabins mopped and sanitized to help with the fight against COVID19 and keeping our site working. We have frequent visits by the company management and a good line of commutation with Summer. I will definitely be using Lingwood Security again and have recommended them to my colleagues.
Lutfur Rahman(Canal and River Trust), Community Roots Engagement Coordinator
First off may I express my satisfaction with the excellent work the cleaners have done at Stonepit quarry. The areas they cleaned are sparkling and they have put in a good shift. The second thing I’d like to express is our happiness with the daytime security guard we have had this week. The guy has performed very well indeed and deserves praise as such.
Dave CarlingSite Manager, Wood PLC
The security guard turned up in plenty of time, and he was really helpful and looked after our site for us well. The festival went really well. Even though we all got soaked at the end when we were packing up.
Kate DrummondMake My Day Community Arts Festival
I am the Site SHEQ Manager for the National Grid House in Warwick where we have your Guards on site. I would just like to say that we have had a very positive experience with your guards and will be looking to employ them on future sites should there be a requirement. Two Guards in particular have been extremely helpful and carried out their duties with tenacity and followed company procedures to the letter. I must add that these two guards are a credit to Lingwood and promote a very positive image of the level of service that your company provides. I would therefore seek to hire these guys again should the opportunity arise.
Rob HopperGalliford Try
Having used Lingwood Security Management Ltd for a number of years on site projects across the country, I am continually impressed by the excellent and reliable service they provide. The phone is answered immediately and everyone I have dealt with has been friendly, professional and on-the-ball. They are always willing to bend over backwards to supply security solutions even at a moment’s notice. I would highly recommend Lingwood Security, and look forward to working with them on future projects.
Nichola SykesAssistant Quantity Surveyor - Balfour Beatty Rail
My experience of Lingwood Security Management is that they are a professional and efficient company. I have been pleased by the service they have offered, and they have exceeded my expectations.
Simon MartinRoute Performance Improvement Manager - Network Rail
I was completely satisfied with the service your men provided whilst working on our site in Bournville. WPD have strict rules and procedures for obvious reasons and your men adapted to them accordingly whilst maintaining a professional outlook. Look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Edward EagleOperations Director, Havwoods
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