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Introduction

Focus on finance

The company in numbers

Around the divisions

Contract wins

PTSG People
Division digest

News in brief

Movers and shakers

My job (this is what I do...)

Keeping you in touch with company matters New policies and procedures

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SERVICES GROUP LTD
Niche Specialist Service Provider
GROUP OF COMPANIES

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Introduction Introduction

Welcome to the first edition of PTSG People –
Focus on finance
our new quarterly newsletter. The purpose of this
important internal communication is to keep you The company in numbers
informed about what’s happening at the centre
of the business as well as what we’re doing in Around the divisions
across the individual companies.
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It is our way of sharing relevant and timely
company information. It doesn’t replace the need Division digest
for good face to face communication. It is merely
designed to complement what is already in place. News in brief
Going forward we hope to generate a combination
of fun, morale-boosting features and useful Movers and shakers
corporate information.
This edition includes a round up on finance,
information about what is happening in all of our New policies and procedures
divisions, a movers and shakers section and
updates on policies and procedures.
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Please take the time to read through the
newsletter and if there’s anything you’d like to
discuss, speak to your line manager or get in
touch with me. It’s important that we continue PREMIER TECHNICAL
to improve our workplace engagement. I look SERVICES GROUP LTD
forward to receiving your feedback. GROUP OF COMPANIES

Paul
SAFETY
&
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Paul Teasdale
Chief Executive Officer

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- Keeping the PTSG £ in the PTSG Bank
Introduction
Focused investment, improving cash flow and Maximising turnover to assist with cash flow
increasing returns are our ongoing priorities – and, importantly, making the most profit
Focus on finance
and our major focus in 2012. possible, are very important to us. It is often
thought that making a profit is ‘wicked’
Our distinctive strengths are our proven and that a large profit is somehow more The company in numbers
capabilities and long experience across reprehensible than a small one.
all of our businesses. Our customers see Around the divisions
this, day-in-day-out, and that is why we are While the main aim of a business may be
fast becoming the company of choice for to bring a particular product or service to Contract wins
organisations ranging from household names the market place no enterprise would ever
to smaller businesses UK-wide. It is also for get off the ground unless the entrepreneurs Division digest
this reason that our financial position improved concerned foresaw a real prospect of making
again in 2011. In the midst of a tough a reasonable return on their investment. News in brief
economic climate, we have continued to grow Profits are necessary in order to attract both
and prosper with more business acquisitions capital and to create jobs. They are essential to Movers and shakers
and improving performance in our existing enable the payment of interest and rent as well
companies. It is important that we continue as wages. My job (this is what I do...)
to develop our strong points so that we can
continue to invest. Profits will help us to expand and foster New policies and procedures
the development of new products and
Cash is king when it comes to the financial improvements to the quality of our existing Locations page
management of any growing company. The lag products, thus assisting customers and
between the time we have to pay our suppliers creating job opportunities.
and employees and the time we collect from
our customers can be problematic. The It is important that you know your numbers.
solution is effective cash flow management. It is equally important that you focus your PREMIER TECHNICAL
efforts on the most profitable areas of your SERVICES GROUP LTD
At its simplest, this means delaying outlays of work, whilst spotting the potential in other GROUP OF COMPANIES

cash for as long as we can while encouraging areas of what you do.
anyone who owes us money to pay it as SAFETY
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rapidly as possible. It is also about keeping Over the coming weeks and months your ACCESS

our costs down. It is hugely important that manager will be talking to you about these
we keep the PTSG £ in the PTSG bank. important issues so that you can continue to
Please do all that you can to keep costs to a play an important role in our success today
minimum whilst increasing revenue earning and in the future.
opportunities.
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Introduction
2011 To be able to achieve these budgets we must all remain
focused and pay attention to detail. For example, better
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Group Turnover £9.023m programming means better weekly KPIs and being able to
Gross Profit £5.320m achieve budget. If an engineer is spending time in the office,
who is paying for him and what is he earning? We need to The company in numbers
Note on the above, 2011 showed an increase in turnover of be mindful of productivity and all play our part remaining
35.2% and an increase in gross profit of 20% - a huge well focused on the job in hand. Around the divisions
done to everyone. You all helped achieve this, thank you.
The first quarter of 2012 was in front of budget and sets us Contract wins
Our Budgeted Figures for 2012: in good stead for the rest of the year. Within the divisions,
the following achieved against their budgets in the first Division digest
Group Turnover £13.47m quarter of 2012;
Gross Profit £7.44m Budgeted Actual Gross News in brief
Gross Profit Profit
This means that we must work well together to achieve Movers and shakers
these demanding but achievable numbers. The budgets are Thor £260k £310k
realistically set and have been developed and agreed with Cradles maintenance £392k £396k My job (this is what I do...)
the Divisional Directors. Fall Arrest Testing £500k £510k
Fall Arrest Installs £249k £232k New policies and procedures
Cradles Installs £254k £252k
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Turnover Gross Profit

Thor £1.8m £1.1m
Cradles maintenance £2.67m £1.6m
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Fall Arrest Testing £2.8m £2.1m SERVICES GROUP LTD
Fall Arrest Installs £3.3m £1.02m
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Cradles Installs £1.7m £727k
Guardian Cradles £1.2m £890k
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Introduction
SAFETY SAFETY
TESTING INSTALLATION
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Fall Arrest Testing has delivered Q1 saw the Safety Installs division implement a north/south The company in numbers
our first quarter slightly ahead of split with Wayne Adams taking responsibility for the southern
budget and is looking forward to area and Mark Whittaker the north. The division as a whole Around the divisions
a repeat performance in quarter is ahead of the budget for Q1. The southern division has
2 of 2012. The team has worked secured and commenced the Isle of Sheppey project which Contract wins
well in achieving the results whilst consists of almost 1km of freestanding guardrail. The northern
also undergoing a slight office division has secured and commenced the second phase
Division digest
restructure and refocus. of Lifescan Inverness consisting of walkways, mansafe and
access equipment. The northern division has completed a
A busy first quarter, the division managed to complete all but survey of 119 buildings on behalf of Airbus UK and will be News in brief
a “few nuts and bolts”, on Brent Council phase 2 on time. The carrying out a presentation to the procurement and operations
client has been so pleased with both phases, that they have staff of Airbus with a view to installing fall protection equipment Movers and shakers
advised there will be further works. During the quarter, we also at their Broughton operation.
surveyed, on behalf of the group, circa 260 further stores for My job (this is what I do...)
M&S which we have not previously held. This is an excellent
opportunity to further enhance our relationship with the client New policies and procedures
and increase the existing portfolio.
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The division has also undertaken quite a large survey on
Sheffield University campuses for future testing and repairs

The end of the first quarter also saw the group securing
the retendered Marks and Spencer’s contract as well as an PREMIER TECHNICAL
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increased value DWP portfolio for the year. We are confident Niche Specialist Service Provider

we can deliver the same again and will aim for an even GROUP OF COMPANIES

better level of service to these clients to further build on our
relationships with them. SAFETY
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ACCESS

We have strengthened our ‘men’ on the ground with the
addition of a further engineer and we are currently interviewing
for our first Apprentice in the division.

The division is excited about it’s future and looking forward to
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ACCESS
INSTALLATION
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Who needs the London Eye? OCS Access Installations has had a busy first quarter both in new The company in numbers
works secured and delivery of existing projects.
Guardian Cradle Maintenance has made its transition Around the divisions
into the group and is now showing signs of building Our sales team has secured two orders from Carillion including
into a great business. Many of the buildings we service the supply of a Building Maintenance Unit on the Paddington Contract wins
are iconic buildings from 30 St Marys Axe (the Gherkin) Integrated Project and further work from Willmott Dixon for the
to Heron Tower the tallest building in the city. installation of a travelling gantry system for Cambridge University.
Division digest
Both of these buildings on a clear day have fantastic The project delivery team has been successfully installing façade
views which reach out over the city. The machines we access and safety systems on four buildings in the north of News in brief
service have glass replacement units fitted. We have England and Scotland on existing buildings for the Royal Bank
been tasked with aiding in the changing of the glass at of Scotland which have all included the use of heavy lifting Movers and shakers
St Marys Axe. equipment - requiring precision co-ordination.
Being integrated into
PTSG has highlighted New policies and procedures
many opportunities to
progress the service Locations page
delivery and ensure
Guardian Cradle
Maintenance grows in
the same way as the
other companies across PREMIER TECHNICAL
SERVICES GROUP LTD
the organisation. Niche Specialist Service Provider
GROUP OF COMPANIES

Although we have
finished Q1 slightly SAFETY
&
ACCESS
behind budget, we feel
confident that at the half
year mark, we can be
back in line swiftly and

we look forward to a
prosperous Q3 and Q4.
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ACCESS
MAINTENANCE
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The first quarter has been very busy in The company in numbers
Access Maintenance.
We’ve embarked upon a new relationship
with NG Bailey and picked up a large Thor Lightning Protection has delivered an encouraging first quarter enabling Contract wins
chunk of work on Land Securities’ it to be brimming with confidence for the rest of 2012, as it has enjoyed
sites with them. This also seems to be significant wins both in the UK and Internationally. Division digest
spreading to other areas.
Work began at Chemring Defence in Long Eaton requiring the upgrade of
Installation and refurbishment works at News in brief
150 buildings to comply with current standards; this has culminated in a three
lots of RBS sites is continuing and should phase project that will run until the end of the year providing orders in excess
be complete by the end of the summer. of £150k.
Movers and shakers

Access Maintenance is the first division to Phase two of Diageo Belfast was completed by three Thor engineers over a My job (this is what I do...)
use Protean and we are working through three week program in Northern Ireland bringing the £48k project in on time
a successful implementation. and on budget. New policies and procedures

Southampton University has engaged Thor Lightning Protection to undertake Locations page
New Machine at RBS Cadogen the Installation and Testing of their campus. The initial order value of £36k will
Street in Glasgow be completed by May with two further phases to be released shortly.

Significant wins have been achieved on testing with the securing of Marks and
PREMIER TECHNICAL
Spencer, The Ministry of Justice and The Department of Work and Pensions, SERVICES GROUP LTD
totalling some £65k in testing work.
GROUP OF COMPANIES

Thor’s success in Qatar continues, with monthly visits to the new international
SAFETY
airport, which is due to open within the next 12 months. Thor is the &
ACCESS
nominated third-party for the inspection of installations to ensure BSEN:
62305 compliance.

Further opportunities for the second quarter include Stonehenge, Tesco, The
Olympics and King’s Cross Station.

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Contract wins Introduction

- Marking us out from our competitors Focus on finance

The first quarter of 2012 saw several major contract wins which place us in a stronger The company in numbers
position to achieve our targets in the forthcoming year. Some of the contract renewals
have been achieved through consistent delivery and good customer service, making Around the divisions
us the organisation of choice. Customer referrals linked to great service delivery and
business positioning have resulted in new business as well. This is great news. Contract wins
Some of the more notable achievements in the first quarter of this year include: Division digest

News in brief
Marks and Spencer – (renewal and new) GSH/Optimum - DWP portfolio (renewal)
Renewal of our agreement with Marks Having secured several new regions last Movers and shakers
and Spencer for a further three years year for DWP, in partnership with GSH,
is a tremendous accomplishment – we have managed to agree a renewed
especially as we have been asked to arrangement with them in 2012. Once
deliver even more work for them. Whilst again, our ongoing relationship with this
we have previously undertaken testing and important client has played a key part in New policies and procedures
maintenance in the fall arrest and access them deciding to continue working with
equipment sides of the business, the good us. It would seem that the level of service Locations page
working relationship we have developed we have delivered over the previous twelve
over the years with this important national months has met expectations and, as
client, has given them the confidence to a consequence, we have retained their
award us a new three year testing contract business for a further year across all
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of lightning protection. The previous disciplines. This contract is worth £300k SERVICES GROUP LTD
supplier of lighting protection services to per year on PPM alone! GSH/Optimum GROUP OF COMPANIES
Marks and Spencer was in situ for around are constantly offering new portfolios
fifteen years so to prize the work away from and tenders as they feel, as we do, our SAFETY
them is a sign of how far we have come in relationship works well. They are assured &
ACCESS
recent times. Colleagues at Thor will now that they get the best level of service and
look to develop a long-lasting relationship have complete confidence in all that we do.
that helps to consolidate our position.

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Contract wins Introduction

- Marking us out from our competitors Focus on finance

NG Bailey - Land Sec London sites (new) Whilst the above are some of our larger key The company in numbers
We have been awarded a new contract account wins, we must be mindful that ALL of
with NG Bailey and we are delighted to be our wins are equally important no matter how Around the divisions
on board. We will be delivering Fall Arrest, small or large.
Access Maintenance and Lightning Protection Contract wins
services for them covering some major city Our relationships with all of our clients play a
buildings. Their previous service providers major part in our renewals and wins. The fact Division digest
had been in place for many years so again we are adaptable and that we embrace change
this is an exceptional result. The portfolio of is an important reason for our success. News in brief
work we have been allocated will give us the
opportunity to tender for several other Land Some of our recent contract successes stem
from initial, smaller contracts to start with. We Movers and shakers
Sec regions along with retail sites. The current
contract value is £105k and growing daily as have been able to grow alongside our clients
more buildings are added. because of the relationships we develop. We My job (this is what I do...)
work hard to gain trust and offer first class,
Honeywell Controls - MOJ contract (new) adaptable services in all that we do. New policies and procedures
Whilst only a relatively small contract in We are developing a reputation for delivering
comparison to some, as it is only for lightning Locations page
a good and consistent level of service
protection, this contract is the start of a new that is always safe – our philosophy being
relationship with Honeywell. We are hopeful, that if we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it.
once we can show them what we do, that This reputation is deserved as we aim at
there will be wider opportunities to deliver excellence in all that we do and it is vitally PREMIER TECHNICAL
more services for them. The MOJ contract important that we continue to do so now and SERVICES GROUP LTD
was split across several disciplines and in the future. That way, our existing clients GROUP OF COMPANIES
several major suppliers. Honeywell chose us will want to do more work with us and we
ahead of many major players in our industry. will receive more referrals – the best form of SAFETY
marketing there is.
&
ACCESS

We need to continue looking for new business
opportunities in Q2, 2012. Please help us by
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encourage new ones to join us.
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Thor Lightning Protection Ltd Introduction

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Thor Lightning Protection Ltd is the UK’s “There is one path we are taking and it is
leading provider of lightning protection and upwards – within five years we will be the
earthing systems. second largest lightning protection firm in
the UK and intent to grow the revenue to
Since being acquired by PTSG in around £10 million.” Around the divisions
December 2010, the company has grown
at a staggering rate. Thor Lightning Protection Ltd can provide Contract wins
everything from standard installation
The first year of operation saw a period through to bespoke systems supported Division digest
of integration and consolidation alongside with layout drawings and plans produced
revenues being almost doubled. to meet architect, consultant and contract News in brief
In 2011, the company produced a turnover engineer specifications.
of £1.4m, up from £750,000 in 2010. Movers and shakers
And there is no complacency either as the Andrew said: “We’ve got a vastly
first quarter of this year has seen revenues experienced team who deliver first rate My job (this is what I do...)
tripled compared to the record breaking schemes for all our clients – the already
feats of last year. fantastic reputation is growing and we can New policies and procedures
only go from strength to strength.”
Thor boasts two decades’ experience in Locations page
designing, installing and servicing lightning Five things you didn’t know about Thor
protection and earthing systems on a wide
variety of buildings and structures – from • he company is the approved
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the local village church through to some of contractor for Doha International
the UK’s most iconic buildings. Airport in Qatar PREMIER TECHNICAL
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One of the highlights for the company struck by lightning in the UK GROUP OF COMPANIES

since coming under the PTSG umbrella • hor was previously run by the Colley
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was the winning of a contract with Doha family for more than 20 years SAFETY

International Airport in Qatar. • e have won the National
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Construction College’s Apprentice of
Managing director Andrew Dack said: the Year for the last three years
“We are aiming for a turnover of £1.8m for • he success of Thor will provide the
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2012 – it is well achievable and will provide blueprint for four more firms which we
the basis for further expansion and growth. will acquire in the coming years
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Congratulations It’s ROSPA Gold Hat-trick of Apprentices Navigation
Lorien and John We are delighted to announce that for Thor - Well done Simon
we have been awarded a ROSPA Thor is very proud to inform you that Simon Introduction
Warm congratulations to Lorien and GOLD award. This is the first Cooper has been named ‘Apprentice of the
John on the birth of Charlotte who time that we have applied for this Year’. This is the third consecutive year that the Focus on finance
entered the world on 8th January prestigious accolade and we are company has achieved this tremendous accolade.
2012, weighing 6lb. Lorien is currently really pleased that we managed to Historically, one apprentice has been nominated The company in numbers
still on maternity leave and due to achieve such a high ranking. It is each year. The company’s track record is very
return to her role of Labour Controller, testament our team, the company impressive and yet again our team stands out head Around the divisions
Access Maintenance in October this and Terry Wilcock who spent many and shoulders above the other major players in the
year. Lorien’s role is currently been hours completing paperwork, filling lightning protection industry. Contract wins
covered by Nick Harrop whilst she out application forms and providing
is away. We wish the family well and evidence of our competence. A This is, in a large part, down to our recruitment
Division digest
look forward to seeing Lorien later in huge WELL DONE goes out to Terry of the right people and their hard work and
the year. - we could not have achieved this determination. But it is also due to the brilliant
News in brief
fantastic outcome without his efforts support offered by people like Anthony Colley.
and persistence. Thanks too to all Anthony takes the training of apprentices very
of you who assisted Terry during the seriously and offers them a huge amount of Movers and shakers
application process. support. He sees ‘home grown’ talent worth the
effort with many former apprentices going on to My job (this is what I do...)
full time positions. Thank you for your continued
commitment to this important programme Anthony. New policies and procedures

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News Round-Up
• e are mid-way through plans to open a Nottingham office for our proposed, expanded, lightning protection service. To
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complement the new office, we are looking to acquire a further business in this industry. Nottingham is the ‘life blood’ of the lightning PREMIER TECHNICAL
protection industry and we feel it is necessary to be amongst our competitors in this area. We’ll keep you informed of our progress. SERVICES GROUP LTD
GROUP OF COMPANIES

• ollowing the acquisition of Guardian Cradles Maintenance late last year, we are pleased to see its continued development and
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integration into our group of companies. Guardian plays a key role in servicing buildings inside the M25 corridor and has a large SAFETY

portfolio of prestigous buildings. ACCESS

• e welcome on board a new Key Account manager, Amanda Snook. Amanda’s aim will be to ensure our key accounts are
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monitored and serviced correctly and that we meet our clients’ needs.

• ational Cradle Maintenance has secured the British Safety Council’s seal of approval to add to our ever growing list of
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We are delighted to welcome the following team members to the business. We asked them about
their new job and what they feel they will bring to the team. Navigation

Introduction

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Contract wins

Division digest
Amanda Snook, Nick Harrop, Dave Willetts Sarah Cooper
Service Delivery Manager Labour Controller Operations Manager, Thor Fall Arrest Contract Renewal News in brief
Manager (Promotion)
I see the main part of my job I can see big things on I joined the company because Movers and shakers
being an account manager and the horizon and many I can sense it is at a point I joined the company two years ago from
it is vitally important I look after opportunities. of what is expected to be Masternaut, a vehicle tracking company. My job (this is what I do...)
our bigger clients. exponential growth. Starting out in a telesales role, I was
I am looking forward to getting recently appointed to the post of Fall New policies and procedures
I’m really enjoying the job and involved in the work and being It is an exciting prospect to be Arrest Contract Renewal Manager.
although I am still settling in, I able to see jobs through from part of a company knowing it Locations page
have had a great time. the beginning to the end. I is on the cusp of something An important part of my job is to
can see how that would be really quite fantastic. work with existing clients to ensure
I’m trying to build up professionally satisfying. that contracts are renewed before
knowledge of the company I wouldn’t have come on their expiry date as well as talking
before setting about really Dealing with clients will board if I didn’t think there to lapsed clients to convince them PREMIER TECHNICAL
SERVICES GROUP LTD
trying to make a difference. be important and keeping were fantastic opportunities to to come back to us. Niche Specialist Service Provider

the relationships on track be had. I am not here to keep GROUP OF COMPANIES

I can definitely see that this so their expectations and the status quo, I’m here to I like working at PTSG. It’s a nice place
business is going places and I requirements are fully met make a difference. to work. The people are friendly and SAFETY

want to be part of that growth. throughout the life span of the the work is interesting. It’s also great ACCESS

jobs I work with them on. that there are career progression
opportunities. I am really pleased
that I have been able to move up the
ladder in a relatively short period of
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SAFETY
My job (this is what I do...) TESTING
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Introduction

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My role within the Group is Fall Arrest Testing I would describe myself as a proud person The company in numbers
Divisional Director and I work with a team of 5 who is passionate about his work and
office based staff and 11 engineers covering responsibilities. I always want the best from Around the divisions
the whole of the UK and Ireland. my staff and I try to help them wherever
I can. I see the division as mine - one for
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Previously working off shore on oil rigs, I me to nurture and take forward. The role is
moved into Fall Arrest testing some 15 years interesting and challenging, but I thrive on
ago and retrained in all areas of installation and this and even now am still learning new
Division digest
testing of fall arrest and fall restraint. I initially things daily.
started out as an on the road engineer and News in brief
progressed through to senior technician. In I feel my clients, no matter how small or
2007, I joined NCM as Fall Arrest Manager and large, are all equally important to us as a Movers and shakers
as the division grew quickly, into my current company and I have many excellent working
role as Fall Arrest Testing Divisional Director. relationships with them. My job (this is what I do...)

One of my key strengths is my ability to offer a I recognise that the key to the New policies and procedures
great value service, often the cheapest in the department’s success is both my
industry, yet generate good profit for my part staff and engineers hard work and Locations page
of the business, and ensure that my division determination. Turning out first
is one of the leading divisions within PTSG in class work and delivering on time
terms of our group contribution. is also key as keeping the clients
happy means they return year on
My role is very diverse and varied and no year. PREMIER TECHNICAL
SERVICES GROUP LTD
two days are alike, but my main focus is to Niche Specialist Service Provider

drive the division forward and oversee staff The most satisfying thing for me GROUP OF COMPANIES

and engineers alike to ensure we meet our is when we win and deliver a
budgets. Whilst meeting our budgets is larger contract and the client is SAFETY

important, my role is to also ensure we grow left feeling happy that they have ACCESS

the division year on year. Whilst i have the both received value for money
responsibility of ensuring this happens, I often and a quality job. I take personal
find I have also to “roll my sleeves” up and join satisfaction from a job well done
engineers on site to ensure jobs are completed and within budget.
on time.
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Policies, procedures and Health Safety PTSG People

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Introduction

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Division digest
New policy – Drug and Alcohol c) A new category of non-licensed work,
Tech Forum
which will be exempt from the requirements News in brief
Following a risk assessment review, PTSG to hold a licence. For clarity, this new
believes it is necessary to introduce a more category of work will be referred to as Movers and shakers
substantial drugs, substance and alcohol ‘Notifiable Non-Licensed Work’ (NNLW).
screening policy and process to achieve a We continue to work closely with My job (this is what I do...)
lowering of potential risk to employees from Specific risk assessment will still be a the Specialist Access Equipment
possible drug, substance and alcohol use. The requirement when working with asbestos and Maintenance Association
contained materials to determine the hazards
New policies and procedures
ultimate goal of this policy is to balance our (SAEMA) the UK trade association
respect for individual privacy with our need to associated with the predicted scope of works for suspended access equipment.
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keep a safe, productive, drug-free environment. Current focus is on developing
All screening and testing is performed in a applicable accredited training schemes for
confidential and discreet manner to respect both installers and operators of
employee confidentiality. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and suspended access equipment
Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2012 and also for duty holders who are PREMIER TECHNICAL
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, ultimately responsible for the safe SERVICES GROUP LTD
[revised regulation 3(2)] From the 6 April 2012, the over-three-day use, operation and maintenance of GROUP OF COMPANIES
reporting requirement for people injured at access equipment.
Under the revised regulations there will work will change to more than seven days. SAFETY
effectively be three categories of work with From then, the group will have to report injuries

that lead to an employee being incapacitated
Remember! If we can’t ACCESS
asbestos:
for more than seven consecutive days as the do it safely, we don’t
a) icensed, to which all requirements apply,
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management, a PO
number will be issued order number submits a formal PO
The order process is Focus on finance
vitally important to the directly back to the line request to your line request to accounts
business and is used as manager who requested
in the first place within amanger department The company in numbers
a control measure for
all costs incurred by the 24 hours of the request
being received by Around the divisions
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as required, i.e. for tyres, If at this point any
changes to value are to 24 hours of request line manager
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