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2. Hampshire-based housing association, First Wessex is investing significantly in
worker health and safety and customer care with a six-figure deal for more than
4,400 Hilti power tools.
The registered social landlord, which manages and maintains 20,500 high-quality,
affordable homes in the region, and develops over 300 new properties every year, made
the decision to partner with the global manufacturer to the construction industry based
on several key factors, including productivity and cost effectiveness.
The tools, which will be used by First Wessex’s 450-strong building and maintenance
teams, were selected by the workforce themselves following open days at depots in
Aldershot, Eastleigh and Portsmouth, allowing each specialised unit to choose exactly
the right tools for their trade.
Particular emphasis was placed on health and safety, with a product selector
provided to ensure they remain under hand-arm vibration (HAVS) levels, and training and
equipment - including specialist vacuum and on-tool extraction systems - to address
harmful construction dust.
The contract has been procured using the Hilti Fleet Management service, whereby
a fixed monthly charge covers all servicing and repair costs including reporting,
transport, labour, spare parts and theft coverage. This provides First Wessex with peace
of mind and cost visibility.
Every order is placed online and tools are labelled with the name and location of the
owner, who then must sign for the items on delivery which provides traceability and
increases product ownership. Hilti tool inserts, such as drill bits, chisels and cutting
discs, are also ordered to allow the teams to benefit from complete Hilti systems.
Hazel Warwick, Asset Management Director at First Wessex, said: “We want to work with
suppliers that will help us to deliver the best service to our residents at the best possible
cost. Hilti very much meets this brief both in terms of the safety and durability of its tools,
as well as the cost effectiveness of the Fleet Management service.”
First Wessex are a Hampshire-based housing association providing
homes and services within local communities throughout Hampshire and
parts of Surrey. The association manage and maintain around 20,500
affordable homes for rent or purchase; developing over 300 new homes
each year. Regulated by the Homes and Communities Agency,
First Wessex work to the highest regulatory standards.
www.firstwessex.org
First Wessex
SIX-FIGURE INVESTMENT
IN WORKER HEALTH
AND SAFETY.
“We are committed to our staff and
investing in our residents’ homes and
futures. Our new partnership with Hilti
underlines these commitments.”
Hazel Warwick, Asset Management
Director at First Wessex
Hazel Warwick, Asset Management
Director at First Wessex, said: “We
want to work with suppliers that will
help us to deliver the best service to
our residents at the best possible cost.
Hilti very much meets this brief both in
terms of the safety and durability of its
tools, as well as the cost effectiveness
of the Fleet Management service.”
Products and systems supplied:
Make it fit: 22V Cordless platform
• SFC 22-A Drill drivers
• SFH 22-A Hammer drill drivers
• SID 22-A Impact drivers
• TE 2-A22, TE 4-A22 Rotary hammers
• AG 125-A22 Angle grinders
• SCW 22-A Circular saws
• WSR 22-A Reciprocating saws
• All with Li-ion batteries and chargers
Make it fit: 36V Cordless platform
• TE 30-A36-AVR Combihammers
• WSR 36-A Reciprocating saws
• All with Li-ion batteries and chargers
Corded tools:
• DAG 125-S Angle grinders
• TE 40-AVR Combihammers
• TE 60-ATC-AVR Combihammers
• WSJ 750-ET Orbital jig saws
• DC-SE 20 Slitting machines
Inserts:
• TE-C, TE-CX, TE-Y, TE-YX
Hammer drill bits
• S-BSC Bit sets
• AG-D Grinding wheels
• SCB Circular saw blades
• A-CD Cutting discs
• DC-D Diamond cutting discs
• W-CSR Recip. saw blades
• W-CSJ Jig saw blades
• TE-CP Chisels
Diamond systems:
• DD 100-D Diamond coring tools
• DD-B, DD-BI Diamond core bits
• DSH 700 Hand-held gas saw
Dust Removal Systems (DRS):
• On-tool dust extraction systems
• VC 20-U, VC 20-UM Vacuum cleaners
Services provided:
Health and Safety Product Selector:
Information on safe working regulations
for noise, vibration and dust.
Hilti Online:
All orders are placed at www.hilti.co.uk
which is fast, convenient and optimised
for mobile devices.
Fleet Management:
A fixed monthly charge covers all tool,
service and repair costs. There are no
hidden costs.
Shaun Booty, Government Account
Manager at Hilti, added: “We have
worked with First Wessex for some
time but this new deal marks a major
step forward in our relationship. Both
worker health and safety and customer
care are critical to the organisation,
and we are delighted to offer solutions
which meet both objectives.”