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britengadmin 08.07.22 Less than a minute
As we continue to grow the British Engineering Services Group, we’re always focused on making sure our team is made up of the very best people.  They’re at the centre of everything we do, helping make sure we can always give our customers the best service, with no compromise.  As a result, we’re delighted to share some changes to our Sales Leadership Team.

A very warm welcome to Katarzyna Czerwinska

Katarzyna (Kasia) has joined us as Group Head of Key Account Management.  She’s looking forward to working with our Key Account Management Team as we continue to support our customers.  Kasia comes to us from BV where she spent almost ten-year years in senior key account management roles.

“This is a really important role for our business and Kasia has the skills, attitude and experience to do a brilliant job.  We’re excited to have her on board and know she’ll make a great impression when she starts to meet more and more of our customers over the coming months,” said Gareth Hilton, Chief Commercial Officer.

Congratulations to Georgina Davis

Watching our people develop and move around our business is something we love, and Georgina Davis is a great example of this.  Georgina joined the Group in 2018 as part of the Vulcan Inspection Services team and moved into our central broker team in 2021.  She continues to deliver brilliant results for the British Engineering Services Group and, as a result, has moved into the role of Group Head of Broker and Affinity Partnerships.

Craig Morris, Group Head of Direct Sales

As a result of his ongoing success, Craig Morris moved into the Group Head of Direct Sales role last month.  He is leading the team through an exciting period of change as our direct offering begins to represent the whole range of British Engineering Services products into the marketplace.

“These are three fantastic appointments, all of which will really help drive the ongoing success and growth of the British Engineering Services Group.  As we continue to acquire new businesses and, as a result, enhance the services we can offer our customers, it’s important that our team is made up of the right people and we know that is the case with Kasia, Georgina and Craig.  Please join me in wishing them all success in their new roles,” said Gareth.

 

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britengadmin 17.06.22 Just a minute
It's important to us that we continue to welcome companies that not only enhance our portfolio of risk management services, but also fit with our people focused culture.  Like the wider British Engineering Services Group, the Notus Heavy Lift Solutions team are the best at what they do and are passionate about delivering the very best service for their customers.  Their team of more than 20 highly skilled people are spread across the UK, helping ensure their customers can safely and effectively deliver large scale and complex projects.

“This is another great acquisition for the British Engineering Services Group.  We’ve talked a lot about our growth plans over recent years and it’s important to us that we’re expanding our business in the right areas and with the right people.  Notus Heavy Lift Solutions is another brilliant company, and their specialist services will continue to set us aside from others in our industry.  We’re absolutely delighted to have them on board,” said Dave Vaughan, MD for Testing and UK RTI.

This is the seventh acquisition for the British Engineering Services Group since 2019.  We’re excited to be growing our business in this way and are continually seeing the benefits of doing so, both internally and externally amongst our customers.

For more information about Notus Heavy Lift Solutions click here or to learn more about our other recent acquisitive activity, click here.

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emma 10.03.22 Just one minute
Our customers and our people come before everything else across the British Engineering Services Group and that will never change.  Our ongoing activity on the acquisition front ensures we are giving our customers a growing range of services, in line with their needs.  From strengthening our geographical spread to adding new specialist services to our skillset, we couldn’t be happier with our recent acquisitions.

To enhance this even further, we are delighted to share that we have welcomed Boyd Brothers to the British Engineering Services Group.  This is another great move for both our company and theirs and we’re extremely excited to have them onboard.

Boyd Brothers is a family founded and operated business with more than 50 years’ experience in electrical and civil engineering projects.  The team is made up of 40 of the very best people, all experts in their industry, with a Head Office located in Livingston, Scotland.  Not only will this enhance our electrical proposition, including Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging installations, it will make even more specialist services easily available to our customers.

“This is another great addition to the British Engineering Services Group.  We’ve spent lots of time with the Boyd Brothers team over recent months and it’s very clear they share the same values and priorities as the wider Group.  Not only do they always put their customer first, but they’re very focused on making sure nothing is left to chance.  This will further enhance our presence in the electrical safety field, which we started to develop further with the acquisition of Lantei in December 2020,” said Paul Trivett, MD of Electrical and Consultancy at the British Engineering Services Group.

“We’re really happy to have joined the British Engineering Services Group.  This is a fantastic move for both businesses.  Their growth over the last few years is impressive and we’re excited to be a valuable part of their future,” said Stephen Boyd, MB of Boyd Brothers.

This is the sixth acquisition for the British Engineering Services Group since 2019.  Our complete team now stands at more than 850 of the very best people with more joining us all the time.  Growth by acquisition continues to be high on our agenda and we’re looking forward to announcing even more activity on this front throughout the rest of the year.

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emma 03.03.22 Just one minute
We’re excited to welcome James Reeves to the British Engineering Services group as Group Chief Financial Officer.

James comes to us from international insurance company, Liberty Specialty Markets, where he spent more than seven years in senior roles, including his most recent position as Deputy Chief Financial Officer.  He is both extremely experienced in our sector and has been heavily involved in Liberty’s strategic activity including their significant organic and acquisition driven growth.  We know this will be beneficial in helping us deliver our plans for 2022 and beyond as we continue to grow our Group.

Before joining Liberty, James spent six years with RSA Insurance where he first developed his understanding of the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry. During this time, he was instrumental in helping expand their European offering, positioning businesses for profit and implementing a new financial control framework.

On top of his day-to-day CFO role, James has also joined our Executive Team.  He will be involved in helping shape the future of our company as we continue to position ourselves for a brilliant future.

“We are delighted to have James on the team.  His experience and skillset speak for themselves, and this combined with his customer focus, extensive experience working with brokers and his energy and enthusiasm makes him a great fit for our business,” said Stewart Kay, Group CEO.

“It’s fantastic to be joining the British Engineering Services Group at such an exciting time.  Their plans for the coming years are impressive and I’m delighted to be playing a part in delivering the very best service for our customers,” said James.

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emma 12.11.21 Just one minute
Huge congratulations to Nigel Black, General Manager for UK RTI, who recently attended his Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle almost two years after being awarded his MBE.

We couldn’t be prouder of Nigel, who was on the Queen’s Honours list at the beginning of 2020 for his services to the military.

Nigel joined UK RTI, part of the British Engineering Services Group, in 2019 from the Army where he served 36 years as a Warrant Officer Class 1 in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.  Not only is he a valuable member of our team, but he is a passionate and dedicated leader and we we’re delighted to see his services recognised in this way – a real honour for someone truly deserving!

Pictured, Nigel standing proudly with his prestigious medal.

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emma 24.08.21 Just one minute
Helping make sure our customers leave nothing to chance is our priority across the British Engineering Services Group.  We’re delighted to have welcomed a number of new businesses to our company over the last few months, making sure we can always do exactly that as we continue to grow and partner with more and more organisations.  We’re focused on helping keep people safe, businesses legally compliant and machinery and equipment operational and that will never change. 

We’re extremely pleased to share that Proviso Systems, condition-based maintenance (CBM) expert, is the latest company to join the Group.  Adding Proviso Systems to our growing business will really enhance our customer offering in this specialist field, further strengthening the platform we built with the acquisition of PCMS Eng Group at the end of last year. 

“Our customers are really benefiting from an extended suite of services and bringing Proviso onboard will reinforce this even further.  Our acquisitive growth continues to be in line with our customers’ needs and we know maximising machinery efficiency with the very best CBM solutions is something there is an appetite for.  With PCMS Eng Group and Proviso Systems now part of the Group, we can truly provide our customers with an end-to-end risk management service in one place, a first in our industry,” said Gareth Hilton, Chief Commercial Officer. 

Proviso Systems was formed in 1995 and has gone from strength to strength ever since.  Its ongoing focus has been to provide an ‘innovative approach to condition-based maintenance’ and ultimately improve operational efficiency for their customers.  Their innovative approach to technology is impressive and has undoubtedly given them a competitive edge in their field.  They provide an extensive range of services to help keep their customers machinery healthy and operational with  vibration analysis, thermography and oil analysis just some of the more frequently used techniques. 

“We’re really getting it right on the acquisition front.  We’ve welcomed some fantastic businesses to our Group over the last few months alone and bringing Proviso onboard has undoubtedly continued this trend.  The team are absolutely brilliant and know everything there is to know about CBM.  They’re a great addition to the British Engineering Services Group and we look forward to supporting their ongoing success,” said Dave Vaughan, MD of Testing and Consultancy. 

“The future of Proviso Systems is extremely exciting.  This is a great move all round and one that will see our specialist business get the right level of investment and focus as we continue to grow.  We’re all really looking forward to our next chapter,” said Mike Deakin, Director of Proviso Systems. 

This is the fifth acquisition for the British Engineering Services Group since 2019 and the second condition-based maintenance company welcomed in just a matter of months.  Continuing to find businesses that have the same passion and approach to supporting our customers is important to us and we’re delighted to have done that with every one of our acquisitions.  We’re proud of our growing team who help us deliver for our customers every day, with no compromise, ever.  

For more information about Proviso Systems  click here or to learn more about our other recent acquisitive activity, click here.  

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emma 28.06.21 Just one minute
There’s no doubt that it’s been a tricky time for pubs and bars over the last 15 months.  With lock down restrictions starting to relax, however, and a number of high-profile sporting events back on the table, things are finally looking up.

With the UEFA Euro 2020 championship now in full swing, it certainly looks like people across the whole of the UK are taking the opportunity to watch the home nations with a pint (or two) at their ‘local’.  So much so that The British Beer and Pub Association forecast that almost 15 million pints would be sold on the day of the Scotland, England clash in the two countries last week, with 3.4 million pints being sold during the actual game itself!

With things just heating up on the summer sports front and several weeks of the football still ahead of us, it’s likely pubs, bars and restaurants etc will be making the most of the opportunity.  And this, of course, has a knock-on effect on our breweries and distilleries.  After a quieter period, they’ll be working hard to keep up with increased demand meaning the efficiency and effectiveness of their machinery is absolutely key…

And that’s where we come in.  At Vulcan Inspection Services, through our partnership with National Farmers Union Mutual (NFUM), we work with breweries and distilleries all over the UK and Ireland to help keep their plant and equipment safe and productive.  Our team of skilled Engineer Surveyors complete the most thorough programme of statutory inspections on all of the relevant machinery, including lifting equipment and pressure systems, to ensure they’re safe for ongoing use and fit for purpose.

We want our breweries and distilleries to be able to meet their customers’ needs just as much as they do.  Failing plant and machinery can result in unavoidable production downtime, just when demand is at its highest.  And when it comes to replacing failing or aging industrial equipment, lead times can be lengthy, sometimes taking weeks or even months to get things back up and running at full capacity.  Not what your need when you’re trying to keep the nation ‘refreshed’!

Not only that, when operating machinery of this nature, when it goes wrong, it could really go wrong, and we all know if can’t be left to chance.  Not only is it a legal requirement for breweries and distilleries to ensure their machinery and equipment inspections are up to date, but it could help prevent a serious injury, or worse.

And with another England game just around the corner (and the potential sale of another 15 million pints) staying on top of machinery maintenance is much more than a nice to have for our breweries and distilleries.

For more information about how we support our brewery and distillery customers, click here.

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emma 06.05.21 Just one minute
Our customers and our people come before everything else across the British Engineering Services Group and that will never change.  We’re focused on ensuring we can always meet our customer needs and are delighted to share that we have welcomed AWL Inspection and NDT Services to the Group as a result.
 

The South Shield based Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) business will help strengthen our existing NDT offering as we continue to position ourselves for ongoing growth.  Like our specialist Salford based team, AWL provides their customers with services including magnetic particle, liquid penetrant and ultrasonic testing and have extensive experience with pipeline projects.

Established in 1987, the family run business has a fantastic reputation for always delivering the very best service.  They’re focused on the safety of their customers and already share the British Engineering Services Group priority of helping make Britain and Ireland a safer place.

“This is another fantastic acquisition for our company.  The brilliant AWL team have the same passion, drive and enthusiasm we enjoy across the wider British Engineering Services Group.  Their people are experts in the world of NDT and will really reinforce the services provided by our existing team.  Adding another NDT business to our Group has been a focus of ours for some time as we look to enhance both our capacity and our customer base in this field and AWL was an obvious choice,” said Dave Vaughan, MD of Testing and Consultancy.

“AWL’s reputation and market strength is impressive, and we’re delighted to have them on board.  Adding them to the Group will undoubtedly strengthen our wider customer proposition as we continue to focus on leveraging cross-sell opportunities,” commented Gareth Hilton, Chief Commercial Officer.

Emma Williamson, NDT Manager for AWL, commented, “We’ve really enjoyed getting to know more about the British Engineering Services Group over the last few weeks and we’re looking forward to being part of the team.  This is a great move all round and we’re confident it will help ensure a brilliant future for everyone involved,” said Emma.

This is the fourth acquisition for the Group since 2019 and follows UK Road Tanker Inspections, PCMS Eng and Lantei.  Continuing to add specialist companies to our business has already helped really differentiate us in our market as we continue to focus on delivering an end-to-end service that meets our customer’s needs.  Finding businesses that not only reinforce or complement our existing offering, but are also a great cultural fit is important to us and we’re delighted to have done just that with all of our acquisitions so far.

For more information about AWL click here or to learn more about our other recent acquisitive activity, click here.

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emma 23.04.21 Less than a minute
Welcome to Rachel, Client Relationship Administrator, who recently joined the brilliant Vulcan Inspection Services Team.

“Hi everyone! I’m Rachel, I have joined the Vulcan Inspection Services team as Client Relationship Administrator. I graduated mid-pandemic with a degree in Events Management from BIMM Institute Manchester, so have a passion for all things organisation, and am really excited to be part of the Vulcan Inspection Services team.

Prior to my degree I took time out to work in a fundraising role for a local charity alongside working with adults with autism and learning difficulties. I loved it so much that I continued this work throughout my degree and added working on events, in all sectors, to my schedule too! This range of experience and training has provided me with knowledge in stakeholders, legislation, sustainability, finance, and a great capability of the practical applications.

Having grown up in Stratford-upon-Avon, I love nothing more than walking through the countryside with my dogs, enjoying the beauty of the farmland surrounding me. I’m now overjoyed to feel a part of this, alongside such an incredible group of people.

Now a month into this position, I am excited to  have this incredible opportunity to help make Britain a safer place. I can’t wait to speak to and meet all of you, our amazing client’s and agents, soon!”

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emma 11.03.21 Less than a minute
We were delighted to welcome Reiss Griffiths to the Vulcan Inspection Services Team earlier this month and he'd love to introduce himself to you...

“Hi all, I am the Sales and Relationship Manager for Vulcan inspection Services. I have spent the early stages of my career in a variety of sales focused roles and am delighted to have joined the Vulcan Inspection Services Team. I studied a Degree at the University of Chester, leaving with a BA honours in Education studies with Theology and Religious studies. I then spent some time in the Education and Training sector, where my true passion for sales emerged.

My initial graduate role as a Sales Executive gave me a solid foundation of experience and knowledge when engaging with stakeholders, shareholders, clients and businesses. As I furthered my understanding of the importance of providing quality Information, advice and guidance and started to strengthen my ability to harness excellent customer relationships and rapport, I became more aware of exactly how I wanted to further my career. And let’s just say, I am loving it!

Many of my passions, including martial arts, musical theatre performance and also being involved in my share of church music bands when growing up; have seen me engaging with lots of people, meaning a people facing role was second nature to me. That is why I find myself here today working with this wonderful team, striving towards making Britain (and the agricultural industry) a safer place.

I am excited to enter into a new sector (for me anyway). Agriculture is so important to our infrastructure and daily survival, so having the opportunity to support these businesses, helping them remain safe and sustainable organisations’ is what makes this role perfect for me. I look forward to getting out in the industry and meeting as many people as possible over the coming weeks.”