SECURITY
Promotion recognises Paul ’ s contribution to Vistech Services
Security firm ’ s future in safe hands
Safe pair of hands – new Vistech Services operations director Paul Heeran
Hard work has paid off for Paul Heeran , who has been appointed as Vistech Services ’ operations director as the Middlesbroughbased security company demonstrates its commitment to rewarding loyalty and promoting from within .
Vistech Services was formed 12 years ago by managing director Chris Taylor and has seen impressive growth over the last decade . The company ’ s workforce now stands at more than 250 SIA-licensed security officers , who are deployed across the UK .
The company ’ s Teesside head office and 24-hour control room in Middlesbrough ’ s Boho 6 is managed by a team of more than 30 dedicated staff .
Benefitting from Paul 25 years ’ experience within the security industry , Vistech Services has grown rapidly and boasts security and facilities management contracts throughout Britain , from Aberdeen to the Isle of Wight .
Drawing on his vast knowledge and experience , Paul has been able to provide the company ’ s new and longstanding customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions , utilising best practice from many of the organisation ’ s prestigious contracts .
Chris said Paul ’ s appointment as operations director is “ well-deserved ” and recognises his outstanding contribution to the company , head office team and all sitebased employees during his six years with the company .
“ At Vistech Services , we prioritise internal promotion and appointments , and I am fortunate and delighted to be making this announcement ,” said Chris .
“ This demonstrates how pivotal Paul has been to the company , which now has a turnover in excess of £ 10m .
“ Over the years , Paul has been excellent at working with our customers to understand their needs and goes the extra mile , every time .
“ He has built a very loyal management team around him , with an abundance of high achievers and specialists in key areas . We have a strong emphasis on training and career development within the business , with many long-serving managers and employees .”
Paul added : “ It ’ s a privilege to be awarded this opportunity within the organisation . This promotion will allow me to work on the business and not just in it , allowing me to implement my initiatives and drive the expectations of staff and stakeholders , with their inclusion throughout .
“ We have achieved excellence in accreditation , and we have been recognised as being among the North-East Fastest 50 companies for growth .
“ With the staff we have and the vision of our managing director , and with me taking up this executive role , we will be building on our solid foundations and our award-winning services .”
Vistech Services provides a wide range of security services , including SIA-licensed and BS7858-vetted security officers , SSAIB-certified CCTV systems , access control , ACS-approved key-holding , alarm response services and mobile patrols across multiple industries .
It has customers within the education , industrial , chemical and manufacturing industries and across the public sector .
The company is widely accredited and has been recognised for its outstanding services . It recently achieved Pacesetter Status within the Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme – an honour awarded only to organisations that score within the top 15 per cent of the industry .
Vistech Services ’ sister companies , Vistech Training and Vistech Personnel , continue to follow in the multi-millionpound company ’ s footsteps .
Vistech Training provides a wide range of SIA-accredited training courses , delivered both virtually and face-to-face , from the organisation ’ s state-of-theart training centre in Middlesbrough , while Vistech Personnel is a specialist recruitment organisation , placing staff across the Tees Valley and nationally .
For further information , or to discuss how Vistech can benefit your organisation , call 0800 6123 280 , email enquiries @ vistechservices . co . uk or visit vistechservices . co . uk .
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