31/05/2011 - Oltec Group's Soft Services Provision - National

Only three years ago Oltec Group’s Cleaning & Hygiene business operated just in the North West of England, three years later we operate in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and now London – John Roddy Group Managing Director commented, following our successes within our Manned Guarding business which has established itself as recognised  national brand, we are very pleased that our Cleaning & Hygiene Division is progressing in line with our ambitions to be seen as a UK provider of Integrated Soft Services.  

New customers include Bombardier, Muller Property and Veolia Distribution.

We have also recently opened our Dublin Office to support our Manned Guarding growth we hope also to also take advantage of our presence in Ireland to identify opportunities for all of our Group Services.

25/05/2011 - Oltec Group New Contracts Throughout the Month of May

Oltec Group are pleased to announce three new contracts awarded during May 2011. Veolia Transportation, Muller Estates and our Retail Security business has secured Harvey Nicolls in Edinburgh

Gordon Brady; Group Operations Director, commented, 'We are very pleased to have been awarded these valuable contracts as it is testament to the hard work of the whole team and the increasing reputation of the Oltec Brand across the UK & Ireland.

22/03/2011 - New Office in Blackpool for Oltec Group

We are pleased to announce that as from 7th February 2011, Oltec Group Recruitment will now be able to offer to existing and future customers a full range of Support Services to further assist their businesses to operate efficiently and more economically. John Roddy Group Managing Director Oltec Group Facilities Management commented that since we acquired our recruitment business some 12 months ago we have been working hard to combine our services in order that we can provide a unique approach to our customers.

Additional to Manpower and labour support, we are now able to offer Security Services, Cleaning & Hygiene, Planned Maintenance programmes, Pest Control and Ground Maintenance.

Our Service Management teams are now qualified to meet all our customers' requirements to provide a one stop solution, improving communication, service and relationship

11/10/2010 - Team Charity Walk

AFC Group staff completed the Borrowdale to Patterdale stage of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk for the Macmillan charity on Wednesday, September 8 in glorious weather.

Five employees left Rosthwaite at 9:30am on the Coast to Coast walk with 18 miles to be covered. A gentle inclined greeted the walkers heading towards the Eagle Crag following Greenup Gill meandering through the valley. Heart rates rose dramatically during the steep ascent to Lining Crag which provided a vantage point with spectacular views overlooking the terrain already covered.

Slightly marshy conditions underfoot led to another sharp incline up onto Grasmere Common. With the wind behind the walkers and a continual descent to the picturesque village of Grasmere in the distance, the pace was stepped up. Passing the fabulous raging waterfall of Sour Milk Gill on one side and the heady heights of Helm Crag high up on the other, Grasmere was reached in mid afternoon.

Leaving the village with legs, feet and backs starting to ache, the Coast to Coast walkers climbed continually through Great Tongue to Grisedale Tarn, a mountain lake in a dramatic setting. Having completed the main ascents, the group headed downhill passing the climbing hut Ruthwaite Lodge for a photo-shoot. Helvellyn and Striding Edge stood high above to the left as the party descended through Grisedale and into Patterdale. Exhausted but in jubilant mood, the group headed to the Haweswater Hotel for a soak in whirlpool baths followed by dinner at Le Mardale restaurant

16/08/2010 - Baroness Ruth Henig - Chairman of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Visit to HQ

On the 16th August 2010 Oltec Group Management team hosted Baroness Ruth Henig CBE, during her visit to the North West, introducing her to our Training Academy and Accommodation facilities, and National Communication Centre.

John Roddy Group Managing Director commented, ‘it was really good to introduce Baroness Henig to our facilities and HQ team members, we have always been very proactive and supportive of the SIA and to demonstrate our capability to the authorities chairman was very positive for all concerned.’

AFC Group for the second successive year have been nominated by the 2010 Security Excellence Awards.

Group Managing Director John Roddy commented 'we are really pleased to have again been nominated for this prestige award and look forward to attending the Security Excellence awards in October. The fact that we have been nominated twice is testament to the hard work of all our assignment, regional and HQ team members.

04/05/2010 - Oltec Group Facilities Management leads the way in Customer Access Technology

Oltec Group Facilities Management have futher advanced their Customer Portal Access within their in house developed iCom Management software allowing customers to interact with our information sections providing improved visibility in respect of Incident Management, National and local account rostering and book on, emergency procedures and billing audits.

Ian Dunstan, Group IT Director commented, having worked with both Customers and Field Management within a number of customer service focused project groups, we were able to respond to our customers requirements and to provide meaningful solutions to assist them in their respective roles, in either the completion of performance reports or daily checks in respect of Risk and Performance.

We are currently finalising a number of other IT solutions focused on improving customer service, reporting and speedy response to day to day issues.

27/10/2009 - Oltec Group Facilities Management – Finalist- Security Excellence Awards 2009

Oltec Group Facilities Management have been selected as a finalists in the ‘Security Guarding Company of the Year’ category in the Security Excellence Awards 2009.

John Roddy Group Managing Director commented, that we are very proud to be a finalist in the Security Guarding Company of the Year award, we continue to work very hard to provide first class standards of customer service alongside innovative value added solutions across our customer base. To be a finalist in this category is testament to the full commitment of the entire Oltec Group Facilities Management team.

15/12/2008 - Oltec Group Facilities Management are pleased to announce their membership with LANPAC
(Lancashire Police against Crime)

Gordon Brady UK Operations Director and Jim Mackinnon Major Account Manager were delighted to accept their membership certificate at a ceremony at Lancashire Police HQ on the 7th November 2008 from Steve Finnegan Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary and Jimmy Armfield Chairman of LANPAC

Gordon Brady commented that we are very pleased to be associated with such a positive initiative across Lancashire and we fully intend to support the programme to meet its objectives.

01/11/2008 - Most Customer Focused Business Award.

Olivier Cavaliere (CEO) and John Roddy (Group MD) have been presented with the 'Most Customer focused business award' at a Gala evening hosted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

John Roddy commented: 'We were immensely proud to collect this award, we have worked very hard during recent years to improve our communication and service delivery throughout our customer base, introducing relevant technology and bespoke solutions to meet the challenges of each customer relationship.

We are delighted that our efforts have been recognised in such a positive manner. This award encourages us to further enhance our focus and innovative approach to service delivery.'

01/09/2008 - Oltec Group Facilities Management and ICM are proud to announce the launch of SevenSFM.

SevenSFM is dedicated to delivering high quality integrated cleaning and security services solutions, fully aligned to customer needs. Our energy and passion, together with our experience and capability, form the cornerstones of a business focused on customers seeking a partner that is committed to team work, transparency and service excellence, announced John Roddy, Managing Director during SevenSFMs official launch today.