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The Role: To take full responsibility for all business running out of the Liverpool Office where no geographical boundary restrictions apply.
The Candidate: Will have proven industry management and estimating experience in delivering high quality services in Painting & Decorating and prior to paint repairs.
Will be an ambitious self starter that can develop existing and create new business in a demanding and competitive environment.
Will be an excellent and professional communicator with employees, work colleagues and customers.
Will have experience of applying for and delivering industry partnering and framework agreements.
Salary Range: £38 - £50k P.A. dependant upon experience, Car, Life Insurance and Pension benefits also available.
Applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
How to apply: Please submit by email, C.V. a covering letter and an outline of what you believe you can bring to the role, in not more than 250 words, that may differentiate you from other candidates to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by closing date of 20th January 2012.
Simmons Services are an equal opportunities employer and invite applications from all demographic backgrounds.
Branch Manager required for Wakefield Office
The Role: To take full responsibility for all business running out of the new Wakefield Office serving South, East and West Yorkshire.
The Candidate: Will have proven industry management and estimating experience in delivering high quality services in Painting & Decorating and prior to paint repairs.
Will be an ambitious self starter that can bring in existing and develop new business in a demanding and competitive environment.
Will be an excellent and professional communicator with employees, work colleagues and customers.
Will have experience of applying for and delivering industry partnering and framework agreements.
Salary Range: £38 - £50k P.A. dependant upon experience, Car, Life Insurance and Pension benefits also available.
Applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
How to apply: Please submit by email, C.V. a covering letter and an outline of what you believe you can bring to the role, in not more than 250 words, that may differentiate you from other candidates to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by closing date of 20th of January 2012.
Simmons Services are an equal opportunities employer and invite applications from all demographic backgrounds.
Breaking News-Workforce Receives a Nationally Recognized Platinum Award
Simmons Services are delighted to receive the CSCS Platinum Award for commitment to Construction Industry Training for our workforce.
Simmons Services are one of only a handful of Contractors to receive the Platinum award, which demonstrates a unique commitment to continuous improvement and workforce development for the benefit of our valued clients and the personal development programs for each of the workforce
Simmons Services Current CSCS Status upon receipt of the award is that 92% of the workforce is now CSCS certified.
Simmons Services Ltd have a continued commitment to achieving 100% workforce accreditation.
Paul Simmons Managing Director said “ I would like to congratulate our workforce on their commitment to training and development, I am personally delighted with the award and I am confident that such workforce commitment will continue to enable us to stand out amongst our competitors as a leading industry contractor.
Bill Homer (pictured) and Jacqui Riley are staff that were instrumental in Simmons Services attaining the award.
Breaking News-Investors In People Accreditation
Simmons Services are proud to confirm that they have recently attained the prestigious Investors in People accreditation. The award is recognition that Simmons Services values its workforce and its customers highly and is committed to developing its workforce. This commitment was recognised recently also in the Platinum CSCS award, please click this link for further details on that story.
Paul Simmons Managing Director said “It is incumbent upon is to continuously improve as an organisation and to provide the most high quality service to our clients. Simmons Services have a lot of strengths as an organisation many of which are demonstrated daily by our workforce. I would like to congratulate them on this achievement and confirm my commitment to building on these strengths and working within the IiP Framework to support their development”.
The IiP Assessor commented "Like other companies in the construction/building related sector, Simmons Services Ltd are finding the market place ever more competitive and demanding. However they are a long standing and well regarded business who are maintaining their business ethics. They have built the business on quality of product and service and have a number of processes and people practices in place which they can build on to further enhance business performance."
Simmons Services is proud of it’s staff satisfaction and management are encouraged when staff recognise the effort that is put into the business, the IIP assessment revealed the strength of staff belief in the business and the following comments were made during the assessment process
“Managers are helpful, approachable and good to work for"
“They are there if you need them – always willing to support you”
“No them and us - we work as a team and sort any things out”.
“No issues with the Managers – they organise everything for you”
“I think its run brilliantly – the work flow process is excellent”
“If you make a mistake they sort it out and move on”
“they trust you to get on with the job”
“Foreman are good, they explain things well and take time to discuss things and show me”
The assessor added- "The organisation has a good culture around its staff and customers and this should be recognised, maintained and enhanced. Its people working with and for each other that make successful organisation and Simmons Services have these qualities."
EN Procure Framework November 2011
Simmons Services are delighted to announce an appointment to the EN Procure Framework following a recent pre-qualification and tender process Simmons Services were one of 98 contractors appointed to the framework of over 740 that expressed an interest.
Simmons Services were appointed to all 3 sub regions on the framework to cover East, West and South sub regions for values of work under £100k and over £100k respectively.
The Framework, which has an estimated £975m demand, has been developed by Efficiency North, www.efficiencynorth.org.a consortium of social housing providers in Yorkshire and the Humber. The framework will provide works, materials and services which can be accessed by any public sector body and principally by Social Landlords. Provision is contractually embedded into the framework for local training, apprenticeship and employment programmes, sustainability initiatives, further endorsing Simmons Services commitment to engaging the local community and sustainability issues.
To see Simmons Services listing and a full list of successful contractors by sub-region and by lot go to: http://www.efficiencynorth.org/frameworks/e-n-procure/contractors
To find out more about Efficiency North and the E N Procure Framework go to:
http://www.efficiencynorth.org/frameworks/e-n-procure/
If you are a public sector body and would like to find out about joining the framework to benefit from the services download the membership pack at http://www.efficiencynorth.org/frameworks/e-n-procure/accessing-the-framework/
Contract Award August 2011
Keith Prince, Branch Manager at Liverpool says:-
We have already generated enquiries for each of our 3 branches since we were successful with the framework and look forward to further development of the client base as a result of this success in the Liverpool areas.
The Pennaf Housing Group - Opening Doors, Enhancing Lives
Staff from a local Housing Group rolled up their sleeves and took part in the nationwide 'Give and Gain' Day initiative recently where employees took on the challenge to help projects in their local communities.The Pennaf Housing Group, which includes Clwyd Alyn Housing Association, based on the Business Park in St Asaph, took on two community challenges, one in Rhyl and one in Holywell, to help improve the lives of others.
As part of the Rhyl challenge, staff joined residents, board members and directors and teamed up with volunteers from Simmons Services Ltd to spruce up an area around Y Gorlan and Brighton Road, laying new turf in a communal area and repairing and repainting fencing.
"The Pennaf Group is all about opening doors and enhancing the lives of others. We are committed not only to providing innovative high quality housing solutions but also to creating dynamic, sustainable communities, which is why it was great to see staff at all levels volunteering to help out," said Graham Worthington, Group Chief Executive for Pennaf.
"It was an excellent way for colleagues who work in different departments and volunteers from our contractors to get together with residents and have fun while contributing to worthwhile projects at the same time" he added.
Last year across the UK a total of 221 organisations and 6,803 employees got involved in 'Give and Gain Day', and more than 20 staff from the Pennaf Group have taken part along with volunteers from partner organisations.
Housing Officer Shelley Debono who coordinated the Y Gorlan activities said the Rhyl event had been a fantastic success:
"Residents really appreciated that staff had come along to help and it was brilliant that not only did our contractors Simmons Services help with repairs and painting over the two days, but their Managing Director Paul Simmons and his wife Tracey also put on a barbeque for everyone too."
"We'd like to thank everyone who helped out and supported us, including the residents who helped with the work and also kept us going with mugs of tea!"
The Pennaf 'Give and Gain' volunteering projects were supported by partner organisations including: GroundWork North Wales, Simmons Services Ltd, Bushmede, Anwyl Construction and Keep Wales Tidy.
New Branch Opens in Preston November 2010
Simmons Services are delighted to announce the opening of a new branch in Preston and the company has appointed Gary Roberts as Branch Manager.
Gary has an excellent track record in the area and a wealth of industry experience and Simmons Services are confident that his appointment will provide a unique opportunity to develop the business in Preston and the Surrounding areas.
August 2011
The Preston branch goes from strength to strength, delighted customers are providing repeat business and have provided excellent feedback and Testimonials.
Please click the link to read about the recently completed Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Project.
Community News North Wales Office July 2011
Simmons Community Commitment
Simmons Services are pleased to be able to assist the local community in North Wales as part of their comitment to development of the business in this area.
NWYOT ( North Wales Youth Offending Teams) have been making use of Simmons Services North Wales Office and warehouse facilties where recruits manufacture outdoor products for donation to charitable organisations and for use in the countryside and wider community.
Some of the projects have contributed to the community in areas as varied as wildlife sustainability and assistance to elderly residents
Dave Brown from NWYOT stated that the facility is ideal for them because of it's locality and the space allowed for them to undertake their work which allows varied activity for the recruits and introduces them to a wider range of skills.
Contract Update 2011
Simmons Services are proud to share the continuing success of the partnership contract arrangement following the contract award in North Wales for a consortium bid involving Wales & West Housing Association and Pennaf Housing Group
Simmons Services continued to provide an excellent service during the 2nd year of this prestigious contract and have been actively involved in sustainability activity in the North Wales community. Please refer to other news articles for details of recent initiatives.
Simmons Services are proud to confirm that another apprentice Dan Williams has successfully completed his apprenticeship during this contract confirming Simmons Services sustainability commitment to the area and its commitment to providing local employment opportunities as part of its outputs in regard to the partnership agreement.
Simmons Services have achieved customer satisfaction ratings consistently above 97% for both clients.