SafeSite Facilities set for major expansion
SafeSite Facilities has launched plans for significant expansion as a report says 250,000 new construction workers are needed in the next three years.
This increasing number of construction workers is anticipated to translate into greater demand for SafeSite Facilities' products that ensure site safety and security.
Industry leader
The company is already a leader in its sector, operating across the UK and beyond in site security and people safety products, such as fencing and traffic management barriers.
SafeSite Facilities continues to specialise in providing safe, secure and high-quality solutions for site protection, installing fencing for security, mobile CCTV, and alarm products designed to safeguard construction industry workers and equipment.
For instance, the road barriers and perimeter protection used in the upgrade of the A259 were delivered by SafeSite Facilities - just one of the hundreds of successful projects completed by the company in its short history.
The new expansion represents the latest phase in the company's impressive growth, having seen a significant increase in operations and staff since its foundation in 2009 as a small family-run business.
Ideally located
Although expansion has created satellite operations throughout Britain, the business maintains its headquarters in Littlehampton, West Sussex.
It's the perfect place for the company's base, says Managing Director Michael Knibbs:
"The proximity to established motorways and trunk roads means that Littlehampton is the ideal location for our headquarters.
"The local council have invested heavily in Littlehampton’s town centre and that, coupled with new residential developments and improvements to the A259 and A27, really supports businesses mobilised to thrive.
"Also, it’s a great place to live and work because of our location on the south coast and proximity to beautiful countryside including the South Downs National Park.”
Key founding values
SafeSite Facilities was founded with a commitment to world-class products, high customer satisfaction, and superb staff training.
Whilst growth is welcome for the organisation, it is also essential that it remains committed to these core principles, says Michael Knibbs:
"Our vision was to become a supplier of choice, where businesses could approach us with the problem, and we identify, supply, and fit the right solution. This fast-paced environment is where vital decisions are made swiftly, with safety paramount.
"Our ‘innovation-first’ approach has meant that our catalogue of products and services has expanded exponentially, to the extent that it's a challenge adding it all to the website fast enough."
Giving back
As the business steadily thrives, it continues to give back to the wider community. For example, SafeSite Facilities sponsors a local football team - Ferring FC U18s - who have been equipped with new shirts for their latest campaign.
Integral to the company's commitment to community responsibility is its proactive effort to create employment and stimulate the economy.
According to a recent Construction Skills Network (CSN) publication, over a quarter of a million new building site personnel are needed by 2026. The South East - where Safesite Facilities is headquartered - is one of Britain's top five areas for projected economic growth.
The company is actively recruiting for new roles that deliver rewarding and engaging employment, explains Matt Haddon, HR and Development Manager:
"We are expanding our teams across the United Kingdom. We must recruit individuals who exemplify our values, including sustainability, innovation and excellence. We offer traineeships for new starters and are investigating other schemes to attract and retain the highest calibre people for our team.
“Of course, we look forward to our continued involvement in the community, getting involved in local causes and charities where we can. We don’t believe that our duty as a business stops at the office door.”
Qualified to grow
The business boasts numerous professional accreditations, including ISO14001 and a FORS Gold Fleet award. It also has several major residential and commercial clients, each of whom shares its goals for sustainability, responsible construction and social accountability.
SafeSite Facilities will never rest on its laurels, and this latest wave of expansion shows it. The company looks forward to welcoming new staff, the continual training of current personnel, and meeting new clients for excellent business relationships.
If you would like to learn more about opportunities at SafeSite Facilities or have a problem they can solve, visit: safesitefacilities.co.uk