First Security (Guards) Limited
First Security (Guards) Ltd is London’s premier guarding company, employing 1,850 security personnel with a portfolio of more than 280 contracts. It recently won three prestigious contracts to provide guarding for the DTI, Inland Revenue and Department of Sport, Media and Culture. In the last two years, First has doubled its turnover to GB pound 34 million. It provides a 62-hour modular training programme for all new personnel and has been instrumental in integrating technology into its services. By concentrating on high pay rates, training and development and variety of job roles, First has an above-average staff retention rate.
Lockhart Security Services
Lockhart Security Services was formed in 1987 and employs 400 mobile and static security officers with operations extending from Central Scotland to Humberside. With a turnover of GB pound 5 million per year, Lockhart’s long-term blue chip companies include Nissan Motor manufacturers and Caterpillar UK where it provides ‘man-tech’ solutions in conjunction with facilities management specialists, Building and Property Ltd. A member of IPSA, ISI and SITO, Lockhart has also been independently audited by Security Watchdog, from whom it has won a Gold Award two years in succession.
Noble Security Services
Noble Security Services was formed in 1996 providing guarding, keyholding and mobile patrol services. With a turnover of GB pound 750,000 per year, it employs 45 full time employees and prides itself on holding some of the highest qualifications in the industry. Certified to ISO 9002, BS 7499 and BS 7858, the company is a member of the BSIA, IPSA, and the British Safety Council. It is also an approved SITO training centre and an Investor in People. Earlier this year, it formed a unique partnership with Norwich Union Risk Services allowing its customers to benefit from premium discounts.
