Vistech Services attend Tees Tech Awards as Sponsors of the Newcomer of the Year Award 2023

The Vistech Services team joined more than 300 people at the annual Tees Tech Awards on Thursday 8th June 2023. Twelve awards were presented during a night at the Kirkleatham Walled Garden Pavilion.

The event organised by Tees Business in association with DigitalCity and Middlesbrough Digital and hosted by Bob Cuffe MBE, the event also saw funds raised for The Hope Foundation’s FurbdIT project to fight digital poverty across Teesside.

Vistech are extremely proud to of sponsored the Tees Tech Award for Newcomer of the Year, for a third consecutive year. We along with many others in the Tees Valley, are benefiting from the tech talent that we have on our doorstep.

One of Vistech’s main values is identifying and implementing the latest technology and innovations to enhance the services we deliver. Therefore, being able to recognise and celebrate the regions digital newcomers and encouraging growth in an already booming industry is a privilege.

Vistech’s Operations Director, Paul Heeran said “it was a pleasure to sponsor and present the award for the Tees Tech, Newcomer of the Year Award, this is an exciting category to be involved as it shines the spotlight on the newest tech talent in our region and we look forward to watching how they grow and succeed in the future.”

“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists across the 12 categories”

Vistech, honoured to attend the Teesside Hospice Corporate Partner Lunch

Vistech had the pleasure of attending the Teesside Hospice Corporate Partner Lunch, sponsored by Hardwick Hall Hotel on Thursday 25th May,
The event was hosted by Debbie Coulson, Director of Income Generation, for Teesside Hospice and David Smith, Chief Executive who provided an insightful update on developments at the hospice as they strive towards reaching more local people who urgently need their care.

As one of the guest speakers for the event Vistech’s Operations Director, Paul Heeran had the honour of sharing Vistech’s story. Delivering a powerful presentation on why we are so passionate about supporting Teesside Hospice, Paul expressed how he readily accepted the opportunity to speak about Vistech Services and why we chose to be a Corporate Partner to Teesside Hospice.

In his speech Paul talked about the recent successes and awards achieved by Vistech Services, which include, the Security and Fire Excellence Award for customer care initiative of the year in 2021 and finalists in 2022. Being recognised as one of the regions fastest growing businesses for two years running, through the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 Awards, Double winners at the inaugural Velocitees event this year, being recipients of the fastest growing job creation and fastest growing turnover awards and finally we were finalists for the Tees Business of the Year Award at the annual Tees Business awards.

“These awards are recognition of the excellent people we employ and their families who support them. We are committed to quality service delivery and are one of the most accredited companies within the Security Industry. To comply with these accreditations, we are required to evidence, not only our commitment to excellence but our dedication to Corporate and Social Responsibility.”

“As part of ours, we wanted to provide support to exceptional local charitable organisations, we were surprised just how many there are, within our region, which is testament to the great place we choose to live and work in.”

“Having a collaborative approach, we spoke to our staff about Teesside Hospice, asking if any of them knew of it, the work they do and what experiences they had with them?”
Paul went on to share personal stories of these experiences from many Vistech employees and expressed how these stories helped make our decision and show why The Hospice, are truly deserving of all of Vistech’s support.

Concluding his speech Paul said: “Teesside Hospice truly are Fantastic, we made the right decision in supporting them and becoming a Corporate Partner, we look forward to carrying on this support in the future and will continue to promote them and their unique services to our customers, urging you all to do the same.”

The corporate partner events are an excellent opportunity to come together with other, like-minded people and businesses from across Teesside.
If you would like to know more about The Teesside Hospice, the work they do or how you can support them please contact their Corporate Fundraising team on 01642 811145 or email fundraising@teessidehospice.co.uk.

Vistech Delivering Excellence

Industry-leading Security Company shortlisted for Business of the Year award.

Vistech Services has its sights set on a bright future, celebrating our 14th anniversary this year, we have achieved some of the highest accolades and awards available and are a leader in the security industry.

After another highly successful SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) audit carried out in 2020, Vistech became a member of a select group of security services suppliers, namely the ACS Pacesetters.This is an independent body whose membership is made up of contract security guarding companies that are in the top 15 per cent of benchmarking and achievement levels set by the Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme.

In 2021, Vistech went on to achieve NSI Gold Approval, which is a compliance-driven scheme that appeals to the elite in the security services sector. It is built on British Standards and NSI Codes of Practice, which compliant companies adhere to, and includes the best providers of private security services in the United Kingdom.

Managing director Chris Taylor said: “Our prestigious accreditation’s and our dedication to delivering excellence to our clients sets us apart from our competitors.”

Vistech’s efforts to achieve excellence have been recognised by being shortlisted as a finalist at the National Security and Fire Excellence awards for several years. In 2021 we were winners, scooping the Customer Care Initiative of the Year award, which recognised the our commitment to going the extra mile.

Vistech’s high standards and industry-leading accreditations have set the foundation for continued growth and expansion.

Our success was celebrated when Vistech received the Ward Hadaway North-East Fastest 50 award in 2021, and in 2022 it achieved a top 10 position. Each year Ward Hadaway compiles a list of the region’s Top 50 fastest-growing businesses, recognising and celebrating their achievements.

More recently Vistech was a double award winner at the inaugural VelociTees ceremony, held to celebrate the Tees region’s fastest-growing businesses in terms of turnover and job creation. Not only did we win the SME VelociTees for turnover, having jumped 58 per cent and aiming for £10m turnover in the next financial year, Visetch also won the job creation VelociTees award for large businesses, with staff numbers rising 75 per cent to 270. Vistech is on track to increase our team to more than 300 this year.

Operations director Paul Heeran said: “I’m really proud and pleased to accept this award on behalf of our staff, who have made this possible for us.

“We’ve retained most of our staff since 2018 and they have been crucial in the growth of the company. Everybody is invested, so it really is down to them.”

No sooner had the inaugural VelociTees ceremony ended than it was announced Vistech had been a shortlisted finalist for the Tees Business of the Year award at the upcoming 2023 Tees Business Awards.

Asked about its most recent shortlist announcement, managing director Chris Taylor said: “I am extremely proud of the news we have been shortlisted for the Tees Business of the Year award.

“Building strong relationships and supporting the local community that we serve is an important part of the way we operate.

“As a Teesside-based company, to be shortlisted for an award in the local community is an incredible achievement for us.

“We are looking forward to attending another Tees Business Awards evening and celebrating the successes of the businesses across our region. What a fantastic start to 2023 – and we have big plans for the future, as we strive to deliver excellence.”

Award for new tech talent secures ‘proud’ sponsor in Vistech Services

Sponsoring a Tees Tech Award that recognises new blood in the tech industry is a source of pride for forward-thinking security firm Vistech Services.

Vistech Services operations director Paul Heeran (right) pictured with Tees Business director Dave Allan. Picture: Tom Banks.

The Middlesbrough-based company, which recently clinched two VelociTees awards for its eye-catching growth, is sponsoring the Digital Newcomer category at the upcoming awards.

Dedicated to providing professional integrated security and facilities services, Vistech last year launched a state-of-the-art, 24-hour control room – showing its commitment to innovation.

The annual awards, which began with a ‘virtual’ event in 2020 and have established themselves as a celebration of tech excellence, will be held on Thursday June 8 at a new venue of the Kirkleatham Walled Garden Pavilion.

Organised by Tees Business in association with DigitalCity and Middlesbrough Digital, it’s sure to be an exciting night as the Tees Tech Award winners for 2023 are revealed.

Entries for the 11 categories are open NOW – and Vistech MD Chris Taylor says it’s a “privilege” to sponsor the Digital Newcomer category, whose winner will succeed last year’s champions, data science and AI firm SeerBI.

Mr Taylor said: “Vistech is extremely proud to be sponsoring the Tees Tech Awards for a third consecutive year.

“Our firm, along with many others in the Tees Valley, is benefiting from the tech talent that we have on our doorstep.

“One of our main values is identifying and implementing the latest technology and innovations to enhance the services we deliver. Therefore, being able to recognise and celebrate the region’s digital newcomers and encouraging growth in an already booming industry is a privilege.

“We look forward to attending the event and celebrating the achievements of businesses and individuals across our region.”

Vistech Host the Armed Forces Business Forum

As part of our ongoing support to the armed forces community, Vistech were honoured to host the North of England Armed Forces Business Forum on Wednesday 15th March, at our head office based in Middlesbrough.
The meeting is designed to facilitate dialogue between the region’s supportive employers and the Ministry of Defence in relation to Defence Engagement.

Vistech welcomed members of the MoD including Darren Rhodes, Regional Employer Engagement Director, who chaired the meeting, along with Armed Forces Covenant members, made up of business representatives from across our region. Discussion was focused on ways in which further support can be provided to army veterans and their families in our community, which is the main ethos of the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge.

As hosts who achieved gold award status in The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Employer Recognition Scheme in 2022, Vistech took the spotlight to share our journey so far with Defence Engagement at the forum.

The event was a success and saw businesses from across the region working together to share their ideas and experiences to continue to support the armed forces community with employment and training opportunities.

What is the Armed Forced Covenant Pledge?

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated fairly and should not face disadvantages when seeking to access public or private goods and services in the UK.

The Covenant is a voluntary pledge. Organisations may choose to sign up in order to demonstrate their support for the Armed Forces Community and for the principles of the Covenant. All organisations – public, private or voluntary and small, medium or large – are welcome to sign the Covenant.

For more information on the Armed Forces Covenant pledge and how you can become and member and support visit > https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/get-involved/sign-the-covenant/

Vistech are anticipating a bright future after bagging a brace of prestigious VelocITees awards.

Middlesbrough-based Vistech Services, which has more than 270 security professionals on its books, was a double winner at the inaugural VelociTees ceremony held to celebrate the Tees region’s fastest growing businesses in terms of turnover and job creation.

For not only did it win the SME VelociTees for turnover, having jumped 58 per cent and is aiming for £10m turnover in the next financial year, it also won the job creation VelociTees for large businesses, with its staff numbers rising 75 per cent from 154 to 270.

An “absolutely over the moon” Vistech operations director Paul Heeran said: “I’m really proud and pleased to accept this award on behalf of our staff who have made this possible for us.

“We’ve retained most of our staff since 2018 and they have been crucial in the growth of the company. Everybody is invested, so it really is down to them.”

Paul said the business scene on Teesside was already “very healthy” and with the freeport and more investment coming into the area, it was “only going to get better – the future looks bright.”

And he predicted more success for Vistech Services, adding: “We’re involved with some companies that have big plans and developments, so we have a strong pipeline of work and contracts.”

Vistech won two of the eight awards presented at the Wynyard Hall lunchtime event, which was organised by Tees Business in partnership with headline sponsor Azets.

Around 140 people attended the ceremony – the latest in the Tees Business awards stable, which also includes the Tees Businesswomen Awards, Best New Tees Business Awards and Tees Tech Awards.

And next up is another awards scheme new for 2023, the Tees Business Awards, which will be held on Thursday, April 20.

Vistech, shortlisted for a VelociTees award as one of the region’s fastest-growing businesses.

Interior designers, computer games developers, engineering specialists and vape marketers are among the eclectic finalists shortlisted for a VelociTees award as one of the region’s fastest growing businesses.

The VelociTees, a Tees Business event in partnership with leading accountants Azets, take place at Wynyard Hall on the lunchtime of Thursday, February 16.

The inaugural awards will see trophies presented to the Tees region’s fastest growing businesses in terms of turnover and job creation.

Among the first to be shortlisted are two Middlesbrough-based computer games developers, Radical Forge and SockMonkey Studios, who are finalists with vape product supplier Phoenix 2 Retail in the Job Creation category for small businesses of between 10 and 50 employees.

SockMonkey Studios are also finalists in the Turnover category for small businesses with a turnover of between £250,000 and £3m. They are up against three fellow fast-growers, Yarm-based interior design firm Cocoon & Bauer, family-run Stockton audio store HiFisound and Hartlepool’s Wavecon, who specialise in cabling solutions and wired assemblies for the subsea industry.

Meanwhile, there’s a five-strong shortlist in the Job Creation category for SMEs with between 51 and 250 staff. Radical Forge are again among those hoping to win, alongside Hartlepool-based biomedical experts Hart Biologicals, Wynyard-based Ultralight Outdoor Gear, Middlesbrough security specialists Vistech Services and Guisborough’s BJP Home Support.

More finalists will be revealed on the Tees Business social media platforms on Wednesday and Thursday. Two overall winners for job creation and turnover will also be named on the big day.

Confirmed finalists so far are:

Turnover – SME (£3m-£10m)
Sponsored by FW Capital
Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Hart Biologicals
Radical Forge
Vistech Services
BJP Home Support

Turnover – Small (£250,000 to £3m)
Sponsored by UKSE
SockMonkey Studios
Wavecon
Cocoon and Bauer
Hifisound

Jobs – Small (10-50 staff)
Sponsored by Middlesbrough Digital
Radical Forge
Phoenix 2 Retail
SockMonkey Studios

To read more visit > https://teesbusiness.co.uk/2023/01/31/fastest-growing-business-shortlists-revealed/?fbclid=IwAR2gCp8GH9hp5kLd3q64DNfNSRXW8JiTviWWAA04rhbCa3nAD6VtFvTaxZU

Vistech Services, Proudly Supporting the MFC Foundation

Vistech Services are committed to supporting the MFC Foundation, as a friend of the foundation since 2018 and now into our second year as a Gold Member. We continue to be amazed by the foundation’s projects and initiatives across Teesside that operate in some of the region’s most disadvantaged areas. In addition to our friend of the foundation membership, we also support individual projects such as the Genesis Project, which serves children, young people and families of the Grove-Hill estate and surrounding areas.

As Vistech continues to grow and expand, corporate responsibility is at the forefront of our plans for the future. Supporting the community and giving back makes us extremely proud, it is not something we simply do because we have to, we do it because we know the importance and what is needed within our community. We focus strongly on ensuring the residents of the communities in which we work, especially those who have fallen on hard times, have the opportunities readily available to support them in securing a better life and life choices.

Chris Taylor, Vistech Services Managing Director said: “By supporting the MFC Foundation, we are helping them to deliver high quality programmes through inspirational people to raise aspirations and improve the life chances of young people and adults across Teesside. In addition to this we also enjoy celebrating the successes, therefore sponsoring the foundation’s annual dinner for a consecutive year as Headline Sponsor, which recognises the success and achievements of those supported by the charity, is an honour and an event we are extremely proud to be a part of.”

Vistech provide professional and reliable security services from security guards to wireless camera systems to sites across the UK. We also deliver SIA approved training courses from our state-of-the-art training centre based in Middlesbrough.

Vistech invited to Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Awards Ceremony with Lord Lieutenant and Lieutenant General

On Monday 14th November 2022, Vistech Services had the honour being invited to the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme Awards Ceremony, which was a day of celebrations!

The event celebrated the birthday of King Charles III and also those who have achieved the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award for 2022.

Vistech joined a diverse range of organisations and companies plus members of the armed forces to share a day of recognition and commitment.
Representing the highest badge of honour, Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards are awarded to those that employ and support those who serve, veterans and their families. To win an award, organisations must provide have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, Reserves, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, as well as spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

Organisations must also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community by encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. More information about the Armed Forces Covenant and how to get involved is available here ››

Vistech Training, Finalists at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2022

Vistech Services are delighted to announce that Vistech Training are finalists in the 2022 Security and Fire Excellence Awards in the category for:

SECURITY TRAINING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

Vistech Training, sister company of Vistech Services, have been nominated for their training initiative which involves taking young people aged 18-24, who are unemployed and not in education or training (NEET), and providing them with a clear training and employment pathway into the security industry. Vistech Training have drawn down government funding to support their training programmes over the last 12 months. This has enabled them to support over 200 young people in the Tees Valley region that had no opportunities, or knowledge of what occupational areas were delivering qualifications, mentoring, and support.

The nomination comes 12 months after Vistech Services won the Customer Care Initiative of the year of the 2021 awards.
Chris Taylor, Vistech Services Managing Director said; “Being a finalist in the Security Training Initiative of the year award is fantastic news and highlights the hard work and dedication of our training team.

At Vistech we are committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate, and this training initiative demonstrates how we achieve this, supporting the learning and progression of young people in the Tees Valley, ultimately to help them find long term employment, and is just one way Vistech supports and encourages growth across the region”

Vistech Training have expanded, and now offer government funded initiatives in their neighbouring counties. They have clear goals to grow and support not only young people but also individuals who are out of work and need support getting back into employment.

Now in their twenty third year, the Security & Fire Excellence Awards has consistently broken new ground in highlighting the very best people, projects and processes that the security and fire sectors have to offer.

Congratulations to all the finalists across all the twenty one categories listed in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The winners will be announced on Wednesday 23rd November 2022.

If you feel you would benefit from the support of the training team and would like to see if you are eligible for a place on our SIA training programme, visit > https://vistechtraining.co.uk/funded-courses/ < for more information or to apply.