Two new ‘Your Co-op’ Store Openings

It’s been a busy time for our engineers over the last few months, working with ‘Your Co-op’ on the introduction of their new stores and petrol station.

JM Security Systems are proud to have been part of an amazing team of contractors, that have work with ‘Your Co-op’ to complete these new developments. 

Detailed below are two of these projects – West Hagley and Pineham.  Both stores look fantastic, and this is all down to the hard work of all concerned.

JM Security Systems joins the Good Business Charter

JM Security Systems is delighted to announce it has joined companies such as London City Airport and Capita in signing up to the Good Business Charter (GBC), an accreditation that seeks to raise the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers.

JM Security Systems is proud to be the first in the security sector to join GBC, in February 2020. It has never been more important for businesses to regain trust and show they care about than just profit.

JM Security Systems donates funds to Great Birmingham Run Runners

We take our CSR (corporate and social responsibility) seriously, so when one of our managers asked colleagues if they would sponsor his two sons who are taking part in next month’s Great Birmingham Run, the company also put its hand in its pocket.

Celebrating our first apprentice success

We are celebrating after one of our apprentices completed all of his assessments with flying colours in just 18 months.

Chris Staunton, aged 20, started working at JM Security Systems in April this year after spending 18 months at another firm.

After being fast-tracked through his training by Skills for Security, the accredited apprenticeship provider, Chris has completed his Level 3 Fire, Emergency Systems and Security apprenticeship, attaining distinctions in two out of three modules.

Apprentice up for national award

One of our apprentices has been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of his outstanding work.

Huram Masood is one of only three apprentices from across the country to have gone forward to the Apprentice of the Year finals in the British Security Awards, which is organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) awards, the trade body that represents the UK’s private security industry.

GDPR – one year on. Is your CCTV compliant?

It’s been one year since GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) was introduced. Companies spent months working hard to ensure that their processes were compliant and how they handled client data was correct.

Hard work rewarded with a team away-day

Our team works hard – not only for our customers, but also to keep their skills up to date so that they can keep on top of the latest technological developments. It’s why we like to say, “thank you”.

How to protect your business premises

At some point in our lives, we will know someone who has been the victim of crime or we may be the person affected. Whatever the crime, we cannot underestimate the personal, emotional or financial implications it comes with. 

One of the most important factors when running a business is to make sure that it is secure. If you haven’t taken the right steps to keep intruders out, you could leave your business vulnerable to an attack.

Here are some steps you can take to improve the security of your premises.

The 49-year-old apprentice proves it’s never too late to start a new career

A former product development manager in Birmingham has taken on an apprenticeship at the age of 49 – proving it’s never too late to learn new skills.

JM Security Systems Celebrates Living Wage Commitment

The Living Wage Foundation is pleased to announce that JM Security Systems, has been accredited as a Living Wage employer.

Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at JM Security Systems, regardless of whether they are direct employees or third-party contracted staff; receive a minimum hourly wage of £8.75 in the UK or £10.20 in London. Both of these rates are significantly higher than the statutory minimum for over 25s of £7.50 per hour introduced in April 2017.

JM Security Systems Commits to Training Next Generation of Engineers

JM Security Systems has committed to training and investing in the next generation of security engineers by taking on five trainees since January 2017.

Like many businesses in the security sector, we have struggled to recruit qualified security engineers. To ensure we are equipped to cope with growing demand and innovative technologies, we have signed up to a trailblazing government-led apprenticeship scheme.

JM Security Systems pledges to be greener with fleet of new vehicles

JM Security Systems, the award-winning security systems company, has taken delivery of a new fleet of vehicles to help reduce its carbon footprint.