Month: August 2018

We are delighted that our Property Services Director, Alan Durrant has been featured in News on the Block’s Hot 100 List 2018.

The Annual Hot 100 List, published by Property Services Sectors leading publication, details the leading individuals working in the Property Services Sector.

Since establishing, Advance TRS’s Property Services division has grown from strength to strength. This is largely due to sector Director Alan’s singular commitment to delivering top quality customer service. Our growing Property Services team all have previous experience working within the sector they now recruit for. These personal experiences of the roles, give them a full understanding of the experience, skills and personality traits required for success in the industry.

Alan Durrant, Director Property Services

Alan’s experience in recruitment and as a Property Manager brings him to the top of his game. He quickly identifies the best candidates for any role by understanding exactly what both the clients and candidates need. Testimonials prove he is a polite, hard-working, skilled communicator and acts with the utmost professionalism. He is extremely informative, reliable and has a personable approach. No problem is ever too much and he always gives 100% service.

Get your hands on the special Hot 100 feature from News On The Block and check out our latest Property Services Vacancies online here.

Our Property Team are proud to be sponsoring the IRPM Regional Seminars this year which are being held all over the country. We are very much looking forward to attending all of the seminars between September and November.

The IRPM is the Institute of Residential Property Management. They are the leading professional body for residential property management professionals, providing learning and qualifications to over 4,000 members from over 1,000 organisations, who serve the private, social, build-to-rent and retirement sectors, managing estates and developments across all tenures.

Our Property Director, Alan, and Property Recruitment Consultant, Kirsty, will be at the Advance TRS stand at all the seminars. They are looking to connect or set up meetings with anyone who is attending.

Contact us on 01483 361061 if you are interested in organising a meeting with Alan or Kirsty at any of the events. Click their names for their personal contact details.

Dates and Venues

13th September – Brighton – The American Express Community Stadium

2nd October – Birmingham – The Studio

10th October – Bristol – Mercure Bristol North the Grange Hotel

23rd October – Manchester – The Lowry Conference Centre

1st November – London – Carisbrooke Hall

Click here to go to the Regional Seminar page to book a space or find more details about the events.

Programme for each day:

9.30 Registration

10.00 Opening Remarks – Andrew Bulmer CEO: IRPM

10.40 Cyber Security – Gwilym Lewis CEO: Appsecco

11.00 Reinstatement Cost Assessment – Steve Johnson Associate Director: Cardinus Property and Insurance Risk Management and Chris Phelan Lead Surveyor: Cardinus Property and Insurance Risk Management (Brighton)

11.25 Refreshments break

11.45 Legal Update – Part 1 – Bukola Obadun-Craigs Senior Associate: Brethertons (Brighton), Roger HardwickPartner: Brethertons (Bristol) and Cassandra Zanelli Partner: PM Legal Services (Birmingham, Manchester & London)

12.15 Customer Focus and Ethics – Kevin Fairless Head of Training and Qualifications: IRPM

12.40 Violence and property management – Gudrun Burnet Senior Business Partner: DAHA, Peabody

12.50 Networking lunch

13.35 Legal Update – Part 2 – Bukola Obadun-Craigs Senior Associate: Brethertons (Brighton), Roger Hardwick Partner: Brethertons (Bristol) and Cassandra Zanelli Partner: PM Legal Services (Birmingham, Manchester & London)

14.00 Health & Safety – Dr Shaun Lundy Technical Director: 4site Consulting  

14.40 Refreshments break

15.00 Workshop session – Kevin Fairless Head of Training and Qualifications: IRPM

16.00 Closing remarks

 

Network Rail has a zero-tolerance approach to individuals attending work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Most companies will have the same approach.

Network Rail have now brought in random drugs and alcohol testing which will take place on site and in the office at any time without prior notice.

Here are the alcohol limits within Network Rail:

29 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood

13 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath

39 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine

These limits are set by the Railway Group Standard GE/RT8070 and are considerably lower than the government driving guidelines.

Failure to consent to testing or leaving the site before testing is completed will be regarded as a refusal to submit to testing. A positive result would then be recorded and dealt with in the same way as someone who had tested over the limit.

The possible consequences of a positive test result could be:

  • PTS certificate revoked for five years
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Sentinel card cancelled

If you report a drugs or alcohol problem voluntarily to your line manager, HR department or supervisor and this is not reported as a consequence of expecting a positive test result, you will be able to receive support and assistance and begin a programme of rehabilitation.

You can go to further support with the following:

Validium – Employee assistance provider

0800 3584858 OR

03303329980 (24-hour phone line)

 

OH Assist – Occupational health support

0845 6080656 OR

Click here

Here are some more Drugs & Alcohol Panels cut off levels:

Source: Express Medicals Limited

Other ways to get help

There are a wide range of advice, treatment and support services for addiction in the UK. Anyone with a substance related problem can have access to such services.

Your GP might offer to treat you or might refer you to your local specialist drug service. Most local community drug units also run drop-in centres which don’t require a referral from a doctor. You should be able to find information about these on the internet or ask at your doctors’ surgery.

Don’t forget you can call Frank to discuss any issues you have confidentially on:

0800 776600