Dickies is proud to announce that John Stone, from Westerham near Sevenoaks in Kent has been crowned as the inaugural UK Worker of the Year.


UK Worker of the Year 2010


The workwear giant launched the feel- good initiative to recognise excellence in the British work force in April. At a gala awards ceremony in the Ballroom of Hertherden Hall at the famous Pinewood Film Studios, John Stone was honoured for his work in helping save lives as a Fire Protection Engineer in Kent.


Runner up in the UK-wide competition is mobile vehicle body repair specialist, Andy Rose from Reading. Andy was also voted as the first “People’s Choice” winner - the monthly series of awards that Dickies has run in conjunction with the main competition.


Since entries closed at the end of August, the Dickies Judging panel went through the mammoth task of whittling down the hundreds of entries received to a shortlist of nine. This group then met at Pinewood studios for the decisive face-to- face interviews with the panel of judges, which included TV Presenter Quentin Willson, Coronation Street Actress, Kate Anthony and Dickies European Sales and Marketing Director, Maurice Morton. A delighted John Stone received his UK Worker of the Year trophy from Maurice Morton and Quentin Willson. “I’m absolutely amazed. To win something like this is more than I could ever have dreamt of, but having spent a day with the other finalists I know they are all no less deserving of recognition for the work that they do.”


He then had to make his choice out of the three brand new Renaults that were on offer as the main prize for UK Worker of the Year. With a baby due in February, he understandably chose the Renault Grand Scenic, over the Megane Hatchback and Trafic Van.


Runner-up Andy Rose also received a specially commissioned trophy as well as £2000 in holiday vouchers. Holiday vouchers for £2000 were also given to four other highly commended finalists; Car technicians Stuart White from Kent and Paul Robbie from Northumberland, Carpenter Lee Tilley from Wiltshire and Simon Wedgwood, a Crime Scene Investigator from Somerset. www.ukworkeroftheyear.com


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Structura UK celebrates 20th


anniversary


Over 120 system suppliers, glass manufacturers, façade consultants, contractors, developers and architects attended a reception to celebrate Structura UK’s 20th anniversary held at the 180m tall Swiss Re building (known affectionately as the Gherkin) in the City of London. Says Manny Patel, Managing Director of Structura UK: “The 40th floor of the Gherkin with its fantastic 360-degree view over London and beyond provided us with a landmark venue in which to thank our clients and staff for the loyalty and hard work shown during two decades in business”.


Curtain wall engineering specialists, Structura UK has built up an enviable reputation in the industry for its design, manufacturing and installation expertise


Manny Patel, Structura UK’s Managing Director (front row, centre) with co-directors and some clients at the company’s 20th anniversary reception held at the Swiss Re building in the City of London.


across commercial property of all types. The anniversary confirms Structura’s position as a leading player in all aspects of curtain walling – refurbishment, new build and maintenance – operating from its head office in Chessington, Surrey, and its subsidiary office in Ashford, Kent. Email: mail@structura.co.uk www.structura-uk.com


OCS leads the way at Liverpool John Lennon


and on inbound aircraft through to the


designated transfer point. Approximately 40 staff have transferred across to OCS from the previous contractor, all receiving full refresher training on the handling of passengers and new equipment.


Jonathan Brennand, Head of Procurement at LJLA commented, “There was some doubt that the transition could be achieved in the time


OCS has recently secured a contract with Liverpool John Lennon Airport to provide PRM services. OCS is charged with ensuring that passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) experience a timely, safe and comfortable passage through the airport and has introduced new equipment, signage and uniforms to improve services.


LJLA is in the top 10 of the UK’s busiest airports and OCS will be responsible for ensuring the smooth transit of over 30,000 PRM’s from arrival at the airport through to their seat on the aircraft


scale allowed, but we have completed the task at hand and the transfer was seamless.”


OCS has been providing services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) at UK airports since 1992. The company has over 40 years’ experience of working in partnership with airports and airlines to provide a range of bespoke services, achieving improved standards and delivering value. OCS currently provides assistance to over 1 million passengers a year. Email: Steph.maher@ocs.co.uk www.ocs.co.uk


Building & Facilities Management – December 2010/January 2011


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