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Aug 12 min read

Svella Connect Achieves LRQA Accreditation for NERS

Svella Connect has obtained LRQA accreditation for the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).

Apr 93 min read

Svella Connect Awarded Gold For Commitment To Workplace Safety

Svella Connect has been awarded a RoSPA Gold Award for its ongoing commitment to health and safety excellence in the workplace.

Mar 83 min read

International Women's Day Highlights Svella Connect's Inclusive Approach

As an inclusive business guided by its corporate vision, Svella Connect is supporting International Women’s Day.

Feb 53 min read

Celebrating Apprentice Achievements At Svella Connect

This National Apprenticeship Week, we are celebrating our Svella Connect apprentices living our the campaign's ethos of 'Skills for Life'.

Oct 18, 20231 min read

Svella Connect Leads The Way With New ISO Accreditation

Svella Connect has become one of the first businesses in the UK to achieve the ISO27001 accreditation for Information Security Management.

Sep 1, 20232 min read

Svella Connect Achieves Prestigious RoSPA Silver Safety Award

Svella Connect has been awarded a RoSPA Silver award for its ongoing commitment to health and safety excellence.

Aug 11, 20231 min read

Embracing Tech To Help Power New Van & Tool Investment

Svella Connect is expanding the use of tracking and telematics technology to encompass vehicles, tooling and small plant.

Aug 2, 20232 min read

Svella Academy Launches 300 Online Courses To Boost Learning & Skills

Svella Connect is continuing its commitment to investing in skills and employee development with the launch of Svella Academy.

Jul 7, 20232 min read

Svella Connect Launches New Company Values After Consultation With Employees

Svella Connect has unveiled its new company values as the business continues to drive people and culture initiatives forward.

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Svella Connect Awarded Silver Armed Forces Covenant Status

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, Svella Connect has been awarded silver status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Jun 2, 20231 min read

Innovative Academy To Create Next Generation of Fibre Splicers

The first cohort of participants in Svella Connect’s innovative new fibre splicing academy undertake their training over the next few weeks.

Apr 28, 20232 min read

Svella Connect Achieves CHAS Elite Health & Safety Accreditation

Acknowledging its continued efforts in pursuing the highest levels of operational safety, Svella Connect has achieved CHAS Elite level.

Mar 30, 20232 min read

Svella Connect Invests In Comprehensive Learning Management System

Continuing its focus on people, skills and career development, Svella Connect has invested in a comprehensive Learning Management System.

Mar 8, 20232 min read

Managing To Make Progress At Svella Connect

Highlighting achievement on International Women's Day, civils team manager Teegan Parker explains how she's moved into a management position

Jan 6, 20232 min read

Svella Connect Strengthens Senior Team With Three Director Appointments

Svella Connect begins 2023 on a positive note with the appointment of three new Directors to its senior management team.

Dec 21, 20221 min read

New Commercial Director Appointed At Svella Connect

Svella Connect continues to strengthen its executive team with the recent appointment of Gareth Hughes as Commercial Director.

Dec 21, 20221 min read

New Kirkby Office Update

Our new Kirkby offices are in the final stages of preparation and we are on track to move in around mid-January.

Dec 21, 20221 min read

Lock It Or Lose It - Again!

Despite recent communications around vehicle security, a number of Svella Connect vehicles have been stolen.

Dec 21, 20222 min read

Safety Warning After Recent Utility Strikes

An increase in the number of utility strikes around the network recently has prompted a new safety warning.

Dec 21, 20221 min read

Focus On Pedestrian Safety During Groundworks

It is the responsibility of all Svella Connect staff on groundworks projects to ensure that passing pedestrians are kept safe.

Dec 21, 20221 min read

New Vans Boast High Spec Safety & Operational Features

The fleet of new Mercedes and MAN vans currently set to join the Svella Connect business in January boast a range of high-spec features.

Dec 21, 20221 min read

Svella Staff Enjoy Christmas Hampers

As a token of appreciation for their hard work during the year, every Svella employee was sent a Christmas hamper.

Dec 21, 20222 min read

Meet Sarah Keeling

Sarah is a Delivery Manager for trunk routes, looking after all the new-build sites for the major trunk routes for our customers.

Dec 21, 20221 min read

Svella Connect Staff Support Save The Children With Christmas Jumper Day

A big festive thank you to everyone who helped Svella Connect raise £215 for Save the Children during Christmas jumper day.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Svella Connect Wins Four-Year Contract Extension With WMCA

Svella Connect has been awarded a four-year contract by West Midlands Combined Authority to undertake diversionary utilities works.

Nov 25, 20222 min read

See It, Report It Already Simplifying Mobile Hazard Reporting

Svella Connect’s new See It, Report It hazard and incident reporting system is up and running, allowing colleagues to easily file reports.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

New Access System Goes Live At Warrington Office

A new access card system will be going live at the Warrington office on Monday 28 November.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Meet Steve Talbot

Steve Talbot is a senior civils team operative based from the Huthwaite depot.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Cyber Essentials Certification Awarded As Svella Connect Ramps Up Cyber Security

Svella Connect has achieved its Cyber Essentials certification after introducing additional measures to prevent cyber attacks.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

New Bobcat Mini-Excavators Arrive At Svella Asset Services

Svella Asset Services has just taken delivery of a range of new plant, equipment and vehicles to be used across Svella Connect operations.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Reminder On Responsibilities Around Van & Vehicle Security

All drivers of Svella Connect vans are reminded of their responsibilities and asked not to leave keys in the ignition of unattended vans.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

Svella Connect Supporting Christmas Jumper Charities on 15 December

Svella Connect’s Christmas Jumper Day on 15 December will help raise money for Save the Children charity.

Nov 25, 20221 min read

New Warehouse Management Systems & Technology Boost Stockholding Efficiency

The introduction of new warehouse management systems and best-in-class technology has improved stock control and warehouse efficiency.

Oct 27, 20221 min read

'See It, Report It' Launched To Improve Hazard & Incident Reporting

A new online and mobile-accessible hazard and incident reporting system is set to vastly improve health and safety across Svella Connect.