Security firm creates 150 jobs after ‘unprecedented demand’
A Nottingham security firm has created more than 150 jobs during the coronavirus pandemic after seeing an “unprecedented” demand for its services over recent weeks.
Reshma Sheikh, managing director of Octavian UK, said security officers are often unsung heroes during times of crisis.
To meet this upswing in demand, the Nottingham-based company, part of the multi-service Octavian Group, has created the jobs to support its clients during the crisis.
With many buildings currently empty, the risk of theft, vandalism and trespass has greatly increased. Octavian’s new back-up team will assist its existing 250 strong workforce in protecting NHS workers, supermarkets, where assaults, antisocial behaviour and thefts are likely to sadly be on the rise, and logistics, offices, and construction companies, whose assets, worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions of pounds, are currently left unattended.
Octavian staff will also enforce the Government’s two-metre social distancing rules, diffusing conflict situations and liaising with local emergency services.
Reshma Sheikh, managing director of Octavian UK, said: “There is a real need to deter crime, maintain vital services and protect the public during times of crisis. Demand for our services has increased in a short space of time due to the coronavirus pandemic. This shows just how essential and valuable, security services is during an emergency. All of our new recruits will be subject to temperature testing and social distancing measures, as it has never been more important to follow the Government’s advice, everyone’s safety is paramount at times like these.
“At Octavian we have the utmost respect for the NHS staff, supermarket workers, cleaners, logistics & construction workers building temporary hospitals and all other key workers operating on the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic, and we are proud of all security teams who are able to protect them, as they carry out their vital work.”
