Case Study - Allied Scaffolding Limited

About Allied Scaffolding Limited

Allied Scaffolding Limited carry out scaffolding work throughout the Midlands and North of England. They have an experienced team of scaffolders and are committed to training new scaffolders through offering apprenticeships. Allied Scaffolding take a collaborative approach to working with their clients and are often involved at every stage in the process from producing schedules at tender stage through to partnership working on site.

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SIMIAN’s involvement

Allied Scaffolding Limited use SIMIAN for a broad package of services including training, apprenticeships and consultancy.

Training

Allied Scaffolding Limited use SIMIAN for all of their training requirements. With employees at all levels they have a range of training needs within the business from apprenticeships for new recruits through to training for experienced foremen, management and directors.

In addition to SIMIAN’s range of off the shelf scaffolding training courses which lead to recognised industry qualifications, Allied Scaffolding have also commissioned SIMIAN to deliver bespoke training for them. For example, they commissioned SIMIAN to deliver bespoke training for their managers on TG:20 and SG4 so that they could then in turn deliver training themselves on the latest guidance to their customers and stakeholders.
Site Audits

Twice a year Allied Scaffolding invite staff at SIMIAN to their offices to complete an audit. They work through an agenda together and review Allied Scaffolding’s systems to ensure they are still current and relevant. As part of the bi-annual reviews they look at safety performance, any accidents that may have taken place and legislative changes within the industry. These regular audits help to ensure Allied Scaffolding stay at the forefront of the sector, make constant improvements and are up-to-date with new guidance and legislation.

The client’s perspective

Why do you use SIMIAN?

The team at SIMIAN have all the knowledge and expertise. We’ve worked with them for more than a decade and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to others. They are professional, well informed and at the forefront of guidance and legislation. They offer a range of training courses and will tailor courses to our needs so we are able to use just one provider for all of our company training. Training can be delivered at their HQ or they will deliver training on-site or at locations to suit us and our working schedules.

Can you give an example of a time when SIMIAN have worked on something specifically for you?

We have used them for a range of bespoke training. This has included assisting us with developing a new course focused on training mast climbers and use of hoists. They have also helped us to develop training that we can then in turn deliver to our clients and stakeholders. This enables us to ensure our customers and partners are informed and up-to-date too.

Can you give an example of how SIMIAN go above and beyond for your company?

Through the working relationship they have built with us. We are in constant communication with the team at SIMIAN.
It gives us confidence to know they are always available with advice and expertise.

SIMIAN are industry leaders, they are involved in creating the health and safety guidance for our industry. Because they create the guidance I believe there is no one better out there to support us with our health and safety and industry focused training. We plan to continue working with SIMIAN on an ongoing basis.

Andy Gaynor, HSEQT Manager, Allied Scaffolding Limited