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Sep 1
2 min

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
1 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
1 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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
2 min

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

Mar 8
2 min

Connecting Women With Career Opportunities In The Field

Celebrating International Women's Day, residential field technician Charlotte Spencer outlines her transition into the telecoms industry.

Mar 8
2 min

Adding Up the Benefits Of Embracing Equity

On International Women's Day, management accountant Emily Renshaw explains how the gender gap is closing at Svella Connect.

Feb 24
1 min

Focus On Quality Sees Svella Connect Regain ISO

Svella Connect has excelled in its commitment to quality management, workplace safety and environmental management with ISO accreditations.

Jan 27
1 min

Svella Connect Recognised As Disability Confident Employer

Svella Connect has confirmed its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity by earning recognition as a Disability Confident Employer

Jan 6
2 min

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.

Feb 24
1 min

Svella Connect Becomes Youth Friendly Employer

Svella Connect has strengthened its commitment to the recruitment of young people to its business by becoming a Youth Friendly Employer.

Jan 30
1 min

Use The Safety Culture App to ‘See It Report It’

Our 'See It, Report It' hazard and incident reporting system was launched in November, but we wanted to remind you how it can be accessed.

Jan 30
1 min

Catching Up With Network Business Unit Director Jack Short

After 10 years in the telecoms sector with Virgin Media, Jack Short says his move to Svella Connect is the challenge he was looking for.

Jan 30
1 min

Catching Up With Commercial Director Gareth Hughes

As Svella Connect’s newly-appointed Commercial Director, he is more than ready for the twists and turns his role is bound to throw his way.

Jan 30
1 min

Strengthened Procurement Team Supports Business Efficiency

There’s a new-look team at the Svella Connect procurement department. Senior Buyer Heidi Jepson has been joined by buyer Valerie Brench...

Jan 30
1 min

Kirkby Move Completes Trio Of New Svella Connect Offices

The much-anticipated move to new offices at Kirkby in Ashfield was completed successfully, offering modern offices and enhanced facilities.

Jan 27
1 min

Overwhelming Response To Career Development Opportunities

People Director Nicola Arrowsmith is extremely encouraged with the number of colleagues interested in developing careers with Svella Connect

Jan 27
1 min

Reminder On Permitted Mersey Crossings

we have arranged company accounts to allow Warrington-based vehicles use of the Mersey Gateway bridge at Runcorn and the Wallasey tunnel.

Jan 27
1 min

Svella Connect Recognised As Disability Confident Employer

Svella Connect has confirmed its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity by earning recognition as a Disability Confident Employer

Jan 6
2 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

Lock It Or Lose It - Again!

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

Dec 21, 2022
2 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
2 min

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.