A nationwide fire safety training company is set for fresh growth after securing a new base in Redditch with the aid of commercial property agency John Truslove.
UK Fire Training has taken 1,435 sq ft of space at 151c Evesham Road, in Headless Cross, on the outskirts of Redditch as the headquarters for its central team, from where it organises its 35 trainers based around the country.
All trainers are retired or serving firefighters running around 150 training sessions a month on fire risk assessment, handling flammable waste such as lithium batteries, the proper use of fire extinguishers and training fire marshals or managers.
Clients range from companies large and small to local authorities, schools and care homes.
Managing director Jon Hughes said: “Our previous offices are right across the road from our new site. We had seen the ‘for rent’ signs go up and got in touch with the team at John Truslove straight away. James Haynes came out to show us around and we could immediately see how we could make the premises work for us.”
Ian Parker, joint managing director at John Truslove, then worked with Jon and the property’s landlord to enable UK Fire Training to secure a five-year lease.
“It had previously been used as a hair salon,” said Jon Hughes.
“We’ve stripped it back and redecorated, giving ourselves a blank canvas. It is ideal for us at the moment and also gives us space for expansion. We are hoping to start on that process later this year.”
He added: “Redditch has proven an excellent base for us since the move – we are rarely more than a couple of hours from most of our clients, particularly those in London where we do a lot of work.”
“Working with the team at John Truslove made the move a very smooth process. Everyone we dealt with was absolutely brilliant and very helpful.”
Ian Parker said: “It is always satisfying to help a company find the premises it needs for the next stage in its development. Because of our unrivalled portfolio of properties and landlords across the area we are in the best position to assist any growing business.
“Jon and the team at UK Fire Training knew what they were looking for, and it was right across the road.”
