Huge congratulations to one of our apprentices, Luke, who received, not one, but two awards at Springvale Employment and Learning‘s recent 2024 Learner Awards.

Luke was awarded Apprenticeships NI Learner of the Year in Plumbing, and overall Apprenticeships NI Learner of the Year 2024.

Springvale’s Apprenticeships NI Learner of the Year 2024 award recognises an overall Apprenticeships Winner showing their hard work and dedication to both their course and employer and building their career.

Luke’s tutor commented “Luke started with Springvale on the Level 1 Plumbing course and found himself a work placement with Greenview on a temporary basis, Luke performed that well Greenview offered him an apprenticeship and he has gone from strength to strength since then. Luke not only started on his Level 2 Plumbing course but was able to also complete his Level 1 portfolio at the same time.

This shows that Luke is a hard-working and a driven individual. Luke is an outstanding student, he is always on time and his attendance is excellent. I have no doubt that Luke will be very successful in the future as he has a great attitude in the workshop and on site. Well done Luke, great Job and good luck with your level 3 in plumbing course.“

Luke commented “I’ve found my apprenticeship great. Anytime I need help with anything there’s always someone there like the engineers or the HR staff. I’ve enjoyed most of it. I love being out in the van and doing the work I’ve been doing, I’ve nothing to complain about.” 

Huge congratulations to one of our apprentices, Frank, who was awarded Learner of the Year Trainee Plumber at Springvale Employment and Learning’s recent 2024 Learner Awards!

Frank has recently joined Greenview through our Apprenticeship Programme and starts his Level 2 Plumbing course in September at Springvale Employment and Learning.
 
Frank’s tutor commented “Frank is a very intelligent young man. He is extremely capable of any tasks he is set and has shown a great enthusiasm for success by finding his own employment with Greenview and solidifying a place on the APP NI programme with a qualification in Level 2 Plumbing. I have no doubt that Frank will make his way to become a fully qualified plumber with a very successful career.”

Commenting on his early days with Greenview, Frank said “I’ve found my first few weeks here great, it’s nothing but a pleasure to be working here. I’m finding it really easy to settle in with everyone.”

We are proud of the commitment each of our apprentices make, and of course the invaluable impact of our workplace mentors who support their journey.

To find out more about our apprentice programme and training academy visit: https://greenviewgroup.com/training/

Huge congratulations to one of our apprentice plumbers, Tirzah, who was recognised at the Belfast Metropolitan College Apprentice Awards 2024.

Tirzah was awarded the Level 3 Plumbing Apprentice Winner. 

The awards are a recognition of the hard work and dedication of those undertaking an apprenticeship. Tirzah has participated in our Apprenticeship Programme which aims to compliment the college-based learning with wider skills and learning, and has become a valued member of our team.

Commenting on her experience as a Greenview apprentice, Tirzah said “My apprenticeship with Greenview has been an immensely rewarding experience. While classroom learning has its merits, nothing compares to the hands-on training I’ve received working alongside skilled engineers. The experience I’ve gained through this whole apprenticeship programme is invaluable.

The support and encouragement from Greenview, as well as from the engineers themselves, has been exceptional. I wholeheartedly recommend this pathway to anyone considering a career change or looking to acquire lifelong skills and knowledge in the trade industry.”

Congratulations to Tirzah for this fantastic achievement! To find out more about our apprentice programme and training academy visit: https://greenviewgroup.com/training/

We are delighted that our commercial subsidiary, B.I. Electrical Services, were shortlisted at the Aico Community Awards 2024 in Birmingham, as finalists in the Electrical Contractor of the Year category.

Held on the 18 April 2024 at The International Convention Centre in Birmingham, the event celebrated excellence within the social housing industry and local communities. Across 13 categories, 400 guests and finalists celebrated inspirational colleagues, projects, and innovations.

Whilst we didn’t win our category, our team had a fantastic evening celebrating excellence within the social housing industry to keep communities safe.

Host of the night, Carl Jones, commented “It is heart-warming to see how much these awards mean to all the inspirational individuals and groups who have been shortlisted for such fantastic work in their local communities. Congratulations to Aico for launching such a brilliant initiative, shining a light on these unsung heroes at a tremendous night of celebration.”

Our Commercial Asset Maintenance services provide a range of 24-hour emergency response services, reactive repairs and maintenance, and PPM works including statutory compliance and cyclical maintenance. To find out more about our commercial electrical services please visit: https://greenviewgroup.com/service/commercial-asset-maintenance/

We are delighted to announce that our subsidiary, B.I. Electrical Services have recently been awarded a place on the Fusion21 Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework.

This framework delivers a full range for the provision of Heating, Renewables and Electrical works for UK Public Sector organisations to access, including housing, education and healthcare providers. Works covered by this framework also include innovative technologies dedicated to sustainable heating solutions and quality assurance audits.

Chris McQuillan, Framework Manager at Fusion21 said: “We are delighted to welcome all of the new suppliers onto Fusion21’s Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework, including B.I. Electrical Services. The tender process was highly competitive and has identified the best contractors for our members to use for the delivery of a whole range of heating and electrical programmes.”

“Members accessing this framework will benefit from flexible call-off options, UK-wide coverage, and the option to deliver social value to their communities, aligned to their organisational priorities.”

Some of the Greenview team recently attended the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards 2023 (LCCC Business Awards). We are delighted to have been awarded the Winner of the Contribution to the Community Award.

This award recognises businesses that are reaching out beyond their day-to-day business activities. Those making a positive impact and engaging business within the local community and bringing about great social benefit.

The LCCC Business Awards judges noted that “Greenview are fully invested in corporate social responsibility. As a result they are having significant positive impact in the local community. There is a real passion to make a difference and the community-focused ethos makes its employees want to get involved.”

We would like to thank each and every one of our employees that made this possible. Especially those that give their time and energy to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.

Check out the highlights of this brilliant awards night here

See more of our awards and accreditations here

Throughout December, Greenview employees have donated generously for local charities and foodbanks, working together to make a difference for the communities where we work.

We are delighted to have made donations to Lisburn foodbank, The People’s Kitchen Belfast, Newry Women’s Aid, and Cash for Kids ‘Mission Christmas’ toy appeal.

This also accompanies our Christmas Raffle which raised £210 for The People’s Kitchen Belfast and Crisis, our Charities of the Year for 2023.

Our Corporate Social Responsibility commitment focuses on achieving positive outcomes in the communities where we operate, enabling our customers and communities to positively benefit from the positive impact we create.

Thank you to each and every member of our team for your support and help.

1 November 2022 marks Greenview’s fifth anniversary. Since the creation of the Greenview in 2017, there has been rapid growth in terms of the services provided, the customers we serve and the people we employ.

Our services have developed over the last five years; we now deliver fully integrated building services across the UK and Ireland including mechanical and electrical, facilities management, capital works, and sustainable energy solutions.

Just like our services, our team has grown and now includes over 300 employees, each of whom make us who we are. To support our growth, we have invested over £300,000 in training and development, including our bespoke Apprentice Programme (representing 10% of our employees) and Management Development Programme. We value and celebrate difference; 53% of our management are female, much higher than our industry average.

Our growth provided a platform for continued expansion in the services we offer within a controlled and managed methodology, through both acquisition and organic growth. Our commitment to collaboration, innovation and high levels of quality and performance, has placed us as the trusted partner of choice for many clients across a range of sectors. We now have over 55 clients, and our contract portfolio ranges in scope and size up to £16 million. Our teams have now collectively attended over 750,000 visits. We have worked through turmoil and controversy, we have had some difficult times, but we have also had some amazing times, and have become stronger for it. We have our employees at the heart of every decision we make.

We would like to thank each and every one of our employees, clients, partners and suppliers for supporting us as we look forward to the next five years.

To mark Energy Saving Week in Northern Ireland, we wanted to share our top energy saving/efficiency tips which will not only benefit the environment but will also help cut costs of energy consumption in the home, helping reduce your energy bills this winter.

Energy Saving Week is about helping share tested tips with householders to help them save energy, reduce costs, and help lower the impact our energy use is having on the environment.

You can view our tips including some ‘how to’ videos here: https://greenviewgroup.com/energy-efficiency/

We are delighted to share that we have been shortlisted as Finalists for Large Contractor of the Year and Apprentice of the Year at the NI Plumbing and Heating Awards 2022.

The 2022 Awards recognise NI’s plumbing and heating contractors, consultants, merchants, manufacturers, people, products and projects.

Huge congratulations to one of our apprentices, Patrick McAllister, who has been shortlisted in the Apprentice of the Year category. We are proud of each and every one of our apprentices. Through our apprenticeship programme, we aim to help close the significant skills gap in Northern Ireland.

The awards are judged by an independent panel of respected industry experts who have unrivalled experience and industry knowledge. Our services are delivered by a fantastic team who are committed to delivering high levels of quality, being a finalist for Large Contractor of the Year, we are delighted that their performance and high standards of quality have been recognised.

We look forward to the awards ceremony on Friday 11th November and wish everyone the best of luck.