Alarms

PARFAS recruits

by Mark Rowe

The Oldham-based security company, and Category 2 BS5979 approved Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) PARFAS has recruited further, including extra monitoring station staff and in business admin.

Phil Thomas has been brought in to head the Operation and Business Support Team, Carol Thomas into the Monitoring Station and Leanne Ordano into business administration.

Phil, 58, from Leyland, has over 25 years security industry experience in CCTV, access control and fire and intruder alarms; besides project management and operations experience. He says: “My strengths lie in organisation and project management so this job is ideal for me. I’m really looking forward to the challenge in helping PARFAS to grow and embrace new technology at the same time!”

Mike Braddock, CEO for PARFAS said: “As the business is expanding we’ve needed to create new roles. This is a key time for PARFAS. Consolidating our past, building on the strengths we’ve invested in the business. Now it’s time to move forward, embrace the future and constantly striving to be the best by using the latest technology.”

Carol, 56 who has worked as a door supervisor, has owned her own business for the past 12 years running a licensed premises. She says: “I’m really enjoying the change.”

And Leanne, 35, who works part time has joined on a temporary contract to assist with the integration of a new CASH service database. Leanne who has been a full time mum for several years is loving being in work again! She says: “I wanted a new start so I’ve studied at the Life Long Learning Centre, and now I’m pleased to be able to use those qualifications I’ve gained; I really like working at PARFAS and the people I’m working with too!”

Mike adds: “With Phil joining us and picking up the operational mantle I know he will be a great addition to the business. He will support us with our growth plans and help to develop new opportunities for us. Carol is working in our monitoring station on a shift system, as we operate 24 hours a day, and is fitting in well with the team. Whereas Leanne will be assisting by inputting data into a new database system we’ve invested in. They are all proving to be great assets already.”

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