A brief History of Omega

Omega started trading in 1989 and the company has developed dramatically in the past 29 years. 

2018's New Year Resolutions

Here at Omega, we know that a focused approach is the best out of any, which is why we knew, a week into the New Year, that some goals were to be set, resolutions as it were, to ensure we knew exactly how to make the most of 2018! Have a read on to see what we're leaving behind in 2017 & where we're heading in the next few coming months!

As it's important to us to provide the best experience to our customers, we're continuing to apply our Missions, Visions & Values to everything we do. However, as the company continues to grow, there have been some changes in strategy in various areas of the business. One of our main focuses for the year is to develop our social media & marketing approach, which we felt could be further refined. The first thing we have started to do is write regular blog posts, as these not only give insight into the goings on in the company, such as our internships & apprenticeships, but also aim to be helpful & informative to readers. 

Another focus is to create case studies on recently completed projects, which gives us the opportunity first hand how our work has impacted our customer's businesses. The aim for our case studies is to provide potential clients with an insight into how our security solutions can work for their company.

We're also making a number of updates to our current website to increase usability for visitors to the site - Our social media profiles, including the blog, will be easily accessible, plus we'll be featuring our case studies, as mentioned above. Overall, our changes online will help us feel more connected to our existing customers, plus give any new potential clients the chance to see what life at Omega is really about! 

Here's to a fantastic 2018! 

A look back at our 2017 highlights...

2017 has been a fantastic year for Omega, from new exciting contracts, obtaining prestigious accreditation's and gaining new staff members, so we thought we'd share the best bits...

Aíslinn's Omega intern experience so far...

Aíslinn joined us in September following the completion of her MA at the University of Leeds. 10 weeks into her internship she shares her thoughts on her experience so far... 

Omega & their DHF Accreditation

Omega Security Systems are very proud to say that we have recently become accredited under the Door Hardware Federation for Powered Gates & Barriers. DHF is the only unified trade body representing the interests of locks & building hardware, metal doorsets, timber doorsets, industrial doors & rolling shutters, garage doors & automated gates sectors. Their main aim is to raise standards in the industries it represents and, by doing so, reassure customers that they are using products & services of the highest quality that conform with the latest legislation, safety, & technical specifications.

Introducing... Our Newest Apprentice

Our newest apprentice Jack Allman. 

Our New Year's Resolutions

Here at Omega Security, we know that a focused approach is the best out of any, which is why we knew, two weeks into the New Year, that some goals were to be set, resolutions as it were, to ensure we knew exactly how to make the most of 2017!

Omega's 'Missions, Visions & Values' are the statements which underpin everything that we as a company do in our everyday life. By being aware of these statements, we can ensure that our work is carried out to the best of our ability as a unit, both within the office & out on site, & that customer satisfaction is at the forefront of our goals whenever we take on & complete new projects.

A Year in a Day... A Look back at 2016

As 2016 recently came to a close, & we headed on into 2017, the staff here at Omega thought it would be the perfect time to take a look back over the last twelve months & pick out some of the highlights the Omega team had experienced! From charity events, to new installs, to new product releases & much more, it's clear that 2016 was a whirlwind year, so why not take this whistle stop tour of some of our best bits?

Alex the Intern & his Amazing Experience

Alex Brodie joined us in September following the completion of his BA Economics & Politics degree at the University of Leeds. Three excellent months have passed since then & now he shares his thoughts with us on his experience & he how embraced the Omega Security Systems team.

A Day In The Life... Engineering Apprentice

Here at Omega, we believe that offering young people an opportunity to flourish, grow & gain experience within work environment is the best way to help them continue their professional development & really get the most from their career. We regularly take on apprentices & interns, as we know that it's a give & take relationship & both sides end up gaining something extremely valuable whether it be knowledge & experience, or a new perspective. Here, one of our two engineer apprentices, Conor, talks us through why he chose an apprenticeship, & how he feels it's helped him develop both personally & within the workplace: 

Halloween Competition - Pumpkins & Pets

*UPDATE* As we have already received so many fantastic entries, we have decided to offer two prizes, one for the best Pumpkin, & one for the best Pet! 

As Halloween is less than a week away, we thought what better than to have a Halloween themed competition, as we love a good contest here at Omega. Our theme this year is 'Pumpkins & Pets', as per the title, & the rules are as follows; Simply take a Halloween inspired photo of either a pumpkin you've carved or a dressed up pet (the spookier, the better!); Please note, we are unable to accept photos of people. Send them to us here at Omega before the closing date on the 31st of October, & we'll pick a shortlist of four (two for each category) which will then be taken to the general public for one final vote. The winners will then be picked & announced on Friday 4th of November, & will be contacted directly by us to organise the prize giving, which will be a lovely box of chocolates to see in November! Please note, entries are going to be accepted from the UK only.

We will be showcasing all entries on our blog, so keep an eye open for your favourites & get ready to vote!

Team Building Day

Dream Team 

On Monday 10th October, the Omega team had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a team building day at Aerial Extreme, Ripon, North Yorkshire. We all turned up bright & early, wrapped up cosily, as we'd been forewarned that there was potential for any kind of weather that day, & huddled round with our cups of tea & coffee before being split into two teams ('Team A' & 'The A Team'; We like to keep things simple at Omega). The morning was spent carrying out various challenges, some timed, others not, that meant we had to work in our groups to prepare plans & find solutions to overcome the obstacles we'd been faced with.

Welcome

Hello everybody, & welcome to Omega Security Systems' blog, where we will be hoping to keep you upto date with everything going on within the company, aswell as in the world of security too. Before we start, however, I would like to share a little bit of background information about Omega with you, so you can begin to get a feel for who we are, exactly, & what we try to accomplish on a day to day basis.