HSL Compliance

We are delighted to announce that HSL Compliance has acquired Lancashire-based fire and air compliance specialist, RJ Urmson Group. The move expands our expertise into fire and air ventilation safety and compliance services for the first time. This is a complementary service to our existing market leading water safety offering. This transaction is our third acquisition in 12 months, after acquiring Chemical Treatment Services in August 2023 and Plexus Innovation in January 2024, taking our headcount to more than 500. R J Urmson Group was founded in 1992 by Robert and Louise Urmson, incorporated in 2005 and provides ventilation validation, commissioning, water treatment and passive fire services to clients across the UK from its Chorley, Lancs headquarters. Robert Urmson, Managing Director of R J Urmson, said: “It’s brilliant to mark our 32nd year by joining forces with the team at HSL Compliance. Our combined knowledge and capabilities will benefit our Urmson clients, many of whom have been with us since the beginning, as well as providing great opportunities to our dedicated employees. “As a family we are proud to have built R J Urmson Group from a small start-up into a successful family-run business. HSL Compliance share our values and ambitions and, with their support, we’re excited to start an exciting new chapter for the company and continue to grow in partnership.” Following the acquisition, Robert, alongside his daughter, Christina Urmson, will continue to lead the running of the Urmson Group and the company will continue to operate under its existing branding. Gavin Hartley, Chief Executive of HSL Compliance, added: “Rob and the team have built a market-leading operation with services that complement our own. Many of our existing clients, particularly in the Healthcare sector, have air ventilation and fire safety compliance requirements. Being able to offer these services going forward, in addition to our market leading water safety services, is a great step forward for HSL and our mission to be the number one Health and Safety Compliance provider in the UK. The deal team at HSL Compliance was led by Tom Taylor and Gavin Hartley, with external financial due diligence support from Ross Wiggins of Menzies (London), and legal support from Arpinder Dhillon of Harrison Clark Rickerby (Ross-on-Wye). R J Urmson Group was advised by Jon Else, Lewis Pearson and Ben Fallows of DTE Corporate Finance, with legal support by provided by Simon Wallwork and Mark Warburton of Slater Heelis (Manchester). On behalf of all the team at HSL, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to RJ Urmson! https://lnkd.in/ekQdmWeV

On behalf of all the team at HSL Compliance, we would like to wish everyone who is celebrating, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! To allow our colleagues to enjoy the festive break, our offices will be closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday 24th December until 8.00am on Thursday 2nd January. If you have been provided with the emergency call out number by your Account Manager and your call is urgent please contact the number provided. We'd like to thank all of our team for their consistent efforts and support throughout 2024! We look forward to seeing what 2025 brings! #christmas #festive #newyear

It's that time of year again!

Looks a great event, well done Chris, Helena and the rest of the healthcare team, brilliant work.

They shall grow not old As we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them

It gives us enormous pleasure to celebrate another incredible milestone anniversary for one of our longest serving members of the team. Today, we celebrate Mark Climo achieving 25 years’ of service! Staying with the same company for 25 years is huge. We want to sincerely thank Mark for his unwavering loyalty and dedication to HSL Compliance. It is our privilege to have watched him progress through the business during that time to his current role as Account Supervisor. He is a wonderful role model to his team – always there to offer advice, share his extensive knowledge, lend a hand and to be a positive, friendly and supportive influence. We have spoken to have a few of Mark’s colleagues and here is what they have to say: Kat Trigg BSc (Hons) M.W.M. Soc – “It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside Climo since I started at HSL 9 years ago. I quickly learnt that he was the go-to guru for all things dosing, and although we have advised and supported each other over the years, he still remains my no. 1 dosing wizard! Climo is admired and respected by colleagues and clients all over the country, he is great craic and always brings a smile and positive attitude to any task. Huge congratulations on your 25 year milestone mate, testament to your commitment and dedication. See you at the next Killers gig!” David Holmes – “Congratulations Mark on 25 years at HSL Compliance! Mark and I have worked pretty much alongside each other for the last 20 years and I have nothing but amazing memories of our adventures together. From the beginning, Mark was always the fountain of knowledge when we worked around the Midlands together. Any site he could recite how many calorifiers, water heaters, POUs and what was the best times to access etc…..he also knew the best cafes for lunch too! I’m lucky enough to call Mark a friend as well as a colleague and can honestly say I wouldn’t be in my position today if it wasn’t for his support over the years. Mark’s commitment to HSL can be felt throughout the company and clients alike, from his in depth knowledge of dosing units and all legionella based activities, to the up and coming technicians that all rely on his wealth of knowledge. Congratulations, mate!” Gavin Hartley - "Congratulations Mark on this amazing achievement. Your hard work and dedication have been key to the ongoing success of HSL and I would like to personally thank you for being a valuable member of our team. You have set a very high standard for our engineers, and are always happy to share your knowledge and experience to help others. You set an outstanding example and I look forward to seeing you progress further within the business!" Thank you, Mark for everything you have done over the last 25 years. We are very grateful to you and proud of you, in equal measure. Happy Anniversary! #25yearsservice #longserviceaward #thankyou

Day 2 Healthcare Estates 2024 - 8th and 9th October - Manchester Central ! The team are ready and waiting for more track competition at stand D24! RJ Urmson Group Think Scalextric Events & Track Builders

Healthcare Estates 2024 - 8th and 9th October - Manchester Central we are ready for you! Stand D24...not to be missed!

Coming soon... 👀 🏎 We are so excited to once again be attending Healthcare Estates 2024 - 8th and 9th October - Manchester Central! You can find us and the fantastic Think Scalextric Events & Track Builders team at Stand D24. Our track this year is not to be missed. This year we are delighted to share our stand with our brilliant colleagues from RJ Urmson Group, who will be sharing details of their services, which have further strengthened the HSL Compliance group portfolio! Rob Nicoll will be delivering a presentation on the latest remote monitoring guidance on Tuesday 8th at 4pm, inside the Water and Infection Control theatre! We will also be joined by our remote monitoring experts, demonstrating our Plexus range of technology products! See you there! #healthcareestates #exhibition #zombieapocalypse

We are delighted to be sharing another fantastic milestone within the HSL team! This time, we are celebrating Andy Griffiths! Andy joined us back in 2009 and has become a key member of our Healthcare team. Here's what his colleagues had to say: Mike Fox: "Congratulations, Andy on reaching a very impressive 15 years service with the company! Andy is one of our highly thought of team of health care engineers who is primarily based at a hospital. Week in, week out, Andy gives 100%, ensuring the weekly PPMs are completed. Thank you for your many years of hard work - it doesn’t go unnoticed. Once again, congratulations! Here's to another 15!" Alan Staniforth: "Andy was the one who first got me into the water industry as his trainee around 10 years ago. Not only do I class him as an excellent employee who is a credit to this company, I also value him as a very good personal friend who I can rely on at any time, in work and out of it. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Many congratulations on your 15 year milestone, Andy!" We'd like to sincerely thank Andy for the last 15 years of hard work and congratulate him on his fantastic achievement! #15yearsservice #longserviceaward #thankyou