Renowned safety expert on board as fire and security franchise expands into Liverpool

A safety specialist has opened a franchise in Liverpool with an ambition to grow and hire more staff from the city.

On board with the new Jackson Fire & Security expansion, is well-known Liverpool businessman Geoff Billington who last year sold the Bootle-based marine safety company ISP which he co-owned.

Geoff’s son Mike brought in his father after becoming branch director and returning to his roots after many years on the road as a national sales manager.

Jackson Fire & Security has built up a strong reputation for installation and maintenance of fire and intruder alarms, extinguishers, CCTV and emergency lighting.

A key member of its Liverpool team will be engineer Mark Dillon, who has worked in the industry for 11 years with ADT.

Mike Billington said:

“Jackson Fire & Security has become a well-known brand and we are delighted to be opening its branch in Liverpool.

“Liverpool is such a developing city that I believe there is going to be a rising demand for our services.

“Within 12 to 18 months, I want us to have been so successful that we have new premises with more jobs, in the office and on the road, for local people.”

“We have had the right level of support from the head office whether it be for finance, marketing or recruitment to ensure we can make this happen.”

He said:

“The key thing is that we offer a local service. I am going to have dedicated Liverpool engineers who can respond to calls quickly and offer the personal touch.

“We will also be launching our Switch campaign in which businesses can save money by coming to us for all their fire and security services.”

Steve Jackson, managing director of Jackson Fire & Security, said:

“Opening a Liverpool franchise is an important step in the development of our company and I am delighted that its operation is in the hands of such an experienced team.

“We are already a recognised brand in the city but this will give us a firmer foothold. Liverpool is taking off and I want us to be part of its exciting times.”

Jackson Fire & Security employs 35 people across franchises in Liverpool, Warrington, Wirral, North Wales, Cambridge and Leeds.

Formed in 1991, the franchise has built a reputation for quality, reliability and service and is a NSI and Siemens; gold-accredited partner for fire and systems.

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