Corps Security wins three-year contract at Michelin’s UK head office

The three-year contract will see a team of nine trained and Security Industry Authority-licensed security professionals move across to Corps Security by virtue of the TUPE Regulations to be led by a dedicated site supervisor.

Corps Security will provide security guarding services, including site patrols, Front-of-House customer service and visitor management for Michelin’s manufacturing and storage facility.

Given the nature of the materials and the sheer volumes involved, the site presents significant fire risk considerations and requires robust emergency procedures and Health and Safety protocols to be in place at all times.

Corps Security will also provide ongoing consultancy through Corps Intel, the organisation’s intelligence and specialist risk management consultancy. This will include threat and vulnerability assessments for the location.

Brand licensing programme

Michelin, of course, is a global leader in the domain of tyre manufacturing for aircraft, cars, bicycles and motorsports. Thousands of tyres are produced and held at the company’s extensive facility in Staffordshire.

Based at the Stoke-on-Trent facility, Michelin Lifestyle Limited (MLL) focuses on Michelin’s worldwide brand licensing programme. MLL works collaboratively with licensing partners to develop “innovative, stylish and desirable” Michelin products including automotive and cycle accessories, footwear, apparel, accessories and equipment purpose-designed for work, sport and leisure in addition to a range of gifts, collectibles and personal accessories that promote Michelin’s heritage and culture.

The on-site Michelin Training and Information Centre (MTIC) delivers comprehensive training in all areas of the tyre business. Courses cover technical aspects related to tyres, accident investigation and hands-on fitting and maintenance techniques as well as sales, management and Health and Safety.

In addition, the MTIC runs mystery shopping exercises and often creates bespoke courses built around specific customer needs.

Growing portfolio

Dale Johnson, regional director of Corps Security, informed Security Matters: “We’re proud to welcome Michelin to our growing portfolio of customers across the West Midlands. The new contract is part of our broader growth strategy in the region. Indeed, this contract award highlights our expertise in delivering robust security solutions for complex industrial environments. We now look forward to building a strong and successful partnership with what is such a globally respected organisation.”

Carl Forster, buyer for the UK and the Nordics at Michelin, responded: “We operate a complex site that requires a highly resilient security provider. Corps Security’s strong presence in the region and experience of dealing with our industry made them the right choice. We were also impressed by the company’s status as a social enterprise, duly demonstrating the value the business places on actively supporting its colleagues.”

*Further information is available online at www.corpssecurity.co.uk