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National asset engineering firm, Edwin James Group, has appointed Simon Varo to the newly created role of Operations Director at group company Parker Technical Services.
The role aims to support growth in traditional facilities maintenance, and the hybrid model that combines building services with more complex process engineering services. Varo will also head up key customer management across the group and support a programme of digital transformation.
A Chartered Engineer (CIBSE), Varo joins Parker Technical Services from EMCOR UK, where he worked for 12 years.
Commenting on the appointment Mark Orpin, COO at Edwin James Group, said: “Facilities maintenance is a key part of our business. Our hybrid model brings together our group capabilities, across both process and infrastructure engineering, delivering a unified approach to the asset lifecycle that drives greater efficiencies and environmental benefits for our customers.
“I’m really pleased to welcome Simon into this new role; he will be instrumental in helping to deliver the strategic vision for this part of the business. He has a great track record of working in complex environments and that experience is a perfect fit for our customers.”
Varo added: “It’s a great time to be joining Edwin James Group. The business has seen lots of success in the last 12 months and I’m excited to be part of the growth strategy. I’m looking forward to getting to know our clients and playing an integral part in helping them operate successfully.”
Edwin James Group operates three brands throughout the UK – Musk Process Services, Peak Technology Solutions, and Parker Technical Services. The Group recently announced the appointment of David Mallinson into the newly created role of Managing Director at Musk Process Services.
While some personnel are finally returning to the office – the great majority of organisations (up to 83 per cent) anticipate a hybrid mix of on-premises and working from home to continue for the foreseeable future.
This means that when it comes to providing access to the workplace, where once it was simply enough to maintain a welcoming reception for visitors, organisations today must also keep a close eye on access permissions in real-time to keep buildings safe and secure while ensuring they comply with compliance.
Pitney Bowes Smart Access Management in association with FMJ has produced a new White Paper which explains how to create a welcoming, actively managed environment for authorised people.
It explains how new Smart Access Management™ (SAM) delivers a complete, real-time and data-driven view of all your people, visitors and contractors, to help give you greater control and visibility.
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