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Job Vacancy: Security Supervisor (Mobile)

Security Supervisor (Mobile) Job Vacancy Positive and friendly outlook with a can do attitude, the successful candidate will possess a full UK driving licence and a current valid SIA licence. You will be responding to alarm activations, opening and locking up premises and conducting security patrols. This is a full-time, permanent position working 4 on, […]

Shout Network Golf Day Raises Funds for The Anderton Centre!

While members and guests were bringing their A game to the green of Leyland Golf Club at the Shout Network Golf Day on Monday 23rd May, funds were being raised for Chorley’s Anderton Centre, a long-standing Shout Network member. Phil Thompson of Key Control Services, alongside his co-pilot Freya Hesketh of Shout Network, drove around […]

News Release – April 2022

Management Announcement – Operations Organisation Structure To further augment our management infrastructure, the Directors of Key Control Services are delighted to announce the appointment of Shane Jones to the role of Operations Manager. Shane will be tasked with overseeing the efficient operational function of the business across all channels. Rob Walker will remain an integral […]

What is Keyholding?

Keyholding is a service whereby a security company (with an SIA approved contractor) will hold and safely store a set of keys and/or alarm access codes for client commercial premises.  Security companies must store keys and access codes in line with relevant British standards for the industry. This means that particular key practices and processes […]

Speed Of Sight Charity

We are always keen to support local charities where possible, and we are delighted to announce that we have recently joined the Inspire25Club in support of the Speed of Sight Charity.   The Charity was founded by Mike Newman, who was born completely blind, and it offers driving experiences to blind and disabled people of […]

BACKUP North West Charity

As proud Guardians of the BACKUP North West Charity, we were delighted to attend their 30th Anniversary Peaky Blinders Ball held at Bolton Whites Hotel on Saturday 19 March 2022. It was great to meet up with many other local businesses in support of such a great cause.

Ops Supervisor & Accounts Manager

More media coverage for the promotion of our Ops Supervisor and recruitment of a new accounts manager. This article below appeared in Professional Security Magazine Online. New Ops Supervisor & Accounts Manager 10TH JANUARY 2020 Key Control Services, a Bolton-based firm, reports several new client wins, and a double-digit growth in a number of its […]

Why Outdoor Security Camera Systems Are Not Always Enough To Protect Your Premises

By Paul Haynes, General Manager, KCS Security Outdoor security camera systems can be beneficial to virtually every type business in the UK. Outdoor security camera systems, more commonly known as CCTV,  protect all kinds of buildings, such as offices, factories, retail outlets, industrial facilities, and warehouses. Thieves from outside your business and even thieves from […]

A big thank you

I would like to thank all our connections, friends, and, clients who have congratulated us on our 18th year anniversary. We strive to be extremely professional in all aspects of our service provision and are always looking for ways to improve our quality of service that we provide for our clients. This last year we […]

Key Control Offices turned into Police Station!!!

In tonights episode of ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ (Sunday 25th Jan on BBC1,) there is a scene at a ‘Police Station’ where Sarah Lancashire, Ann Red and Derek Jackoby go to the front desk. This and the following scene in the ‘Police Station’ were filmed in the offices of Key Control Services which were converted […]