Volvo, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles, have appointed Legion Group plc to provide security services at their prestigious company headquarters in Warwick. 

Eight operating companies from the Volvo portfolio, including BRS Vehicle Rental, are based at the extensive site, which comprises a high specification double storey office block accommodating around 450 staff and housing a training centre for Volvo technicians.  Externally, several large car parks provide parking facilities for staff, visitors and delivery vehicles.

The 6 Legion security officers provide round-the-clock patrols to the whole site, including access and egress control, and also deliver the internal mail as and when required to cover for staff absence.

Legion beat off several major security providers to win the contract, and are conscious of Volvo’s high expectations when it comes to service delivery.

“We are delighted to have won this contract,” commented Jeremy Powell Legion’s Head of Business Development. “Volvo clearly value their security, and we have formed a close working relationship with the company in order to understand and deliver the highest possible level of service. We are conscious of the fact that the customer expects us to go that extra mile and therefore we have raised our game accordingly.”

Volvo recently hosted Legion’s sales workshop in their Conference Room, when their Group Purchasing Director Ian Walker, and Chief Buyer Emma Cramp, joined the meeting to explain the reasons why they awarded the contract to Legion and to emphasise the exceptionally high service levels they demand from their suppliers.   Volvo’s kind offer to host the meeting demonstrates the excellent relationship that is developing as a result of the dedication of the Midlands operational management team led by Mark Shenton, Regional Manager.