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Christmas Opening Times 2024
Everyone at Horizon would like to thank you for another great year in 2024. We have completed some wonderful projects and worked with many great people and companies to achieve our goals.
We can advise that our opening times over the festive period are:
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Local Food Bank Donations
Horizon have again donated to our local foodbank, the company and staff have provided funds to help the Sherwood Forest Community Church and Blidworth on the Move create and distribute Christmas Hampers within our community for those most in need.
Horizon Business Deve
White Ribbon Day
Horizon are today supporting White Ribbon Day.
White Ribbon is the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls.
Our aim is to prevent violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes. We work w
Ride to the wall
Horizon was please to donate to this year’s ride to the wall.
Technical Director Gary Moss joined hundreds of fellow motorcyclists in riding to the National Memorial Arboretum on Saturday the 5th October 2024. As the motorcycle community once again came toget
First Lightning !
Did you know that in Philadelphia on September 2, 1882 William N Jennings captured a clear image of lightning, which was later published in Scientific American. This created widespread enthusiasm in the scientific and artistic communities and is documented as the first ev
Steeplejack Job Opportunity
Horizon are currently recruiting for Steeplejack operatives, If this would be role suited to you please review the job description on the Jobs page of our website and or contact us at Sales@horizonsc.co.uk or via 0115 9657 400
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Armed Forces Day 2024
#SaluteOurForces is a simple way for anyone to pay tribute to the British Armed Forces community for their hard work, dedication and efforts to and keep us safe in the UK and across the globe. Horizon pay tribute to all thoses in our Armed Forces on @armedforcesday 2024&nbs
Local foodbank donation
Horizon have this year again donated to our local foodbank, the company and staff have provided funds to help the Sherwood Forest Community Church and Blidworth on the Move create and distribute Christmas Hampers within our community.
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Christmas Opening Times 2023
Horizon will close for the Christmas period on Friday the 22nd December at 1pm and re-open on Tuesday the 2nd January 2024
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients and stakeholders for another great year in 2023 and look forward to engaging w
Mock Rescue Training
Horizons Steeplejacks undertaking Mock rescue training at our in-house training facilities. Head over to our facebook page to watch the full videos of both rescues from the tower and the mock chimney. https://www.facebook.com/Horizonscltd
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Trees For Streets update
Following Horizon sponsoring 5No. Trees through the trees for streets scheme earlier in 2023. We are pleased to receive an update regarding these and the attached photo is of a Norway maple which has been planted on Donegal Street, right outside one of the entrances to Eliz
Fire Awareness Training at Horizon
Fire Awareness Training being completed by some of Horizons Engineers from the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection teams along with office staff.
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Naomi Bike Challenge
A massive congratulations to all the riders in the Naomi Bike Challenge. Completing the ride from Great Ormond Street to Grantham in some pretty soggy weather. A special mention for Corbin and Horizon's very own Sam Lee who was part of the support team for Corbin and al
Naomi bike ride 2023
Horizon are pleased to sponsor Corbin Neville in his challenge to Cycle from Great Ormond street Hospital to Grantham this weekend. Corbin is the partner of Horizon’s Sales Administrator Sam Lee and you can follow the attached link to the just giving page for Michelle
30 Years Service - Gary Moss Technical Director
Recognition of achievement is important, so after 30 years with Horizon, Chairman James Burns had the immense pleasure of presenting Gary Moss his Tag Heuer watch.
Gary was Horizon’s first foreman and has risen to the position of Technical Director for Lightning Pr
Making Islington greener – one tree at a time
We’re delighted to be working with charity project Trees for Streets to fund the planting of more street trees in the London Borough of Islington.
Trees for Streets is the National Street Tree Sponsorship Scheme, supported by the government’s Green Recovery C
Christmas Hamper Food Bank Donation
Horizon have this year donated to our local foodbank, the company and staff have provided funds to help the Sherwood Forest Community Church and Blidworth on the Move create and distribute Christmas Hampers within our community.
Horizon Business Director Louise Ker
Lightning Protection
A cold morning making for a cracking picture of a Lightning Protection system on a clients site. The system consisting of air finials, air termination tape and change of level conductors
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Job Roles with Horizon
Horizon currently have various job opportunities with the organisation , please take a look at the jobs page on the website
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Salute our Forces
Horizons Business Director Louise took time out from her trip to Rome to join in with salute our forces day on June 25th #SALUTEOURFORCES
Read MoreCHAS Elite certificate
Horizon are pleased to advise we have secured CHAS Elite Assured status. Horizon has demonstrated compliance with the CHAS standards in line with the Common Assessment Standard and UK H&S
Legislation and has been awarded accreditation to the requ
Supporting our local economy and community
Horizon supports our local community and economy by utilising local amenities and services. Today was National fish and chip day and Horizons office staff joined in by taking some time at lunch to grab the salt and vinegar & support one of our great local businesse
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Masts Towers and Flagpoles (Wind Sensitive Structures)
Horizon complete Mast and Tower inspections nationwide including all types of wind sensitive structures such as Flagpoles and Windsocks. We will also inspect and advise on all Fall arrests safety systems installed to the structure and test and inspect the Lightning Protecti
Chimney Dismantling
Horizon have been over seeing the chimneys on behalf of the client for over 10 years.
Due to a new CHP being installed and the original boiler house within plant being needed for expansion the client requested that we dismantle the chimneys.
Due to their location acro
ATLAS 21st Century Steeplejack Campaign
Horizon are proud members of ATLAS (Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists) and fully support the 21st Century Steeplejack Campaign. A number of our staff have been involved in the development of the campaign to highlight the full range of specialist serv
Electric charging points installed at Horizon head office
4No. Electric charging points have been installed at Horizon head office to aid in the charging of our growing electric vehicle fleet. This enhances our commitment to reducing carbon emissions inline with our ISO 14001 accreditation and company objectives.
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Donating To Help SSAFA
Horizon have recently helped by making a donation to one of our clients who is raising funds for SSAFA (The Armed Forces Charity) by completing the Sahara Trek in November 2019.
The trek will comprise of 2 full days and 2 half days trekking 100km across the ancient dried
COFFEE WAS POURED AND CAKE WAS EATEN RAISING MONEY FOR MACMILLIAN CANCER SUPPORT CHARITY
Friday 27th September 2019 Horizon Specialist Contracting employees, once again put on their aprons and dusted of their baking skills to bake treats to help raise money for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, for Macmillan Cancer Support Charity.
From cheesecake, r
JEANS FOR GENES DAY
Horizon have held a Jeans for Genes day once again helping raise money for Genetic Disorders UK, the national charity that supports individuals a
Another New Van on the Road
Another new van heads out. This time to join the growing fleet of Lightning Protection Engineers operating nationwide alongside the teams from the Steeplejack and Fall arrest height safety divisions.
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Horizon Help to Restore Nottingham Council House Clock
Horizon Specialist Contracting’s Steeplejack division were recently contracted to help undertake the repairs and restoring of the Nottingham Council House Clock for the first time in 25 years.
Standing at 42.7m a team of three Steeplejack engineers over a period of t
Job Opportunities - Steeplejacks
Job opportunities : Horizon have opportunities for fully carded Steeplejack operatives to work within our working at height department based from our Nottingham Head offices. Please forward CV’s to sales@horizonsc.co.uk for the attention of Mr Paul Farn
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New Fleet of Vans arrive across the company
A whole new fleet of Vehicles have arrived at Horizon and have been distributed across the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection fleets out of all offices Country wide. These new Vans improved on emissions and meet the latest regulations.
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Horizon Carrying Out In-House Training for Operatives
On Thursday 13th December 2018 Horizon carried out its first training session for operatives on the newly installed training facility, at Horizons Nottingham Office.
Horizon operatives regularly undertake training and training refresher courses to ensure t
UK Construction Week at Birmingham's NEC
Horizon Chairman James Burns and Managing Director Leigh Holford recently attended the UK Construction Week at Birmingham's NEC on behalf of ATLAS to present an introduction to lightning, the need for lightning protection in the UK and the standard that governs it (BSEN
Macmillan Coffee Morning at Horizon Steeplejacks!
Horizon Specialist Contracting, once again dusted of their banking skills to help raise money for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, for Macmillan Cancer Support Charity.
From chocolate tiffin, cupcakes, shortbread, lemon cake, butterscotch tart, cheese stra
Horizon's Head Office is Moving
Good afternoon, As of close of business today Horizon will be moving our Head Office, as such we advise all clients that we may be unavailable throughout the day tomorrow (Friday) if you can email in any enquires we will action these on Monday (The 22nd July) for you.
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Horizon are Moving Their Head Office
Horizon are pleased to announce that as of the 22nd July 2018 our Head Office will be moving to new larger premises in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire.
Our new address will be:
Unit 7,
Burma Road,
Blidworth,
Nottinghamshire
NG21 0RT
Please be advised that this
Horizon Once Again Poured Coffee & Shared Cake
Horizon Specialist Contracting, dusted of their banking skills once again to help raise money for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, to help Macmillan Cancer Support Charity.
From unicorn cupcakes, salted caramel cake, carrot cake, chocolate tiffin, rocky road, ch
Jeans for Genes Day
Horizon have held a Jeans for Genes day again this year, This is the annual fundraising campaign for Genetic Disorders UK, the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by a genetic disorder.
Monies raised on Jeans for Genes Day fund the
Horizon's latest fleet addition
Horizon's latest fleet addition, offering the latest environmentally friendly engine technology helping to increase MPG and lower carbon emissions all in-line with Horizons commitment to the environment and our ISO 14001 accreditation
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Horizon Summer update
Horizon 2017 Summer News
Earlier in the year Horizon successfully achieved the transition to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard and also to the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Standard, credited with being a ‘Mature’ System by
Horizon Wishes Everyone a Happy Easter
Horizon wishes everyone all customers a very Happy Easter.
Please note our offices hours over Easter are: The office will be closed from 5pm Thursday the 13th and will be reopening at 7:30am on Tuesday the 18th April. As all ways, our 24 hour emergency contact number is
Horizon featured in the Responsible Solutions Newsletter
Horizon Specialist Contracting has been featured in the current addition of the Responsible Solutions newsletter, with a case study of sustainable procurement.
Horizon have been working with Responsible Solutions since 2012 by helping to implement the princip
Horizon are Adding Two Newly Qualified Engineers to their Team
Horizon Specialist Contracting would like to welcome both Marcus Dawes and Austen Woods, to their team as newly qualified Lightning Protection Engineers.
After two years of hard work working in a class room and learning on the job, both Marcus Dawes and Austen Wood recei
Testimonial for a Lightning Protection job at a Care Home
On the 12th January 2017 Horizon Carried out the Lightning Protection Inspections and Remedial works at a care home. On completiton of the work Horizon recieved a testimonial from the site manager.
Just a few words to express my appreciation of the quality of professiona
Horizon raise over £85 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Horizon Specialist Contracting shared cake and poured coffee last Friday for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning, raising £89.34 for the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity.
Numerous staff members dusted off their baking skills, and we had everything fro
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New van fleet arrive at Horizon headquarters
Horizon Specialist Contracting Ltd have invested in a new fleet of eco-friendly, and fuel-efficient vans, which will be employed in the mobilisation of our Lightning Protection operatives. The new vehicles are all low in emissions, as well as offering excellent fuel economy
Horizon's steeplejacks begin works abroad!
Pictures from today of a 20ft container being shipped off to a 3 month contract abroad! The contract is expected to be completed in October 2016.
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Horizon featured in CHAS summer newsletter
Horizon Specialist Contracting has been featured in the summer edition of the CHAS newsletter, in an article which details the importance of Horizon's CHAS accreditation which was acquired in June 2001.
CHAS membership has been extremely beneficial to Hori
Upcoming Maintenance
Please note that on Tuesday the 21st June 2016 Horizon will be changing over to a new telephone system. This will mean a short period of unavoidable down time on our main landline number. During this period please utilise mobile numbers for your contacts at Horizon or alter
Horizon passes Achilles UVDB Verify Audit with 100% Pass Rate
Horizon Specialist Contracting have succesfully passed the Archilles UVDB verify audit with a 100% pass rate across all areas. The audit took place in March 2016 over a period of two days, where under Catergory B2, Horizon were monitored on the company's proce
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Lightning Strikes in Space
Amazing how much lightning can strike our planet in a short time #Principia #timelapsehttps://t.co/XijV5E1pI0 — Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) February 9, 2016 Video courtesy of European Space Agency
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Horizon enhances it's green credentials with new van fleet
Horizon Specialist Contracting charges up green fleet with new vans.
Horizon have acquired new fuel-efficient vans that will replace and extend our existing fleet. The vans will be employed in the mobilisation of our Steeplejack engineers and will further reduce the comp
Leigh Holford's promotion featured in Business Network Magazine
Horizon Specialist Contracting are featured in the February 2016 issue of the Business Network Magazine (produced by East Midlands Chamber), regarding the promotion of Leigh Holford to Operations Director for Lightning Protection. Leigh now has responsibility for ensur
ATLAS Celebrates 70 Successful Years!
SEVENTY years of successful business will be celebrated by The Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists (ATLAS) in 2016.
ATLAS was formed in response to new building laws and controls which were introduced in the post-war era. They have been representing
Horizon successfully passes ISO & OHSAS audit
Horizon Specialist Contracting recently received notification that it's management system is and remains certified with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety). The recertification was presented by Interlek in January
Christmas at Horizon!
Merry Christmas from everyone at Horizon and a happy and prosperous New Year!
Please note our office hours over the festive period: The office will be closed from Thursday 24th December at 1pm, we will reopen on Monday 4th January 2016 at 8:30am. As always our 24 ho
Horizon are recruiting!
Lightning Protection Site Operatives Required to cover Essex, London & South East Areas.
If you are an experienced foreman or mate within the Lightning Protection and Surge Industry, we want to hear from you.
Horizon are highly respected in the lightnin
Horizon 'Mock Rescue'
Horizon carried out a Mock Rescue in October 2015 on a client’s site, to demonstrate the importance of being able to replicate a rescue should one of our engineers become incapacitated whilst working in their ropes.
The rescuer carried out what is termed as a '
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2015
Over £80 has been raised for Macmillan after Horizon took part in the world's largest coffee morning!
Office staff put their baking skills to the test and made some fantastic cakes, which raised money and supported Macmillan's biggest fundraising even
Jeans For Genes Day
Horizon's office staff raised over £40 on Friday 18th September in aid of Jeans for Genes Day.
The money raised by organisations and schools on Jeans for Genes Day funds a range of initiatives that improve the quality of life of children and families affected b
New Look Website
Welcome to our new look website. We now offer a comprehensive range of fall-arrest equipment for sale online through our new store. Take a look around, contact us, ask a question, we are happy to help.
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Call or email us to discuss your requirements. Horizon offer a nationwide service, and have three offices in the UK located in Nottingham, London and Scotland.
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Fall Arrest
Whether a temporary or permanent solution is required, we can solve your working at height safety issues. Horizon offers a full turnkey solution undertaking site surveys to determine a safe system of work, design and install a temporar
Chimneys and Towers
Horizon provide a comprehensive inspection & maintenance service for all types of Chimneys & Towers encompassing concrete, steel, brick, aluminium and various unconventional structures. These services include surveys, installat
Lightning Protection
Horizon have the Technical expertise and over two decades of experience in the Lightning Protection Industry to advise you if your building or structure requires protection against lightning and your IT & Communication systems need prot
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Rescue Equipment
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Systems
Contact us to discover more about our full range of horizontal & vertical fall arrest systems.
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Harnesses & Lanyards
Contact us to discover more about our full range of fall protection harnesses & lanyards.
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