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18.11.2024

Sponsorship: Sir Edmund Hillary Academy Girls Football Team

Trust Utility Management are proud to be supporting Sir Edmund Hillary Academy’s girls football team, based in Worksop, for the 2024/25 season. Prior to our sponsorship, the girl’s team were having to share a kit with the boys. Now, with their own colourful kit provided by Trust, the girls are able to play in the…

23.09.2024

New Contract Award – NCC Multi-Discipline

Trust Utility Management are delighted to announce that we have successfully tendered for a new 4-year contract with Nottingham City Council. Trust will be delivering “Multi-Discipline” works throughout the city of Nottingham, helping to maintain and improve the public highways. We are extremely proud to be the preferred contractor for these works, and look forward…

23.07.2024

Trust Utility Management is now Carbon Neutral!

We are very proud to announce that Trust Utility Management Ltd has been certified as a Carbon Neutral Business by Carbon Neutral Britain! In May 2024, we contacted Carbon Neutral Britain with the goal of measuring and offsetting our Co2 emissions. As we specialise in utility management services, it was clear that the majority of…

19.06.2024

Trust Utility Management achieve UKAS ISO accreditation

Trust Utility Management are very pleased to announce that we have now achieved certification to UKAS accredited ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. This is a testament to our commitment to achieving the highest standards in Health, Safety and Environmental standards, and demonstrates the effectiveness of our policies and procedures in ensuring those standards are met.…

17.06.2024

New Investment: adding the Bobcat L95 to our fleet

Trust Utility Management are very excited to add the Bobcat L95 Compact Wheel Loader to our vehicle fleet. The L95 is new to the market and is the most powerful Compact Wheel Loader that Bobcat have released to date. Our yard supervisor, Ted Phimister, is very happy with his new toy! The L95 has a…

14.06.2024

Charity Support: Trust are Trentside Tournament champions!

Following on from our success in last year’s tournament, Trust Utility Management once again entered a team into the annual Trentside Football Tournament, organised by Trentside Fixings. Each year, contractors in the local area enter a squad into the 5-a-side football tournament, the purpose being to raise money for charity. This year, the Lighthouse Construction…

19.04.2024

Installing E-Bike and E-Scooter Corrals in Nottingham

On behalf of Nottingham City Council, Trust Utility Management have been installing electric bike and scooter corrals throughout the city. These works are funded by the Department for Transport’s “Transforming Cities” initiative, aiming to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. Trust have provided a dedicated team to Nottingham City Council to deliver 150 corral installations within…

15.03.2024

Protecting tree roots at Woodthorpe Grange Park

In March 2024, Trust Utility Management began work on a project in Woodthorpe Grange Park, on behalf of Nottingham City Council. Woodthorpe Grange Park covers 52 acres, making it one of the largest parks in Nottingham. In 2023, the park received a Green Flag award in recognition of its high standard of maintenance. Given the…

21.02.2024

Accolade – City Fibre Lincoln

Since 2021, Trust Utility Management Ltd. have been operating as the Principle Contractor on the City Fibre framework in Lincoln. This has seen us complete fibre installation to over 40,000 properties in Lincoln City. While completing these works, close collaboration with Lincolnshire County Council has been necessary to keep disruption to residents at a minimum.…

05.09.2023

Introducing our new vehicle livery!

Trust Utility Management has grown exponentially over the years and we wanted to refresh our vehicle livery in a way that represents the multitude of services that we offer. Our new livery, initially installed on 16 brand new pickups and vans, has a new colour scheme. Six swirl decals reflect the six sectors that we…

24.08.2023

Sponsorship: Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show

The Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show have recently celebrated their 11th anniversary, and Trust Utility Management are proud to have sponsored the event every year since it’s inception. Each year, classic (pre-1997) cars, motorbikes, scooters, tractors, and other vehicles gather at Ilkeston’s historic Market Place. Our sponsorship, along with the sponsorship of other local…

15.08.2023

Project Completion: NCC Colwick Park

10 months ago we started works on Nottingham City Council’s footpath maintenance scheme at Colwick Park. Works were completed in 15 phases, starting at Racecourse Road, circling around the two lakes and finishing at the marina. Colwick Park holds weekly park runs, so our biggest priority was ensuring that we completed the resurfacing works with…

08.06.2023

Helping Charlotte Nursery and Infant School with their new play area

As well as supporting a number of charities, Trust Utility Management are always keen to give something back to the local community whenever we can. Most recently, we have donated materials to Charlotte Nursery and Infant School in Ilkeston. The school wanted to create a new play area for the children – a beach scene…

07.06.2023

Sheila’s RideLondon Challenge: £2,100 raised for MNDA!

We are very proud to announce that Sheila Bowdler, our Purchase Ledger and Payroll Assistant completed her 60 mile RideLondon challenge on 28th May. Both Sheila and Trust Utility Management would like to thank everyone who has supported her on her journey – in total, Sheila has raised £2,100.00 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.…

31.05.2023

Charity Support: Babbington Rescue in Nottingham

As an office full of dog lovers, Trust Utility Management want to show our support for a local rescue centre, situated within one of our largest contracted work areas. Babbington Rescue have re-homed nearly 10,000 dogs since it’s opening in 1993 and are a not-for-profit organisation. An estimated 600 dogs pass through their doors every…

25.05.2023

Sheila’s RideLondon Challenge: thank you to Kimberley Signs and GAP Hire

Trust Utility Management would like to thank Kimberley Signs Ltd. for creating our new van livery in support of Sheila Bowdler’s RideLondon cycling challenge on 28th May. Sheila will be cycling 60 miles across the city of London to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Trust Utility Management have given Sheila a van…

23.05.2023

Congratulations to our winning team!

Last week we announced that Trust Utility Management were entering a team into the Trentside Football Tournament, raising money for the charity Band of Builders. Our team, comprised of supervisors and on-site operatives did us proud, bringing home the trophy after a tense penalty shoot-out. Bill Hammond, Managing Director, selected the team and coached them…

15.05.2023

Charity Support: Band of Builders Football Tournament

Trust Utility Management are excited to be entering a team into the Trentside Football Tournament, organised by Trentside Fixings. We are one of a number of contractors entering a squad into the 25th anniversary edition of the tournament, to be held at Powerleague Nottingham on Thane Road. The purpose of the tournament is to raise…

09.05.2023

Sheila’s RideLondon Challenge: thank you to our suppliers!

As we revealed last month, Trust Utility Management are proud to support our Purchase Ledger Assistant, Sheila Bowdler, as she undertakes her 60 mile RideLondon challenge to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Sheila will be completing her challenge at the end of May, and is overwhelmed by the generosity of some of…

21.04.2023

Charity Support: Sheila’s RideLondon Challenge for Motor Neurone Disease

Continuing her fundraising efforts for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Sheila, our Purchase Ledger and Payroll Assistant is taking on another challenge. On 28th May 2023, Sheila will be completing the RideLondon challenge, cycling 60 miles across the city of London. Motor Neurone Disease has taken the lives of individuals both close to Sheila, and…

02.03.2023

Honouring local legends in Nottingham

Trust Utility Management are delighted to have been involved in Sustrans’ project to honour some of Nottingham’s most talented people, in collaboration with Nottingham City Council. We have helped to install portrait benches on the NCN6 cyclepath running through Basford. These benches celebrate the success and achievements of key individuals within the community, such as…

27.02.2023

Trust Utility Management complete pioneering wireless taxi charging scheme in Nottingham

On behalf of Nottingham City Council, Trust Utility Management have completed works on a trailblazing scheme in aid of the city’s ambition to become fully carbon neutral by 2028. We installed charging pads for electric taxis, allowing drivers to charge their vehicles wirelessly while waiting for customers. The city of Nottingham has one of the…

06.02.2023

Accolade – NCC Colwick Park

Once again, Trust Utility Management are proud to receive such positive feedback during our footpath maintenance works in Colwick Park, on behalf of Nottingham City Council. Our operatives have been communicating with the organisers of the park run continuously to ensure that the weekly events remain unaffected by the works. “We are so grateful to…

03.02.2023

City Fibre safety stand down success

Building upon our strong relationship with City Fibre, it is imperative that we continue to provide our client with experienced, qualified operatives. In February, Trust Utility Management conducted a safety stand down for all Civils and Fibre operatives working on the Lincoln build. Key information was delivered on health, safety and customer satisfaction, with the…

05.11.2022

Accolade – NCC Colwick Park

While we continue our footpath maintenance project through Colwick Park, we have made every effort to ensure that the weekly park run has remained unaffected. Trust Utility Management are delighted to receive positive feedback from the event’s organisers and this is testament to the hard work of our operatives. “The paths are coming along nicely…veryone…

18.10.2022

New Contract Award – NCC Colwick Park

Trust Utility Management have been awarded a further footpath maintenance contract with Nottingham City Council, this time at Colwick Park. Colwick Park is set within 250 acres of woodland, has two lakes covering a further 90 acres, and is overlooked by a Georgian country mansion. The Park is known for its weekly park runs, organized…

27.05.2022

Welcome Phil Lawson

We are very pleased to welcome Phil Lawson to the team. Phil has joined Trust Utility Management as a Finance Director, and brings with him a wealth of experience and industry knowledge. We are looking forward to working with Phil and know that he will be a valuable addition to the team.

14.03.2022

New Contract Award – NCC Footpath Maintenance

Trust Utility Management are excited to announce that we have been awarded a new contract with Nottingham City Council. This is a 3 year contract to complete footpath maintenance throughout the city of Nottingham. We are proud to be the preferred contractor for these works and hope to make a positive difference to the city.

08.03.2022

Lincoln City Fibre build commences

After completing our mobilisation period, Trust Utility Management commenced work last week in the city of Lincoln. Four excavation teams started work in various locations to the north of the city, one of which was outside the County Hospital. Working with the local authority and employing effective traffic and pedestrian management to minimise disruption. Trust…

12.02.2022

New Contract Award – NCC Minor Works

Trust Utility Management are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a new contract with Nottingham City Council. This is a 3 year contract to complete minor highways works throughout the city of Nottingham. We are delighted to be the preferred contractor for these works and are excited to build upon the strong relationship…

06.12.2021

Reducing our carbon footprint by installing EV chargers

Trust Utility Management have been encouraging staff to use electric vehicles wherever possible to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainability. Staff are offered a range of electric vehicles and charging points have been installed at our depot in Ilkeston, with the help of Chris Everitt at EV Charging Solutions. David Grier company chairman and…

25.11.2021

New Contract Award: City Fibre, Lincoln

Trust Utility Management are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the contract to build a full fibre network in Lincoln, on behalf of City Fibre. After a long tender process, we are looking forward to working with the City’s build team on this project over the next 2-3 years. The works involve constructing…

14.10.2021

New Investment: sustainable and safe trucks added to our fleet

Trust Utility Management have added 5 new Eurocargo trucks to our fleet. We wanted to ensure that we continued to offer a  sustainable, efficient, and versatile business solution to our clients. The Eurocargo is the perfect truck for urban missions and municipal applications. From city delivery to waste collection, road services and reinstatement, it can…

21.02.2021

Contract Overview: Amey Yorkshire Water

Beginning in May 2020, Trust Utility Management began working for Amey on their Yorkshire Water Waste contract. This was on the back of a successful 5 year period with Amey on the Severn Trent Water Waste contract. Initially, a single civils repair team was provided in the Southern area, but we soon increased to two…

26.01.2021

New Investment: JetVac tanker added to our jetting operation

Trust Utility Management have been undertaking jetting operations since March 2017. Since that time, we have quickly established ourselves within the industry. We offer a streamlined operation to rival any competitor within the drainage industry. We serve clients such as Severn Trent Water, highways authorities and private companies. We offer a vast amount of managerial experience and…

15.12.2020

Charity Support: spreading Christmas cheer with Ilkeston’s League of Friends

As we approach that time of year, full of joy, laughter and love, we also spend time thinking of those who may be less fortunate during this time and of the ways we can help. Our colleague, Clive Smedley, is one of the founders of an organisation that raises money for a number of different…

09.11.2020

Charity Support: The 5000 mile mission for the Motor Neurone Disease Association

While the world stands to a holt and the news seems full of sadness, we here at TRUST wanted to share the news of one of our employees who wanted to give back and help an organization through these challenging times. Sheila Bowdler who works in our account’s office as Purchase Ledger has gone above…

19.10.2020

Protecting our staff from COVID-19

Following on from this year’s events, I am now being asked “Do you feel safe and protected from COVID-19 in your workplace?” This blog will present to you the different ways in which Trust Utility Management have adhered to the Government guidelines and have adapted to the new rules and regulations put in place to…

25.03.2020

New Investment: two new grab wagons added to our fleet

Trust Utility Management Ltd are delighted with the arrival of two new grab wagons. Thanks go to Kelburg (www.kelberg.com) for supplying these wagons, featuring the latest 4 way camera technology as well as in cab cams, ensuring we can undertake our works as safely as possible. The sign writing and decals were undertaken as usual…

08.02.2020

New Investment: a Bobcat telehandler for Ted

This week our new Bobcat telehandler arrived courtesy of Butler Reynolds, needless to say Ted Phimister our yard supervisor was delighted with his new toy!! Trust Utility Management have a forged a strong relationship with Butler Reynolds over the years, continuing to chose Bobcat as their preferred supplier of 1.5 and 3 ton mini excavators.…

09.10.2019

Welcome Pat Birrane

Trust Utility Management have great pleasure in the announcing our newest member of staff  Pat Birrane, Pat comes on board with a wealth of utility experience, having managed Comms, Electric and most recently District heating

30.09.2019

Charity Support: our first Macmillan coffee morning

Friday saw Trust Utility Management host their first Macmillan coffee morning. Organisers Sheila Bowdler, Shena Hanwell and Clive Smedley did a marvelous job organising the event which raised over £1,800. Thanks also go to Phil Harkin, Dionne Hammond and Dianne Swanson for their help.

05.04.2019

New Contract: Power On Connections

Trust Utility Management are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a new Capital Project for Power On Connections. Power On is the UK’s largest and leading Independent Connections Provider (ICP). The team at Trust will be installing 11Kv cable in Mackworth, Derbyshire.  

06.07.2018

Welcome Ian Doe

We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new Financial Controller, Mr. Ian Doe. Ian has a wealth of experience and we are sure he will be an asset to the company.  

09.05.2018

NHSS Sector Scheme Approval

Trust Utility Management are proud to announce their approval to the NHSS Sector Scheme 12D – ‘Installation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management on rural and urban roads’ following a Stage 2 Audit carried out by Lloyds Register, which identified zero non-conformances. Trust Utility Management would like to extend our congratulations to our Compliance and…

26.01.2018

Achieving BS EN ISO 14001:2015 and BS EN OHSAS accreditation

Trust Utility Management have received external accreditation approving our Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems as meeting the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001:2015 and BS EN OHSAS 18001:2007 respectively Phil Harkin Compliance Manager

25.01.2018

New Investment: £580k addition to our fleet

Trust Utility Management has invested £580k in its vehicle fleet, reflecting its ongoing focus on self-delivery of services and materials to secure cost and time efficiencies for customers. The new purchases include five 7.5 ton tippers, two 8-wheel grab lorries and a new 18 ton tarmac tipper wagon to support its growing asphalt operations in…

12.11.2017

Project Completion: 11kV installation in Solihull

Chelmsley Wood, Solihull – West Midlands July – November 2017 Scope of Works– Installation of 11KV cable for network reinforcement and new LV cable for replacement of existing Consac main. The 1.2 km route incorporated carriageway, footpath and verge on ‘A’ Roads, busy residential areas with numerous driveway crossings and quieter residential streets. A working…

12.01.2017

Achieving ICP status with Lloyds NERS

Trust Utility Management are delighted to announce they have now achieved Independent Connection Provider status through Lloyds National Electricity Registration Scheme. As part of an on-going process to introduce competition to the electrical service market, Lloyds operate the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) on behalf of the UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). As a NERS…

08.12.2016

Achieving Achilles UVDB accreditation

Trust Utility Management have successfully completed and qualified for the Achilles UVDB accreditation, achieving 100% for onsite quality and 99% for onsite health and safety. Phil Harkin, compliance manager at Trust Utility Management says; “We worked extremely hard on our accreditation and this is reflected by our score. We believe this is an accurate reflection of the…

19.07.2016

New Contract: Virgin Media/COMEX2000

Trust Utility Management are delighted to have completed contract negotiations and secured substantial orders with COMEX2000 on their Virgin Media New Business Contract. Works will be throughout Nottingham and Derby, undertaking civils projects. The packages awarded are high profile schemes and Trust Utility Management are proud to have been selected over other contractors due to…

30.06.2016

Trust strengthens relationship with Kelly

Trust Utility Management have extended their successful partnership with The Kelly Group, undertaking Virgin Media work throughout the East Midlands, including duct installation and construction of associated chambers. This forms part of the company strategy to undertake utility work across all sectors of the industry and become the number one point of call for all…

17.02.2016

New Investment: £150k Bobcat deal with Butler Reynolds

“Butler Reynolds Ltd have worked closely with Trust Utility Management for a number of years, building on long standing professional relationships with staff both new and old, Trust Utility Management are a market leading company in their field we have seen continuous investment in machinery, technology and staff supporting growth for them every year, again…

16.02.2016

Welcome Liam Coyne

Trust Utility Management  are delighted to announce the arrival of Liam Coyne as Commercial Director. Liam joins us with a wealth of experience and shares our long term commitment to maintaining existing contracts and the procurement of future projects. Not only does Liam have commercial experience in all utility sectors but also  operational knowledge throughout…

09.02.2016

New Contract: SSE

Trust Utility Management are delighted to announce that we have secured a 36 month contract with SSE, providing Civils and Electrical services on the Nottingham Streetlighting PFI. This follows the 5 years already completed on the PFI and builds upon our strong relationship with the client. Safety and Quality performance was key to the contract…

30.11.2015

Working in partnership with O’Connor Utilities Ltd for Virgin Media

Virgin Media are embarking on “Project Lightning” – the single largest investment in broadband digital infrastructure in the country for over a decade. With the support of parent company Liberty Global, Virgin Media will extend its network to four million additional premises over the next five years. This will increase the number of homes and…

27.11.2015

New Contract: Kelly Communications

Trust Utility Management are delighted to announce a new contract with Kelly Communications, undertaking work for Vodafone throughout the Midlands. The work consists of duct laying, underground chamber construction and other associated activities connected with upgrading and maintaining the Vodafone network. Kelly Communication pride themselves on providing excellent service and the highest standards of health…

27.11.2015

We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor!

This is senior management role reporting to the Managing Director and Financial Director. The individual will be responsible for all tenders and contract reporting, maximising profitability: The production of all commercial tenders and assisting with the bid presentation. Assisting the Managing Director in the development of new clients. Production of contract information to assist operations…

27.05.2015

New Contract: Severn Trent Water Sewer Services

Trust Utility Management have been issued a framework by Amey to undertake works on the Severn Trent Water Sewer Services contract. Trust will be completing all planned R&M works in Nottinghamshire. In addition, we will be completing all frame and cover replacements throughout the East Midlands. The works are commencing in June 2015 and we…

27.05.2015

Contract Expansion: Morrison Utility Services

Building upon our already prominent relationship, Trust Utility Management have recently secured an increase in work volume across our flagship contract with Morrison Utility Services. These works are on behalf of Western Power Distribution. The increase in work sees an incoming TUPE of 13 operatives from Morrisons. With this increase, Trust are now offered all…

27.05.2015

Introducing our sister company: Nutbrook Aggregates

Trust Utility Management have opened a sister company: Nutbrook Aggregates. This covers 7 acres within our existing 18 acre site at Foundry Park, Stanton by Dale. Nutbrook have a license to carry 250,000 tonnes of aggregate as well as the resale of recycled material compliant with WRAP protocol. Nutbrook can receive inert waste including soil,…

27.05.2015

Welcome Dan Wiseman

Trust Utility Management are pleased to welcome their new Commercial Manager, Dan Wiseman. Dan has a wealth of experience in the utility and civils industry. He previously held positions at Amey, Enterprise and Balfour Beatty. Dan will be looking after the management of client accounts, procurement of clients and client liaison.