Transitioning to civilian life after 22 years in the Army
Derek Allison joined the Army as an Apprentice Soldier back in June 1984 and retired 22 years later in December 2007 as a Warrant Officer Class 2. In this article, we find out more about his experience in the army and transition to civilian life. Can you describe your transition from the armed forces to […]
“Try and fail, but never fail to try”
In celebration of the Armed Forces Week, we have interviewed a few Carlisle employees that have transitioned from the armed forces to civilian life. In this article, we are interviewing our Operations Manager and Travel Safe Officer Peter O’Hare, who works on the East Midlands Railway contract. Peter joined the Army at 16 years old as […]
“There are no weak links in a team, there are merely different skill sets”
In this article, we bring forward Scott Carey’s transition story to civilian life. Having joined the army at 18 years old, Scott left 7 years later as a Sapper after he successfully completed a cadre. Can you describe your transition from the armed forces to civilian life? What were the biggest challenges you faced during […]
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”
As we continue to celebrate Armed Forces Week, we bring forward another armed forces to civilian life transition story from one of our security staff members. Having joined the army on 16th January 1991 as a Combat Engineer at 17 years old, Franz served for 25 years and left as a Staff Sergeant. Can you […]
Celebrating Armed Forces Week
From Army to Security Contract Manager In celebration of the Armed Forces Week, we have interviewed a few Carlisle employees that have transitioned from the armed forces to civilian life. In this article, we are interviewing our security contract manager at BBC Studioworks, Taiyib Henry, who joined the forces at 21 as a private soldier […]
Carlisle Support Services becomes first Facilities Management organisation to join the RSSB Affiliate Programme
Across the globe the rail industry faces significant challenges. Growth in passenger and freight traffic tests our railways to achieve and maintain higher performance under pressure. In the years ahead there will be bigger commercial and technological challenges to rail, including the need to increase capacity and customer satisfaction, while simultaneously reducing cost and carbon […]
Supporting the NHS with charity donation to East and North Hertfordshire Trust
Last week, we were delighted to present the Children’s Ward from East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust with a cheque for £800. Pictured above is Adrian White, Emma Pearman, and Yameen Choudhry from Carlisle Support Services with Kelly Elliot, Play Specialist for the Trust. Each year, we hold our Superstar Ceremony, an awards evening which […]
Our Covid-19 Heroes – Lyn Brown and the Liverpool Ladies Sewing Collective
We have the pleasure of working with so many amazing people with so many skills and talents. What gives us most cause to smile is the sheer levels of passion and caring for fellow human beings which can be in short supply these days. We therefore wanted to highlight the amazing work done by Lyn […]
Our Covid-19 Heroes – Security and Events North
Meet members of the Security and Events North team, the current worthy winners, and holders of our Division of the Year Award. As a result of their award, the division was given £1,000 to spend on anything they like, typically in the shape of a function or team gift. What they have decided to do […]
We’re supporting Local Food Drops
We wanted to let you know about a new initiative we’re supporting called Local Food Drops – a not-for-profit website dedicated to giving local UK communities safe, easier access to essential food and household supplies during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Local Food Drops have partnered with food service suppliers all over the UK to give […]