At George Harland, we understand that maintaining a property involves working closely within your private and commercial spaces. While our Health & Safety policy covers physical well-being, this webpage outlines the general guidelines and security practices we strive to follow across our operations to help protect premises and property.

Our Security Framework

1. Personnel Guidelines

• Background Verification: We verify employment history and professional references during our standard onboarding process.

• Operational Briefings: Staff receive specific guidance on property security and privacy considerations.

• Background Screening: Where appropriate for specific site requirements or contract terms, relevant background checks (such as DBS) may be utilized.

2. Identification & Visibility

• Security ID Scan: Our advanced online ID checking system allows our photo identification to be scanned and verified in real time by site staff and tenants.

• Company Uniforms: Team members can be requested to wear our distinctively branded georgeharland.com clothing to help identify themselves.

• Company Vehicles: Our core fleet features recognizable georgeharland.com company branding for easier recognition. Clients can specify that all project vehicles feature our company branding.

3. Access Control Guidelines

• Key Management: We use tested methods for handling and tracking keys assigned to our teams.

• Accountability: Key movements are monitored to maintain reasonable operational oversight.

• Property Access: We instruct our staff on the basics such as to avoid leaving access keys unattended in unsecured areas.

4. General Property Precautions

• Securing Premises: Our general practice is to check that windows and doors are shut or locked when entering and leaving a work area.

• Designated Work Zones: Staff are instructed to limit their presence to the specific areas required for the scheduled works.

• Basic Checks: Reasonable steps are taken to see that properties are left secure at the close of the working day.

5. Residential & Accommodation Considerations

• Notice of Visits: We work with landlords and providers to support reasonable advance notice for residents before scheduled visits.

• Resident Consideration: Staff are expected to maintain professional conduct when working in occupied spaces.

• Respect for Property: We aim to protect the immediate work area and remain mindful of tenant surroundings.

Integration with Accommodation Providers

We endeavor to align our activities with the standard on-site security procedures, sign-in protocols, and access systems established by our student accommodation and corporate landlord clients.

Disclaimer: This page provides a general overview of our standard operational intentions and practices. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual commitment, legal warranty, or binding obligation. Specific security arrangements are subject to individual contract terms and client agreements.