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Thank You to Our Customers and Followers: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Dantek!

As the year draws to a close, we at Dantek want to express our gratitude to our customers, followers, and everyone who has been a part of our journey in 2023. 🙏🎉

Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🥂

As we prepare to wrap up our work for the festive season and savor the delights of mulled wines and minced pies, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas. We deeply appreciate you all working with Dantek and we look forward to continuing our journey with you in the upcoming year. 🌟❄️

Behind the Scenes: Our Amazing Team 🌟👥

At Dantek, our success is built on the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. From the office to the field, every member plays a crucial role in delivering the exceptional service and water hygiene solutions that our customers rely on. 💪🏢🚀

The Operations Team: Our dedicated operations team prides itself on meticulous project planning and seamless coordination, guaranteeing the smooth execution of your projects. Their attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills shine whether they are orchestrating a 300-site contract, conducting a clean and disinfection operation at a school, or managing one of our monthly monitoring contracts. 📊🔍🏗️

Sales Team: Our sales team is the first point of contact for our customers. They work tirelessly to provide quick and accurate quotes, helping our clients make informed decisions about their projects. 💼📈📞

Administration Staff: Behind the scenes, our administration staff keeps our office running like a well-oiled machine. They handle everything from our electronic logbook and water sampling analysis to assistant scheduling. 📋💻🗂️

Water Hygiene Technicians: Our technicians are the experts in the field, bringing solutions to life. Their technical knowledge and commitment to excellence are evident in every project they undertake. They work diligently to ensure that everything is monitored, maintained, and recorded to the highest standards. 🛠️🚰🔬

Legionella Risk Assessment Experts: Our team of risk assessors holds a crucial responsibility in evaluating the water services at your locations. Their rigorous risk assessments meet the highest standards, and their technical expertise in water systems is exceptional, enabling them to provide comprehensive recommendations for effective legionella control on your premises. 🦠🔍💧

Finance Team: Behind every successful operation is a robust financial team, and ours is no exception. Our finance team manages the financial health of Dantek, ensuring that we can continue to provide the high-quality services you rely on. Their expertise in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation is vital to our stability and growth. 💰📊💼

HR Department: At the heart of Dantek is our HR department, which takes care of our most valuable asset – our people. They work tirelessly to recruit top talent, provide training and development opportunities, and foster a positive workplace culture. Their dedication to our team’s well-being ensures that we have a motivated and skilled workforce ready to meet your needs. 🤝👩‍💼👨‍💼

Marketing Team: Our marketing team plays a pivotal role in connecting with our customers and spreading the word about the innovative solutions and services we offer. Their creativity, strategic thinking, and digital expertise help us reach new audiences and keep our valued customers informed about the latest developments at Dantek. 📣📈📱

Compliance Team: Ensuring that we meet and exceed regulatory and industry standards is a non-negotiable commitment at Dantek. Our compliance team is responsible for staying up-to-date with ever-evolving regulations and ensuring that our operations adhere to the highest ethical and legal standards. Their attention to compliance gives you peace of mind when choosing Dantek for your projects. 📜✅🔍

Our team at Dantek is united by a common goal – to provide you with exceptional service and solutions. Together, our dedicated teams – from the office to the field, finance to compliance – form the strong foundation on which Dantek stands. 🤝🌟

If you’d like to join our dedicated team at Dantek and be part of our mission to ensure water safety and compliance for businesses across the UK, we’d love to hear from you! 💼👨‍💼 Discover our current job openings on Indeed or by visiting our website at https://dantekenvironmental.co.uk/jobs. Feel free to reach out to us at ☎️ 01454 417 920 or 📧 email jobs@dantek.co.uk to inquire about exciting career opportunities with us.

And for those looking to become one of our valued customers and experience the benefits of our expert water hygiene and treatment services, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Whether you have questions, need a quote, or are ready to enhance your water system’s performance, you can contact us at any time by calling us at the same number, ☎️ 01454 417 920, or reaching out to 📧 sales@dantek.co.uk. We’re here to support your water hygiene needs and help your business thrive in a safe and compliant environment. 💧🏢

Thank you once again to all our customers, followers, and staff! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for choosing Dantek, and we look forward to working with you in 2024. 🎉🥳🥂

Risk mitigation in the sports industry

Coming Soon: Informative Blogs on Legionella Risk Mitigation in the Sports Industry!

Risk mitigation Introduction:

Attention, professionals in the sports industry! We are thrilled to announce some exciting news. Starting next week, we will be dedicating our efforts to the sports industry as part of our quarterly campaign. Our primary focus will be on addressing critical topics related to Legionella risk mitigation in sports facilities. We aim to offer valuable insights and practical advice to assist you in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for athletes, staff, and visitors.

Managing Legionella poses unique challenges within the sports industry. To cater to these specific needs, Dantek has developed a comprehensive range of specialized water hygiene solutions tailored exclusively for sports clubs and facilities. Our team of expert engineers understands the sensitivity of both athletes and staff, and they possess extensive experience in managing water systems in stadiums, training grounds, and other sport facilities.

Risk mitigation – Why It Matters:

Legionella bacteria can pose serious health risks if not properly managed. By staying informed about the potential hazards and adopting effective preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of Legionella contamination in your sports facility. Our blogs will empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your facility and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

What to expect:

In our upcoming blog series on Legionella risk management in the sports industry, we will cover a wide range of essential topics. Our goal is to provide valuable insights and practical guidance to help you effectively manage the risks associated with Legionella in large water systems found in sports facilities. Here are some of the topics we will delve into:

BLOG 1 Chlorine Dioxide: Exploring the benefits and proper use of chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant in water systems to control Legionella growth.

BLOG 2 Irrigation Systems: Understanding the potential risks associated with irrigation systems and implementing preventive measures to mitigate Legionella contamination.

BLOG 3 Recycled Water Systems: Examining the challenges and best practices for managing Legionella and microbial risks in recycled water systems.

BLOG 4 Water Hygiene Monitoring: Highlighting the significance of regular monitoring to detect and address any potential Legionella issues promptly.

BLOG 5 Responding to Positive Legionella Results: Taking Action on Positive Legionella Results: A Guide for the Sports Industry

BLOG 6 Flushing of Infrequently Used Outlets: Understanding the importance of regularly flushing infrequently used outlets to maintain water quality and minimize Legionella growth.

BLOG 7 Legionella Risk Assessments: Discussing the importance of conducting comprehensive Legionella risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop effective control measures.

BLOG 8 Training and Competence: Safeguarding lives in the sports sector through legionella eductaion

BLOG 9 Record Keeping: Electronic log book, the solution for the busy sports industry

BLOG 10 Ensuring water safety in the sports industry: The importance of a comprehensive written scheme of control

Join us next week as we launch our highly anticipated blog series on Legionella risk management in the sports industry. Stay updated and gain valuable insights by following our LinkedIn page, where we will be sharing these informative blog posts. Don’t miss out on expert advice and practical guidance to help you protect against Legionella contamination in your sports facility’s water systems. Follow us on LinkedIn and stay informed as we explore essential topics.

Contact the Dantek team today https://www.dantekenvironmental.co.uk/contact-us/. You can give us a call at 01454 417 920 or send an email to sales@dantek.co.uk. We’re here to assist you and answer any inquiries you may have.

Meet our team – Water hygiene technician, Luke

Luke joined Dantek as a trainee water hygiene technician in 2022. Having passed his level 1 training within 6 months of joining he has shown great technical ability and commitment to learning.

Let’s get to know him.
Tell us about your role at Dantek?
I am a field-based water hygiene technician, my day-to-day tasks consist of temperature monitoring,
completing tank cleaning, and disinfections, TMV servicing, closed system analysis, and showerhead
cleaning.
What 3 things do you enjoy most about what you do?
1. No two days/jobs are the same. I love the variation it brings.
2. The variety of tasks is fantastic. I can be temperature monitoring in the morning at a high street retail unit and completing closed system analysis at a formula 1 race track in the afternoon.
3. The constant learning opportunities that are given to me.
What do you enjoy the most about working at Dantek?
The people! The whole company consists of a great team who are passionate about what they do. We all strive to help each other and teach the wider community about legionella control and the industry as a whole.
Tell us about your proudest professional achievement.
I joined Dantek as a trainee water hygiene technician and recently passed my Level 1 training. Every member of the team helped me to achieve this from my engineer teammates to the management team.
What advice would you give to people looking to join Dantek?
Immerse yourself in it and learn as much as possible. Dont be afraid if the industry is new to you.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I’m passionate about all sport’s, Long dog walks and outdoor activities that help me to keep an active state of mind.
Which of the Dantek core values resonates most with you and why?
Curiosity! I am driven to learn the industry more and more every day.

Meet Our Team, Sales Executive Paige

Continuing with our meet the team, it’s time to learn about one
of our amazing Sales Executives’ Paige.

Having joined Dantek in 2021. Paige has grown from strength to strength with her technical understanding and expertise in managing large contracts.

Let’s get to know her.

Tell us about your role at Dantek?

I’m part of the sales team and spend the majority of my time assisting new and existing customers by discussing their legionella control responsibilities and needs. From these initial conversations, I create contracts and provide quotes to help companies ensure that they are legionella compliant.

What 3 things do you enjoy most about what you do?

1. My role is varied, and I get to speak to a wide range of customers from different industries.
2. I enjoy learning about the industry, and it has made me more aware of water hygiene in my own day-to-day life.
3. Recently, I’ve got involved with national contracts which have been great to get stuck into. There are lots of moving parts and things to consider, but once completed and won it is really rewarding.

What do you enjoy the most about working at Dantek?

I joined the company not knowing a single thing about legionella, water hygiene, or treatment. Everyone has taken the time and given me encouragement to the point where I feel confident advising our customers. No question is a silly question here! The company is flexible and extremely caring towards its employees, and I feel appreciated.

Tell us about your proudest professional achievement.

I have managed to hit some of my targets with 5 months still remaining of the financial year which I am so pleased about. It has encouraged me to go above and beyond and given me the motivation to push my targets even further.

What advice would you give to people looking to join Dantek?

Don’t let the technical side of this industry scare you. If you have the willingness to learn, Dantek will support and encourage you to develop your knowledge.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I spend the majority of my time outside of work with friends and family, whether that is going out for a few drinks on Saturday night or a nice long walk on Sunday afternoon. I love going on holiday (preferably somewhere hot!) exploring new cities and creating new memories.

Which of the Dantek core values resonates most with you and why?

Trust! I love the fact that Dantek put their trust in me and my knowledge to make decisions and manage my own workload. I don’t feel micromanaged and have the flexibility to work from home when I want.

Meet Our Team – Legionella Risk Assessor, Phil

Phil joined Dantek in 2006. He has worked his way through the company from a trainee water hygiene engineer to a lead consultant risk assessor.

Let’s get to know him.

Tell us about your role at Dantek?

I’m a legionella risk assessor and water hygiene technician. My role is varied which I love as one day I can be carrying out water hygiene tasks such as monitoring, and the next risk assessing industrial plant and cooling towers.

What 3 things do you enjoy most about what you do?

1. I really enjoy the travel side of my job. I’m not stuck in an office; I get to see the country and visit interesting sites and meet new people.

2. I love to learn new skills and improve my knowledge of the industry. Dantek provides a vast amount of training to all staff, and we always learn something new.

3. Building relationships with our customers can be great fun. Having worked at Dantek for so long, I look forward to revisiting my regular sites.

What do you enjoy the most about working at Dantek?

The people! The team is great, approachable, and full of knowledge. I’m a father of two young children, and the flexibility in the role is priceless. I am trusted in the work I do, and if I’m ever unsure about something, I never feel nervous about calling and asking another colleague or member of the management team for help.

Tell us about your proudest professional achievement.

Becoming a qualified legionella risk assessor. I started Dantek as a trainee water hygiene technician knowing nothing about the industry. I was originally working in a factory and needed a fresh challenge and change to my career path. Dantek made that happen.

What advice would you give to people looking to join Dantek?

Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself and try something new. Working outside your comfort zone can be scary, but if you are willing to learn, the team has your back and wants everyone to succeed.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Spending time with my two children, walking the dogs, going to the gym, and watching movies pretty much sums me up! Music is a massive part of my life (Again another great reason to work on the road! You get to listen to your own music all day)

Which of the Dantek core values resonates most with you and why?

Team Game! Everyone has each other’s back. This is a value that not only runs through Dantek but is one I also use in my personal life. We all need each other!

Emma Reed

Employee profile: Emma Reed

When did you start working at Dantek?

I have been working at Dantek for 8 years, providing administrative support to the operations team.  I am responsible for producing certificates which are sent to customers for tank cleaning and disinfection work and reporting sample results to customers. 

I log all the samples taken by our engineers out on site and record them accurately including the customer, site, date, time, sample location (outlet) and sample type.  We take about 500 samples per month and each one must be carefully recorded onto a spreadsheet and submitted to the lab.

What type of samples do you deal with daily?

The most common samples I process are for Legionella, TVC (Total viable count), TVCC (total viable count and coliforms/e.coli), TVCC and pseudomonas aeruginosa taken for swimming pools.  LTHW closed system samples include TVC, NRB, SRB and Pseudomonas species.  Pseudomonas aeruginosa are often taken in health care premises.

All our samples are submitted to a UKAS accredited lab to be tested.  The lab emails me the results and I then take the necessary actions. This will include informing the account manager so they can decide on the next step including informing the customer of the results, I do this immediately when the results are positive.  With a Legionella sample, if serogroup 1 is detected this is the most serious and action will be required immediately. 

TVC are an indication of the total number of culturable bacteria in a given sample, with these we are looking at trends to indicate the bacterial activity in the water for example in a cooling tower. If any E. coli or coliforms are detected these are classed as a fail. 

When a sample has failed, we may advise a resample or where there have been multiple failures a disinfection is often required. It is important to consider past sample results and the level of detection in the sample.  In some instances, disinfection will not get the desired results so we may recommend that a chlorine dioxide system be installed.

What is a common question you often get asked by customers?

The most common question is how long will it take to get my results back?

12 days for final legionella results.  The lab inform us if there are any positive results on day 6 but these are interim results and could change. 

TVC results come back after approx. 5 days.  The lab will inform us if E.coli or coliforms are detected within 3 days.

SRB results take 21 days.  However we are able to supply the results for the other tests carried out alongside these (TVC, NRB, and Pseudomonas species) usually within 7 days.

Are there any factors which influence the samples?

Old buildings with old pipework and disused outlets can cause problems and increase the likelihood of getting a positive result.  Environmental factors like temperature can cause more bacteria to grow within systems so I did notice a spike in positive samples last summer for example.

It is very important to take the sample correctly and keep taps clean.  Little used outlets must be run weekly to prevent stagnation. Occasionally we can have issues with the way in which the sample was taken so following best practice is obviously the correct way to sample.  Our engineers are trained how to use aseptic techniques and follow specific procedures.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I really like the people I work with and I am interested in the technical element of my work.  I am looking to improve my technical knowledge so I can advise customers and improve the service we offer. 

New office in Staffordshire

Expanding Legionella Control Services in Staffordshire

Legionella control Staffordshire: In response to the successful expansion of our business in the Midlands region over the past year, Dantek is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Staffordshire. This strategic move allows us to better serve both new and existing clients in the Midlands area. Over the initial 12-month period, our central team has secured multiple contracts.

With over two decades of collective experience in legionella control, our Midlands team is led by Holly Jakes, a seasoned professional with a decade of tenure at Dantek. Holly’s unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest service standards and preventing Legionnaires’ disease has been instrumental in driving our growth in the region, all while upholding Dantek’s core values.

Reflecting on our achievements, Holly remarked, “The past year has been marked by significant success, with Dantek’s reputation in the Midlands spreading through word of mouth and recommendations. Our comprehensive services cover all aspects of legionella control, from risk assessments to monthly water monitoring, water treatment, cooling towers, and plumbing remedials. While we benefit from the support of our Thornbury head office, our local management ensures a seamless experience for our clients, from initial inquiry to project completion.”

Based in Cannock and Gloucester, our central team continues to expand, collaborating closely with local businesses, schools, and universities to promote water safety and hygiene.

For more information on how Dantek can assist you in safeguarding your water systems, please contact sales@dantek.co.uk.

http://www.dantek.co.uk

Water hygiene opportunities at Dantek

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Water Hygiene careers at Dantek

Dantek work tirelessly to ensure water systems are kept safe and clean at the wide variety of customer sites we maintain.  We look after legionella control for many different industries and sectors from universities, councils and prestigious office blocks to schools, hospitals and retail.

We are continuing to expand so therefore are looking for some more committed and talented people to join our team.  If you are looking to develop your career with a company who value training and development, then please get in touch.

In particular we would be keen to hear from water hygiene engineers in or around the Bristol area and water treatment engineers in the South East.

Potential candidates only please email jobs@dantek.co.uk

 

What are Dantek looking forward to in 2018

 

With the New Year underway we are excited about the prospect of some changes at Dantek, focusing on 2 key areas; skills and productivity.

As with many service based companies our people are our business and we know that to achieve our high growth target we must invest in developing high level technical skills, engagement in work, retention and the recruitment of suitably skilled new starters.

Our top priority is focusing on ensuring our workforce have the skills, confidence and knowledge to perform to the best of their ability.  To improve on our already robust mentor training programme we intend to build a practical training hub at our HQ in Thornbury.  The hub will have live water systems set up to allow engineers to be trained practically in a realistic environment, this will include higher level training in chlorine dioxide units, chemical cleaning and water softener service to name a few.

Martin Kingdon Technical Director at Dantek commented “it will be great to have a bespoke training centre (which may be the first of its kind) especially for new starters to practice in a live setting without the worry and pressure of being on a customer site.”

By investing in training and improving skills throughout the company we are confident engagement will improve and as a result productivity.  We also know the importance of recognising and rewarding our employees who all play a vital role in ensuring customers receive the best possible service. As such this year will also see the introduction of a company wide incentive scheme to allow employees to benefit from the overall success of the company.

As with many SME’s we see the greatest challenge being the ability to continually future proof the company. As such, we will continue to invest heavily in technology for example; our cloud based temperature monitoring log book system which we include for free as part of our water hygiene contracts.

Dantek Environmental Services are a Water Treatment Company, who specialise in the prevention and control of Legionnaires disease.  Founded in 2003, now based in Thornbury and employ 30 people.  Targeted to achieve £3 million turnover. www.dantek.co.uk

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