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CIVIL SERVICES ELECTRICAL & MECHAnICAL GEnERAL BUILDInG LABOUR SUPPLY

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • 10000 PLUS DATABASE

• GROUND WORKS • SUPPLY & INSTALLATION • BRICK WORK • MANAGEMENT

• CONCRETING • CRMS / CABLE PULLING • PLASTERING • COMMUNICATIONS

• RESURFACING WORKS • DESIGN & COORDINATION • ROOFING • ELECTRICAL

• DRAINAGE • TESTING • TILING • WET TRADES

• CIVIL ENGINEERING • COMMISSIONING • LANDSCAPING • CARPENTRY

• FENCING • LVAC • EXTENSIONS • PLANT OPERATIVES

• PLATFORM EXTENSIONS • HVAC • CARPENTRY • GENERAL OPERATIVES

• TARMACING • FIBRE OPTICS • CONVERSIONS GROUND WORKERS

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CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION
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COnTEnTS AnD InTRODUCTIOn 6 OCL was founded in 2007 to fulfil the need for a reliable contractor
ABOUT OCL 8 that provided a quality service. I am proud to say that, since then,
ORGAnISATIOn 12 the company has developed, creating a solid structure with a loyal
TEAM PROfILES 13 and professional workforce at its heart.
OPERATInG MARkETS 14 Over a decade later it is continuing to evolve. OCL has become
OUR VISIOn 16 OCL Group, expanding its offer by investing in further capabilities
ELECTRICAL & MECHAnICAL 18 whilst retaining its core values. It’s great to be able to say that we
CIVIL EnGInEERInG 20 still have the same core team that we started with – and that
BUILDInG 21 everyone throughout the company remains as motivated and
VARIOUS PROjECTS 23 excited about continuing our journey.
RECRUITMEnT 24 As with any building, I believe that solid foundations provide the
PERSOnnEL 25 best possible base for growth. We’ve never been in a rush to fail,
HEALTH & SAfETY 26 much preferring to take the time to ensure we succeed: integrating
ACCREDITATIOnS 27 and developing our systems has allowed every part of the company,
EnVIROnMEnTAL SUSTAInABILITY 30 and every person within it, to grow at a sustainable pace.
OCL In THE COMMUnITY 31 I look forward, eagerly, to meeting the new challenges we face in
QUALITY 32 the coming years. I believe that our committed and determined
TRAInInG & DEVELOPMEnT 33 team will continue to maintain our watchword – to ‘raise standards’
A fEW Of OUR CLIEnTS – and successfully meet our clients’ needs.
COnTACT US James Cooper
Founder and Director
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WHAT WE DO SYSTEMS

OCL Group is a specialised contractor operating across the Our staff’s hard work and diligence over the years has been
civil engineering, building, mechanical and electrical sectors of supported by the success of our investment in technology and, in
the construction industry. We offer a comprehensive range particular, developing integrated health, safety and quality systems
of services, both as a contractor and subcontractor, including that touch every part of the group. Our unique database and training
the supply of manpower. The group has four key divisions – system provides streamlining and efficiencies in data handling,
Civil Engineering, Building, M&E Services and Recruitment document control and compliance systems monitoring throughout
and Labour Supply – that work together on a fully integrated a project’s life cycle.
and collaborative basis.
Using this system allows us to focus on sustainability and raising
VISION AND SUCCESS standards, helping us to excel in delivering client satisfaction.

OCL was formed to offer a reliable, personal and bespoke service EMPLOYEES
delivering high-quality work to its clients. Attaining that vision can
be attributed to ‘raising standards’, carefully selecting the staff we Our staff are, of course, one of our most valuable assets and we
need, providing them with appropriate and ongoing training and encourage progression with a ‘Learn to earn’ scheme that rewards
integrating them into the company’s culture. Our core values of employees and regular contractors for their individual training
building a business is based on creating and maintaining long-term efforts during their careers at OCL.
partnerships with our clients; of not compromising on quality,
health and safety and of building a reputation that is based on To stay abreast of the rapid evolution of infrastructure rules and
expertise, knowledge and performance. We aspire to become a standards, all our operatives receive regular instruction and
‘trusted extension’ of our clients’ own teams: we are delighted subsequent testing through OCL’s training hub, the facility being
when we succeed to that position. linked directly to specific client projects and infrastructure
requirements. The result is that standards and ITPs are
One of the keys to our success is that we prefer to carry out as much comprehensively understood by all OCL operatives engaged on a
work as possible in-house, using our own experienced staff and project, overcoming the risks associate with team leaders having to
tried-and-tested facilities to self-deliver projects for our clients. Our disseminate knowledge to their teams. Operatives at every level
staff are highly committed, motivated and have the capability to are encouraged to read and understand all associated project
work throughout a project’s lifecycle, from the initial surveys and documentation including method statements, RMS, SSOW task
estimates through to commissioning and operational delivery. briefs along with any other HSE requirements.

GROWTH A C C R E D I TAT I O N S

Since its formation in 2007, OCL has grown, moving from its As our service offer grows we ensure we underpin our capabilities
founder’s flat to a large multi-office, fabrication and storage with any industry accreditations that are necessary. We have
facility located alongside London Southend Airport. We’ve received a five-star rating in the Achilles Rail Industry Supplier
expanded in line with our original business plan and growth Qualification Scheme (RISQS) over the last two years; have won
forecast, meeting all of planned commercial and quality targets. UKAS accreditation in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; have gained
Our workforce has grown tenfold since 2007; from a nucleus of ten Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001
key-operatives there are now nearly 100 working across the four and National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
divisions, and our management team has grown at the same ratio. (NICEIC) certification; have both SafeContractor and Contractor
It’s good to know that the original ‘ten’ are still part of the team. Health and Safety (CHAS) accreditation; Constructionline membership
and are members of The Mayor of London’s Fleet Operating
4 Recognition Scheme (FORS).

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THE TEAM THE TEAM

JAMES COOPER - FOUNDER /DIRECTOR NICK FRANKS - COMPANY ACCOUNTANT

James has over 20 years’ experience in the successful delivery of Civil Rail and Electrical Infrastructure Projects from Nick has been with OCL since the companies formation and is responsible for preparing all of OCL budgets, financial
inception through to construction and handover as well as leading the growth of new businesses across the construction statements, and commercial reports along with overseeing the development and implementation of accounting and our
and Rail sector. James has headed up OCL Group from its inception in 2006 and has successfully lead and sustained the integrated financial systems ensuring thay are being carried out in accordance with our commercial procedures. Nick is
growth of OCL Group through projects of £15m in value incorporating some of the largest infrastructure projects on involved with all project cost to complete reports and application and invoice processes to ensure that we maintain the
behalf of principal contractors. James continues to attract new business to OCL Group and implement new streamline right momentum and that we are diligent and correct when it comes to liaising with client accounts, along with
state of the art operational processes that are driven from the ground up and is more determined than ever on keeping overseeing the companies payroll, credit control and bookkeeping systems.
the company identity values and principles the same as they were when incorporated, hence the ability to create and
sustain a loyal hard-working workforce in an ever changing industry. LEE CHAPMAN - OPERATIONS MANAGER

RICHARD RYAN - LEGAL COUNSEL Lee joined OCL Group as Operations Manger due to company growth. He has gained invaluable knowledge from working
on many large scale projects for both sub-contractors and main contractors and as been part of successful deliveries on
Richard has been involved with OCL since 2013 and has worked closely with the Managing Director with regard to legal projects such as the DLR 3 Car Capacity Enhancement Scheme, The Kings Cross Station re Development Project and
and operational risk by advising and assisting with the re-structure of the core aspects of the business. Richard qualified Liverpool Street Crossrail Projects, to name but a few. Lee is a driven Operations Manager with 17 years of experience in
as a barrister in 2004 and has extensive knowledge and experience in business and law. Richard has experience in all divisions of project lifecycles Lee brings a wealth of experience to OCL and will continue to manage and deliver large
construction & engineering, insolvency, commercial and insurance law and has advised clients on C-Suite risk having worked scale projects, analyse operations, pinpointing areas for improvement, whilst building and sustaining new and existing
for a global insurance broker. Richard’s legal experience has assisted OCL define and pinpoint specific internal governance client working relationships. Lee’s strong background, work ethic and and knowledgeable ability is integral in ensuring OCL
that aligns with OCL’s legal requirements, policies and procedures. Richard assists OCL in achieving measures that mitigate, Group will continue to grow in stature and reputation.
eliminate (where possible) and control risk that arise from contractual obligations, which enable the project teams to
adopt a collaborative approach to risk mitigation with clients. MATT KELLY - SENIOR PROJECTS MANAGER

DAVID AXON - COMMERCIAL MANAGER Matt joined OCL’s project team with a view to ensuring that all the correct governance is in place for the management of
our projects and the processes and procedures for the project management of our various work streams are in place and
David Axon works for OCL as the Commercial Manager. David is an experienced individual who has been working in the are being adhered to by the project team. Matt strengthens our programming capabilities including both the planning and
construction industry since 1991. David began his career as a Junior Quantity Surveyor and has risen through the ranks to detailing plus the monitoring and reporting to aid both our clients and our own internal project monitoring.
his current position of Commercial Manager at OCL. David is an enthusiastic and diligent Manager who enjoys dealing with As with the other members of the project team, Matt has extensive experience of delivering projects on time and to budget
complete commercial project management procedure from the procurement process to the agreement and sign off of in both the London Underground and Rail environments and has been involved with notable projects over recent years
final accounts. David is a well organised and responsible individual who gets involved in the daily challenges of running such as Earls Court roof replacement, DC Sub Station feeder replacement, Lighting Main Upgrade works and CRMS route,
projects. Confident, reliable, extremely capable, David is a strong communicator with a track record in delivering high value SER Build and LVAC works on the 4LM Project.
projects.
DzIDzOR TAMAKLOE – CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
JANE DUNN - SHEQ MANAGER
Dzidzor recently joined OCL as a Construction Manager, as an experienced Construction professional, he has worked with
Jayne has been with OCL since its Incorporation. She has been integral to the success of OCL over the past 10 years and National and International Construction Management Companies for 18 years. Trained in Construction Project Management,
has collaboratively helped formulate all of OCL,s procedures and policies whilst integrating and amending them in line he has a established skillset in management of Direct hire and Sub-Contractors. Dzidzor brings to OCL a solid construction
with OCL growth and commercial processes. She is a professional QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety) management background, with the ability of managing differing project types, safely – in time – and within budget, from
consultant with extensive experience over 16 years, managing safety, health and environmental integrated systems inception to completion and handover. He is an approachable yet qualified individual who thrives on the challenges of
development specialising in the rail industry. Jayne is proven in implementing, monitoring, auditing processes along with construction. At OCL he will develop his current skillset and enhance our already growing company values and ethics and
carrying out legislative compliance evaluations. Jayne makes a significant contribution to leading all our personnel. productivity.

DAVID COWELL - COMPLIANCE MANAGER HAYLEY GREEN - RECRUITMENT & SENTINEL SCHEME COORDINATOR

David is responsible for safeguarding compliance throughout the organisation including operatives and workers compliance, Hayley is the first point of contact for organising labour dealing with all recruitment and registrations, ensuring all ID and
suppliers compliance , material compliance and vehicle compliance. He carries out regular compliance audits and relevant qualifications are received and up to date. Hayley is also responsible for checking all operatives are compliant
inspections to ensure that nothing is being missed. David works closely along side the SHEQ and project teams to ensure with Sentinel rules and responsibilities i.e. contracts of sponsorship, working hours for sub sponsors and keeping track of
that all issues are being logged actioned and closed out. In addition, he ensures that all project data is correct and relevantly all sponsored operatives working hours. Hayley works to tight deadlines dealing with client requests to ensure candidates are
arranged for Client MAID and O&M Manuals whist assisting in project requirement such as method statements and task confirmed as quickly as possible whilst ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and stored.
briefs. David brings with him 18 years of compliance and project management experience from both the private and public
sectors. Finally, he has been a major contributing factor to helping OCL achieve its 5 Beacon awards since his arrival in ANGELA KIMBERLY - HR MANAGER
2016.
Angela works for OCL as the HR Manager and is responsible for ensuring that there are strong processes and procedures
HUGH MCGINTY - AUDITING MANAGER in place to motivate and develop our teams. We believe our people are our biggest asset and the importance of
communication and training and development are key to the success of OCL. With over 25 years of hands on experience
Hugh has also been involved with OCL Since 2007 and helped monitor and audit OCL throughout different areas. Hugh has of working with businesses of all sizes as well as being the winner of business awards including new business and business
very large engineering knowledge portfolio to add to his many QEHS qualifications that is transferred throughout OCL. He is woman of the year Angela brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the OCL team.
a regularly seen on site from the very beginning of the project lifecycle at estimating stage of OCL projects to look at risk
reduction etc prior to project tender or kick off to carrying out both integral health and safety site inspections along with
quality inspections and producing all relevant reports and KPI data.

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THE TEAM THE TEAM

MARK WARD - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER PAUL SANGWIN - STORES AND FLEET COORDINATOR

Since joining OCL in 2012 in a new career move, Mark has been a valuable addition to the company, Mark is an eager Paul joined OCL to assist in maintaining all OCL vehicles and plant and material conformity, this includes all compliance
go getter who craves a challenge, he possesses superb communication skills and is constantly engaging and networking requirements associated with FORS and DVLA. He ensures that all checks are being carried out and that all insurances are
with new and existing clients in order to improve and sustain OCL’s position within the market. Mark has overseen and in place whilst coordinating all movement operations.
gained some exciting opportunities for OCL in recent years and has great ability to see through exactly what he wins by Paul assists with all logistics and deliveries as fleet manager and ensures that all required data is in place to build the
ensuring delivery by all of the OCL team. Mark is very keen to gain new qualifications within this field and has already necessary maid documentation prior to deliveries of any OCL plant, materials and products that are being used on TFL or
achieved many infrastructure certifications and is currently working towards his NEBOSH qualification, we hope Marks Network rail infrastructure.
career is as successful with OCL as his previous career was as a professional football player in which Mark reached the
highest levels with West Ham Utd, Everton and Manchester City to name a few. LOUE PRENGA - SENIOR SITE MANAGER

MICHELLE STRANGE - TRAINING COORDINATOR Loue joined OCL in December 2015. Loue is a strong individual, that has seen his reputation enhance as each project
completes, and as each new client works with him. Loue is highly experienced in deep excavations, tunnelling and shafts.
Michelle joined OCL in October 2015, predominately to support the compliance team and recruitment team. Michelle His experience “in the thick of things” has helped him into site management. He continues to excel in his field and will
takes sole responsibility for making sure all training and development is organized for both our site workers and internal continue this with OCL into the future. Loue is very much an individual that is eager to constantly learn and is driven to
staff. This requires a high degree of organizational skills. Michelle’s position is integral to the success and compliance of achieve and has a very bright future ahead of him.
the OCL group. Having worked in the recruitment industry since 2009, both in a managerial and consultancy capacity,
Michele is well equipped to support the team. Michelle is methodical and thorough in her approach, experience gleaned PAUL BARTON - CIVILS SENIOR SUPERVISOR
from five years working in a PA capacity for an International Bank. Her commitment to service delivery, compliance and
efficiency I evident in the fact that our staff are always compliant with regulations and ready and available to work. Paul is a valuable asset to OCL. Paul has been working in the industry for 15 years, of which his early years was time spent
as a carpenter. Paul quickly began to take on greater responsibility for himself and the site teams. He has risen up from a
KATIE COLLINS - RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR Carpenter, to a formwork carpenter ganger. This was followed by a step into a formwork / carpenter site manager. Paul
really proved his hard work was paying off, when he was put in charge of installing major EWS and temporary works at
Katie Collins has joined the Recruitment / Training department at OCL to support the growth of the departments with Liverpool Street Crossrail. He is now firmly established as a Snr lead site manager, responsible for production, temporary
regards to compliant administration. She will often be the first point of contact on the phone and comes with a wealth of works co-ordination and safety in multiple projects.
experience in reception roles as well as customer service. Primarily supporting the Recruitment & Training Coordinator with
recruiting new operatives via the correct procedures and organising the vast amount of training we encourage our core team LEE HOCKTON - BUILDING & CRMS SENIOR SUPERVISOR
to complete in order for 360 sustainability.
Lee has been with OCL since its formation Lee previously held large responsable roles as production manager for both
JACQUI DOWLING - SALES LEDGER Rainham steel and kierbeck steel where he was responsible for over 200 staff and outputs. Since joining OCL Lee has risen
from fixer to site Foreman, site manager, and now senior supervisor. He has gained a vast knowledge of reading and
Jacqui has also been with OCL group since its incorporation, Jacqui was formerly OCL office manager before our expansion understanding drawings over 30 years within the construction industry from production levels to install levels and has
therefore possess a wide understanding of all our systems and procedures and the workflow behind them. She is very gained an in depth infrastructure knowledge over the past 10 years. He is now experienced and qualified in the track
experienced in her field and has been a loyal member to OCL for the past 10 years. Jacqui works tirelessly to ensure that environment to Handback / Gauge engineer and PWTEH and continues with his achievements by gaining higher levels of
all operatives are paid on time and that all labour clients are invoiced correctly. certification within health and safety to assist with construction management accreditations and duties already gained.

JOANNA FERRY - PURCHASE LEDGER IOAN ‘JOHN’ MARIUS - SITE MANAGER

Johanna joined OCL in 2016 mainly due to our projects expansion and is responsible for checking and posting all suppliers John has worked with some of the OCL team previously for the last 8 years, on some major projects across London and
invoices with accuracy along with ensuring and Organising payments to suppliers on a timely basis. Jo is first point of home counties. In that time John’s strengths have grown in the understanding of HSQE within his projects. He continues
contact for all our purchase ledger queries. Whilst Providing efficiency to the purchase ledger function and relevant to grow in experience and stature. OCL are proud to have him as one of the team.
document controls, Jo is a very diligent and conscientious worker.

JODIE BUTCHER - ACCOUNTS APPRENTICE

Jodie is currently undertaking a 4 year hands-on work experience apprenticeship at OCL working alongside our 4 finance
professionals. She is rapidly gaining practical, technical and personal skills through a mix of learning from within the workplace,
and formal study, during her AAT courses.

TERRY HOCKTON - STORES MANAGER GRIGORE TENTIS - SITE MANAGER

Terry has been with OCL for over 6 years and has overseen the development and growth of the new stores unit at our Gregore has been with OCL for the past 3 years and quickly established himself as a competent all rounder, his strong
Rochford location and recently our Canvey Island yard. He has been the man that can for the past 6 years. And is always ability to deliver various tasks that include an array of building tasks including cladding, decorating and Carpentry 1st and
on hand and helpful when it comes to procuring our required materials and plant until its not returned on time then he is 2nd fix. With his Groundwork knowledge from previous medium sized drainage and foundation works amalgamated with
not so nice… Terry works closely with compliance and projects and is responsible for the stock control and store his strong understanding of all LU and NR site paperwork and health and safety processes means Gregore has all the skills
budgeting, purchase ordering and gathering material supply chain data before procurement takes place including all
relevant data sheets, conformity certs, COSSH assessments and operating manuals along with ensuring all Plant has the to progress in the right direction with OCL.
required Pat test date, HAVS, and checks have been carried out. Terry also works closely with Compliance to ensure all
OCL vehicles are being maintained in line with our FORS requirements

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OPERATInG MARkETS

COMMERCIAL COnSTRUCTIOn HOME & DOMESTIC SHOPfITTInG & InTERIORS OUR VISON AT OCL

nETWORk RAIL AIRPORTS LOnDOn UnDERGROUnD Is to be the subcontractor of choice, raising the standards by pursuing
excellence through dedication, experience and with loyal disciplined
CIVIL SERVICES ELECTRICAL & MECHAnICAL GEnERAL BUILDInG LABOUR SUPPLY collaborative employees with an ongoing passion to deliver quality,
timely and profitable projects.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • 10000 PLUS DATABASE
OCL MISSION
• GROUND WORKS • SUPPLY & INSTALLATION • BRICK WORK • MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

• CONCRETING • CRMS / CABLE PULLING • PLASTERING • COMMUNICATIONS Raise standards in the industry we operate in by providing a simple
quality structured service that provides customer satisfaction at all
• RESURFACING WORKS • DESIGN & COORDINATION • ROOFING • ELECTRICAL
times whilst keeping our values constant
• DRAINAGE • TESTING • TILING • WET TRADES
OCL VALUES
• CIVIL ENGINEERING • COMMISSIONING • LANDSCAPING • CARPENTRY
Work Ethic - Accountability - Dedication - Safety - Commitment
• FENCING • LVAC • EXTENSIONS • PLANT OPERATIVES Optimise Quality - Trust - Honesty - Integrity - Measured
Performance - Collaboration
• PLATFORM EXTENSIONS • HVAC • CARPENTRY • GENERAL OPERATIVES
VALUE STATEMENT
• TARMACING • FIBRE OPTICS • CONVERSIONS GROUND WORKERS
Big enough to cope, small and principled enough to care
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ELECTRICAL DIVISIOn ELECTRICAL DIVSIOn

OCL offers extensive experience in the managing and delivery and commissioning of multi discipline projects and the PROJECT CLIENT
M&E section fits in well with the construction services team. Harrow on the Hill ATC CRMS Project & SSL Immunisation Project - LVAC Phase 1A LU - Giffen

These services are delivered for our domestic, commercial building and rail and underground clients. In support of the SSL Upgrade Capability Enhancement Programme (CEP) re-signalling Phase 1A works, the LVAC Power Upgrade Project
was required to provide diverse power supplies to facilitate the new signalling kiosks being installed to feed the replacement track circuits.
With a wealth of experience our electrical and mechanical teams provide our clients with a quality service with a key This involved installing Delivery and installation of new Feeder Pillars and delivery and installation of UPS systems. Delivery of some units
leaning towards modern technology. required the use of hi-ab lorries and Road Rail Vehicles (RRV’s). Installation of power cable supplies, one supply cable fed from the nearest
sub-station with the other supply fed from the adjoining station switch-room. Testing & commissioning of system in liaison with the client
OCL are fully accredited to full NIC accreditation. We have supplied over many years hundreds of test and commissioners, and the signalling contractor to provide confirmation that the system would operate as required.
JIB qualified electricians and installers that have helped deliver some of the largest infrastructure projects to date.
OCL were tasked to provide supervision plus up to 10 CRMS installation teams to drive the installation on this project. This formed part of
kEY SERVICES: the original CRMS route install programmes carried out by the 4LM project (then SUP). The design at the time was incomplete and OCL
assisted in identifying and proposing buildable solutions for the cable transitions keeping the bending radius of the cable in mind at all
• Testing and Inspection times. This was carried out while maintaining the post and hanger route meterage on a nightly basis in a location with a very limited
• Domestic residences (New build and renovation) engineering shift length. To assist with this short night shift OCL identified and carried out as much of the work as possible during traffic
• Temporary site supplies (Track and site supplies) hours. Surveying and identifying access points to the railway and bulk delivering and loading out materials wherever possible. All installs
• Rail and Underground passenger areas and back of house electrical and mechanical installs and undertook vigorous NOWRI inspections and the works carried out by OCL were successfully completed on time and to budget.

commissioning BREAKDOWN OF WORKS CARRIED OUT BY OCL:
• Tunnel lighting enhancement • Plan installation teams
• New supplies to London Underground kiosks • Provide up to 10 CRMS installation teams at a time including SPCs and installers.
• CRMS routes • Complete Installation of post and hanger routes including lots of high level route
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance of existing systems • Handing over completed sections of CRMS snag free
• Producing the project deliverables for the MAID files
• Identifying and proposing suitable transition sections for any bends or splits in the CRMS routes
• Installation of power feeder pillars
• Installation of UPS and switchgear
• Delivery and installation of LUL and DNO supply SWA cables
• Commissioning of systems and issue of test certification

INSTALLATION TEAM:
• Site managers x 1
• SPCs x 10
• Cable route installers x 40 (including pull test training and PASMA trained staff)
• Electricians and electrical mates. x 10
• Test ans commissioning engineer x 1
• Compliance manager- HSE auditor x 1

PROJECT CLIENT PROJECT CLIENT
Warren Street Sub Mains LU - Vinci - Giffen Upminster Depot DC Upgrade LU/Giffen

OCL were the chosen suppler to provide between 50 – 60 qualified electricians and mates to assist the principal contractor on this OCL were tasked to install the new post, concrete troughing and under track duct routes within the depot and then install new sub station
project including regular full weekend station closure’s incorporated. This formed part of the ongoing investment by London feeds to reinforce the DC track feeder cables. This formed part of the 4LM project (then SUP) DC upgrade work. This was carried out during
Underground in upgrading the Tube Network including a complete enhanced refurbishment of Warren Street Station. various depot possessions including traffic hours and weekend working shifts. The CRMS routes ran from the sub station to all ends of the
Upon completion of all the required cable containment route, associated core holes and Civils work, OCL were contracted as the depot and the 935mm DC cables were installed in up to 200m lengths to minimise the requirement for any cable joints. These cables were
specialist cable installation contractor to install all electrical sub-mains cables within the contract time scales, whilst ensuring the delivered on cable trailers and then pulled out across the depot in loops and dressed onto the new CRMS. The MAID documentation was
minimum amount of disruption to the general public who use the station. provided and NOWRIs completed prior to commissioning of the cables. OCL also assisted in the commissioning of the cables and the
The majority of this work was carried out during engineering hours and a number of planned weekend station closures. However, decommissioning and removal of the old cabling. The changeovers were carried out with teams terminating cables in the sub station and
careful planning was required to maximise the working hours available with the length and size of the cables being installed taken at the same time terminating the cables onto the track.
into account. Due to the many different areas of the station to be accessed by the install team, many of these works
incorporated bespoke high level cantilever access towers being used on the stations staircases and elevators along with carrying BREAKDOWN OF WORKS CARRIED OUT BY OCL:
out all required confined space works • Arrange possession shifts and attend possession meetings
All installs undertook vigorous NOWRI inspections and the works carried out by OCL were successfully completed on time and to • Installation of under track duct crossings (UTX)
budget. • Installation of post and hanger routes and concrete trough routes
• Delivery, installation and dressing of the new 935mm track feeder cables into the new CRMS
BREAKDOWN OF WORKS CARRIED OUT BY OCL: • Producing the project deliverables for the MAID files
• Plan, design, and produce drawings of cable routes and intersections eliminating any crossovers or radius non-conformities • Terminating the cables on the tracks, in DC TIS switches and in the sub station
• Plan and schedule call offs for cable installs around station closures and working hours • Earthing and bonding of CRMS
• Complete Installation of uninterruptible power supply cables
• Installation of approx. 3000m of all sub-main cables ranging from 10mm 3-core to large 300mm 4-core SWA INSTALLATION TEAM
• Lighting cables in public and Client areas • Site managers x 1
• Small power installations • SPCs x 2
• Installation of all cable labelling and tie wrapping • Cable route installers, electricians and cable pullers x 20 (including depot and sub station trained operatives)
• Installation of all cable cleats and all associated fixings • Compliance manager- HSE auditor x 1
• Incorporate bespoke working conditions

INSTALLATION TEAM
• Site managers x 1
• SPCs x 3
• Electrical Operatives x 60
• Compliance manager-HSE auditor x 1

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CIVIL DIVISIOn CIVIL DIVISIOn

The OCL Civils team have and continue to operate at the forefront when delivering some of the largest civil projects PROjECT CLIEnT
in the domestic, commercial and rail sectors including London Underground and Network Rail infrastructures. Manningtree Station Lift Shafts Cleshar – AGA

We have gained a reputation for providing a consistent level of high quality work, driven by a loyal and experienced OCL were contracted to provide and manage a skilled shaft team at Manningtree rail station. The works are part of
workforce. the AGA step free station modifications. 2 new lift shafts and passageways will be installed.

Our experienced management and project teams are able to work and overcome technical obstacles presented to Due to the complex nature of the works, a design was created to install and pre cast the permanent shaft sections,
them in a professional adaptable manner whilst at all times promoting synergy and commercial collaboration with these are then hydraulically driven into position. All works are carried out during the day due to the system and
our clients to provide immediate solutions and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. We have methods developed.
gained vast experience from working on major infrastructure projects, such as Cross Rail and many other large
Network Rail power and station upgrades Projects, London Underground upgrades, Thames Link, HS2, DLR and The OCL Group were able to offer experienced managers and operatives to deliver the project
many other commercial and domestic civil engineering development projects.
BREAKDOWN OF WORKS UNDERTAKEN ON PROJECT TO DATE;
All our OCL civil site managers hold SMSTS certification as a minimum, with the vast majority are also trained within • Carry out all pre surveys, ground surveys, and cat scans of areas
HSE to NEBOSH, IOSH level as standard. This provides confidence to both client and OCL that the implementation • Install 400mtr access road through adjacent field
of our clear and concise policies, programmes and systems are being adhered to at all times aiding full compliance • Embankment access to platforms
and installation standards. • Excavate and install RC jacking beam
• Hand excavate and cast Lift sections
Regular internal site quality checks are carried out by our site inspectors , maintaining robust compliance and • Install waterproof system to shafts
assurance measures. • Hand excavate and Install new RC passageway
• Break through and cast modifications to existing subway
When choosing OCL for your Civil project requirements, you can be sure we have not only the ability to carry out • Completion and submission of all required documentation for ITP
the works competently and safely, but we will provide you with the confidence to come back time and time again... • Completion of all other required site documentation

INSTALLATION TEAM
• Project Manager x 1
• Site managers x 1
• Foreman x 3
• Operatives : x 8 – 10
• Compliance manager-HSE auditorx1

PROjECT CLIEnT PROjECT CLIEnT
Cross Rail Pudding Mill Lane keltbray Edgware Station SER Giffen – LU

OCL were contracted to carry out extensive OLE modifications works at pudding mill lane to facilitate the connection OCL Group are contracted to install new SER buildings for the Giffen Group. These sites included a complex mass
of the crossrail eastbound and westbound lines into the great eastern line on the south side of the railway. concrete underpin sub base at Edgware Road.
The works consisted of modifications of the OLE to wire the new diverted up electric which involved the installation
of new cantilever structures. This was to ensure stability of the existing LU retaining wall at Edgware Road. On completion of the permanent
Due to the re-alignment of the Up electric, this involved a large amount of preparation regarding the temporary “underpin”, OCL cast a new RC base slab for the SER superstructure. Brick and block walls were erected both
works New large new foundation pads was successfully installed by OCL group after careful joint planning between internal and external. New suspended Comflor installation and penetrations through the Mezzanine and Roof
OCL group and keltbray. all OCL operatives required many different accreditations, permits and certifications to RC slabs. New sub surface drainage diversion inclusive of Manhole chambers and 6m deep soakaway units.
successfully carry out this package including sentinel pts certification, DLR certification, CSCS cat scan, manual
handling, face fit, small tools, abrasive wheels, biometric costain induction, first aid, CPCS, FORS, COSS, machine BREAKDOWN OF WORKS UNDERTAKEN ON EDGEWARE SER PROJECTS TO DATE;
controllers, SMSTS site managers, and HSE inspectors • Carry out all pre surveys, ground surveys , and cat scans of areas
• Excavate and install new retaining wall foundation supports
BREAKDOWN OF WORKS UNDERTAKEN ON EDGEWARE SER PROJECTS TO DATE; • Install Sub surface and sub platform foundations and supports in confined space
• Install new RC base slab
• Production of all SSOW documentation • Install new steel superstructure
• Install new brick and block façade
• Production of all Temporary earth work designs • Install Visqueen membranes
• Excavate and install a new 150dia drainage route including 6m deep soakaway and EWS
• Production of all logistics and vehicle plant movement programmes • Install new RC footpaths
• Install new RC base slabs (Aldgate, Hammersmith, Edgware)
• Excavate bases using 15t and 9T 360 diggers and RRv,s • Install Comflor RC mezzanine and roof slabs at Edgware
• Completion and submission of all required documentation for MAID
• Pitch pile sheeting and temporary whalers into correct position using

360 machines and vibro hammers with qualified drivers and tradesman INSTALLATION TEAM

• Level and sign off relevant check sheets and itps • 1 x Project Manager

• Ensuring positioning off critical holding down bolts correctly • 3 x Site Managers

• Install solid form work, reinforcement and shuttering 3m to 4m deep • 3 x Team Leaders

• Set up large 350m concrete pumping line system • 8 x Machine Controllers

• Install concrete bases to required spec and finish • 3 x COSS INSTALLATION TEAM
• Project manager x 1
final as built drawings including all redline drawings • 4 x Banksman • Site managers x 1
• SPCs x 1
• Submit all required testing data and material data sheets • 60 x Operatives • Operatives : x 8 – 10
• Compliance manager-HSE auditor x 1
• Completion of all iTPs for SWiP O&M requirements • 2 x HSE Representatives

• Carry out meeting SWiP team regarding lessons learnt and feedback forum • 1 x Compliance Manager

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BUILDInG DIVISIOn BUILDInG DIVISIOn

The OCL building division has proved itself to be a fast We are fully accredited building contractor and hold PROjECT CLIEnT
growing dynamic division within the group providing £10m of full comprehensive insurances. Our building Ipswich Temp Works Giffen – AGA
the very best in service and quality. We have so far team are friendly, reliable and highly experienced. And
retained many happy clients. And have recently won a our stores/ warehouse department are able also to OCL were contracted to install multiple specialist temporary works, for new openings within Ipswich Station structures.
number of 5 year framework contracts which is testament source high quality and good value building and roofing The works are part of the AGA station modifications.
to our hard work and succesful project deliveries over materials from across the UK and Europe, with accredited
the years coupled with our management systems. installer status. Due to the complex nature of the works, a design was created to install UC needles at close spacing’s. The slimshore supports
were installed to an agreed design, with all ground enhancements completed prior.

Over the past 10 years we’ve worked on both many At OCL ensure we deliver our promises we make The OCL Group were able to offer experienced managers and operatives to deliver the project
residential, domestic, commercial and large infrastructure throughout every stage of your projects and provide you
building projects across the UK. with full project lifecycle end-to-end delivery support for BREAkDOWn Of WORkS UnDERTAkEn AT IPSWICH
all our clients, our services include fully planned and • Carry out all pre surveys, ground surveys and cat scans of areas
We pride ourselves on our honest quoting process and reactive building works covering complete installations, • Core drill & Install UC needles
providing a good finish that matches the highest standards upgrades, minor repairs and maintenance services • Install RC ground support where required
to suit your budget. across all building disciplines within our operating market • Install slimshore supports and cross bracing
sectors • Grout and load the temporary works
• Break through new openings
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT • ROOFING • HOME EXTENSIONS • Install new permeant UC lintel
• GENERAL BUILDING • FENCING • STRUCTURAL STEEL • Reinstate opening perimeters
• WATERPROOFING • TILING • LOFT CONVERSIONS • Completion and submission of all required documentation for ITP and relevant site paperwork
• BRICK WORK • LANDSCAPING • PLUMBING SERVICES
• PLASTERING • CLADDING • OUTBUILDINGS InSTALLATIOn TEAM
• 1ST AND 2ND FIX CARPENTRY • CURTAIN WALL FIXING • POOL INSTALLATIONS • Project Manager x 1
• Site managers x 1
• Foreman x 2
• Operatives x 15
• Compliance manager-HSE auditor x 1

PROjECT CLIEnT PROjECT CLIEnT
Upminster Depot Buildings framework SWIP / LU Edgeware Road Walkway Giffen Group – LU

OCL were awarded the package of works, as part of our 5 year buildings framework agreement. Breakdown of works undertaken OCL was awarded this project due to our ability to provide an all-inclusive, multi experienced team package for bespoke works.
on project to date;

SEQUEnCInG ADVAnCE WORkS The works package was to install a new suspended steel walkway, around the perimeter of the new SER room. The steel supports were
installed so bearing was within the new brickwork and the existing retaining wall. These penetrations had to be carefully “toothed”
Prior to commencing installation works the following activities were completed: out, to ensure the new and existing structures were not damaged outside the area of penetration required. These areas were then
repaired and re built to create an aphetically pleasing end product.
• Survey of existing asset to confirm others had built to standard and spec.

• Co-ordination meetings with SWIP

• Order long lead items

• Delivery of key materials into the allocated storage areas

• Co-ordinate and Plan access and depot traffic management arrangements as required BREAkDOWn Of WORkS UnDERTAkEn On PROjECT TO DATE;
• Carry out all pre surveys, ground surveys and measurement modifications
• Completion & Approval of Method Statements, Quality Plan & ITP • Install structural support foundation pads
• Install new steel supports
Install the ground floor blockwork walls. • Prepare existing a new walls to receive horizontal supports
• Install new steel bracing
• Blockwork was 1400 solid lightweight ready blocks with a minimum 7N/mm3 and tenon bonded at joint intersections • Install new steel platforms
• Install new steel mesh grating
Install soffit insulation • On site modifications
• Reinstate new and existing walls
• At ground floor level, a 75mm thick Kingspan K10FM Kooltherm was installed in the chemical storage area • Completion and submission of all required documentation for ITP

Install window openings

• New steel members were installed around new window openings to provide fixing points for new windows.

Install Levelling compound

• Training and staff room areas that required carpet or vinyl, will have a

levelling screed by Flowcrete installed in 2 layers, prior to the installation

of carpet or vinyl flooring

Install Gypframe plasterboard walls and corridors

• Kingspan insulating boards and plaster skim finishes were installed in to internal corridors created and within the InSTALLATIOn TEAM
• Site managers x 1
proposed training room soffits. InSTALLATIOn TEAM • Operatives x 5
Painting • Compliance manager-HSE auditor x 1

• Walls and ceilings were painted within the Ancillary building

• Exposed steel members and doors were prepared and painted • Project Manager x 1

Post Installation Works • Site managers x 1
• Removal of all surplus materials from storage • Operatives : x 15
• Final as built drawings including all redline drawings • Compliance manager/HSE auditor x1

• Submit all required testing data and material data sheets

• Completion of all ITPs for SWIP O&M requirements

• Carry out meeting SWIP team regarding lessons learnt and feedback forum

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VARIOUS PROjECTS VARIOUS PROjECTS

OCL has an established reputation and excellent working relationship with all key principal contractors on London Underground network. PROjECT CLIEnT
Our personnel have, for many years, been embedded in all CMS projects and the required install standards and regulations from the Fluor connect CRMS to support ATC signalling system and LVAC London Underground, Serco, Giffen Group
project, the SSL immunisation and Upgrade Programme (formerly managed by Metronet Rail) through to the ATC programme. cabling at Old Dalby Test Track

The SSL Upgrade Programme itself was responsible for delivering significant upgrades to Sub Surface Line Rolling Stock, Track Assets, Stations, OCL was extremely proud to be awarded this particular contract as the specialist installation sub-contractor at this extremely
Power and Signalling. important stage of the ATC (automatic train control) project.

As part of the resignalling phase (track circuit immunisation) works, the LVAC Power Upgrade Project was required to provide interim power OCL successfully installed, ahead of schedule and on budget, a high standard CRMS (cable route management systems) for Old
supplies to facilitate the new signalling kiosks being installed to feed the replacement track circuits. Dalby test track. The whole contract, valued at £354million, is reportedly the largest of any metro re-signalling contract undertaken
worldwide. It will ensure that the CITYFLO 650 system minimises network disruption for London Underground’s passenger through
This programme, along with the above mentioned cable management system projects, were rolled out at over the complete greater reliability and performance. Our work set a standard and became a key element in the upgrade of the SSR (Sub Surface
London Underground network and over multiple sites across the capital. OCL can and are proud to say that we have worked on all recent Rail) network.
projects and at the majority of all station and track areas for London Underground and have carried out numerous successful projects over the
years some of the areas as listed below: We had a sixteen man installation team that were certified for both London Underground and Network Rail infrastructures along
with being fully aware of all installation standards over the complete area.

• Installation, cable pulling, termination and • Installation of concrete trough routes complete back plates and hangers to BREAkDOWn Of WORkS UnDERTAkEn AT IPSWICH InSTALLATIOn TEAM
testing of cable supplies between the • Installation of new steel posts in concrete provide new cable routes • Carry out all pre surveys, ground surveys and cat scans • Project Manager x 1
various items of equipment • Construction of concrete base slabs for • Site managers x 1
footings equipment of areas • Foreman x 2
• Installation of anchor (knock-in) posts system • Fixing of new steel straps between posts • Core drill & Install UC needles • Operatives x 15
• Install RC ground support where required • Compliance manager-HSE auditor x 1
PROjECT CLIEnT • Install slimshore supports and cross bracing
nDUP London Underground, SSL, Giffen Group • Grout and load the temporary works
• Break through new openings
OCL has carried out a number of individual extensive packages of works at this particular location in recent years. The NDUP • Install new permeant UC lintel
(Neasden Depot Upgrade Project) is a five year programme of works to allow complete improvement and regeneration over the • Reinstate opening perimeters
whole depot to fully accommodate the new ‘S’ stock trains that are currently in use on parts of the London Underground system. • Completion and submission of all required documenta-
This major project is valued at approximately £50m and involves new maintenance sheds, new lifting equipment, overhaul of a
complete signalling system and DC and Power supply circuits. tion for ITP and relevant site paperwork

OCL provided, on average, 40 operatives per shift including supervision and management to aid in the installation of complete new
cable routes throughout Neasden Depot incorporating all existing main routes and new sub routes.

Bespoke CMS work took place on a number of over track crossings including the main depot bridges and the pipe bridge, which PROjECT CLIEnT
OCL was contracted to install a number of SWA and AWA cables across. Paddington, High Street kensington, London Underground, Giffen Group
Gloucester Road, Triangle sidings
Again OCL was privileged to be awarded a package of works that included the first ever project installation of GRP TroTrof on any
London Underground infrastructure. Our specialist troughing gang excelled in quality of install incorporating the complex standards The works carried out on this project was originally planned and scheduled for approximately 4 months of engineering shifts. However,
when installing through track beds and adjacent sleepers within a live working depot. All cuts and fabrications were carried out once London Underground had informed our Client that there was a works opportunity to work in a London Underground – Thales
manually on site to suit AOC and gradients within the limited possession times. Delivering this project successfully involved a high planned possession over the festive holiday season in which a 72 hour possession could be utilised OCL was asked if they could provide
level of collaborative working between specialist installation contractor OCL, the principal contractor, the Giffen Group and the and procure the required labour and resources to deliver this project successfully.
NDUP team.

This project presented a number of challenges to deliver the installation on time and on budget. Due to the fixed time constraints Upon completion of surveys and the pricing of works. OCL was awarded the complete package incorporating 4 work sites with multiple
it was crucial that the upgrade could proceed smoothly without incurring disruption to the operation of the railway network. The tasks ranging from under platform and invert ducting systems, turning chambers and platform resurfacing to CMS and bespoke bridge
installation times were planned around a series of London Underground and Thales possessions at various parts of the depot. All works.
OCL personnel were flexible in their working hours for the duration of this project and they were praised for their ability to plan
and provide in ever changing immediate situations. OCL was successful in meeting all programme milestones and completing all After the contract was awarded, OCL set up 4 supervisory work teams 2 weeks prior to possession taking place with strategic planning
elements of work on time and on budget to the Client’s satisfaction. and careful preparation took place in close collaboration with the Client’s project team. All storage licences, hot works permits, material
procurement, labour lists, work tasks and responsibilities were collaborated for implementation to be carried out successfully during
BREAkDOWn Of WORkS UnDERTAkEn AT • Installation of new Over Track Crossings (OTX’s) through the possession.
IPSWICH the installation of unistrut supports and cable tray
• Installation of 4 x 300mm SWA and 150mm CPC at high OCL had a total of 77 operatives working to complete these works over 6 x 12hr possession shifts over the festive season with all the
• Bespoke transitional steelwork where required required and correct certification in place. Many site meetings took place prior to possession dates and all operatives and their
level over main pipe bridge • Installation of cable stiles respective teams attended OCL offices for strategic planning meetings and safety briefings prior to commencement of works.
• Installation of new post route to allow diversion including • Bespoke unistrut transitions from high level to trackside
OCL not only delivered this complete project successfully, without issue or incident, but were able to procure and produce over and
numerous access arches post routes to allow signal cables to serve the various above that planned within the possession time. A number of PGI’s were carried out by London Underground during this possession of
• Excavation for and installation of new GRP cable trough signalling equipment which OCL supervision and operatives were commended for correct procedures being carried out all times. Upon completion of this
• Installation of under track crossings project a letter of ‘Congratulations’ and ‘Thank You’ was sent from London Underground and the Giffen Group project team.
(TroTrof) and concrete trough routes including for • Installation of cable stiles
installation InSTALLATIOn TEAM
Beneath existing tracks as Under Track Crossings (UTX). InSTALLATIOn TEAM
This was the first time a GRP cable trough was installed • Project manager x 1 • Project Manager x 1
on London Underground • Site managers x 1 • Site managers x 1
• Excavation for an installation of new steel posts in • SPC x 4 • Operatives : x 15
concrete footings • Operatives x 32 • Compliance manager/HSE auditor x1
• Installation of anchor (knock-in) posts system • Compliance manager-HSE auditor x 1
• Fixing of new steel straps between posts complete back
plates and hangers to provide new cable routes
• Installation of 630mm 1-core SWA cable for LVAC divert
from switch room E6 to 42c

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OCL RECRUITMEnT PERSOnnEL
& LABOUR SUPPLY DIVISIOn
WHITE COLLAR ELECTRICAL COnSTRUCTIOn BUILDInG
OCL Recruitment was established in 2007 with the aim of providing
quality Trades and Labour to the Domestic, Construction and Rail Commercial Managers JIB approved Electricians Site Agents Surveyors
industries Project Managers Testing Engineers SMSTS Site Managers Trade foremans
Quality Managers Commisioning Engineers Steel Fixers Groundworkers
We are an Essex based recruitment agency that supplies on a national Civil Engineers Sub Station Trained Engineers Concrete finishers Landscapers
level. Our core geographical strengths lie in the London and surrounding Construction/Project Managers L3 Safe Isolation operatives Drain and pipe layers 1st, 2nd fix Carpenters
county areas. Health & Safety Specialists Quaff Trained Engineers Groundworkers Bricklayers
Quantity Surveyors Part P electricains Plumbers Plumbers
We can and are able to supply and are able to all over the UK as we do Estimators NICEIC Approved Electricians Air con engineers Plasterers
with many large national clients and principal contractors. Experianced Electrical Mates Plant operatives Electricians
Shuttering carpenters
We operate from our offices situated in Rochford Essex where the
operational, payroll and administrative departments are all based to PLAnT AnD GEnERAL SITE LOnDOn UnDERGROUnD nETWORk RAIL WET TRADES
provide a reliable, flexible and personal service of our client.
Digger drivers LUCAS & LUA D.A.M.P.S General Operatives Bricklayers
Our recruitment team have an extremely in-depth understanding and (Mini/360/+10 tonne) Site personnel in charge Lookouts Plasterers
knowledge of general construction, Network Rail and London Dumper truck drivers 1 or 4 day first aiders Site Wardens Tilers
Underground infrastructures and their associated regulations and Telescopic/rough terrain Fire-watch personnel LXAs Painters
standards, this is due to each member of the OCL team working within & forklift trucks Confined space operatives Points Operators Decorators
the associated sectors for many years. General & semi-skilled operatives Lift & escalator operatives Handsignalmen Plumbers
General operative/labourers Track accustomed operatives Strapmen Screeders
Therefore you will find all operatives supplied by OCL will have been Handyman/semi-skilled labourers Plate layers Block Roadmen/Possession
sourced with every detail of your requirements taken into account and (hand tools) Track trolley operatives/masters Support Staff
will arrive to your site with the correct PPE, knowledge, experience and Banksman Substation operatives COSS
certification to carry out your works in a professional manner. Slingers Track competent personel Protection Controllers
Ground workers/slab layers Depot accustomed Machine Controllers
We supply highly skilled white collar and blue collar professionals both Trough layers PASMA opratives Crane Controllers
internally and externally to all our respected and established clients. Stores personnel Cat scan RD4000&8000 Engineering Supervisors
This is aided and due to many years of capturing a comprehensive Security guard/gate personnel Safe isolation – levels 1, 2 & 3 Cable pullers
database whist keeping an intrinsic KPI system of all personnel supplied Cleaning operatives Cable gangs
within our systems.
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We have successfully supplied the construction, civil, mechanical and
electrical sectors for many years, and maintained repeat business
partly due to us adamantly refusing to act as a simple body shop
supply service, but rather priding ourselves on the quality of labour
supplied rather than quantity, therefore allowing sustainable growth.

The recruitment team are able to react swiftly to your staffing
requirements, providing vetted and qualified workers to meet client
reactive and contingent demands. Whilst working within client
budgets and standards when it comes to service and customer care.

If you would like further information on any of the above services we
have to offer please do not hesitate to make contact.

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HEALTH AnD SAfETY ACCREDITATIOnS The National Inspection
Council for Electrical
Safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) is at the heart of all Railway Industry Supplier Installation Contracting
our operations. It is easy to say, but we really do mean it and we do Qualification Scheme (NICEIC)
our utmost to live up to the ethos that all our workers should go Awarded 5 stars 2 years running
home safe at the end of every working day. Our Managing Director Construction Skills
has been a key advocate in proactive health and safety since the BS EN ISO 14001 : 2004 Certification Scheme
company formed. We put paramount importance on the health and
safety of all OCL personnel, from those who work in the office staff BS EN ISO 9001 : 2008 Recruitment
to those who are out working on site. & Employment
BS OHSAS 18001 : 2007 Confederation
We have mature management systems in place including policy
statements which set out our intentions, supported by our procedures The Contractors Health and UK's Leading Health
and flow charts implementing our intentions and a full range of Safety Assessment Scheme & Safety Assessment
forms and templates covering all of our operations. We hold Scheme
certifications with CHAS, ConstructionLine, Safe Contractor, RISQS Transport for London - Fleet
and FORS. Our SHEQ management systems have been accredited to Operator Recognition Waste Carriers Certificate
ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 through ACM Cert Ltd for the Scheme (GOV.UK)
past three years. We are audited on an annual basis by ACM, FORS,
Achilles and seek to continuously improve on our systems. Safety Schemes in Quality Approved
Procurement Company Database
We have had no RIDDORs, no enforcement notices and no actions
taken against the company in all the years we have been operating. CIRAS Confidential
We don't rest on our laurels however, we continue to be as proactive Reporting System
as possible in terms of:
• Communicating health and safety information to our operatives 25

through monthly bulletins and regular toolbox talks;
• Being visible on site, carrying out site inspections and reporting

on good practices as well as non-compliance's;
• Sharing good practice with operatives and rewarding positive

behaviours;
• Ongoing development of all personnel to ensure we have

a good cross section of experience, skills and knowledge;
• Obtaining feedback from our clients as well as operatives, and

taking action where it is required;
• Encouraging suggestions for improvement from all personnel;
• Collaborative working with our clients and other contractors to

ensure we are all working towards the same common goals.

We don't just see health and safety as a legal requirement - we see
it is a moral obligation. We embrace health and safety as a culture
within the company and is therefore at the heart of all we do.

This has been evident and recognised by TFL via OCL projects and
the sites worked on by OCL operatives obtaining beacon status.

The Beacon Site Standard, is contained in 5 interrelated themes,
these are:

• Consideration
• Environment
• Cleanliness
• Safety and Health
• Management & Values

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EnVIROnMEnT SUSTAInABILITY OCL In THE COMMUnITY

As a forward thinking business we consider the environment and Our goal is to deliver packages of work on time, making sure it's right OCL have partnered with leading medical professionals in the fight along with our Local NHS hospital whilst also participating in charitable
sustainability initially at the bidding stage but then continue to review first time and within budget. By doing so we will ensure that we are not against cancer. sporting events the passion to help those in need and associated
and revise our practices within the project life cycle with the aim of using more materials or polluting the environment than is necessary. with this runs close to all our hearts at OCL due to the loss of Tracey
implementing further improvements wherever practicable. Together with Essex Cancer Research we are committed to raising Cooper one of our most loved and committed employees recently
We have an objective to minimise our carbon emissions and support funds and organizing fund raising events that will support clinical at the age of 36 to cervical cancer.
More often that not our clients have expectations and their own goals local communities by employing operatives from within the areas that research for Cancer trials.
to meet (such as targets for waste reduction) so it is important that as we working. We also encourage operatives to travel by alternative We will continue to work hard for this cause at every given opportunity
a contractor we can offer synergy with those needs. This may come means (such as cycling or public transport where possible) rather than OCL Group has built a professional caring culture from within, that and hope we can assist in helping bring awareness and momentum
from identifying opportunities for sustainability within the built envi- driving. We support a number of local up and coming sports men and believes and supports the premise of giving back to those in need. to this cause.
ronment or providing solutions for waste reduction, such as the reuse women through sponsorship. We also work in partnership with local it’s a culture not only perpetuated by generous contributions made
of excavation materials or using products with a high recycled content. charities by the company but by contributions made by a very large percentage
of employees willing to donate their time and talents to causes that
We continuously seek new initiatives from the civils, construction and give back to the same communities we work and live in.
rail industries, keeping up to date through on-line media, networking
and attending events. By doing this our clients are assured that we are Every year OCL Group donates a percentage of time and profits to
offering the best possible service, with both the environment and their charitable organisations the primary being Essex Cancer Research
budgets in mind.

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QUALITY TRAInInG & DEVELOPMEnT

Our key goal in terms of quality is to make sure we get it right first time. At OCL Group we are committed to creating a knowledgeable Each one of our core team are placed into our training hub system
If we fail to do so we are very aware of the impact it can have on the workforce in learned environment where people are listed too, are and is then given set target dates to achieve certain knowledge
overall project timescales as well and the cost implications (both on safe and reach each their potential, prosper, and where rewards are exams formulated in the first instance by our projects, SHE and Quality
our side and that of our clients). it can also damage our reputation and shared. and Project / Construction managers.
future relationships with our clients, something we don't take for
granted and work hard to build. We focus on a broad spectrum of activities for our operatives and These exams are based around industry standards and BSI standards
In order to achieve our quality objectives we have learnt that the planning staff through initiatives aimed at improved communication, health, regarding HSE and installation. Many of our knowledge tests that are
of our projects is paramount. We have a team of key personnel with a safety and wellbeing, training and development and employee formulated within our training hub are bespoke to project requirements
wealth of experience in planning and delivering projects, they also recognition, developing the OCL Engineers of the Future. and are built in alignment with our clients approved inspection and
come with commercial awareness and are tasked with ensuring SHEQ test plans iTP.s and system requirement specifications along with setting
is embedded in the decision making process. As a company we recognise the importance of building and out health and safety exams based upon client and infrastructure
Just as important are the skills, knowledge and experience of our site maintaining a knowledgeable and skilled workforce to ensure we are HSE planned General inspection forms and criteria.
managers and operatives. able to readily resource schemes with talented people who can de-
We have ongoing skills and knowledge development for all personnel liver works of a high quality. We have 20 bespoke exams so far that allow us to implement our
through external providers as well as our in house developed 'learn to skills card encouraging our earn as you learn scheme.
earn' scheme. We invest over 10 % of company profit every year in training our staff
At the end of each project we conduct a review to identify what went and core operatives as to ensure sustainability and growth, this Our managers panel monitors each and every exam that our operatives
well and what could have been done better with the aim of bringing constitutes thousands of hours spent on training courses throughout are working on, meaning managers can identify areas where operatives
together any insights gained that can be applied on future projects to the year. We utilise only approved Construction Skills-accredited may be having difficulties. Each operative receives bespoke feedback
make them even more successful. training centres along with the required infrastructure locations to which will enable them to develop their understanding.
deliver a significant quantity of this training, from our apprenticeships
28 to QCFs to CiTB Site Safety to Network rail and LU courses. Certificates are sent out whenever operatives hit their targets, with
additional reward via pay increases when all subject modules have
We have also spent a vast amount of time and money on our own been completed.
internal training hub of which we are extremely proud This unique
facility enables in-house training courses invigilated by our SHEQ and
compliance staff. This is driven passionately by our Managing Director
and has given operatives the opportunity to be rewarded for their
effects in learning.

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COnTACT US 01702 479091
01702 712706
ADDRESS [email protected]
WWW.OCLGROUP.CO.Uk
OCL GROUP
UnIT 1 WALLS YARD,
SOUTH STREET
ROCHfORD,
ESSEX, SS4 1GR

OUR AIM AT OCL GROUP IS TO MAKE A CUSTOMER, NOT A SALE

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