Rotec Hydraulics renew SafeContractor Accreditation

Rotec Hydraulics has recently achieved renewing Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation. As the UK’s leading health and safety accreditation, this demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to health and safety excellence in the workplace. 

SafeContractor is a third party accreditation scheme which thoroughly assesses the health and safety procedures, policies and qualifications of contractors.

Every year Alcumus assesses more than 33,000 contractors, ensuring compliance with legislation and that all accredited contractors have adequate insurance, high standards and robust health and safety procedures.

Rotec’s Quality Systems Manager, Josie Chamberlain, commented,

“At Rotec, we understand the importance of continually demonstrating our health and safety competency to new and existing clients.

 

“As SafeContractor accredited, our customers can be reassured that we have rigorous health and safety standards and procedures, and that our operations will always be undertaken in the safest and most complaint manner possible.”

JOSCAR accreditation

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd is pleased to announce that following a re-accreditation process, we continue with full accreditation to the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR).

JOSCAR is the accreditation system for the aerospace, defence and security sectors, allowing suppliers to demonstrate that they are “fit for business”.

The system was initiated by ADS and includes a growing number of prime contractors as registered buyers.

The accreditation process includes verification of company capability, quality assurance, information security, business continuity, insurance, financial health and ethical operations.

Josie Chamberlain, Rotec’s Quality Systems Manager, comments:

“We are delighted to have successfully renewed our JOSCAR accreditation. This recognises our commitment to provide specialist, quality assured resource to our clients within the defence and aerospace industries.”

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Rotec confirmed as LEEA Full Member

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd are thrilled to announce that following a thorough audit they have achieved full membership status with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, better known as the LEEA.

LEEA are a respected organisation dedicated to ensuring safety and quality across lifting equipment materials and supplier integrity. LEEA supports the education and quality procedures to ensure that safe practice is the everyday norm.

To become a full LEEA member, Rotec provided evidence of their activities within the lifting equipment industry and underwent a thorough compliance audit where the business’s processes were examined and assessed on their ability to uphold and maintain the exemplary standards required by LEEA. 

This thorough membership process ensures that only those who provide the highest-quality products and services can attain a membership.

When using a LEEA member, you can be confident that they are compliant to any and all relevant standards and legislation, competent, and are continually raising the standards of practice.

Quality Systems Manager at Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, Josie Chamberlain, commented,

“It is a fantastic achievement to have been confirmed as full LEEA members. Rotec are highly experienced at hydraulic projects for the lifting equipment industry, including being a well-renowned producer of bespoke hydraulic winch systems.

 

“We look forward to continuing our work with LEEA, and ensuring we deliver expertly trained staff to all our clients.”

Rotec Achieves Perfect Audit Score

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Following an in-person audit from Achilles last month, Rotec are delighted to announce they have achieved a perfect 100% score for the third consecutive year.

A rigorous audit involving the scrutiny of both Management Systems and Site Operations, the result demonstrates Rotec’s continuous dedication
to excellence across all areas.

Achilles assesses the company’s score in key aspects, such as Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and Corporate & Social Responsibility. By scoring a
perfect 100% across all service centres, the accreditation reassures clients that Rotec are committed to the very highest of standards, as independently verified by Achilles.

Managing Director of Rotec , Paul Prouse said,

“Scoring a perfect 100% in all areas, across all sites, yet again is a real testament to the importance we place on consistently high standards across the business in both our management and site operational functions.”

Rotec’s Quality Systems Manager, Josie Chamberlain comments,

“Achilles is a reputable, rigorous and independent audit which has confirmed we have robust processes and procedures in place and our exceptional score is a great reflection of the business and the team behind it.”

 Rotec Hydraulics Ltd specialises in hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical mechanical engineering services and components. To find out more, click here.

Rotec achieves Parker Certified Accumulator Service Centre recertification

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Rotec is pleased to announce it has been re-certified as a Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Accumulator Service and Technology Centre.

Following successful completion of an audit process for Hydraulic Accumulator Technology and Service Centres, Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has retained its prestige as the only certified Parker Accumulator Service and Technology Centre in the South of the UK.

Parker Certified Accumulator Service Centres were established to enable the combination of industry-leading products with excellent customer service, and to deliver stress-free accumulator management with maximised performance, efficiency, and safety.

The benefits of being a Parker certified centre, in addition to Rotec’s status as a Parker Hydraulic Technology Centre, enables Rotec Hydraulics to provide integrated solutions that combine products, services and technologies. Rotec’s access to original spare parts provides tangible benefits to clients, including shorter inspection time and the reduction of complexity help to lower cost and to save time.

As added value to customers, the Rotec Hydraulics Ltd Service Centre is able to utilise the Parker Tracking System (PTS) which helps schedule accumulator maintenance, providing automated notifications on inspections and replacement parts.

Rotec Hydraulics have the knowledge, expertise and capabilities to deliver a comprehensive range of accumulator services including:

Regulatory compliance and certification

  • Hydraulic accumulator re-certification
  • Provision of tracking systems, data monitoring and recording
  • Optimising customer documentation to fulfil regulatory requirements
  • Local pressure vessel regulation
  • Audits, scheduled inspections and replacement parts

Hydraulic accumulator maintenance and pre-charging

  • Full service for just in time solutions and breakdown repairs
  • Full service for replacement and planned/preventative maintenance
  • Commissioning/testing (on-site)
  • Bladder and piston seal replacement
  • Gas pre-charge control and re-charge

System Optimisation

  • System design and improvement (including Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) and Accumulator Racks, calculation, training and measurement)
  • Accumulator replacement

Asset Management

  • Energy and efficiency audits
  • Risk assessment and servicing of safety equipment
  • Asset condition monitoring and prognostics (sensors)
  • Legal conformity and insurance cover
  • Enabling customers to exploit the potential of Condition Monitoring and the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

For more information on Rotec’s ramge of Accumulator services, contact our team.

Rotec Hydraulics Ltd Celebrates 100% Achilles Audit Success

100% Achilles audit _Rotec Hydraulics Ltd

Following an in-person audit from Achilles last month, Rotec are delighted to announce they have achieved a perfect 100% score once again.

A rigorous audit involving the scrutiny of both Management Systems and Site Operations, the result demonstrates Rotec’s continuous dedication to excellence across all areas.

Achilles assesses the company’s score in key aspects, such as Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and Corporate & Social Responsibility. By scoring a perfect 100% across all service centres, the accreditation reassures clients that Rotec are committed to the very highest of standards, as independently verified by Achilles.

Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, Paul Prouse said,

“Scoring a perfect 100% in all areas, across all sites, yet again is a real testament to the importance we place on consistently high standards across the business in both our management and site operational functions.”

Rotec’s Quality Systems Manager, Josie Chamberlain comments,

“Achilles is a reputable, rigorous and independent audit which has confirmed we have robust processes and procedures in place and our exceptional score is a great reflection of the business and the team behind it.”

Rotec specialises in hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical mechanical engineering services and products. To find out more, click here.