About Us
Wessex Fire & Security have been providing private residential and commercial businesses with first class solutions for protection against fire, theft and damage for nearly 40 years. With over 15,000 installations across the South to our name; we have a local and regional reputation for excellence in everything we do.
As the South West’s number one independent provider of fire and security services, Wessex frequently make the news.
With Wessex often carrying out ground breaking, challenging and exciting projects, our work is frequently featured in local, national and trade press. From completing newsworthy projects with large clients such as Marks & Spencer, Wiltshire Council and the National Trust, to carrying out complex integrated system planning and testing for large schools, universities and hospitals, we have done it all.
We also enjoy celebrating the success and endeavours of our staff and partners, their charitable work and personal achievements.
We are also proud to sponsor local teams including Shaftesbury Cricket Club, Shaftesbury FC, Gillingham Netball Club and Salisbury FC.
With hundreds of completed projects across the region, we like to let our work speak for itself.
We are the service provider of choice to some of the region’s leading businesses, sites and attractions and also pride ourselves on our substantial private residential portfolio, looking after the homes of customers across six counties.
We have a huge breadth of services and products that span the supply, installation and maintenance of fire alarms, extinguishers and suppression systems, CCTV, intruder alarms and public address alarms. We also provide security cameras, fire marshal training and much, much more, and deliver maintenance and monitoring packages across all of our services. Our case studies represent a snapshot of the work that we can, and have, delivered for thousands of loyal and happy customers.
Working at Wessex is like being part of a family of experts, all striving to deliver excellence for a diverse and challenging customer base.
We have a team of almost 90 staff and engineers and are dedicated to the continued development and support of our experts, both in the field and at head office. We are also passionate about growing our own talent and currently have four apprentice engineers learning and working on real projects, expanding their skill sets and building invaluable experience.
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Accreditation
National Security Inspectorate (NSI)
Wessex Fire & Security have held NACOSS Gold security accreditation for security system installation and maintenance since 1991. All NSI Gold security companies meet the requirements of the police and operate an accredited ISO 9001 Quality Management System, audited annually.
British Security Industry Association (BSIA)
We are proud to have been members of the BSIA since 1991. BSIA is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK. The BSIA hallmark is a symbol of quality and professionalism for security buyers and industry partners.
Electrical Contractors Association (ECA)
Since 1984 Wessex Fire & Security have been members of the ECA, whose membership base encompasses installers, manufacturers, distributors and end users across the electronics and electrical industry.
Fire Industry Association (FIA)
The FIA is a not-for-profit trade association with the aim of promoting the professional status of the UK fire safety industry. They also provide training on legislation and regulations across the industry. Wessex Fire & Safety have been members since 2001.
Working at Wessex Group
We believe in treating all of our employees with respect and consideration, after all our staff and their expertise is what makes our business great.
We are proud of our excellent retention rate and our overwhelmingly positive annual staff satisfaction survey results. Our staff consistently tell us that they enjoy working for a strong family business with inherent supporting values.
Get in touch
Wessex Fire & Security
Longmead Industrial Estate,
Wincombe Lane,
Shaftesbury,
SP7 8PJ