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07 March 2024
Sovini Property Services shares gender pay gap report
As Women in Construction Week 2024 begins, we’re sharing our 2023/24 gender pay gap report.
23 January 2024
Delivering Try a Trade to local young people
Local young people experienced Try a Trade through our innovative partnership with Impact Sefton, who provide a personalised and enriching curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16. The innovative event provided…
04 December 2023
Sovini Property Services supporting local cancer charity
Merseyside based repairs and maintenance provider Sovini Property Services (SPS) donated valuable resources to carry out essential repairs ahead of the winter months for Woodlands Hospice, a registered charity dedicated…
05 September 2023
Ten top tips to help you stay gas safe
Sovini Property Services are helping you stay Gas Safe this Gas Safety Week 2023. Gas Safety Week is here to remind the public how to keep themselves gas safe, and…
05 September 2023
Helping you stay Gas Safe this Gas Safety Week 2023
This Gas Safety Week focuses on the breadth and diversity of skills, experiences and people who play an essential role in keeping the UK gas safe. As well as, reminding…
04 September 2023
Delivering educational fun in Birkenhead, in collaboration with Equilibrium North West.
Equilibrium North West, a Birkenhead based community interest company, set up the ‘Little Helpers’ programme in an effort to reduce social isolation of parents and carers, whilst raising the aspirations…
06 June 2023
Apprentice Summer Fitzmaurice scoops coveted Worshipful Company of Plumbers award
Sovini Property Services' very own Apprentice Plumber and Domestic Heating Technician, Summer Fitzmaurice, has just been named one of the six winners of the coveted Worshipful Company of Plumbers bursaries.…
01 June 2023
Sovini Property Services proudly sponsor local football club
Sovini Property Services is delighted to announce its recent sponsorship of local football club, South Liverpool FC. As a company that is committed to giving back to our local communities,…
03 April 2023
Sovini Property Services begin their milestone three-year partnership with Torus
April marks the beginning of the launch of the new repairs and maintenance contract for North West based housing group, Torus, which will see trusted contractors Sovini Property Services help…
28 March 2023
Sovini Property Services shortlisted at the Northern Housing Awards
Sovini Property Services, proud partners of The Sovini Group, are delighted to be finalists for ‘Best Repairs and Maintenance team’ at the Northern Housing Awards. Detailing a catalogue of innovative…
09 March 2023
National Careers Week Spotlight: Responsive Repairs Supervisor, Kevin Bentley.
As we continue to celebrate National Careers Week, we are shining the light on a selection of our employees and their career journeys with us. During his career journey at…
08 March 2023
National Careers Week Spotlight: Repairs & Maintenance Co-ordinator, Caitlin Riding
This week we are celebrating National Careers Week, along with Women In Construction Week and International Women's Day. At Sovini Property Services, we are embracing equity and celebrating the talent…
06 March 2023
National Careers Week Spotlight: Repairs & Maintenance Operations Manager, Antony Dillon
This week we are celebrating National Careers Week 2023 by highlighting some of the amazing career journeys our employees at Sovini Property Services have been on. Antony Dillon, Repairs and…
03 March 2023
CLOSING THE GAP ON GENDER PAY
HERE’S HOW SOVINI PROPERTY SERVICES IS CHALLENGING INDUSTRY STEREOTYPES THROUGH INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES. In 2022/23, Sovini Property Services’ mean gender pay gap was 0.65% in favour of men, which is favourable…
10 February 2023
An insight into apprenticeships at Sovini Property Services
As we near the end of National Apprenticeship Week 2023, we are reflecting on how beneficial apprenticeships are, not only to the individual, but to organisations. We are proud to…
10 January 2023
Sovini Property Services appointed onto Torus’ new £1.2 billion Repairs and Maintenance Framework
Specialist repairs and maintenance provider, Sovini Property Services, are delighted to have been appointed onto Torus' biggest framework to date. Leading North West housing Group, Torus, launched its new framework…
02 January 2023
SPS Christmas pallet donation provides community with much needed resources
The Sovini Group's Stakeholder Engagement Team worked with Sovini Property Services (SPS) to donate a pallet food and hygiene products to Sefton OPERA, who work to support older people in…
07 October 2022
Sovini Property Services appointed to Fusion21’s £250m Reactive Repairs and Empty Buildings Framework
Sovini Property Services are delighted to announce their success in securing a place as a named supplier on Fusion21’s Reactive Repairs and Empty Buildings Framework. Fusion21 is a national social…
01 September 2022
In The Spotlight: Our Grounds Maintenance Team!
Sovini Property Services' Grounds Maintenance team are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the communal gardens and open spaces for our clients. Providing an exceptional service to customers, and ensuring…
15 August 2022
First ‘SPS Sessions’ engagement afternoon a huge success!
On Tuesday 9th August, we held our very first 'SPS Sessions' engagement afternoon at Maghull Cricket Club for staff members working in Voids and Grounds Maintenance! Staff were given the…
15 August 2022
Signage installed at the new SPS offices at Liverpool Film Studios!
Our new signs are up at our Liverpool Film Studios hub and they look great. Designed by Cathy Hall, Graphic Designer at The Sovini Group, the internal and external signage…
24 March 2022
BUILDING AND MAINTAINING GENDER PAY RIGHTS
HERE’S HOW SOVINI PROPERTY SERVICES STACKS UP AGAINST THE UK’S STATISTICS ON CLOSING THE GENDER PAY GAP. In 2021/22 Sovini Property Services mean gender pay gap was 7.7% in favour…
09 March 2022
Sovini Property Services Celebrate Women In Construction Week 2022
To mark Women In Construction Week 2022, we met with Customer Liaison Officer for Sovini Property Services Tracey Baker. Her roles involves liaising with customers each step of the way…
09 February 2022
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2022
An apprentice electrician is following in his fathers’ footsteps at The Sovini Group, nearly two and a half decades after his father first began his career as an electrician. It…
24 January 2022
Together for a better environment
Sovini Property Services pledge their commitment to The Sovini Groups net-zero carbon strategy As part of The Sovini Group, Sovini Property Services are taking decisive action to tackle the groups…
14 December 2021
Sovini Property Services Apprentices graduate and secure permanent employment
Sovini Property Services Apprentice Plumbers Lucas Redmond-Quick and Cameron McCool have successfully completed their Apprenticeships. Lucas shares: “I have really enjoyed completing my apprenticeship in plumbing with SPS. I would…
01 December 2021
Sovini Property Services Ground Maintenance Team Provide a Festive Helping Hand to Local Bootle Community Group Taking Root.
Sovini Property Services Ground Maintenance Team Provide a Festive Helping Hand to Local Bootle Community Group Taking Root. Taking Root is a Bootle based, non-for-profit organisation, which focuses on improving…
09 November 2021
Sovini Property Services work with youth group to create Remembrance space for local veterans
Sovini Property Services (SPS), part of The Sovini Group, have partnered with the Brunswick Youth and Community Centre to create a Remembrance space for local veteran’s group, Sefton Veterans. Launched…
02 August 2021
Managing Director Steven Parker provides a helping hand to a local charity
Sovini Property Services’ very own Steven Parker has been working tirelessly to help a local Cheshire charity called The Wonky Garden. The Wonky Garden is a Cheshire-based, not-for-profit voluntary organisation,…
04 June 2021
Celebrating Volunteers Week 2021!
Our team are dedicated to offering their skills by volunteering their help at The Pride of Sefton. Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thanks to those who go out…
24 February 2021
WE HAVE REDUCED GENDER PAY GAP BY OVER 10% IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS
SPS has worked hard to drive down the imbalance in favour of male employees, achieving a 10% decrease in the past four years * In 2020/21 SPS mean gender pay…
10 June 2020
Coronavirus COVID-19 safe operating procedure
At Sovini Property Services the safety of our employees and customers is our priority. Due to the new Government guidelines re COVID -19 (coronavirus) we have implemented a number of…
03 June 2020
SPS awarded place on latest Procure Plus framework
Sovini Property Services (SPS) have successfully secured a place on the Procure Plus Heating Servicing and Repair framework. The framework will see SPS deliver comprehensive and maintenance service to gas…
27 March 2020
Coronavirus COVID-19 update
27 March 2020 To ensure we adhere to the latest government guidelines, Sovini Property Services will only be completing emergency repairs and compliance works until further notice. Our priority during…
07 February 2020
Sovini Property Services apprentices scoop top award at The Sovini Group Apprentice Awards
Two of our employees were named joint winners of the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award at the second Apprentice Awards hosted by The Sovini Group. The Sovini Group Apprentice Awards…
28 January 2020
Sovini Property Services awarded a place on £500 million framework
Sovini Property Services have successfully secured a place on the Fusion 21 Heating & Renewables framework. Worth an estimated £500 million over four years, Sovini Property Services can undertake: Gas…
29 November 2019
Sovini Property Services land a place on Fusion 21’s latest Framework
Sovini Property Services have successfully secured a place on the Fusion 21 Building & Assets Framework. Worth an estimated £250m of pipeline work over four years, Sovini Property Services can…
14 November 2019
Sovini Property Services praised for “succession planning approach” by Housing Quality Network
Assessors from Housing Quality Network (HQN) completed a detailed assessment before awarding the Contractor and Gas accreditation. A HQN accreditation is a sign that our organisation not only exceeds good…
12 October 2019
Cancer support group receives facelift thanks to Sovini Property Services social value commitment
We have completed the refurbishment of Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group as part of our commitment to social value through the Fusion21 framework. The Fusion21 framework agreement provides a…
03 October 2019
Peter’s Pedal Power
Our Operations Manager Peter Baker and ‘The Bar Du Fay Cyclists’ have smashed their target to raise a staggering amount for local charities. The group of friends, who (in their…
16 September 2019
Sovini Property Services support Gas Safety Week 2019
We are proud to support the ninth annual Gas Safety Week which runs from 16th – 22nd September 2019. Gas Safety Week, co-ordinated by GAS SAFE Register brings together organisations from across…
05 July 2019
SOVINI PROPERTY SERVICES RELEASES 2018 CSR UPDATE
SOVINI PROPERTY SERVICES HAVE RELEASED THE CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) UPDATE FOR 2018. THIS REPORT IS TO HIGHLIGHT OUR POLICY OF PUTTING CSR AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE…
14 May 2019
Sovini Property Services named as an Entrotec approved supplier
Sovini Property Services are delighted to be named as an approved installer by Entrotec – designer and manufacturer of door entry, concierge and access solutions for social and private housing,…
05 April 2019
Job shadowing: A day in the life
Last week our Scheduling team took part in a job shadowing initiative alongside our Operatives in order to gain a better understanding of their roles, the challenges they face and…
08 March 2019
Sovini Property Services apprentices clean up at The Sovini Group Apprentice Awards
Seven of our employees scooped awards at the first ever Apprentice Awards hosted by The Sovini Group. The Sovini Group Apprentice Awards took place on Thursday 7th March - during…
07 March 2019
SPS managers go ‘back to the floor’ for National Apprenticeship Week
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2019 some of our Management team are going ‘back to the floor’ taking part in an apprentice role swap. National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the…
16 January 2019
Giving apprentices the right tool for the job
We are passionate about investing in our staff and giving apprentices a platform to develop in their chosen career. We have recently launched an initiative whereby we provide year one…
24 December 2018
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Sovini Property Services
We would like to wish all our staff, customer and their friends and family a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. We look forward to working together for…
19 December 2018
Sovini Property Services give Max ‘the best birthday ever’
Local lad Max Riley turned six last month and asked his Mum Jenny for a Sovini van for his birthday. Max, who goes to school in Litherland, regularly spots Sovini…
29 November 2018
Sovini property Services shortlisted in the Construction News Specialist Awards
We are delighted to announce that Sovini property Services has been shortlisted in the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Excellence category at the Construction News Specialists Awards 2019. The Construction News…
22 November 2018
Sovini Property Services support Radio City’s Cash for Kids campaign
Our very own Santa - Multi Skilled Operative, Phil McCarthy – has been out in his Sovini sleigh delivering donation boxes across the Group in support of Radio City’s Mission…
01 November 2018
Focus on: women in construction – Emma Oakes
Earlier this year, Sovini Property Services Apprentice Electrician, Emma Oakes was named 'Young Apprentice of the Year' at the Merseyside Woman of the Year awards 2018. Judges praised Emma as…
17 September 2018
Sovini Property Services support Gas Safety Week 2018
We are proud to support the eight annual Gas Safety Week which runs from 17th - 23rd September 2018. Gas Safety Week, co-ordinated by Gas Safe Register brings together organisations…
23 May 2018
The Sovini Group bring trophy for UK’s Best Workplace home to Merseyside
Sovini Property Services parent company The Sovini Group is celebrating after scooping the prestigious title of the number one Best Workplace™ 2018 (Large Category) beating global names including Hilton, MBNA…
14 May 2018
Sovini Property Services are hiring
Fancy working at the Greatest Workplace in the UK? Successful applicants will be able to enjoy a host of benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Staff incentive bonus scheme 20 day…
03 April 2018
Sovini Property Services launches Grounds Maintenance service
Sovini Property Services are now offering an efficient, high quality Grounds Maintenance service all year round specializing in social housing clients and property grounds maintenance support for commercial and public…
07 March 2018
Sovini Property Services save six local lads from redundancy after Carillion collapse
Sovini Property Services have taken on 6 apprentices from Carillion. The teenagers have commenced a 3-year apprenticeship with SPS and then an ‘Improver Year’ in which they will gain a…
09 February 2018
Sovini Property Services strive for more female electricians
Sovini Property Services are inspiring more women to train as electricians this year as we prepare for our new intake of apprentices. In 2016, just 270 of 15,510 of construction…
05 January 2018
Sovini Property Services takeoff for Alder Hey fundraiser
Thank you to the Sovini Property Services operatives who volunteered in the Liverpool John Lennon Airport charity plane pull for Alder Hey. Staff from across the Sovini Group pulled a…
12 December 2017
Sovini Property Services awarded two HQN accreditations
Sovini Property Services have been awarded two accreditations by the Housing Quality Network, in recognition of the excellent quality of service SPS delivers as a maintenance service provider. The HQN…
13 November 2017
Sovini Property Services releases 2017 CSR update
Sovini Property Services have released our Corporate and Social Responsibility update for 2017. This report is to highlight our policy of putting CSR at the heart of what we do,…
01 September 2017
Sovini Property Services complete dementia friendly refurb
Sovini Property Services have been working with One Vision Housing to redevelop their Mill Spring Court property in Bootle, including a full refurbishment of all the communal areas at the…
27 July 2017
The Sovini Group named one of Europe’s best workplaces
The Sovini Group has been recognised as one of the best places to work in Europe. The Group were ranked as Europe’s 9th best workplace at a special ceremony in…
27 July 2017
The Sovini Group recruiting apprentices for 2017
Fancy working for an award-winning organisation with fantastic benefits and career opportunities? You’re in luck! The Sovini Group have launched their 2017 Apprenticeship Scheme recruitment campaign - and they're looking…
27 July 2017
The Sovini Group completes work on retreat for wounded soldiers
Several companies across The Sovini Group came together to complete work on a Merseyside retreat for wounded and ex-servicemen and women seeking recovery from injuries. For the project – Sovini…