English About Unitas We deliver with pride, professionalism and reliably in everything that we do We are collaborative trusted professionals We are passionate about making a positive difference to our community Proud to be part of Stoke-on-Trent We are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community Unitas, the city council’s repair and maintenance company, carries out repairs and maintenance for more than 17,500 homes and approximately 600 public buildings across the city. We maintain and improve our stock through planned investment and efficient maintenance. Unitas has a strong workforce of more than 450 employees delivering several services across all business areas, striving to provide our customers with the highest standards of service. We work with our tenants and partners to create a positive local impact and to bring improvements and opportunities for our communities. Mission statement To maintain and improve our homes and properties through planned investment and efficient maintenance. Repaired over empty properties for re-letting Vision statement To create a positive local impact and provide opportunities within the communities that we operate. Our community is important to us We are dedicated to offering continuous support through: Responsive and void repairs Our aim is to complete repairs in a timely manner Compliance and cyclical servicing Gas, electric, health and safety, fire safety and asbestos servicing Planned work Estate improvements, special projects and fire safety Service improvement We value all feedback from our customers Strategic Priorities We have six strategic priorities which are: 1. Understanding our asset base 2. Working with our customers 3. Enhancing the asset value through investment 4. Ensuring cost effective and efficient service delivery 5. Compliance with statutory obligations 6. Adding local social value Meet our board Dr Simon Cupples Simon is an accomplished Senior Executive Director with 30 years of international experience, primarily in the downstream oil and chemical sectors. Simon has a doctorate in Applied Chemistry and Mechanical and Production Engineering from De Montfort University, Leicester, and has also studied at Kellogg Business School in the USA. With executive board experience in the UK, Ireland and Germany Simon has led the strategic and operational development of business from €40 million to $1.5 billion, leading diverse international teams of up to 400 people. During his career Simon has been responsible for the development of commercial, technical and marketing partnerships between some of the world’s biggest brands including Castrol, BP, BMW, Ford Europe, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Aston Martin and Triumph Motorcycles. Simon was born in Birmingham and has lived in several UK and international locations through his career before moving to Stoke-on-Trent in 2014. Councillor James Smith As a Staffordshire University Business Graduate, Cllr James Smith has worked for and managed various businesses, in a diverse portfolio of sectors including wholesale, retail, insurance and the supermarket sector. For the last 8 years Cllr Smith has worked across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire for the charity sector, representing national charities Shelter, and ExtraCare Charitable Trust. Whilst the charity sector is a highly competitive and the market saturated with equally important charities, Cllr Smith was able to build great rapports with the public to increase interest in the charities he managed and was able to increase donations and volunteers to the businesses he was involved with. Through his charity work Cllr Smith became involved in local government, successfully petitioning the city council to reconsider a planning application that would have had a negative impact on small businesses in Tunstall High Street. In 2019, Cllr Smith was proudly elected as a Stoke-on-Trent City Councillor, representing the largest ward in the city, with over 15,000 residents, Baddeley, Milton and Norton. Cllr Smith is also the Heritage Champion for Stoke-on-Trent and works with various stakeholders, including Heritage England, to protect and raise the profile of Stoke-on-Trent’s industrial heritage and believes that the city’s motto ‘VIS UNITA FORTIOR’ is more important than ever. By working with local communities and stakeholders, across the city, Cllr Smith states that we can continue to develop our city’s growth and our city’s heritage is key to doing this, not only as a chance to garner interest in our city, but also as symbols of pride in our industrious past and what can be achieved with the talent and hard work ethic that Stoke-on-Trent has to offer the world. Nic Cox The early years of Nic’s career were founded in the construction industry, gaining a HND in construction and MCIOB in his early 20’s. Experience gained centred on social housing and private sector new build. In 1980 Nic joined Manchester City Council managing the maintenance and programme works for 15000 properties. His local government experienced grew with roles at Wigan Council and Stockport Council. In 2006 Nic became the Managing Director to the newly launched Solutions SK Ltd., a Stockport Council trading company delivering services including highways, street lighting, property maintenance, grounds maintenance, catering, cleaning, security and in 2007 waste and recycling services. Taking retirement in 2013 Nic formed his own company supplying support and consultancy to local government working with APSE, Wakefield Council, Southend Council, Cheshire East Council – ANSA Ltd., Orbitas Ltd and TSS Ltd and Peterborough City Council. He also offer mentoring and coaching to senior managers and Boards. Nic is a Trustee for Stepping Stones Project, Rochdale, a charity supporting young people exiting the care service at 16. Nic is delighted to have been appointed to the Unitas Stoke-on-Trent Ltd Board and look forward to helping the Board and Company thrive in the future. Work for Unitas Staff and teams at Unitas are experts within their field and offer a professional, supportive and responsive working environment. Search our jobs Meet the Senior Leadership Team Wayne Booth Director of Unitas Mark McGill Head of Planned, Mechanical & Electrical Martin Heath Head of Repairs & Maintenance Richard Mottram Head of Finance Neil Macleod Head of Governance, Policy & Performance Liam Gratty Head of Asset Management & Investment Contact us If you have further questions please get in touch. Please Select Repairs Compliments/Complaints Planned Investment Works Gas / Electrical Careers Procurement/Tenders Helping Hands Other Tick this box if you would like to be kept up to date with our latest news via email. We won't share your details with anyone else. Yes Please! 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