About us
DDS is fast becoming the market leader of decorating services throughout the North West of England. Our reputation has been built on quality and reliability. We strive to accommodate the individuals’ needs.
We can adjust our working hours to suit the industrial and commercial environment or the growing family. Perhaps the most important qualities that we offer, as a company, are enthusiasm, cleanliness and an understanding of the importance of communication and dependability.
We also undertake all necessary pre-painting repairs that can often become part of a painting and repairs package. We are members of The Guild of Master Craftsmen and The Painting & Decorating Association. We are strongly committed to staff development as well as customer service and have attained the prestigious accreditation "Investors in People" as an acknowledgement of the continued work we do to ensure we are the best in our field. Most of our staff have the City and Guilds or NVQ qualification with the remainder working hard to achieve this. All of our staff, though, are highly skilled in the work they undertake.
Our apprenticeship scheme realises the importance of skilled training. All of our apprentices are studying their NVQ level 2 and will go on to level 3 when suitably qualified.
As affiliated members of Constructionline both public and private sector organisations, undertaking procurement, can be assured of our excellent credentials and be satisfied that you are dealing with a company that has the capability to undertake any size of contract to the highest standard.
Health & Safety
We have employed a Health & Safety consultant to design and implement a Health & Safety Policy and Initiative, specific to our company’s needs and the work we undertake.
All core personnel have undergone Asbestos Awareness and Health & Safety Training.
All employees are made aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (s7) and the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs 1999 (3). We have a consistently good health and safety record. We are currently undergoing assessment to become part of the Safe Contractor Scheme.
All Management are certified in IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) and are fully trained to complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
We have a training plan in place to ensure all employees are consistently trained and kept up to date with the latest developments in health and safety. Of our staff,40% are qualified first aiders with the remainder in the process of undertaking First Aid courses.
Staff are also fully PASMA trained in the erection and dismantling of Aluminum Mobile Towers. Staff also have Cherry-picker licenses.
Works Stage Health and Safety Plans are compiled on all contracts where we act as principal contractor and risk assessments and Method Statements are completed on all other contracts. This ensures that our clients are informed of how the job will be carried out detailing any control measures that would be put in place. The Method Statement is based on the risk assessment, which details an assessment of the risks to the health and safety of employees or others who may be affected by the work.
We are currently working to achieve OHSAS 18001, an effective Health and Safety Management System, to enable us to provide you with the additional security of knowing that our company takes H&S legislation seriously and we are committed to continuous improvement.
On every job we do, our aim is to exceed your expectations both in the high standard of our work and in the way we accomplish the task.
The Environment
We are a company strongly committed to reducing our carbon footprint and as such are now working to achieve ISO14001 -The International Standard for Environmental Management.
Distinctive Decorating Services is conscious of environmental issues and is prepared to work, pro-actively, to improve the environment in which we work.
Our Environmental Policy details ways in which we safely dispose of used paint tins, turpentine, and unused paints.
