FM Company Strengthens Workforce With New Appointment

Give a warm welcome to one of the latest additions to the team, Richard Balmforth.

Richard joins Signum FM as Operations Manager, where his day-to-day responsibilities involve overseeing the coordination of planned, reactive and installation activities across both public and private sectors.

He takes a strategic, measured approach to achieving compliance and outstanding customer service as well as leading a team of engineers across the contracts covering electrical, mechanical, and fabric.

Prior to Signum FM, Richard had extensive experience in the armed forces, serving as a former tank commander and scorpion armoured reconnaissance vehicle commander, as well as working his way up from security officer to facilities/contract/operations manager over a 30-year period.

Outside of work, Richard enjoys training, playing golf, and watching both codes of rugby.

Fun fact about Richard: He’s met the entire Royal Family, including the late Princess Diana.

Richard’s favourite quote: “If you’re going through hell keep going.”