Rural broadband specialist Quickline Communications has opened its new headquarters in East Yorkshire, signalling a huge expansion for the company.
The company has more than doubled the size of its workforce since a buyout and significant investment, with more than 130 people now employed. And as it rolls out huge contracts to transform connectivity in hard-to-reach areas, it anticipates doubling that figure again.
Switching from Hessle to a three building campus at Albion Mills, Willerby – having agreed the deal in May – the new location has had a complete transformation.
Chief executive Sean Royce said: “This is such an essential and positive move for us and we’re delighted to finally be in. Having grown so quickly, we simply didn’t fit in our previous offices anymore. Albion Mills is a much bigger space, is easy to get to and allows us to manage our next recruitment phase more easily. But it is much more than this. It is about investing in our people, making them proud to work for Quickline. We want to make this a great place to work and for our people to want to be together.
“Since the pandemic, we have developed a flexible working approach and we want people to continue to work from home, but also to have a dedicated workspace where they can collaborate, create solutions together, build strong relationships and have some fun with their colleagues. Indeed, for many of our people, it will be the first time they have met their colleagues in person.”
The more rural location of its new home – on the very edge of the wider Hull urban conurbation – also brings the team closer to the communities they serve.
Mr Royce said: “There’s such a great atmosphere at Quickline, a real buzz, and everyone’s excited to be part of our ambitious plans and future growth.
Finally, we’d like to thank local firm Chameleon Business Interiors, who we commissioned to design and fit-out services for our new workspace.”
Mr Royce joined the business as the huge investment – valued at £500 million – by acquirer NorthLeaf Capital emerged, with the company delivering several government contracts and at the forefront of 5G implementation.
Kevin McIntosh, head of design at Hull-based Chameleon, said: “We harmonised our designs with the original features in the building – highlighting the exposed brickwork and bringing focus to the oak beam roof trusses. Everything we’ve done has complemented the history of the building.
“The new space now boasts a mix of cellular and open plan workspaces, an impressive mezzanine break out space and a welcoming meet and greet area, giving Quickline’s staff and customers an office environment that really works for them and accurately reflects the business and its vision of the future.
“It’s been a fantastic project to work on and we’re delighted to see it complete.”
