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SIA approved contractor · Barking

Guarding you can trust.

Licensed officers, screened to BS 7858, deployed from a 24/7 control room in East London. They book on through Novus Guard so you can see who is on site, the check-calls, and the incident record — not a WhatsApp trail.

Request a quote 24/7 07483 319985
ACS activitiesGuarding, door supervision, key holding, close protection
Office29 Salisbury Avenue, Barking, IG11 9XQ
Office020 8507 2743
SIA ACSApproved contractor scheme
ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001Quality, environment, health & safety
Supply chainSafecontractor · Constructionline · Achilles
ScreeningBS 7858 · DBS where the site requires it
British Assessment Bureau and SIA Approved Contractor Scheme
Constructionline — a Once For All company
ISO 9001 Quality Management — British Assessment Bureau, UKAS 8289
ISO 14001 Environmental Management — British Assessment Bureau, UKAS 8289
ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management — British Assessment Bureau, UKAS 8289
Alcumus SafeContractor — SafeContractor Approved
Disability Confident Employer
Achilles Network Silver Plus
NASDU Associate Company — National Association of Security Dog Users

What we actually do

Manned guarding for sites that need a named officer, not a brochure.

We are a UK guarding company. The work is static and mobile officers, door supervisors, key holding and alarm response, events, construction and vacant property, and public-sector cover. Technology sits underneath the officer — it does not replace them.

Manned guarding

Static, night watch, gatehouse and reception officers. Assignment instructions before the first book-on.

Construction & vacant

Hoarding, plant, and empty buildings. Short-notice cover from the Barking desk.

Corporate & concierge

Offices, hotels and receptions where the officer is the first person a visitor meets.

Events & door work

SIA door supervisors for concerts, festivals, weddings and corporate events.

Key holding

Alarm response and keyholding to BS 7984 from the 24/7 line.

Retail

Store officers who report theft and incidents rather than standing still.

NHS, education, local government

DBS and TUPE handled in the tender pack, not as an afterthought.

Close protection

ACS-listed close protection where the assignment justifies it.

Mobile patrols & CCTV

Waypoint evidence and mobile CCTV units, logged on the same record.

Short-notice

Cover tonight: call 07483 319985. Do not wait for a form.

Full service list

Every guarding activity we offer, including dog handling and airport work.

How a site is stood up

A facilities manager should see the supervision, not only the licence.

This is the sequence we use. The long version is on How we run a site.

01

Survey and instructions

Hours, access, emergency contacts, patrol routes and report types are written down before the first book-on.

02

Screened officers

Vetting to BS 7858. DBS where schools, NHS or local government require it. Right to work checked.

03

Evidence on Novus Guard

Book-on, timed check-calls, GPS and incident photos sit on one record the control room in Barking can see.

24/7 from Barking

The control room is a desk you can phone, not a call centre script.

Tender pack

Established in 2010

Recognised for quality, reliable guarding across the UK.

Novus Altair is widely recognised in the security industry for dependable manned guarding. We offer a comprehensive range of services throughout the UK, hold ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications, and SIA ACS approval in security guarding, door supervision, key holding and close protection.

About Novus Altair Business profile

Latest news & events

Updates from the desk and the field.

1 Jan 2025

Pioneering evolution in manned guarding

Technology underpins the officer — Novus Guard evidence, ACS standards and deployment from Barking.

 30 Dec 2024

Novus Guard Pro — AI enhancements

Smarter guard management with real-time tracking and automated reporting.

 30 Dec 2024

Licensed event security

SIA-licensed door supervisors and stewards for concerts, festivals and corporate events.

 1 Jan 2025

Statistical review of 2024 crime in London

How London and UK crime trends shaped guarding and the industry response.

All articles · Newsletter & events

Latest offers

Commercial packages for new and switching clients.

Switch supplier

Competitive rates, optional cash-back for the first three months, and ACS-managed vetting.

Seasonal cover

Plan peak-period guarding in advance with continuity and site surveys before deployment.

Book in advance

Beat official quotes from other SIA Approved Contractors when you book 30+ days ahead.

View latest offers

Our clients say

Feedback from facilities and event buyers.

Peace of mind when working with Novus Altair. Highly recommended.

Shabana MahmoodRMS Property Services

Overall UNHCR is extremely pleased with the service provided by Novus Altair.

Marina GarciaUNHCR

Overall Novus Altair provided excellent service. Their security guards were excellent in undertaking their duties. I can confidently recommend Novus Altair.

Alfie FordBarking & East London Round Table

Overall service was above expectation. Security guards' attitude and approach to consumers were excellent. Definitely will use their services in the future.

A ShabbirRoss McKinley Accountants Ltd

Novus Altair provided us an excellent service. Their operative's timekeeping and appearance was excellent. I am happy to recommend them.

Abdul GaffarTower Wine

Security guards' ability and effectiveness of the undertaking of their duties were excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend Novus Altair.

Start a contract

Tell us the postcode, the hours, and when you need cover.

We will come back with a proposal — not a race-to-the-bottom rate card. For cover tonight, skip the form and call the 24/7 line.

Request a guarding quote

SIA Approved Contractor. For cover tonight call 07483 319985.