Master Locksmiths Association MLA

24/08/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE – MLA MIDLAND REGION IS BACK!

We’re delighted to announce the return of the MLA Midland Region Weekend Locksmith Event, taking place from Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October.

Join us for a practical weekend bringing locksmiths together for:

🔐 Locksmith training sessions
🎤 Industry presentations and demonstrations
🤝 Networking with fellow locksmiths
🍽️ Saturday evening meal

📍 Best Western The Derby Mickleover Hotel, DE3 0XX
🕐 Arrive: Friday 16 October from 1:00pm
🏁 Finish: Sunday 18 October at 12:30pm

Whether you’re looking to develop your skills, hear from the industry or simply catch up with others in the trade, it promises to be a great weekend.

Save the date here: https://www.addevent.com/event/md729bm3lc2s

Booking details will be confirmed soon!

23/08/2026

🔑 One thing to do before you go away: save a locksmith's number.

If you arrive home and can't get in, the last thing you want to be doing is searching for a locksmith when you're tired, stressed and just want to get through the door.

Take a minute before you travel to find your nearest MLA Approved Company and save their number in your phone.

Then, if you ever need a locksmith in a hurry, you already know who you're calling.

Find your local MLA Approved Locksmith at https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/

☀️ Summer Security | Quick Tip

22/08/2026

Going away this summer? Add these four things to your checklist.

You've packed the cases and checked the passports – but have you checked your home security?

We asked an Shane Hales of MLA Approved Company HalesLocks Ltd for some of the things he'd recommend thinking about before you leave, from smart security and keyboxes to your alarm and one easily forgotten check that could cause a big headache just before you travel.

Watch his four tips 👇

☀️ For more summer security advice:
https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/8-expert-tips-to-help-secure-your-home-this-summer/

Need more professional security advice? Find your nearest MLA Approved Company at https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/

☀️ Ask a Locksmith | Summer Security

21/08/2026

🔑 One for the locksmiths this weekend…

MLA Affiliate Partner Hickleys Key Programming event returns tomorrow, with product demos, supplier stands, deals and plenty more across the weekend.

If keys and key cutting are part of your day-to-day work, take a look at what's happening 👇

🔑 Hickleys Simply Keys returns this August
🔑 Takes place on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August

Expect:
🔑 Money saving deals and offers
🔑 New product demos
🔑 Partner suppliers
🔑 Games and giveaways

20/08/2026

🔎 Want more people to find your locksmith business online?

At our South Eastern Regional Meeting tonight, Outrank will be joining us to share practical advice on:

🔎 Improving your SEO
📈 Making better use of Google Ads
🤖 Using AI to support your business
💻 Strengthening your overall digital presence

If you're wondering why your competitors are appearing above you on Google — or simply want to improve how your business is found online — this session is for you.

Outrank work closely with businesses in the locksmith sector, so expect practical advice, relevant examples and plenty to take away.

📅 Tonight – Thursday 20 August
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 Premier Inn Manor Royal, Fleming Way, Crawley Business Quarter, Crawley, RH10 9DF

📧 Want to join us? Email Terry at [email protected] to let him know you’re attending.

We hope to see you there!

20/08/2026

🔐 VACANCY – LOCKSMITH | DARTFORD, KENT

Locks ‘n’ Tools Ltd have a full-time, permanent vacancy for an experienced locksmith, based at their shop in Dartford, Kent.
Established in 1993, Locks ‘n’ Tools is a small, family-run business with a solid reputation for service, ability and knowledge.

They are looking for an experienced locksmith with skills in:
🔑 Bench locksmith work
🔑 Key cutting
🔑 Lock opening, fitting and maintenance

Locks ‘n’ Tools also provides basic access control and some auto-locksmith work, so experience in these areas would be an advantage.
The successful applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and be polite and presentable when serving customers and working on-site at residential and commercial properties.

Requirements:
🚗 Full, clean UK driving licence
✓ Applicants will need to pass the required criminal record checks
Working hours:
🕗 8.00am–5.30pm, Monday to Thursday
🕗 8.00am–5pm, Friday
No weekends

What’s on offer:
• Good salary, dependent on experience
• 20 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Company van for business use
• No 24-hour call-out service
• Polo shirts / sweatshirts provided

Interested?
📩 Send your CV to [email protected]
📞 Or contact Jane on 01322 228893

Know an experienced locksmith who might be interested? Please share this vacancy with your network.

19/08/2026

Peace of mind starts with the right locksmith.

Sometimes the people who explain it best are the locksmiths themselves.

We asked K G Key Services one simple question:

"What does MLA Approval mean to your customers?"

"Being an MLA Approved Company gives our customers assurance that any work we carry out meets industry standards at a fair price"

📍 Based in: Lanarkshire, Scotland

🔗 View their MLA profile: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/kg-key-services-airdrie/

Find more MLA Approved Companies in Scotland: https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/scotland/

19/08/2026

🔐 MLA APPROVED COMPANY VACANCY

Another of our MLA Approved Companies, Titanium Locksmiths, is currently recruiting for a Locksmith to join their team.

If you’re an experienced locksmith looking for your next opportunity, take a look at the vacancy below 👇

📍 Full-time position
🔑 Locksmith experience preferred
🚗 Full UK driving licence essential

For full details and to apply, please contact Titanium Locksmiths directly using the details in their original post.

Know someone who could be a good fit? Please share this vacancy with your network.

🔐 WE’RE HIRING – LOCKSMITH 🔐

Looking for your next opportunity?

The Titanium Group is expanding, and we’re looking for another Locksmith to join our professional and friendly team.

We’re looking for someone who has:
🔑 Proven locksmith experience (beneficial)
🔑 Knowledge of locks, key cutting, and security systems
🔑 Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
🔑 The ability to work independently and as part of a team
🔑 Great customer service and communication skills
🔑 A full UK driving licence (essential)

We offer the opportunity to work with a respected, growing company where quality workmanship and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re reliable, motivated, and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 01424 400095

Know someone who’d be perfect for this role? Tag them below or share this post!

19/08/2026

It was great to see members at our London Region meeting last Wednesday! 🔐

Shane Hales delivered a fascinating presentation, taking us through the process of creating his own cutaway permutation padlock and demonstrating the finished lock in action.

Members were able to get a closer look at the engineering behind the mechanism, see exactly what was happening behind the dials and hear about the craftsmanship involved in creating the cutaway.

The evening was also a great opportunity to catch up, share knowledge and welcome three new members to the region.

And, of course, we couldn't let the evening pass without a surprise birthday cake for Terry! 🎂

A big thank you to Shane for sharing his knowledge and experience, and to everyone who joined us and made it another enjoyable evening.

📅 Next London Region meeting: Wednesday 9 September, when we'll be joined by MLA Affiliate Partner DOM.

Keep an eye out for more details soon.

MLA Regional Meetings. Stay connected. Stay ahead.

18/08/2026

🔐 MLA APPROVED COMPANY VACANCY

One of our MLA Approved Companies, Court Security Locksmiths, is currently recruiting for an experienced Locksmith / Door Engineer to join their team in Soho, Central London.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity in the industry, take a look at the vacancy below 👇

📍 Central London
💼 Full-time
📩 Applications and enquiries should be made directly to Court Security Locksmiths.

Please share with anyone in your network who may be interested.

🔐 WE’RE HIRING – LOCKSMITH / DOOR ENGINEER 🔐
Court Security Ltd is looking for a Locksmith / Door Engineer to join our team based in Soho, Central London.

We’re a busy, established Master Locksmiths Association MLA approved locksmith and door security company working across Central London, and we’re looking for someone reliable, professional and hands-on to join our growing team.

The role will involve:
🔑 Locksmithing & lock changes
🚪 Door repairs & maintenance
🚨 Panic & emergency exit hardware
🛠️ General door hardware and fault finding

We’re looking for someone who:
✔️ Has previous locksmith / door engineering experience
✔️ Is confident working independently and as part of a team
✔️ Has good problem-solving skills
✔️ Takes pride in their workmanship
✔️ Is reliable, professional and customer-focused

Experience would be a big advantage but our team is ever growing so get in touch regardless.

📍 Based in Soho, Central London
💼 Full-time position
💰 Competitive salary depending on experience

If you’re an experienced engineer or looking for a new opportunity with an established London security company, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Please contact us via email - [email protected]