About KestrelQAS Ltd - Helping Companies Take the Hassle out of Compliance
At KestrelQAS Ltd, we combine decades of industry experience with a personal approach to quality assurance in Derbyshire. Our goal is to make compliance simpler, safer, and more effective for every client.
Our Story and Values
KestrelQAS Ltd was founded to provide businesses in Derbyshire with professional, reliable and approachable quality assurance services. As a family-run company, we understand the importance of trust and building long-term relationships with our clients. From our base in Swadlincote, we work with organisations of all sizes, simplifying compliance processes and ensuring that businesses can meet industry standards with confidence. Our values of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail underpin everything we do.
Over the years, we have helped many local companies achieve and maintain compliance through structured systems and clear guidance. Whether it is assisting with ISO certifications in Derbyshire or carrying out independent site inspections, our team always works with a focus on practical results. We believe that quality assurance should not be complicated or overwhelming, and our aim is to make it as straightforward and effective as possible for every client.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
Our expertise is built on a strong foundation of technical knowledge and professional accreditation. With decades of experience in engineering, safety and quality management, KestrelQAS Ltd brings a wealth of industry insight to every project. Our director holds Chartered Quality Professional status and is a Chartered Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of practice. This depth of knowledge allows us to provide clear, actionable advice that helps businesses remain compliant and competitive.
We have supported clients through audits, assessments and training programmes that ensure compliance is more than just a tick-box exercise. By tailoring our approach to suit each organisation, we help embed best practice into daily operations. From business management support to specialist health and safety compliance, our qualifications and experience give our clients the reassurance that their systems are in safe hands.
Who We Work With
Supporting Businesses Across Derbyshire and Beyond
While we are proud to serve our local community in Derbyshire, our services extend to neighbouring counties and across the UK. We work with organisations in sectors ranging from manufacturing and engineering to logistics and construction, helping them improve quality, safety and sustainability. Each client benefits from a tailored approach that reflects their unique needs, ensuring that compliance fits seamlessly with business goals. By offering everything from ISO certifications in Derbyshire to fire risk and legionnaires assessments, we provide a complete quality assurance service.
Our clients appreciate our straightforward, professional guidance and the confidence it brings to their business operations. We do not simply deliver reports; we work alongside teams to make compliance achievable and sustainable. With ongoing support, training and audits, KestrelQAS Ltd ensures businesses can thrive while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality. This dedication makes us a trusted partner for companies across Derbyshire and beyond.
About Our Founder. Scott Keegan – Founder & Managing Director
Scott has spent the majority of his working life serving with the Royal Air Force initially as an Aircraft Engineering Technician in Avionics before becoming a multi-skilled Avionics and Electrical Technician. He has served all over the UK and overseas to places including Afghanistan, America, Canada, Cyprus, Poland, and Germany.
He spent most of his career working on the Harrier Jump Jet, supporting operations on joint RAF/RN front-line Squadrons, testing and repairing complex Air RADAR, Air Radio, Air Photography and Flight System LRUs (Line Replaceable Units). He was responsible for a team of instuctors who trained new Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Navy Air Engineering Technicians on the Harrier. He even managed to land himself a position on the Harrier Display Team back in 2006.
During the latter part of his career, Scott has focused his wealth of experience on the fields of Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement. He became a Chartered Quality Professional with the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) in 2013. He also became a Chartered Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
Since leaving the military in 2015 after 22 years service, he worked as a qualified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 external Lead Auditor, and then a Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Manager before turning Kestrel from just thoughts written down on a piece of paper, into reality and the rest is history. He is married with three children, and in his spare time likes to chill out in his garden, where he grows chillis, fruit, and vegetables, makes jams, and gets stuck into DIY wherever possible.
