Ford Mainwaring

03/06/2026

Yesterday, our team took part in First Aid Training delivered by You Can Do It Training.

The session covered a range of essential first aid topics, including:
⛑️ Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
🧼 Basic hygiene in First Aid
🔥 Burns
❤️‍🩹 Resuscitation (including the use of a defibrillator)
🩹 Minor injuries
🩸 Bleeding control
😮‍💨 Choking
⚠️ Shock

The training has equipped our team with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond effectively to a variety of first aid situations and emergencies.

Investing in training like this is an important part of our commitment to creating a safer environment for our colleagues, visitors and customers.

A big thank you to You Can Do It Training for another informative and engaging session.

02/06/2026

Yesterday, members of our team completed Fire Marshal training at our head office with You Can Do It .Training | H&S | NVQs | HR

Throughout the session, the team gained valuable knowledge and practical experience, including:
🔥 Understanding why fire emergency procedures are implemented, monitored, and regularly reviewed.
🔥 Identifying and distinguishing between different types of fire extinguishers and their appropriate uses.
🔥 Learning the key roles and responsibilities of a Fire Marshal.

The training also included a hands-on practical element, allowing participants to use different fire extinguishers in a realistic mock scenario.

We are committed to ensuring our employees receive health and safety training. Investing in these essential skills helps create a safer working environment for our colleagues, visitors, and customers.

A big thank you to the team at You Can Do It .Training | H&S | NVQs | HR for delivering an engaging and informative session.

22/05/2026

⭐👏🏼We are absolutely delighted to have today been announced as a finalist in the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Employer of the Year Award sponsored by Consultiv Utilities.

As a growing business, we are proud to have been recognised for supporting, developing and engaging with our employees.

You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXqj_fHu

We are looking forward to celebrating with all the other nominees in July at Uttoxeter Racecourse 🎉

👏 Congratulations to the businesses named as finalists in the Employer of the Year category at the 2026 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards, kindly sponsored by Consultiv Utilities Ltd.

🏆 SYTECH - Systems Technology Consultants Ltd.

🏆 The HEX Group

🏆 Dukes Bailiffs Limited

🏆 Ford Mainwaring

Winners will be crowned at Uttoxeter Racecourse on Thursday, 9 July. Best of luck to you all!

Read more 🔗 tinyurl.com/559unfkd

06/05/2026

When was the last time your building systems were truly stress-tested?

MEP infrastructure is often “out of sight, out of mind”, until something fails. Planned Preventive Maintenance changes that by identifying issues before they escalate.

From pressure irregularities in pipework to electrical load imbalances, early intervention keeps your operations running without interruption.

A strong PPM programme isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about ensuring resilience across your entire site.

A forward-thinking PPM strategy delivers:
💰 Predictable maintenance costs
⚡ Fewer unexpected outages
🌱 Greater energy efficiency
🔄 Longer equipment lifecycle

To get a quote for your facility for preventive planned maintenance, please call us on 📞 01782 710147 or email 📧 [email protected]

20/04/2026

Our Apprentices aren’t “just Apprentices”…

They’re valued members of the team from day one.

What if you could start your career in building services engineering without being treated any differently from the team around you?

That means the SAME benefits, the SAME support, and the SAME respect as our experienced engineers.

Plus...

✅ Structured 4-year apprenticeship programme
✅ Industry-recognised qualifications
✅ Hands-on training with experienced engineers
✅ A dedicated Apprentice Mentor to support your journey
✅ Real hands on experience, not just shadowing
✅ Earn while you learn (no student debt here)
✅ Build a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career

If you’re looking for more than just an Apprenticeship, and you want to be treated like a professional from day one, email [email protected] or click the link below for more details.

09/04/2026

Thinking about your next move after school or college?


If you’re hands-on, ready to ditch the classroom, and want to learn on the job, then make this your first step into your engineering career.

At Ford Mainwaring we’re on the lookout for a new Building Services Apprentice to join the team this summer – no engineering experience needed!

What's in it for you...

✅ Get trained by experienced engineers
✅ Work on real-life projects (not just watch from the sidelines)
✅ Earn while you learn – no student debt here
✅ Set yourself up for a career in engineering

So, if you (or someone you know) are eager to learn, work hard, and kickstart your engineering career - click the link below or visit the Ford Mainwaring Careers Page to find out more 👷‍♂️🔧

08/04/2026

Did you know?

Our skilled team of engineers completed 3,976 reactive small work jobs nationwide in 2025 across the MOJ, MOD, Highways, Healthcare, Energy, Education, and Local Authority sectors.

All Ford Mainwaring staff are fully DBS and CTC vetted, ensuring your site is in safe, trusted hands. Contact us to book a free consultation for your mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance work.

07/04/2026

We recently completed a heating upgrade at a school in Birmingham, replacing an ageing system with six new high-efficiency condensing boilers.

The result? Reliable, consistent heating with improved energy efficiency and reduced running costs.💡📉

To further enhance system performance and longevity, our engineers installed plate heat exchangers between the boilers and the network. This not only optimises heat transfer but also adds an extra layer of protection to the overall system.

All Ford Mainwaring staff are fully DBS and CTC vetted, ensuring your site is in safe, trusted hands. Contact us to book a free consultation for your mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance projects.

02/04/2026

If you are seeking a new BUILDING SERVICES opportunity, then look no further…

WE'RE HIRING!

🔧 Gas Service Engineer
⚙️ AC/HVAC Service Engineer
🪛 Building Services Apprentice

You will be rewarded for your expertise at Ford Mainwaring with benefits such as…

✅ 25 days holiday + bank holidays + paid volunteering day
✅ Company Car/Van (Engineers only)
✅ Travel time, overtime & annual performance bonus
✅ Guaranteed training and career development opportunities
✅ ...and much more!

Visit our Careers Page, contact via [email protected] or click the link below to find out more.

24/03/2026

Did you know that in 2025, our skilled team of engineers and project managers delivered and completed 502 mechanical, electrical, heating and plumbing projects nationwide, across the MOJ, MOD, Highways, Healthcare, Energy, Education and Local Authority sectors.

All Ford Mainwaring staff are fully DBS and CTC vetted, ensuring your site is in safe, trusted hands. Contact us to book a free consultation for your mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance projects.