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TRUSTED BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS

FOR MORE CERTAINTY.
FOR MORE SECURITY.
FOR MORE SKILL.

Ford Mainwaring handles mechanical and electrical projects
and maintenance. For organisations looking for more.

FM. FOR MORE.

At Ford Mainwaring, our trusted building services engineers are always delivering more.

So if you’re looking for more certainty, our end to end delivery ensures you’re in safe hands for the duration of your project.

If you’re looking for more skill, our expert mechanical and electrical engineers can handle everything from heating systems to power generation.

If your site has a need for more security, our team is fully vetted and understands the importance of robust access management.

If you have targets for more sustainability, we take on complex renewable projects all over the UK.

And if you’re looking for more reliability, there’s a reason why we’ve been trusted locally and beyond for 45 years:

Because with us, the job is done right. First time. Every time.

Ford Mainwaring. Trusted building services engineers.
For organisations looking for more.

WHERE WE WORK

MOJ PRISONS

We have been partnered with AMEY for over a decade, helping them complete the construction of over 30 Ministry of Justice establishments and providing 24/7 support for breakdowns and emergencies.

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MOD

As part of the Vivo framework, we now assist the Ministry of Defence by providing building services and reactive maintenance, in an effort to modernise the lived experience of armed forces personnel.

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EDUCATION

We’re proud to have had the opportunity to support multiple local education institutions, overhauling their old, outdated energy systems and installing new renewable energy solutions with minimal to no disruption of school terms.

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LOCAL AUTHORITY

Alongside the Ministry of Justice, we’ve also worked with smaller arms of law enforcement, providing plumbing and heating services to local police stations and working with other companies, such as G4S, to maintain various prisons.

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HIGHWAYS

As part of the framework for AMEY, Ford Mainwaring is trusted with providing building services, facilities management and mechanical engineering services as part of the upkeep of the nation’s roads and highways.

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HEALTHCARE

We have carried out projects for NHS trusts as well as medical centres, including plumbing and heating services. Safety, efficiency, and patient well-being are priority in our approach.

WHY CHOOSE US

BUILDING ENGINEERING 
WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Multiskilled mechanical and electrical engineers. Our fully vetted engineers can visit the most secure sites.

WE’RE A TEAM
THAT CARES

Trusted & reliable with an always on helpline and engineers on call. Your site is in safe hands with our team.

TRUSTED LOCALLY
FOR 45 YEARS

Experienced, trusted engineers who have been working with us for decades.

OUR SOLUTIONS

MECHANICAL

Our engineers have a wealth of experience working with all sorts of machinery. From installations to maintenance work and refurbishments, they’re more than capable of getting your equipment up and running.

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ELECTRICAL

Our trusted engineers are capable of working with all sorts of electrical equipment. Generators, lighting systems, fire alarms and security systems are just some of the things we’ve installed over the decades for a variety of different clients.

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RENEWABLES

Ford Mainwaring is dedicated to building a sustainable future and has provided renewable energy solutions to clients across the country. We’re able to assess the best renewable solutions for your specific needs and get them installed as soon as possible.

OUR STANDARDS

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EMERGENCY COVER

24-HOUR CALL OUT SERVICE

With our highly trained mechanical and electrical engineers ready to be deployed twenty-four hours a day, you can rest easy when you’re partnered with Ford Mainwaring. When the unexpected happens, getting back up and running is just a quick call away.

OUR RELATIONSHIPS

what our clients say

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"We are delighted to express our gratitude and satisfaction with the exemplary services provided by Ford Mainwaring during the recent plantroom and HVAC project at Blackfriars Academy. Overseeing such crucial projects demands a commitment to excellence, and Ford Mainwaring truly exceeded our expectations."

Shaw Education Trust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Brilliant job from start to finish from all the team involved at Ford Mainwaring. Being able to maintain the cold water supply to the building appeared a challenge to the site but through the installation of the mains bypass there was little to no downtime at all. Great levels of communication throughout the project at all times and handed over to site on time with the project programme. Extremely happy with the finished job & look forward to working with Ford Mainwaring again.”

Ashcroft Unit

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Excellent service as always."

HMP Stoke Heath

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"We extend our sincere thanks to the entire team at Ford Mainwaring for their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. It has been a pleasure working together, and we look forward to future projects with confidence in the quality of service we can expect from Ford Mainwaring."

Shaw Education Trust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Throughout the project, FM has been professional, accommodating, and the quality of work excellent."

Edina UK Ltd

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“I’ve been using Ford Mainwaring for quite a while and feel I can always rely on them.”

Staffordshire County Council Enterprise Centres

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"From the initial stages of the project to its successful completion, Ford Mainwaring exhibited a level of professionalism and expertise that aligned seamlessly with our values at the Trust. The meticulous planning and execution of the removal and preparation phase demonstrated a keen understanding of our specific needs and a commitment to delivering high-quality results."

Shaw Education Trust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“We have worked with Ford Mainwaring for a number of years on projects of all sizes. The team on site work with pace and professionalism and the project was completed ahead of schedule. Excellent work, thank you to all the team at Ford Mainwaring!”

Vicky Keeling, Trust Director
United Endeavor Trust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Professional, experienced, and fast service.

Kidsgrove Primary School

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Since the conclusion of works, we have functional heating and controls that are fit for purpose and future-proof. Comfort for staff and students has been improved significantly. The modern solutions such as ceiling mounted radiant panels, heat recovery and an air source heat pump have made an incredibly positive contribution to the School by ensuring that our complex estate remains fit-for-purpose, environmentally efficient and cost-effective to run."

Ollie Cooper, Network & Facilities Coordinator
Chase Terrace Academy

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"So far, energy savings have been significant, a hugely important factor with the current energy crisis; we are having to pay more attention than ever to our energy expenditure. The controls that are now in place ensure that we are fully in control of our energy usage, and having efficient heat sources means that every unit of gas and electricity that contributes to the heating of the School is used effectively."

Ollie Cooper, Network & Facilities Coordinator
Chase Terrace Academy

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Dan and his team were brilliant right from the start, he provided expert advice and guidance on where our problems were with our existing inefficient heating system in the swimming pool area. Ford Mainwaring provided some clear options for us to consider which were fully costed and within our budget.”

Blackfriars Academy - Shaw Education Trust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“During the works the install team were always on time and very tidy, and a pleasure to deal with, the project was delivered on time and to budget. Our new swimming pool heat recovery unit is working perfectly and hopefully will provide some good energy savings going forward.”

Blackfriars Academy - Shaw Education Trust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"We have received excellent service from Ford Mainwaring. The communication has been really good and all contractors on site have been professional and completed the job to a high standard. Thank you."

Springfield School

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Fantastic company to work with, i've had two projects in the peak district with Andy and can't fault him or the team in anyway."

Entrust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Contractors reliable and efficient.”

Lymedale Business Centre

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Dan and his team were brilliant right from the start, he provided expert advice and guidance on where our problems were with our existing inefficient heating system in the swimming pool area. Ford Mainwaring provided some clear options for us to consider which were fully costed and within our budget.

During the works, the install team were always on time and very tidy, and a pleasure to deal with, the project was delivered on time and to budget. Our new swimming pool heat recovery unit is working perfectly and hopefully will provide some good energy savings going forward.

Simon Bryan, Estates Project Manager at Shaw Education Trust

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Great engineers project was well managed and delivered on time. The engineers were restricted in when the water could be shut off and reinstated as this was a barrack block and had residents in situation whilst the work was carried out.”

Vivo Defence

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Ford Mainwaring are our first port of call for all our mechanical maintenance and we've struck up a very strong relationship over the years for AMEY at HMP Manchester.”

AMEY/HMP Manchester

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“This was the first-time using Ford Mainwaring and I was very impressed with their work. Wayne and the team showed great knowledge and expertise, were well organised and had great communication skills.”

Project Manager Nick Jones, VIVO Defence

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“First class service from each and every engineer that have been to both of my sites. Definitely my favourite contractor.”

Amey SI

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Fantastic company to work with, I've had two projects in the Peak District with Andy and can't fault him or the team in any way.”

Entrust

what our clients say

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