Our History
GMS Services Limited was formed by Mr. Howard Parry. Previously to this Howard was employed by CIBA-Geigy as a Water Treatment Consultant involved in all aspects of product use and development for the prevention of Scale, Corrosion and Microbiological Growth within Boiler and Cooling Water Systems. He was responsible for several product introductions throughout the UK during his time at CIBA-Geigy.
Howard became involved as a consultant with several high profile Legionella outbreaks in the 1990s and worked for specialist Legionella Management Companies during this time.
Founding
In 1997 Howard formed GMS Services Limited to specialise in the Management and Control of Legionella Bacteria within Domestic and Commercial buildings.
Our Focus
The objectives set out in 1997 for GMS Services Limited was to provide the most cost effective solutions to the control of the Legionella Bacteria. This is still the case today. We aim to provide people who manage buildings with peace of mind that their systems are fully protected and that all actions taken are auditable and in full compliance with the HSE’s ACOP and guidance within L8, HSG 274 documents and the standards set out in the most recently released BS 8580-1 2019. Whilst doing this, we aim to provide an enjoyable environment for our staff and provide support whenever they need it.
Further Development
In 2001 the Mechanical Services Division was established to enable GMS Services Limited to address any none conformity identified. This section of the company can provide solutions with regards to repair or replacement of all the water systems heating, cooling and temperature control equipment as well as modifications to the systems to bring them into line with the Water Regulations. We have a dedicated team of qualified Plumbers within this department who can address any aspect of our clients Plumbing or Mechanical needs.
In 2002 GMS Services Limited introduced a fully electronic system for both Legionella Risk Assessments and Water Monitoring Programs. This system provides our clients with real time access to all aspects of the Legionella Management Program on a 24 hour 7 day per week basis. This system is fully auditable and provides multi-level access to results via the internet. Clients not only have the ability to view all the results but can manage their systems none conformities, sign off completed aspects and ensure that every property under their management is being managed to the standards outlined within the Government Health and Safety Legislation.
Our Location
With our Head Office based in the centre of Wigan we have a large presence in the North West of England. We also have a Midlands base in Oldbury (Birmingham) which services the Midlands and the South of the UK. We also have clients in Scotland, North & South Wales and provide for services for nationwide organisations throughout the UK.
We have a dedicated team of Legionella Risk Assessors and Monitoring Teams along with a Mechanical Services Division who can carry out any remedial works with any water system be it up grading of the system to a full install. We also have a training facility based at our office in Wigan.
Our client base is with both the Public and Private sectors. Listed below are some of the clients we have worked with over the years the company has been established:
- Wigan Council
- Wigan & Leigh Housing Association
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Warrington Metropolitan Borough Council
- Derby City Council
- Liverpool Community Health Trust
- Sure Group Limited
- Reneker Ltd
- Galloways Bakery
- Wigan & Leigh College
- Menzies Hotels
- Urban Bubble
- Midland Heart Housing
- Knowsley Borough Council
- Wythenshawe Community Housing
- West Lancashire Borough Council
- CO-OP Stores & Funeral Care
- NPS Stockport
- Wigan Leisure & Cultural Trust
- Golden Gate Housing Association
- Salix Homes Ltd
- Torus Housing
- Nice-Pak International
- Maghull Council
- Greystar Europe Ltd
- Runshaw College
- Furness College
- Zenith Property Management
- Parker Technical Services
- Halton Council
- Procurement for Housing
- NPS North West
- Blackpool Council
- St Helens Council
- Lancashire County Council
- Cowan & Co
- Calico Housing Ltd
- HFL Building Solutions
- Cruden Construction
- Kirkham Town Council
- Fylde Borough Council
- Link Contracting Ltd
- Cardinal Newman College
- Moda living
- Blackburn with Darwen Council
- North West Ambulance
- Robertson Facilities Management
