Meet Our Mechanical Operations Manager

Craig Jenkinson Position: Contract Manager Time at GMS: Twelve years Craig says: “I worked for GMS from the age of sixteen until I was twenty three as an apprentice plumber. Then I left for a while and came back three years later. All-in-all it’s been twelve years and in that time I’ve learnt so much… Read more »

Meet the team: Ben Myers

Position: Mechanical engineer Time at GMS: Seven years Ben says: “I joined the company in 2015, originally as a risk assessor where I stayed for nearly two years. This role saw me mainly work on our large contracts where I was responsible for carrying out risk assessments on a wide range of buildings – from… Read more »

Meet the team: Sean Moran

Position: Contracts supervisor Time at GMS: 13 years Sean says: “When I first started at GMS Services I was responsible for monitoring the contracts of two large clients. In 2014 I moved into the risk assessments side of the business. “GMS has developed our systems of working, which has had a large impact, helping enormously… Read more »

Meet the team: Kerry Houghton

Position: Contract co-ordinator Time at GMS: 14 years “I’ve been working at GMS Services for 14 years. The years have flown by. I enjoy it, no two days are the same. It’s a very friendly working environment. Being a family-run business you feel part of the team and we all work really hard to deliver… Read more »

Meet the team: Rob McCrimmon

Position: Water hygiene engineer Time at GMS: Four and a half years (in total) Rob says: “I first worked for GMS Services fifteen years ago, for four years. I came back last September. “I’m a Water Hygiene Engineer and I spend my days carrying out PPM tasks including temperature checks, servicing Thermostatic Mixing Valves and… Read more »

Meet the team: Steven Spicer

Position: Water Hygiene Engineer Time at GMS: 18 months Steven says: “I’ve been a Water Hygiene Engineer at GMS Services for eighteen months. It has all the benefits of being a family run business, but with some really big contracts. It feels like it’s on the up. “There are a great set of people working… Read more »

Meet the team: Matt Lowe

Position: Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) supervisor Time at GMS: Five years Matt says: “I joined GMS in May 2017 as part of the PPM team and was quickly brought into risk assessment where I was trained up by one of the senior risk assessors. My background is in the water industry so I have various… Read more »

Meet Our Technical Director – Carl Ollerton

Position – Technical Director Time Served – 14 Years’ Carl Says: Prior to working with GMS, i completed a Mechanical Engineering NVQ 3 at Wigan & Leigh College whilst working with a local heating and mechanical company. This led to a move into commercial HVAC for a short period of 2 years when I worked… Read more »

GMS announce partnership with Legionella Dossier!

We have gone into partnership with Dutch tech company Legionella Dossier. Legionella Dossier is electronic software used to capture, record and produce legionella risk assessment. GMS are one of the first companies to engage with legionella dossier and therefore, many features of our current risk assessment documentation has been replicated in Legionella Dossier to help… Read more »

Meet the team – Jake Slater

Position: Water hygiene engineer Time at GMS: 10 months Jake says: “I’ve been a Water Hygiene Engineer at GMS for ten months. I undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) work, including temperature monitoring and the servicing of expansion vessels, calorifiers and Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs). “I’ve really enjoy working here. It’s clear that hard work and… Read more »

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The Critical Importance of Water Hygiene Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in Healthcare Settings

In healthcare environments—where vulnerable patients rely on safe, clean surroundings—water hygiene is not just a compliance issue; it’s a critical aspect of patient safety and infection control. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for water systems is an essential strategy to prevent microbial contamination, protect at-risk individuals, and meet stringent regulatory standards. What is Water Hygiene PPM?… Read more »

Meet the Team: Abi Rogers – From Admin to Engineer

At GMS, we’re proud to celebrate the people who make our work not just productive, but truly enjoyable. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Abi Rogers, whose journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring. From Admin Desk to Engineering Sites Abi joined GMS in September 2023 on a 12-month contract, originally covering maternity… Read more »

Contract News!

GMS is proud to announce that we have been awarded a new contract to deliver Legionella Services for Bolton Council over the next three years. This marks a continuation of a longstanding relationship with Bolton Council, spanning 19 years through both direct contracts and partnerships with FM providers. We are now delighted to be reappointed… Read more »