Gemma Ollerton Named Finalist for Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Managing Director, Gemma Ollerton, has been shortlisted as a finalist for Wigan’s Businesswoman of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Wigan Borough Business Awards. This well-deserved recognition celebrates Gemma’s leadership, dedication and commitment to growing GMS Services Ltd into one of the UK’s leading specialists in water… Read more »
GMS Named Finalists in Two Categories at the Wigan Borough Business Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that GMS Services Ltd has been shortlisted as a finalist in not one, but two prestigious categories at the Wigan Borough Business Awards 2026. Construction Business of the Year 2026Small Business of the Year 2026 (up to £5 million turnover) Being recognised in both categories is a fantastic achievement and… Read more »
Check out our Mechanical Services Team!
Check out what our mechanical services team can offer you. Some images of some of the projects we have delivered over the last decade. If you operate a commercial property – GMS can offer: Call outs Remedial works Repairs New installations TMV installations and replacements Commercial hot water system installations Water heaters Water tanks Booster… Read more »
GMS Spring Team Day 2026
Yesterday we got the whole GMS team together for our latest company day — and it was a great mix of learning, teamwork, and a bit of fun competition. We kicked things off in the morning with anti-harassment and mental health training, reinforcing how important it is to maintain a supportive and respectful workplace for… Read more »
More great feedback about #TeamGMS
👉 Another fantastic piece of feedback from one of our hospital clients in the South West—received by one of our directors. #healtcare #respect #dignity #workethic #communication #staff #culture #legionella #waterhygiene #commercialplumbing Hi Jamie, Do hope you are well? We had Ryan, Niall and Aarron on site these past two weeks. We just wanted to express… Read more »
Why are males more susceptible to Legionellosis?
Why are males more susceptible to Legionellosis? Males are consistently reported to have a higher incidence of Legionnaires’ disease than females — typically 2–3 times higher. This is due to a combination of behavioural, biological, and environmental factors: 1. Higher exposure risk 2. Pre-existing health conditions 3. Biological / immune differences 4. Lung capacity (possible… Read more »
How Passing TMVs Drive Legionella and Biofilm Formation
Passing TMVs create the exact conditions Legionella bacteria thrive in. The combined effects include: Once temperature control is lost, biofilm rapidly develops on internal pipe surfaces. Biofilm acts as: As biofilm thickens, it further restricts flow, worsening stagnation and creating a self-reinforcing cycle that accelerates colonisation. In many investigations of persistent Legionella positives, passing TMVs… Read more »
Meet our two Colleagues of the Year!
Winner – North Team: Maddie Smout It is with huge pleasure that we announce Maddie Smout as this year’s Colleague of the Year for the North team, an award that is entirely driven by colleague nominations, making it all the more meaningful. The feedback received about Maddie was overwhelming, consistent, and incredibly heartfelt. Time and… Read more »
Why Hot Water Circulation Failures Remain the Hidden Weakness in Legionella Risk Assessments and Where Remote Monitoring Fits In
Hot water circulation, or more accurately the absence of it, remains one of the most critical areas of focus for any competent Legionella risk assessor. Despite its importance, it continues to be overlooked in the majority of risk assessment documents produced across the industry. Alarmingly, this issue is not confined to inexperienced assessors; it appears… Read more »
Remote Monitoring Redefined: The GMS Advantage
At GMS, we are pushing beyond traditional temperature monitoring and redefining what connected compliance means for modern buildings and estates. Our goal is simple: use intelligent monitoring to identify risks as they develop, not after they have already happened. From Routine Checks to Real-Time Control Conventional water safety checks rely on manual readings taken every… Read more »
