Powering Performance: Electrical Maintenance Solutions for AF Blakemore’s Facilities

Client:: AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s largest family owned businesses, operates across the wholesale, distribution, and retail sectors with over 280 retail outlets and several distribution centres. As the company continues to expand, it became crucial for them to ensure their facilities operate smoothly, efficiently, and most importantly, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. To meet these growing demands, AF Blakemore partnered with Heb Facilities Management to provide both planned electrical maintenance and reactive repair services.

Tailored Electrical Maintenance Programme

Heb Facilities Management implemented a bespoke electrical maintenance programme to cater to AF Blakemore’s diverse facility needs. This involved:

Scheduled Preventive Maintenance: Regular inspections of all electrical systems to identify potential issues early on and prevent breakdowns. This included testing fire safety systems, lighting, power distribution networks, and ensuring that electrical installations adhered to statutory regulations.
Proactive Servicing: Routine servicing of essential electrical systems such as HVAC, power generators, and security systems, ensuring consistent and safe operations across AF Blakemore's network of sites.
Reactive Maintenance and Rapid Response: In addition to scheduled servicing, Heb Facilities Management established a dedicated rapid response team to handle any unexpected electrical issues. This service guaranteed quick repairs and minimised disruption, with a 24/7 helpline for emergency support.

Meeting Compliance and Enhancing Safety

Given the importance of regulatory compliance in the retail and distribution sectors, Heb Facilities Management ensured that all maintenance activities met or exceeded current safety standards, particularly regarding:

Fire Safety Systems: Regular inspections and testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting to ensure full functionality and compliance with fire regulations.
Health and Safety Compliance: Maintenance of electrical installations in line with health and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of AF Blakemore’s staff and customers.
Energy Efficiency Improvements: Identifying opportunities to upgrade systems for improved energy efficiency, helping AF Blakemore reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

Delivering Results

The partnership between Heb Facilities Management and AF Blakemore has delivered significant operational benefits, including:

Increased Efficiency: The regular maintenance programme has reduced the number of unexpected breakdowns, ensuring that the facilities run smoothly and efficiently.
Cost Savings: Through proactive servicing and preventive maintenance, AF Blakemore has saved on costly emergency repairs and extended the life of their electrical systems.
Enhanced Safety and Compliance: With strict adherence to regulatory requirements, Heb Facilities Management has ensured that AF Blakemore’s facilities are fully compliant, reducing the risk of safety incidents.
Minimal Disruption: The reactive maintenance team’s rapid response capability, coupled with scheduling routine maintenance during off-peak hours, minimised disruption to daily operations across the retail and distribution sites.

Supporting Growth and Sustainability

AF Blakemore’s ongoing growth and sustainability objectives are well supported through this collaboration. Heb Facilities Management’s expertise ensures that as the business expands, the facilities are future proofed, compliant with all regulations, and optimised for energy efficiency, aligning with AF Blakemore’s commitment to sustainability.

Heb Facilities Management’s hands on approach, combined with their technical expertise and commitment to quality, has been instrumental in keeping AF Blakemore’s facilities operational and safe, setting a high standard for excellence in electrical maintenance.

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