National Planned Maintenance Services for Educational Facilities
Reliable, compliant and efficient building services for schools, colleges and universities across the UK – supporting safe, high-performance learning environments.
Expert M&E Services for the Education Sector
At JCW, we provide planned maintenance, compliance support and installation services for educational institutions of all sizes – from primary schools and academies to large universities and multi-site trusts. Our solutions are tailored to the operational needs of educational environments, helping estate teams maintain safe, efficient and fully compliant buildings throughout the academic year.
With engineers working across England, Scotland and Wales, and regional support teams in place, we bring decades of experience delivering high-quality building services in live, sensitive environments. We understand the importance of safeguarding, minimal disruption, and statutory compliance – and we deliver accordingly.
Our services cover all core systems including HVAC, electrical, gas, fire safety, water hygiene and fabric maintenance. Whether you require scheduled servicing, emergency support, or energy-efficient system upgrades, JCW offers the expertise and responsiveness to meet your institution’s needs.
With a four-hour response time and national coverage, we’re trusted by schools, colleges and universities to keep their estates safe, operational and fully compliant – every day.
Our Education Sector Maintenance Services Include:
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
JCW’s PPM programmes are designed to keep educational environments safe, compliant and operational throughout the academic year. We carry out scheduled inspections and servicing across key building systems, including HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire safety and water hygiene, to help prevent system failures, minimise disruption to teaching and learning and ensure full statutory compliance across your estate.
Electrical Inspections and Compliance Testing
Our NICEIC-registered engineers carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across schools, colleges and universities, including EICRs, emergency lighting checks, PAT testing and fault diagnosis. We help education providers maintain safe, efficient and legally compliant electrical systems, in full accordance with BS 7671 regulations and Department for Education guidance.
Air Conditioning Installation, Servicing and Repair
JCW provides professional installation and planned maintenance of air conditioning systems for educational buildings, ensuring effective temperature control, energy efficiency and full F-Gas compliance. Regular servicing supports a comfortable environment for students and staff, reduces the risk of breakdowns and helps extend the lifespan of vital HVAC systems across your estate.
TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections
JCW operates a specialist division delivering TM44 air conditioning inspections for schools, colleges and universities across the UK. Our accredited assessors provide clear, compliant reports in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations, helping estates and facilities teams meet legal requirements while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency. We ensure inspections are delivered on time, with minimal disruption to the academic calendar.
Heating and Boiler Installation and Maintenance
JCW delivers expert installation, servicing and repair of heating and boiler systems across schools, academies, colleges and universities. Our Gas Safe registered engineers ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in full compliance with UK Gas Safety Regulations. From routine inspections and planned maintenance to emergency fault diagnosis, we help maintain warm, reliable learning environments throughout the academic year.
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Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Life Safety System Installation and Servicing
JCW installs and maintains fire detection, emergency lighting and life safety systems across educational facilities, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and the safety of students, staff and visitors. Our routine servicing supports the reliability of critical systems and helps institutions meet their legal obligations under current fire safety legislation.
Lighting Repairs and Lamp Replacement
JCW provides responsive lighting repairs and scheduled lamp replacement services to keep classrooms, corridors, and communal areas safely and consistently illuminated. We also offer energy-efficient lighting upgrades to improve reliability, reduce running costs and support sustainability objectives across your school, college or university estate.
Water Hygiene and Legionella Risk Management
JCW delivers routine monitoring, testing and maintenance of water systems to help schools, colleges and universities manage legionella risk and comply with UK health and safety legislation. Our services support duty holders in meeting their responsibilities under ACoP L8, ensuring safe, hygienic water across classrooms, kitchens, sports facilities and residential blocks.
Fabric Maintenance and General Repairs
JCW provides scheduled and responsive fabric maintenance for educational buildings, helping to preserve clean, safe and professional learning environments. From classroom repairs and corridor touch-ups to more substantial remedial works, we support site teams in maintaining presentable, functional spaces across the school or campus estate.
Reactive Call-outs and 24/7 Emergency Support
Unexpected faults can disrupt trading, damage stock, and pose safety risks. JCW provides rapid-response reactive maintenance and 24/7 emergency support to minimise downtime and restore normal operations quickly. Our nationwide team is on hand to resolve urgent issues with minimal disruption to your retail environment.
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Installation and Fit-Out Projects for Retail and Showrooms
JCW specialises in the design and installation of mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems for schools, academies, colleges and universities. Whether upgrading classrooms, refurbishing science labs or fitting out new-build facilities, our experienced teams deliver bespoke HVAC, electrical, and sustainable energy solutions tailored to the educational environment.
We also install R32 air conditioning upgrades, solar PV systems, electrical infrastructure and commercial gas heating. Our coordinated project delivery ensures seamless collaboration with site teams, minimising disruption to term-time activities and ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and workmanship at every stage.
Why Choose JCW?
Nationwide Coverage: We operate across the UK with a network of mobile engineers, ensuring fast response times and consistent service for schools, colleges and universities.
Sector-Specific Experience: With decades of experience working in educational environments, we understand the need for minimal disruption, safeguarding compliance, and scheduled works that align with term times.
Compliance-First Approach: Our services are designed around statutory requirements, supporting educational institutions in meeting health, safety and environmental obligations with confidence.
Sustainability Focused: We help you meet carbon reduction goals through efficient system upgrades, renewable technologies and long-term energy planning.
Qualified & Trusted: All works are carried out by accredited professionals to the latest UK standards, delivering peace of mind for estates teams and governing bodies alike.
Trusted by Education Clients
“JCW Energy Services Ltd has provided first-class operational support in maintaining the thousands of air conditioning system on campus.
A professional organisation who are clearly very much ‘Customer Orientated’. When required they have also attended outside of the normal office hours to minimise any disruption to our day to day work.
A highly recommended organisation.”
— Mechanical Services Contract Supervisor
“We’ve worked with JCW for several years and have always found their engineers knowledgeable, professional and respectful of our school environment. Planned works are well communicated and reactive call-outs are handled swiftly, they provide a service we can genuinely rely on.”
— Estates Manager, UK Secondary School
Tailored Contracts to Suit You
Our service contracts are built around the operational needs of educational institutions, offering flexibility, transparency and complete compliance assurance.
Fixed-Term or Rolling Agreements
Choose between long-term structured contracts or adaptable rolling agreements to suit academic calendars and budget cycles.Multi-Site National Support
We deliver consistent service across campuses, academies and multi-site trusts, ensuring the same high standards at every location.Compliance-Led PPM Scheduling
Stay ahead of statutory obligations with planned maintenance tailored to your buildings, safeguarding needs and term-time activities.Responsive Reactive Maintenance
Benefit from fast, reliable emergency support with a four-hour response time to keep your facilities safe, open and operational.
