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30/10/2020

Parr Facilities Management Receives UKAS Accreditation

Facilities Management Ltd has announced the renewal of its ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation for electrical inspection the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Speaking about the renewal of the accreditation on behalf of Parr Facilities Management Ltd Brian McGivern, Technical Manager, said: "The UKAS accreditation is recognition of our electrical team at Parr FM carrying out electrical testing & inspection works to the highest possible standard. UKAS are an organisation known globally as an expert in certifying the competence and quality of a company. This accreditation will provide further reassurance to our clients that we aim to provide the highest standards possible in the services we deliver."

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Parr FM specialises in delivering planned maintenance and compliance services across the UK and Ireland, with UKAS further highlighting the companies leading credentials. This planned service is complimented by a 24/7 a reactive maintenance service which is overseen by our in-house helpdesk team of 16 staff that ensure all of Parr FM's clients receive the quickest possible response times regardless of where their business is located or the nature of the call-out.

Parr FM have shown exponential growth over the past 3 years, picking up contracts with Co-op, BUPA & Whitbread, Parr FM currently employs over 100 members of staff across its Belfast, Manchester and Dublin offices.

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