Ireland's Plumbing & Heating Issue 128 Dec-Jan

10 YEARS OF MR MECHANICAL SERVICES COMPANY PROFILE

The team at MR Mechanical Services Ltd.

10TH ANNIVERSARY

A COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR SPECIALISING IN SCHOOL PROJECTS, THE FAMILY-RUN COMPANY HAS JUST BEEN AWARDED COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR OVER €500K FOR SCOIL THOMAIS IN DUBLIN… MR Mechanical Services celebrates its 10th anniversary MR Mechanical Services Ltd has

Mark Rocks, Managing Director.

apprentice Kevin McFerran. Alongside Foreman Eamon Savage, Kevy is one of the firm’s longest-serving employees, ultimately progressing to his current role as operations manager. “It was just the two of us to start with but, within six months, we started adding plumbers and the business has grown steadily since then,” says Mark. Domestic installations were the bread and butter for the fledgling firm in its early years, followed by an expansion into renewables such as air-source heat pumps and solar PV. The team boosted its knowledge in the growing sector and made the most of government incentives available at that time. “There was a gap in the market,” says Mark, “and then our move into

commercial work was the next logical step to allow the business to continue to grow.” The establishment of MR Mechanical Services coincided with the move into larger commercial projects, which span schools, hospitals, apartment blocks, offices, restaurants and hotels. The firm now employs 16 full-time members of staff including management and qualified foremen and journeymen, placing an emphasis on the training and progression of its team. Up to 20 sub- contractors provide support on bigger projects. “We are a family-run business who focus on our staff’s wellbeing,” says Mark. “Our hope is that the care we show to our staff can be translated to the works, with care taken on each job.”

evolved from a domestic installer into a thriving commercial business over the last decade by ‘getting it right first time’. Founded in 2015 by Mark Rocks, the plumbing, heating and ventilation contractor has an extensive portfolio of clients in the commercial, healthcare and education sectors. Reflecting its commitment to excellence, the family firm has just been awarded Commercial Project of the Year over €500k at Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards 2025 for Scoil Thomais in Dublin. Mark has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, with the firm’s roots dating back to 2006 when he decided to start his own business. At the time a qualified plumber working in Dundalk, he made the move with his

29 Donagh Grove, Warrenpoint, Co Down BT34 3UH T: +44 (0)28 4118 0014 - E: office@mrmechanical.net www.mrmechanicalservices.com

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