Specialist Warehouse Facilities Management Services
Managing a warehouse, logistics facility or distribution centre requires specialist facilities management expertise to maintain operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and workforce safety. Our comprehensive hard and soft FM services are designed specifically for the unique demands of logistics operations, ensuring your facility operates at peak performance whilst meeting all statutory obligations.
The logistics sector faces distinctive challenges that demand experienced facilities management partners. From managing high-traffic loading bays to maintaining temperature-controlled storage areas, our team understands the critical nature of warehouse operations where downtime directly impacts your supply chain performance.
Hard FM Services for Logistics Facilities
Our hard facilities management services protect your physical infrastructure and ensure your warehouse maintains optimal operational conditions around the clock.
Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
Warehouse environments demand robust M&E systems to support 24/7 operations. Our planned preventative maintenance programmes cover all critical systems including HVAC units, electrical distribution, backup generators, and lighting systems. We schedule maintenance during non-peak hours to minimise disruption to your logistics operations, ensuring your facility maintains consistent environmental conditions for stored goods whilst reducing energy consumption costs.
Loading Bay & Dock Leveller Maintenance
Loading bays represent the heartbeat of distribution operations. Our technicians provide comprehensive maintenance and emergency repairs for dock levellers, sectional doors, roller shutters and dock seals. We understand that a single failed loading bay can create bottlenecks throughout your entire supply chain, which is why our rapid response times and preventative maintenance schedules keep your loading operations running smoothly.
Warehouse Racking Inspection & Maintenance
Racking systems require regular inspection to meet Health and Safety Executive guidelines and protect your workforce. Our SEMA-approved inspectors conduct thorough examinations of pallet racking, cantilever racking and mezzanine floors, identifying potential hazards before they become critical safety issues. We provide detailed reports with photographic evidence and arrange immediate repairs where necessary to maintain compliance.
Building Fabric Maintenance
From roof repairs to floor maintenance, we protect the structural integrity of your warehouse facility. Our building fabric services include roof inspections and repairs, concrete floor repairs, external cladding maintenance, and drainage systems. We recognise that warehouse floors endure constant traffic from forklifts and heavy goods vehicles, so we provide specialist industrial flooring repairs to prevent trip hazards and maintain smooth operations.
Fire Safety Systems
Warehouses storing goods present specific fire risks that require comprehensive protection systems. We maintain fire detection systems, sprinkler systems, fire doors, emergency lighting and alarm systems to rigorous standards. Our engineers hold relevant certifications and ensure your fire safety equipment meets current regulations whilst providing the documentation required for insurance and compliance audits.
Soft FM Services for Distribution Centres
Our soft facilities management services create productive working environments whilst maintaining the professional standards your clients expect when visiting your facility.
Commercial Cleaning Services
Distribution centres require specialist cleaning approaches that accommodate operational hours and hygiene standards. Our cleaning teams maintain warehouse floors, office areas, welfare facilities, and loading bay environments using industrial-grade equipment. We develop bespoke cleaning schedules that work around shift patterns, ensuring your facility maintains professional standards without interrupting logistics operations.
Waste Management & Recycling
Logistics operations generate significant volumes of packaging waste that require efficient management. Our waste management services include cardboard baling, plastic wrap recycling, general waste collection, and hazardous waste disposal. We implement waste segregation systems that maximise recycling rates whilst ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and reducing your disposal costs.
Grounds Maintenance & External Areas
First impressions matter when clients visit your distribution facility. Our grounds maintenance teams keep external areas presentable through grass cutting, landscaping, car park maintenance, and pathway upkeep. We also manage winter gritting services to ensure safe access for HGVs and staff during adverse weather conditions, preventing operational disruptions.
Pest Control
Food-grade warehouses and distribution centres must maintain strict pest control measures. Our pest management services provide regular monitoring, prevention strategies and rapid response treatments. We understand the catastrophic impact pest infestations can have on food logistics operations, so we implement comprehensive programmes that meet food safety standards and protect your reputation with clients.
Security Services
Warehouses storing valuable goods require robust security measures. Our security services include manned guarding, CCTV monitoring, access control systems, and alarm response services. We provide trained security personnel who understand logistics environments and can manage the balance between security protocols and operational efficiency.
Compliance Management for Warehouse Operations
Logistics facilities operate under stringent regulatory frameworks where non-compliance can result in operational shutdowns, substantial fines and reputational damage. Our compliance management services ensure your warehouse meets all statutory obligations across health and safety, environmental and operational regulations.
Health & Safety Compliance
We manage the complex compliance requirements specific to warehouse environments, including manual handling regulations, working at height requirements, forklift operations and pedestrian safety. Our team conducts regular compliance audits, maintains statutory registers and provides the documentation required for HSE inspections.
Statutory Testing & Certification
Warehouses require numerous statutory tests to maintain legal operation. We coordinate and manage all required testing including electrical testing (EICR), portable appliance testing (PAT), fire alarm testing, emergency lighting testing, lifting equipment examinations (LOLER), and pressure system inspections. Our compliance calendar ensures all tests occur within required timeframes whilst maintaining comprehensive records for audit purposes.
Regulatory Documentation
We maintain complete compliance documentation including risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, fire risk assessments, and asbestos registers. This documentation proves essential during insurance reviews, client audits and regulatory inspections. Our digital record-keeping systems provide instant access to compliance certificates and inspection reports when required.
Environmental Compliance
Distribution centres must comply with environmental regulations covering waste management, energy usage and emissions. We ensure your facility meets environmental permitting requirements, manages refrigerant gases in compliance with F-Gas regulations, and maintains required environmental documentation for regulatory bodies.
Why Choose Our Warehouse FM Services?
Logistics Sector Expertise
With extensive experience managing facilities across the logistics sector, we understand the operational priorities of warehouse environments. We recognise that every minute of downtime costs money and impacts your service levels, which is why our response times and preventative maintenance programmes are designed around minimising operational disruption.
24/7 Emergency Response
Warehouse operations don't stop at 5pm, and neither do we. Our 24/7 helpdesk and rapid response teams ensure critical issues receive immediate attention, whether it's a failed loading bay door at midnight or an HVAC failure during a weekend shift.
Single-Point Accountability
Rather than managing multiple contractors for different services, we provide integrated hard and soft FM services through a single point of contact. This streamlined approach reduces your administrative burden whilst ensuring all services work cohesively to support your operations.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Our PPM programmes prevent breakdowns before they occur, extending asset lifecycles and reducing total cost of ownership. We develop maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations, operational intensity and regulatory requirements, ensuring every asset receives appropriate attention.
Compliance Assurance
Navigating the regulatory landscape requires specialist knowledge. Our compliance team stays current with changing regulations affecting warehouse operations, proactively updating your compliance programmes to meet new requirements before they become mandatory.
Transparent Reporting
We provide detailed performance reports covering all service activities, compliance status, and key performance indicators. This transparency enables you to demonstrate effective facilities management to stakeholders whilst identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
Request a Warehouse FM Proposal
Every distribution centre has unique operational requirements and compliance obligations. Our proposals are developed following detailed site assessments where we identify your specific needs, operational constraints and compliance gaps.
Contact our warehouse facilities management specialists today to arrange a site survey and discuss how our integrated hard and soft FM services can enhance your operational efficiency whilst ensuring complete regulatory compliance. We'll develop a comprehensive service proposal tailored to your facility's requirements and operational hours, providing the specialist support your logistics operation demands.
