Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical & Mechanical Contractors in York
Established in 1995, John Wright Electrical Services has grown from a local Yorkshire business to a national provider of mechanical and electrical engineering solutions. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team delivers installations and maintenance services to diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and heritage sites. We prioritise financial discipline to remain competitive while maintaining high standards, supported by the latest software technology for accurate quoting and tendering. Our client portfolio includes prestigious organisations such as English Heritage, the NHS, and Balfour Beatty, reflecting our reputation as a trusted contractor.We hold accreditations from CHAS, Construction Line, and NICEIC, underscoring our commitment to quality and safety. Our focus on rapid response times ensures businesses experience minimal downtime during emergencies. Headquartered in York, we blend local roots with nationwide service capabilities, serving clients across the UK. Our expertise spans electrical engineering, mechanical systems, green energy solutions, and critical infrastructure projects. We maintain transparency through GDPR-compliant processes and provide 24/7 access to informational resources for client convenience.
Services
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Small Works
Mechanical Small Works
Mobile Boiler Room
Computer Structured Wiring
Green Energies
Controls Division
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Our national service network covers projects from 1m+ to small works.
- We utilise the latest software for accurate design and tendering processes.
- Emergency response teams ensure minimal downtime for critical systems.
- Accreditations from CHAS, NICEIC, and Construction Line guarantee quality standards.
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Construction Line
- NICEIC
- OFTEC
- HVCA
What people say
Rapid emergency response
Technical expertise
Reliable service
Accredited professionals
Services
Electrical Engineering
We deliver full electrical engineering services for commercial and industrial clients, including main distribution, data/telecom installations, and emergency lighting. Our engineers handle projects from 1m+ contracts to minor works, ensuring compliance with BS 7671 standards. Clients include NHS trusts, universities, and heritage sites.
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical division specialises in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for commercial buildings. We design and install energy-efficient solutions, including automated building management systems, for clients such as hospitals, schools, and industrial facilities nationwide.
Mobile Boiler Room
We provide mobile boiler room hire for emergency or refurbishment scenarios. The 270kW Viessmann unit supports gas/oil systems and offers flexible deployment via trailer. Ideal for hospitals, schools, and construction sites requiring uninterrupted heating during maintenance.
Computer Structured Wiring
We install CAT6 and fibre optic cabling to ensure high-speed, reliable connectivity. Our solutions meet ISO/IEC 11801 standards, serving 999 call centres, NHS facilities, and commercial buildings with future-proof networking infrastructure.
Green Energies
We design and install solar PV, heat pumps, and biomass systems to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' standards. Solutions reduce energy costs for residential and commercial clients, including air source heat pumps and combined heat-and-power (CHP) systems.
People
Jon Kirk
Managing Director
Jon leads strategic growth with over 25 years in M&E contracting, ensuring financial discipline while expanding national operations from York-based roots.
Robert Cook
Mechanical Director
Robert oversees mechanical projects, leveraging expertise in HVAC and building services to deliver energy-efficient solutions for hospitals, schools, and industrial clients nationwide.
Lee Gregory
Estimating Director
Lee manages tender processes using advanced software to ensure accurate, competitive bids for projects ranging from 1m+ contracts to small works.
Dave Middleton
Contracts Director
Dave ensures compliance and quality across contracts, maintaining accreditations like CHAS and NICEIC while overseeing project delivery for major clients.
Tony Smith
Small Works Director
Tony leads rapid-response teams for electrical and mechanical small works, ensuring minimal downtime for commercial clients through 24/7 emergency support.
Questions
What services does John Wright Electrical & Mechanical Services offer?
We provide electrical and mechanical engineering, small works, mobile boiler rooms, structured cabling, green energy solutions, and building management systems across the UK.
Are your engineers accredited?
Yes, we hold accreditations from CHAS, Construction Line, NICEIC, and are Gas Safe Registered for commercial work.
Do you handle emergency repairs?
Yes, our rapid-response teams address electrical and mechanical emergencies to minimise downtime for businesses.
Which sectors do you work with?
We serve healthcare, education, heritage sites, commercial properties, and industrial clients including NHS trusts and English Heritage.
Can you support large-scale projects?
Yes, we manage contracts exceeding £1m, including installations for universities, hospitals, and national contractors like Balfour Beatty.
