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Commercial Catering Equipment Maintenance | Reduce Downtime

Reduce commercial kitchen breakdowns with planned catering equipment maintenance. Explore common faults, servicing advice and support from First In Service Ltd.

PPM Schedule for HVAC, Gas, Refrigeration and FM in the UK

This guide explains how to build a 12‑month UK planned preventive maintenance schedule across HVAC, gas, refrigeration, TR19, water hygiene and building fabric. Learn how to score asset criticality, set statutory and best-practice intervals, bundle multi-trade visits, track essential KPIs, and maintain compliance packs. It also shows how integrated hard and soft FM with 24/7 reactive cover can cut unplanned downtime across multi-site estates.

Commercial Kitchen Deep Cleaning Services: A Complete Guide

Discover what professional commercial kitchen deep cleaning includes, why it matters, how often it should be carried out and what to expect from a specialist cleaning service.

Celebrating 60 Years of First in Service

First in Service has been around for 60 years now, opening in 1966. A forever evolving company with a rich history to explore. So, let’s take a look at the last 60 years and where they might lead us in the future to come.

Is Your School Ready for September? The Essential Summer Maintenance Checklist

The summer holidays provide schools with a valuable opportunity to complete planned maintenance while buildings are quieter and disruption is kept to a minimum. With classrooms empty and staff numbers reduced, it's the ideal time to carry out servicing, repairs and compliance work before the new academic year begins. Taking a proactive approach during the summer can help prevent costly breakdowns, improve energy efficiency and ensure your school is ready to welcome pupils and staff back in September. Whether you're responsible for a single primary school, a secondary school, college or a multi-academy trust, a well-planned maintenance programme now can save significant time, money and disruption later.

First in Service Team Takes on the ExtraCare Fire Walk for Charity

Members of the First in Service team stepped well outside their comfort zone this week by taking part in the ExtraCare Charitable Trust Fire Walk 2026, helping to raise money for older people living with care, dementia and wellbeing support needs.

Marston's Renews and Expands Partnership with First in Service

Marston's has renewed and expanded its partnership with First in Service, more than doubling the number of sites we support across the UK.

First in Service Charity Football Tournament Raises £4,700 for Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital Charity

First in Service raised £4,700 for Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital Charity at its inaugural charity football tournament, launching a two-year partnership.

First in Service Ranked 31st in the Top SME Apprenticeship Employer Rankings

First in Service has been ranked 31st among England's Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers, recognising our commitment to developing future talent

Commercial Boiler Servicing: July Compliance Check Guide

Commercial Boiler Servicing: July Compliance Check Guide

Air Conditioning in the UK: Install, Maintain or Repair?

Air conditioning in the UK: install, maintain or repair? A straight-talking guide for busy facilities teams.

AHU Maintenance Made Simple: PPM Schedules & Tasks

AHU maintenance in plain English: what it is, why it matters and the UK schedule you should follow

How Often Should Commercial HVAC Systems Be Serviced in the UK?

How Often Should Commercial HVAC Systems Be Serviced in the UK?

Why Regular Legionella Testing Is Crucial for Your Business

Why Regular Legionella Testing Is Crucial for Your Business

What Is TR19 Kitchen Extract Cleaning and Why Is It So Important?

What Is TR19 Kitchen Extract Cleaning and Why Is It So Important?

The Importance of Regular HVAC Filter Replacement

The Importance of Regular HVAC Filter Replacement

5 Common Gas Safety Failures in Commercial Kitchens - And How to Avoid Them

5 Common Gas Safety Failures in Commercial Kitchens - And How to Avoid Them

Commercial Water Tank Cleaning & Disinfection: What UK Businesses Must Know

Commercial Water Tank Cleaning & Disinfection: What UK Businesses Must Know

Hard FM vs Soft FM: What’s the Difference and Why You Might Need Both

Hard FM vs Soft FM: What’s theDifference and Why You Might Need Both

How Much Does Commercial Air Conditioning Installation Cost in 2026?

How Much Does Commercial Air Conditioning Installation Cost in 2026?

How Often Should a Commercial Boiler Be Serviced in the UK?

How Often Should a Commercial Boiler Be Serviced in the UK?

How to Create a Preventive Maintenance Plan for Your Facility

A preventive maintenance plan helps reduce downtime, extend asset lifespan and control costs. This guide shows you how to build a strong strategy and improve your maintenance scheduling.