MEC

Mechanical Electrical Contracting

26/09/2026

Four new apprentices. And a first for MEC!

This year, we're proud to have welcomed four new apprentices to the MEC team - three electrical and one mechanical.

Three have joined us as first-year apprentices, taking their first steps into the industry, while our fourth joins us as a third-year apprentice, choosing to move to MEC to gain experience across a broader and more varied range of work.

This year also marks an important milestone for us, as we welcome our first-ever Mechanical Apprentice. As our mechanical capability continues to grow, we felt it was important that we continue developing our own talent for the future.

MEC’s Apprentice Mentor Lee Livingston welcomed our latest starters and commented “Apprenticeships have always been an important part of what we do at MEC. We want our apprentices to gain genuine hands-on experience, working alongside great tradespeople and engineers across the diverse range of projects we deliver. We’re genuinely excited to be working with Ronnie, Alex, Jacob and Tommy as they grow and become an integral part of our team.”

Director Brendon Houghton added “Taking on four apprentices this year is another demonstration of our investment in the future of both our business, and the wider industry. We look forward to continuing our work with Focus Training and City College Plymouth to ensure all our apprentices receive the best possible level of training”.

Welcome to the team!

02/07/2026

We're proud to announce that MEC has achieved ISO 9001 certification with LRQA.

Achieving ISO 9001 is an important milestone for the business and reflects our high standards of workmanship, robust management systems and culture of continuous improvement.

Being certified by LRQA demonstrates that our quality management system has been independently assessed and meets internationally recognised standards.

From our engineers on site to our office and management teams, every member of MEC has played a part in embedding the processes and standards that have made this possible.

26/06/2026

With the hottest June week on record, the MEC team wanted to show a small gesture of appreciation to some of the incredible staff at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

We delivered 100's of ice creams to colleagues working in the Accident & Emergency Department, Theatres, Estates and Maternity Units to help them manage the heat.

We've recently completed a number of projects across the site, so it was great to have the opportunity to say thank you to the teams who have supported us in delivering these projects while continuing to provide exceptional care for the community.

We know this is only a small gesture, but it certainly brought lots of smiles to staff working hard in challenging conditions.

A huge thank you to everyone within the NHS for the vital work you do every day.

22/06/2026

Celebrating a Major Milestone for MEC's OG Apprentice!

We're proud to congratulate Dan Alford on successfully completing his Electrical Apprenticeship with a Distinction and becoming a fully qualified electrician.

Dan joined MEC in 2022 as our very first apprentice, marking the beginning of our apprenticeship programme. Since then, he has gone from strength to strength, earning recognition as Building Plymouth Apprentice of the Year 2023 and becoming a valued member of our growing team.

To mark this achievement, Lee Livingston, MEC's Apprentice Mentor, presented Dan with a Fluke Test Meter, kindly donated by Edmundson Electrical Ltd.

Dan's apprenticeship journey has been a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration across Plymouth's skills and employment network. Dan was first recruited through the Building Plymouth Early Careers Fair, interviewed at the Skills Launchpad Plymouth offices, and then trained through Focus Training, demonstrating the positive impact these initiatives have in connecting local talent with employers.

We would like to extend our thanks to Building Plymouth and Focus Training for their ongoing support and for creating these opportunities that help young people into our industry.

Congratulations, Dan – from being MEC's first apprentice to becoming a qualified electrician, you've set a fantastic example for those who will follow in your footsteps. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for you at MEC!

01/06/2026

Due to new contracts and continued growth, we are looking for a Mechanical Contracts Supervisor to join our team.

Based in Plymouth you will be responsible for delivering mechanical works across commercial, healthcare, industrial, defence, education, and infrastructure projects.

For more information and to get in touch visit https://lnkd.in/eGHXSmJ8

05/05/2026

We’re growing our team at MEC and are looking for experienced, electrically biased professionals to join us.

We have opportunities for:
• Contracts Managers
• Project Managers
• Engineers

These roles will focus on delivering works within the MOD sector, so candidates must be eligible for security clearance.

If you’re looking to be part of a fast-growing M&E contractor working on complex and rewarding projects, we’d like to hear from you.

Get in touch today or apply at https://lnkd.in/eeqYD4eB

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