[New] Spotlight on Business: MES Systems Limited

What does MES Systems do?

We supply, install and maintain security and life safety systems such as CCTV, fire alarms and automated gates. We are one of the longest standing SSAIB accredited companies in Warwickshire.

What advantage does being based in the Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough give to your business?

We're well connected through strong transport links and being based on a busy and community driven industrial estate allows us to connect with local businesses and support each other where we can.

How has the business changed over time?

My father started the business nearly 35 years ago as an electrical contracting business. I joined my father and Ian (MES Systems' first apprentice - who has been with the business for 28 years) in 2009.

We now have a 20 strong team and are recruiting for a commercial service engineer.

I run the company with the help of our great management team including my brother Ashley (sales director).

My father is still involved with the sales side with his new role to promote our brand through his passion for networking.

What are the biggest challenges you've faced in the last 12 months?

Recruitment of skilled security engineers. What advice would you give to other businesses facing similar challenges?

Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub Business

Support Blog – As part of their spotlight on business interview series shining a spotlight on some of the success stories across our region, they caught up with Richard Morgan of MES Systems Limited to discuss how their business has changed over its 35-year history and why being based in Nuneaton is key to their success.

What's your role at MES Systems?

I’m the managing director and I’m responsible for ensuring my team has everything they need to deliver complete peace of mind to our customers.

The following year, we moved from our home office to Centenary Business Centre, Nuneaton, and employed an office administrator and two more engineers and apprentices.

In 2014 we purchased our current premises on Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate. Since 2014, we have increased our commercial customer base with a range of customers from a microbusiness on a single site to a McDonald’s restaurant franchise of 28 sites.

We also specialise in helping schools and colleges move away from multi-national providers and supply and maintain monitored CCTV for Warwickshire Business Centres including Centenary Business Centre and Eliot Park Innovation Centre.

Look after your people, invest in their development and have an apprenticeship or training programme. There is lots of support available from Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub and Warwickshire Skills Hub.

How has working with the Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub helped you?

It has been invaluable. They have helped us with training, recruitment and access to grant funding for new tools and equipment.

Who do you work with and how do you support your clients?

MES Systems has worked on a large-scale project for Instarmac Group PLC to design, install and maintain bespoke access control, CCTV, intruder and fire alarm systems for management of personnel, security & safety.

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