FES - EX Limited

FES - EX Limited Established 16 years ago by our Managing Director, F.E.S. F.E.S. Want to know more? Visit our website; www.fes-ex.com.

Our team of experienced, competent Electrical/Mechanical personnel have proven skills within the areas of Design, Process safety, Health & Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Inspections and Installations within hazardous and non hazardous areas. (EX) is a leading provider of a range of E, I & M services for all industries across both hazardous and non- hazardous environments. We assist clients in a

variety of ways; from Design, Process safety, Health and Safety right through to Operations, Maintenance, Installation, Inspection, Rectification and Testing or E, I & M assets. (EX) has vast experience of providing hazardous areas compliance covering all aspects of ATEX, DSEAR & Global requirements. We are proud of our capabilities and offer a flexible "hands-on" approach to all clients, that allows us to tailor our services based on the individual needs; whilst maintaining a zero-accident health and safety record. We continuously invest in ensuring our systems are efficient, secure & up to date, as such we hold many accreditation's such as; ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, Cyber Essentials, NICEIC Electrical Contractor and NICEIC Hazardous Areas accredited along with being Achilles FPAL & UVDB audited.

June is National Safety Month - marking its 30th anniversary this year.For three decades, the conversation around workpl...
05/06/2026

June is National Safety Month - marking its 30th anniversary this year.

For three decades, the conversation around workplace safety has evolved.
Awareness has grown. Culture has deepened.

And yet, here's the uncomfortable truth: Having a safety policy doesn't mean you have a safety culture.

Culture is what happens when nobody's watching.

🔸 It's when a technician feels confident raising a concern without fear of retaliation.
🔸 It's when leadership genuinely acts on near-misses - not to blame, but to learn.
🔸 It's when the safe path is the fast path, not the bureaucratic one.
🔸 It's when people believe their organisation actually cares if they go home safe.

At F.E.S. (EX), safety isn't something we do - it's how we operate.

Every decision, every procedure, every conversation is filtered through one question: "What could go wrong here, and how do we prevent it?"

That's the culture we've built. And it shows in our results.

This National Safety Month, we're asking: what does your safety culture actually look like? Not on paper. In practice.

Because the month ends, but the culture remains.

Leadership should never stop learning. 🎓Congratulations to our Managing Director, James Ward, on achieving his CompEx Ex...
26/05/2026

Leadership should never stop learning. 🎓

Congratulations to our Managing Director, James Ward, on achieving his CompEx Ex14 qualification.

CompEx Ex14 is traditionally associated with plant owners and operators. But IEC 60079-14 defines responsibility by control of work - not asset ownership.

That distinction matters.

It means a contractor holding Ex14 isn't just executing tasks. They can act as the Responsible Person for their scope - owning decisions, reviewing documentation, and providing the kind of oversight that clients increasingly require on the contractor side.

Without it, contractors often install to drawings they didn't verify, rely on client interpretations, and assume risk without the authority to challenge it.

With it:
âś… You can formally challenge poor specifications
âś… You have evidence-based defence if defects originate upstream
âś… You can offer Responsible Person oversight, inspection review and compliance management - not just labour
âś… Liability is clear, because competence is demonstrated

This is particularly valuable on EPC, brownfield, shutdown and modification projects - where the person in control of the work carries the risk.

With James at Ex14 level, that competence sits at the top of our organisation.
Which is exactly where governance should start.

Working in hazardous areas? Get in touch to find out how our Ex14-level expertise oversight could work on your next project.
👉 https://www.fes-ex.com/contact/

At F.E.S (EX), we don't just deliver projects - we uphold a promise. 🤝Our promise is that every site, every asset, and e...
22/05/2026

At F.E.S (EX), we don't just deliver projects - we uphold a promise. 🤝

Our promise is that every site, every asset, and every solution we touch is guided by our core values:

đź”¶ Safety
đź”¶ Quality
đź”¶ Integrity
đź”¶ Honesty

In an industry where risk is real and lives can depend on getting things right, clients need more than a contractor - they need a partner they can trust.

From remote COMAH sites to critical national infrastructure, our clients return because they know they are getting more than technical compliance. They are getting integrity embedded into every step.
When the stakes are high, values matter more than ever.

Interested in working with us? Get in touch ➡️ https://www.fes-ex.com/contact/

We’re exhibiting today at ChemUK Expo alongside Roxby Training Solutions; visit us at Stand H12 to see how we can assist...
20/05/2026

We’re exhibiting today at ChemUK Expo alongside Roxby Training Solutions; visit us at Stand H12 to see how we can assist with your Hazardous Area Compliance.

The chemical sector continues to face complex challenges around ageing assets, competence, compliance, and operational efficiency.

We’re looking forward to speaking with organisations focused on raising standards in hazardous environments.

If you’re attending today, come and speak with the team.

Today we’re attending the Water Equipment Show 2026.The water sector plays a critical role in national infrastructure, a...
14/05/2026

Today we’re attending the Water Equipment Show 2026.

The water sector plays a critical role in national infrastructure, and with increasing pressure around resilience, compliance, efficiency, and ageing assets, dependable engineering support has never been more important.

Over the past 12+ months, F.E.S. (EX) has been supporting projects within the sector, helping clients maintain safe, compliant, and reliable operations through specialist electrical and hazardous area expertise.

Events like today are valuable because they bring together the people tackling the industry’s biggest operational challenges.

If you’re attending, we’d be pleased to connect.

At F.E.S. (EX), we know that true workplace safety goes beyond physical risk - mental wellbeing matters too.This Mental ...
11/05/2026

At F.E.S. (EX), we know that true workplace safety goes beyond physical risk - mental wellbeing matters too.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the importance of looking after our people both on and off site.

Whether working in high-risk environments or supporting operations behind the scenes, stress, fatigue, and pressure can all take their toll.

That’s why we believe in creating a culture where speaking up is encouraged, support is available, and no one feels they have to manage alone.

Safe teams are supported teams - and that is the foundation of every successful project we deliver.

Electrical & Instrumentation isn’t just about installation - it’s about control, visibility, and long-term integrity.In ...
28/04/2026

Electrical & Instrumentation isn’t just about installation - it’s about control, visibility, and long-term integrity.

In high-risk environments, poorly designed or maintained systems don’t just cause inefficiencies…
they create risk.

At F.E.S. (EX), our Electrical & Instrumentation services are built around full lifecycle support — from design and verification through to testing, inspection, and ongoing maintenance.

Because getting it right at the start isn’t enough.

âś” Design that aligns with real operational conditions
âś” Verification of existing systems to identify hidden risks
âś” Testing & inspection to maintain compliance (BS7671)
âś” Ongoing maintenance to prevent deterioration and failure

Electrical systems naturally degrade over time - and without structured testing and inspection, defects go unnoticed until they become costly or dangerous.

That’s why we don’t just deliver projects -
we ensure systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational long after handover.

Hazardous Area Compliance doesn’t fail because data doesn’t exist.It fails because it isn’t accessible, aligned, or trus...
21/04/2026

Hazardous Area Compliance doesn’t fail because data doesn’t exist.
It fails because it isn’t accessible, aligned, or trusted.

That’s where ExTrace® comes in.

Developed by engineers, ExTrace® provides a live, structured view of hazardous area assets - linking inspections, documentation, and compliance into one system.

Because most sites don’t struggle with having information.
They struggle with:

🔸 Keeping it up to date
🔸 Connecting it to physical assets
🔸 Evidencing compliance when it matters

ExTrace® shifts that.

âś” Live asset register
âś” Full inspection history
âś” Instant access to documentation
âś” Clear, auditable compliance

Accessible both on-site and remotely.

At F.E.S. (EX), we see ExTrace® as more than software - it’s a core part of a controlled, evidence-based Compliance safety system.

If you needed to evidence compliance today - how quickly could you do it?
Find out more ➡️ https://www.fes-ex.com/asset-management/

A different way to look at process safety:If you had to explain your site’s compliance position to someone new…🔸 Could y...
17/04/2026

A different way to look at process safety:

If you had to explain your site’s compliance position to someone new…

🔸 Could you do it clearly?
🔸 What standards apply
🔸 What systems are in place
🔸 Where your risks are
🔸 What actions are outstanding

If that’s difficult to answer, it usually points to something deeper.

At F.E.S. (EX), we help bring structure and clarity to complex environments - so decisions are based on understanding, not assumption.

If that question made you pause, it might be worth a conversation.
We're here to talk ➡️ https://www.fes-ex.com/contact/

Client confidence is one of the most meaningful measures of performance in our industry.Across inspection, control syste...
13/04/2026

Client confidence is one of the most meaningful measures of performance in our industry.

Across inspection, control systems and compliance, our team has been busy with some amazing projects - here’s a look at what the F.E.S (EX) team has been delivering.

🔹 Control systems migration completed and immediately awarded on a second client site - a direct result of confidence in our delivery
🔹 2026 Close/Visual ATEX Inspection programme awarded across 40 oil pipeline and storage terminal sites
🔹 ATEX Inspection works secured on a gas terminal
🔹 Repeat IS Loop and ATEX Inspection business confirmed with a longstanding Defence client
🔹 ExTrace licence renewals confirmed, with new clients onboarding across the renewables sector and LNG Cruiseships
🔹 DSEAR Assessments ongoing for a range of clients across the UK

A strong period of activity across the business - we look forward to continuing to deliver for our clients across every sector we serve.

Address

Grimsby
DN364

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441472598987

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