CMS engineers bright future with academy boost

A North East-based building maintenance firm is marking a milestone anniversary with a major investment in skills, jobs and growth.

Commercial Maintenance Services (CMS), which delivers nationwide facilities and engineering support, is celebrating 25 years in business with the opening of new headquarters and a £2 million training academy, in Gateshead.

Founded in 2000, the company now employs over 300 people and generated £32 million in turnover last year. 

Bosses say its new 20,000sq ft CMS Academy will train more than 200 engineers and support over 50 apprentices annually, tripling its previous capacity.

They add that the purpose-built facility, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment from leading manufacturers, is designed to help tackle the UK’s engineering skills shortage and support CMS’ ambitious growth plans – with the business aiming to double in size by 2029 as it targets 600 employees and a turnover of £100 million.

Nic Smith, managing director at CMS, said: “Marking 25 years in business is a proud milestone for everyone at CMS, and the opening of our new headquarters and academy is a powerful statement of intent for the future. 

“This investment reflects our commitment not only to the continued growth of our business but also to the long-term sustainability of the engineering sector. 

“The CMS Academy will be instrumental in developing the next generation of skilled engineers enabling us to maintain the exceptional service our customers expect while directly addressing the industry’s skills shortage. 

“It’s a forward-thinking approach that will carry CMS confidently into the next 25 years.”

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