Tucker Mechanical & Electrical Building Services has been involved in major schemes around the region and beyond
A Hull construction specialist which has been in business for more than 50 years has closed after filing a notice to appoint administrators. Tucker Mechanical & Electrical Building Services – first launched in 1973 as Neville Tucker Heating Ltd – has been involved in projects large and small across the UK, operating from its main base in Sutton Fields Industrial Estate in Hull.
Now, however, those offices have closed following the filing of an administration notice. Last month a winding up petition was also filed against the business by a Welsh recruitment company. The business, which also has bases in Birmingham and in Gateshead, had around 66 members of staff according to most recent accounts.
The move comes despite the firm’s involvement in a number of high profile projects around the UK, including major schemes in the region at Hull Royal Infirmary, and for the Humberside Fire & Police operations building at Melton. Tucker M&E also secured a £20m project to deliver the mechanical and engineering design and build for the Siemens Gamesa blade factory expansion in Hull, having been appointed as the most competitive bid for the job.
Calls to the company are now met by an answer message telling callers that the offices are closed. Emails from the company also confirm: “The offices of Tucker mechanical electrical building services are now closed. These accounts are no longer monitored.”
Former bosses announced the firm’s closure on LinkedIn, with one manager saying: “I would like to wish all the staff members at Tucker Mechanical and Electrical the best of luck in their future endeavours. Remarkably sad day going out of business and good people being made redundant.
“I’ve worked with some fantastic people and been involved in some amazing projects with Tuckers over the years and will always hold a special place. I hope everyone gets sorted with jobs as soon as possible. All will be assets to whichever company they end up working for.”
The business was originally formed in 1973 to capitalise on the central heating boom, but rebranded to Tucker M&E in 2018 to reflect its growth in commercial, industrial and retail markets across the UK. The company has been involved in projects for all manner of sectors, working on industrial factories, multi-storey office buildings, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, schools and colleges and universities, and national supermarkets.
Schemes have included the mechanical installation for over 50 new Pure Gyms, the new flower market at New Covent Garden in London, a £538,000 scheme to design and build a new environmentally friendly tennis club in London, and a £650,000 contract to provide a new permanent modular 24 bed ward at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Most recent accounts, covering the year ended January 31 2024, show revenues of £25.14m, down from £26.9m, and profit for the year grew from £358,577 to £451,589.
At the time, directors said: “The directors were encouraged with the trading performance during the current financial year which was still affected by fluctuating inflation, high interest rates and challenging trading conditions in the construction sector. The company’s order book and pipeline provide the directors with confidence for 2024 and beyond together and are committed with the on-going investment in the skilled workforce to meet the expectations of the customers.”
The company’s closure comes a day after petrochemicals giant INEOS announced it is cutting 20 per cent of its workforce in the Hull area, blaming sky high energy costs and imports from China on the decision.
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