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The Forest Group is a multi award winning commercial refrigeration & air conditioning service & installation specialist providing market leading services.

Based and Lancashire, our regionally based teams provide services from the Midlands to mid Scotland.

08/11/2026

This Remembrance Sunday, we pause to remember and honour all those who have served in our Armed Forces, paying tribute to their courage, dedication and sacrifice.

We will always remember those who gave their lives in service.

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26/10/2026

Contractor of the Year 2026!

We’re incredibly proud to have been named Mitchells & Butlers PLC Reactive Refrigeration Contractor of the Year 2026.

A huge congratulations also goes to Bev, who was recognised with a Most Valued Player Award, a well-deserved acknowledgement of her contribution and commitment.

We couldn't be more proud of what has been achieved. Customer awards like these are only possible because of the collective effort of an exceptional team that consistently goes above and beyond.

Thank you to the entire MAB team for your continued trust in Forest.

And thank you to everyone across Forest for your hard work and dedication. Together, we continue to set the benchmark for our sector.

Forest - part of Mitie

12/02/2026

Forest - part of Mitie, are recruiting experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineers across West Yorkshire, the Midlands, Scotland, South Wales and East Anglia.

If you’re F‑Gas certified with strong experience in hospitality or foodservice refrigeration, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive pay with door‑to‑door travel, enhanced overtime, great benefits and long‑term stability through blue‑chip contracts.

Ready to join a growing, sector‑leading and award winning team? Get in touch or apply today and take the next step in your career with Forest.

Refrigeration Engineer (West Yorkshire)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90310/90329/description/

Refrigeration Engineer (West Midlands)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90306/90325/description/

Refrigeration Engineer (East Midlands)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90309/90328/description/

Refrigeration Engineer (South Midlands)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90312/90331/description/

Refrigeration Engineer (West Scotland)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90313/90332/description/

Refrigeration Engineer (East Scotland)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90314/90333/description/

Refrigeration Engineer (South Wales)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90307/90326/description/

Refrigeration Engineer (East Anglia)
https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/refrigeration-engineer-90302/90321/description/

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21/11/2025

We are proud to announce that Forest Group has been acquired by Mitie, marking one of the most significant milestones in our company’s history. This exciting step is a direct reflection of what makes Forest exceptional, our multi award-winning service, our best-in-class standards, and the dedication of our incredible team.

We may no longer be family owned, but we are still family run. Our senior leadership team will continue to run Forest, just as we always have. Our identity, our values, and our commitment to outstanding customer service remain firmly at the heart of everything we do. Mitie chose Forest because of who we are and what we do best.

To our valued customers, colleagues and suppliers, thank you for your trust and support. This new chapter opens the door to greater capabilities and opportunities, while safeguarding the continuity, quality, and reliability you have always depended on.

Together with Mitie, we’re stronger than ever, continuing the Forest journey with the same passion and excellence that has always, and will continue to define us.

10/10/2025

What a couple of weeks for our team! Now announced as Winners of Top KPI Performing Contractor Award by Greene King!

Our ability to build strong and lasting partnerships with our Customers is one of our key strengths, and our 20+ year partnership with Greene King is no exception. Their loyalty continues to help us provide the stability to invest in our people, systems, and infrastructure ensuring our partnerships can thrive for years to come.

Neil Fraser, Joint Managing Director, said: “This award is a fantastic acknowledgement of the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of our people. Achieving strong KPI results isn’t just about metrics, it’s about ensuring our Customers receive the very best in service, value, and trust. A huge thank you to our teams, our partners, and Greene King for making this recognition possible."

"On behalf of Forest Group, we send a huge thank you to Paul Garland, Richard O'Brien and every Greene King team member, your collaboration and shared commitment to excellence make achievements like this truly special."

22/09/2025

An incredible moment for Forest Group at The BIBAs 2025 as we were named Service Business of the Year for the second year running!

Winning in 2024 was already a huge milestone, but to retain this award in 2025, with a completely new panel of judges, makes it even more special. It’s a reminder that customer service isn’t a one-off, it’s culture. A way of working that means delivering the very best for our customers every single day.

We couldn’t be more proud of our brilliant team and what we deliver together. Their passion, hard work, and commitment to excellence make awards like this possible.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners, and a massive thank you to our people, our customers, and to the BIBAs Judges for recognising what we stand for.

19/09/2025

Tonight’s the night, the The BIBAs 2025 Finals!

We’re proud to be finalists in not one, but three categories:

Family Business of the Year
Service Business of the Year
Leadership Team of the Year

As previous finalists, and winners last year, we know just how special it is to reach this stage. It takes hard work, dedication, and a team that never stops pushing forward.

One of our Engineers wished us good luck earlier, and it really struck a chord. Those messages remind us why we enter, because while we know we’re amazing, having our efforts recognised with prestigious awards shows that our message is being seen and heard by people everywhere.

We’re attending tonight with some of our brilliant team, ready to celebrate the journey, the recognition, and, fingers crossed, another win. Whatever the outcome, being alongside so many inspiring businesses is something to be extremely proud of.

18/07/2025

Congratulations to our amazing Team!

Engineering Business of the Year 2025! 👏🏼

04/07/2025

Thank You to The BIBAs 2025 Judges!

A heartfelt thank you to the BIBAs judging panels for taking the time to visit us throughout the BIBAs on Tour!

It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the heart of Forest Group, our people, our purpose and our passion.

We’re very proud to be finalists in:
Service Business of the Year
Family Business of the Year
Leadership Team of the Year

To our amazing team, thank you for speaking so openly and honestly about your experiences, your colleagues, and what Forest means to you all. We are proud to be part of such a brilliant, supportive team. The buzz across the team since the visits has been incredible. Many are still talking about the inspiring and meaningful conversations they had with the judges each day.

Special thanks to the N&W Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Babs Murphy and her team for making the BIBAs such a positive experience for everyone involved.

We’re looking forward to the awards night in September, where we will celebrate with our success with our team and all the finalists!

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+441254583678

Website

https://www.forest-uk.com/

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