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Onward Homes Gas Servicing
Gas Servicing & Maintenance For Onward Homes RPS are pleased to have commenced on-site works across Merseyside with our new client Onward Homes . We are providing both gas servicing and
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Shortlisted at the Northern Housing Awards
Were delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for three categories at The Northern Housing Awards 2026 Contractor of the Year SME of the Year Best Retrofit Initiative in Partnership
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RPS delivers free repairs for Wigan Youth Zone
Supporting the Spaces That Support Young People RPS is pleased to support Wigan Youth Zone, a much-valued local charity providing safe, welcoming spaces for young people across the borough.
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RPS Group Awarded £1.1M Cumbria Gas Servicing Contract
Westmorland & Furness Council appoint RPS Group for gas safety and maintenance We have been awarded a £1.1m gas servicing and repair service contract by Westmorland & Furness Council. As part
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Shortlisted: Retrofit Partnership of the Year
Weve been shortlisted: Retrofit Partnership of the Year Weve been shortlisted in The Retrofit Academy Awards for – Retrofit Partnership of the Year (Projects & Programmes) alongside our
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Supporting T Level Students in Greater Manchester
RPS Group are proud to support T Level Placements in Greater Manchester Employers across the city region have pledged 1,000 new T Level industry placements, building on the fantastic work
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Wigan Youth Zone - Family Christmas Meal
RPS Group support Wigan Youth Zone Family Christmas Meal RPS Staff Rob & Jodie were delighted to support the preparation for Wigan Youth Zones Family Christmas Meal alongside other local
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Together Houising - Heat Pump Facility
RPS Group Boosts Heat Pump Skills at Together Housings Training Facility We have expanded our partnership with Together Housing by installing new heat pump training facilities at the housing
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Broadacres Visit
DESNZ Visit to Broadacres We recently had the pleasure of visiting one of our sites in Yorkshire with both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Carbon Cop-Op to see the work we
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RPS Group Completes £1.6M Retrofit for City of York Council
Retrofit for City of York Council We have successfully completed a £1.6 million project for City of York Council, delivering major decarbonisation upgrades to apartment blocks within two
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RPS Group Secure £1.2M Solar Contract with ForHousing
RPS to lead large-scale solar panel retrofit across the North West of England Were proud to announce that we have been selected to deliver a £1.2 million photovoltaic (PV) solar panel
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Net Zero Initiative of the Year - Winners!
Net Zero Initiative of the Year – Winners! On 15th July RPS attended the ASCP – Safety and Compliance Awards! Nominated in 3 categories: Heating Contractor of the Year Best SME Supplier to
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100% Compliance for RPSH+
× Incorrect slider name. Please make sure to use a valid slider slug. 100% Compliance for RPSH+ Maintaining our high standards! For Many years RPSH+ have been a trusted partner of South Lakes
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Durham Pathways - Social Value
Partnering with Durham pathways to support local communities. Committed to Social Value! As part of our collaboration with Durham County Council, Rothwell Plumbing Services has committed to
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Unlock Net Zero Awards
Proudly Shortlisted for the Unlock Net Zero Awards! Weve been shortlisted! Rothwell Plumbing Services Group are proud to have been nominated for 2 Unlock Net Zero Awards! What are the
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BLOG: Why is the British Heat Pump Revolution Faltering?
Graham Rothwell, CEO of RPS discusses with Sustainability Magazine, engineering bottlenecks, government support & why making heat pumps economically viable is essential to achieving net zero Heat
View Case StudyNational Renewable Heat Installer & Contractor of the Year
RPS have been named as National Renewable Heat Installer of the Year Were Winners ! RPS were crowned National Renewable Heat Installer & Contractor of the Year at the Energy Efficiency Awards
View Case StudyNew Electric Vans Supercharge Sustainability Efforts
RPS Group has proudly unveiled the latest addition to its fleet: fully electric vans. Back These state-of-the-art fully electric vehicles are the latest addition to our fleet and are now
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GM Rising Stars of Business
Celebrating Our Success: A GM Rising Star Business Rothwell Plumbing Services: A GM Rising Star of Business! Rothwell Plumbing Services Group have been named on the annual ‘GM Rising Stars
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We are ASCP Finalists! We are excited to share that we have been selected as finalists for three ASCP UK Awards! Rothwell Plumbing Services have been nominated in the following three
View Case StudyBLOG: Five low carbon retrofit lessons every social landlord should know.
The UK governments launch of Wave 3 of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (formerly the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) has reinvigorated low-carbon housing efforts across the country. With
View Case StudyRPS Group Becomes Proud Patron of Wigan Youth Zone
Rothwell Plumbing Services Group is thrilled to announce its new role as a patron of Wigan Youth Zone (WYZ), committing to support this vital local charity for the next three years. Back RPS
View Case StudyUnlock Net Zero Awards 2024
RPS Group Shortlisted for Retrofit Collaboration of the Year at Unlock Net Zero Awards Back RPS Group is delighted to announce that our collaborative project with Together Housing Group has been
View Case StudyDouble Win for RPS Group at the North East National Energy Efficiency Awards
Rothwell Plumbing Services Group is proud to announce our recent success at the North East National Energy Efficiency Awards. Back Last week, our team was thrilled to attend the prestigious North
View Case StudyKeeping Customers Safe - SLH Awards EICR Testing Contract to RPS Group
RPS Group has been awarded a 5-year contract to deliver SLHs Electrical Installation Condition Report Testing. Back A five-year contract has been awarded to Rothwell Plumbing Services Group to
View Case StudyRenewable Heat Specialists RPS Group Hired by Westmorland and Furness Council to Improve over 100 Rural Homes
Westmorland and Furness Council Invests in Energy Efficient Homes Renewable Heat Specialists RPS Group Hired to Improve over 100 Rural Homes Back Westmorland and Furness Council has appointed
View Case StudyLiverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Wallasey Offices Decarbonisation Scheme Wins Big at National Awards
A scheme that has seen the Decarbonisation of the Mersey Tunnels site in Wallasey has been recognised at the Nation ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2024. The project delivered by Rothwell Plumbing Services
View Case StudyNorth of Tyne Combined Authority Visit - 150th Good Work Pledge Member
After creating over 180 apprenticeships and providing hundreds of work-experience placements for young people in the North of Tyne, RPS has become the 150th company to be accredited by the Good Work
View Case StudyRPS Sweeps ACR & Heat Pump Awards
We have scooped not one but two awards at the ACR Journal & Heat Pumps Today National ACR & Heat Pump Awards! Back Rothwell Plumbing Services Group is celebrating a double victory after winning
View Case StudyRPS Appointed to EN:Procure Gen-4 Framework
Back Leading regional procurement specialist, EN:Procure, has announced the appointment of RPS as one of its contractors for its latest framework, valued at more than £3.2bn. The new framework was
View Case StudyQuantity Surveyor
Contract: Permanent Location: North-West/ North East – North of England Closing Date: Ongoing Due to expansion we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Quantity Surveyors covering New
View Case StudyRPS Group Embraces the Good Work Pledge
Back RPS Group has taken a significant step forward by signing up for the Good Work Pledge under the North of Tyne Combined Authority. The Good Work Pledge is more than just a commitment; its a
View Case StudyRPS Win Big at the Energy Efficiency Awards 2024!
Back Last week, RPS were lucky enough to attend the North West Energy Efficiency Awards and were delighted to be names as the Winner at this years event! Winner – Renewable Heat Installer &
View Case StudyResidents Share Positive Experiences with RPS's Recent Project
Back Together Housing and RPS Group are on a mission to decarbonise and improve homes. Together Housing has embarked on an ambitious carbon reduction strategy, aiming to elevate properties EPC
View Case StudyNorth West Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2024
Back We are thrilled to announce that Rothwell Plumbing Services Group are Finalists in the North West Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2024! RPS Group have been shortlisted for: Renewable Heat
View Case StudyNational ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2024
Back We are thrilled to announce that RPS Group has been shortlisted for prestigious awards at the upcoming National ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2024. We are honoured to have been shortlisted for the
View Case StudyNational Apprentice Week 2024
Back At Rothwell Plumbing Services Group, we recognise the profound impact that apprenticeships have on both individuals and businesses. As we commemorate National Apprenticeship Week, we want to
View Case StudyMeet One of Our Apprentices - Jodie!
Back Providing opportunities for young people in our communities is one of our key priorities, and RPS Group has already created over 180 apprenticeships! Jodie Barr, one of our current apprentices,
View Case StudyFusion21 appoints RPS Group to its Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework
Back Procurement organisation Fusion21 has appointed Rothwell Plumbing Services Group to its national Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework worth up to £820m over four years. The framework
View Case StudyWakefield District Housing PV Underway
Back RPS Group have officially embarked on an impactful Solar PV project in Wakefield. This initiative, undertaken in collaboration with Wakefield District Housing (WDH), signifies a milestone in
View Case StudyRPS Appointed to PFH Heating Solutions Framework and Decarbonisation & Retrofit Framework
Back Rothwell Plumbing Services Group is thrilled to announce its success in being appointed to the Heating Solutions Framework and the Decarbonisation & Retrofit Framework by Procurement for
View Case StudyRPS Spreads Festive Cheer and Support to Wigan Council Residents
Back In the true spirit of the festive season, Rothwell Plumbing Services Groups Customer Care team has been actively involved in spreading joy and support to Wigan Council residents. As part of our
View Case StudyRothwell Plumbing Services Group Receives David Bavaird Award for Exemplary Community Support in North Tyneside
Back RPS Group are proud to have been awarded the David Bavaird Award for Community-Minded Businesses. The recognition is a testament to our ongoing dedicated efforts in collaboration with North
View Case StudyRPS Shortlisted for H&V News Awards 2023
Back RPS Group has been shortlisted in the H&Vnews Awards 2023. Our Decarbonisation of Public Buildings scheme with Salford City Council has been shortlisted for Heat Pump Project of the Year. The
View Case StudyRPS Group work with Southway Housing Trust on £4M EDRF Arrowfield Decarbonisation Project
Back RPS Group has partnered with Southway Housing Trust to undertake the EDRF Arrowfield Decarbonisation Project. This ground-breaking initiative is a big step towards a greener future, and we are
View Case StudyRPS Visit NIBE Energy Systems Limited Headquarters
Back In May, some of the team at RPS Group were invited to beautiful Markaryd, Sweden, to visit NIBE Energy Systems Limited headquarters. It was great to see the home of product development and
View Case StudySupporting Walking With - Grow & Eat Initiative
Back RPS Group recently helped Walking With, a charity based in the North East, which works across a range of social inclusion activities to support asylum seekers and refugees. Walking With
View Case StudyRPS Finalists for National Energy Efficiency Awards 2023
Back RPS Group has been shortlisted in the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2023. Our Decarbonisation scheme with Merseytravel on behalf of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has been
View Case StudyRPS Win Mitsubishi ' Protection of the Environment Award'
Back We picked up a nice surprise at the Mitsubishi Key Customer Conference 2023. RPS were overwhelmed to receive the award for ‘ Protection of the Environment , which is now sat in proud place back
View Case StudyRPS Finalists for Commercial Heat Pump Project of the year 2023
Back RPS Group have been selected as a finalist in the ACR Journal & Heat Pump Awards 2023. We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Non-Domestic Heat Pump Scheme of the year- for our work
View Case StudyRPS Appointed to NEPO Decarbonisation Framework
RPS Appointed to NEPO Decarbonisation Framework Back NEPO has launched a £300m framework agreement to support the North East public sector in delivering retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
View Case StudyOfficial Partners of the Green Skills Academy - RPS Supports Launch
Back RPS helped support the launch of the Green Skills Academy last week in Trafford, Manchester. The academy was officially opened by Major of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. Graham Rothwell,
View Case StudyRPS Win Big for Liverton Court Ground breaking Low Carbon Heat Pump Project at H&V Awards
Back RPS Group & Manchester City Council (MCC) have won an award for Residential Heat Pump Project of the Year and were praised by the expert judging panel, who are drawn from across the HVAC
View Case StudyRPS Homeserve+ Secures SLH 5 Year Partnership
Back RPS Homeserve + has been awarded the contract to deliver gas servicing, maintenance and repairs services to South Lakes Housing customers for the next five years. The contract was procured
View Case StudyRPS Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Back RPS Group are delighted to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. RPS Group was created by Bill & Graham Rothwell in June 1997. Weve come a long way since then, with our combined turnover across the
View Case StudyRPS Shortlisted in Retrofit Academy Awards 2022
Back Weve been shortlisted in the Retrofit Academy Awards 2022 for Best Large Project of the Year! Our Shared Loop Ground Source Heat Project with Manchester based social housing provider Northwards
View Case StudyPlumber / Heating Engineers
Contract: Permanent Location: North-West / North- East Closing Date: Ongoing Description: RPS Group are looking for experienced Heating Engineers and Plumbers to join our growing team to work
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Contract: Permanent Location: North-West- North of England Closing Date: Ongoing Description: Were looking for qualified and experienced Electricians to joining our growing M&E department working
View Case StudyGleeson Awards RPS Advanced Sub-Contractor Status
Back RPS Group are pleased to have been awarded ‘Advanced Sub-Contractor Status by our client Gleeson Homes. The general criteria to achieve this award is maintaining good progress on site,
View Case StudyDelivering 100% Customer Satisfaction for Onward Homes
Back RPS are currently delivering a Boiler Replacement programme for Onward Housing. The contract covers over 400 properties in the Hyde area and is due to be completed in March 2022.Were really
View Case StudySupporting North Tyneside Council Christmas Campaign
Back Weve supported our partners North Tyneside Council in their bid to support families in need over the festive period. Every year NTC ask for donations of food, small gifts and festive goodies to
View Case StudySalford City Council Work with RPS on £5M Decarbonisation Scheme
Back A £5 million scheme to make Salfords public buildings more energy efficient is now underway, with RPS working with the council on a project set to save hundreds of tonnes of carbon. Works at
View Case StudyRPS CEO Joins GMCA Retrofitting Task Force
Back A NEW task force will bring together some of the best minds in energy, education and infrastructure to ensure the city-regions homes and buildings are fit for a zero-carbon future. The Greater
View Case StudyRPS Meets with Minister for Skills
Back RPS were delighted to meet Alex Burghart the Minister for Skills. The Minster was attending The Cube, a construction training academy, located in north Manchester. The Cube has been in
View Case StudyPraise for RPS Staff from Wigan Council Residents
Back On a recent programme for Wigan Council, RPS have been installing a number of Air Source Heat Pumps for residents. On a recent installation one resident was delighted with the service provided
View Case StudyStaff Support Race For Life
Back RPS staff from the North West and North East took part in multiple Race for Life events in October, to raise money for Cancer Research. Were pleased to say, staff who participated in the race
View Case StudyRPS Working with Local Charity The Brick
Back Weve started our collection for The Brick Christmas Hamper Appeal. The Brick is a growing project that delivers big results for the community it serves. It offers services to people who are
View Case StudyRPS Secure Prime Position of Zero Carbon Framework
Back RPS Group are delighted have been appointed the Procure Plus Low & Zero Carbon Technologies framework, worth over £1.3B over a 4 year period. The framework will be available to public sector
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