How Our Planned Preventative Maintenance Plans Work (And Why Our Clients Love Them)
Commercial Kitchens are fast paced environments where downtime isn’t just inconvenient, it’s costly. That’s why our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plans are built to keep your kitchen running smoothly and minimise breakdowns, that’s why our clients love them.
Here’s how our maintenance contracts work and why so many clients trust us year after year.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Our team carries out regular, proactive inspections on your catering equipment. These visits are designed to identitfy and resolv small issues before they develop into expensve breakdowns, keeping your kitchen running smoothly.
Priority Call Outs
When the unexpected happens, you’ll be first in line. Contract clients benefit from rapid, priority response time from our experienced engineers so you’re never left waiting when it matters most.
Full Reports & Compliance Checks
Every visit is followed by a comprehensive service report. This not only keeps you fully informed but also helps you stay compliant with safety regulations and industry standards, making audits stress-free.
Expert Advice & Ongoing Support
We go beyond equipment servicing we build long term partnerships. Our engineers take the time to understand your kitchen, your team and your goals by providing tailored advice that helps improve daily operations and efficiency.
How it works: Simple, Transparent, and Stress-Free
1. Initial Site Visit & Assessment
We begin with a detailed on-site evaluation of your kitchen’s layout, equipment and workflow. This allows us to design a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plan that’s tailored to your exact requirements.
2. Scheduled Visits & Ongoing Support
Your maintenance schedule is clear and predictable, with flexible appointment times and friendly reminders before every visit. You’ll always know when we’re coming and what we’ll be checking. And if something crops up in between? Our engineers are only a call away.
3. Annual Contract Review
Your kitchen evolves and so do we. Each year, we review your plan to ensure it still fits your business, adjusting as your operation grows or changes.
Why Clients Love Our Maintenance Plans
Peace of Mind
Forget uncertainty of unexpected breakdowns. With Marigold Engineers, you have confidence that your kitchen is in expert hands, proactively maintained to prevent issues before they disrupt service.
Professionalism That Pays Off
From clear documentation to priority engineer support, every part of our service is designed to reduce downtime, extend the life of your equipment, and keep your kitchen performing at its best.

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