Kwik Fit UK: A Decade of Electrical Safety Assurance

For over a decade, Kwik Fit has relied on phs Compliance to safeguard the electrical integrity of its nationwide network of more than 800 sites. As one of the UK’s leading tyre, MOT and car servicing providers, Kwik Fit requires unwavering confidence that every location meets stringent electrical safety legislation and operates without disruption. Through a long‑standing partnership built on expertise, scale and trust, phs Compliance has delivered consistent statutory testing, seamless coordination and industry‑leading compliance support - ensuring Kwik Fit can focus on keeping motorists safe, while we keep their sites safe.

phs Compliance ensures that every Kwik Fit site remains fully compliant, efficient and safe throughout the year… They have the largest team of specialist statutory testing operators on the market, which is obviously important given the scale of our operations nationwide. Communication has always been excellent, and we manage a very effective schedule together.

J​ennie Osborn, Facilities Manager, Kwik Fit

C​hallenges

Kwik Fit, one of the UK’s leading tyre, MOT, and car servicing retailers, operates over 800 sites nationwide. With such a large estate, maintaining consistent, reliable electrical compliance across all locations is essential to ensure staff and customer safety, meet regulatory standards, and uphold the company’s trusted reputation.

To achieve this, Kwik Fit needed a partner capable of delivering:

• Nationwide coverage.
• Highly qualified engineers.
• Reliable scheduling.
• Full compliance with British Standard BS 7671, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Minimal disruption to daily operations.

S​olutions

phs Compliance delivers comprehensive electrical testing and inspection programme across all Kwik Fit sites, ensuring consistent safety and compliance.

Key elements of the solution included:

• Fixed Wire Testing: Regular scheduled inspections of all electrical installations, cables, sockets, switches, lighting, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, and RCDs.
• Electrical Equipment Testing (EET/PAT): Routine testing of portable equipment such as laptops, desktop computers, printers, and kitchen appliances across all locations.
• Flexible Delivery: All inspections conducted during normal business hours, with any required remedial work completed after hours to reduce operational disruption.
• Expertise at Scale: Deployment of phs Compliance’s fully accredited team - the largest specialist statutory testing workforce in the market, with over 400 engineers.

R​esults and Benefits

Over the decade-long partnership, phs Compliance has ensured that every Kwik Fit site remains fully compliant, safe, and operational. Benefits include:

• Consistent national compliance with all relevant electrical standards and legislation
• Improved operational efficiency through well-planned, year‑in‑advance scheduling
• Reduced downtime thanks to flexible working practices and clear communication
• Enhanced safety assurance backed by experienced, accredited engineers
• Reliable support for Kwik Fit’s brand reputation, enabling the business to maintain high safety standards across its extensive estate

C​onclusion

The 10-year collaboration between phs Compliance and Kwik Fit demonstrates the value of a trusted, expert compliance partner. Through comprehensive testing, national coverage, and a highly coordinated approach, phs Compliance has enabled Kwik Fit to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient sites across the UK - supporting its longstanding reputation for reliability and customer care.