Cost-Effective Workshop Fit-Outs & Refurbs for Schools & Training Centres

Installing a new workshop in your school, college or training centre can seem like an enormous task. You want high quality equipment and you want it installed quickly at minimal cost. With our extensive experience of designing and installing workshops, for both new-build and refurbishment projects, the Tilgear team is on hand to meet your needs with minimal hassle and expense.

Who We Work With

We assist a wide range of educational and training establishments across the sector, including:

- Schools and Academies

- University Technical Colleges (UTCs)

- Universities and Colleges

- Vocational Establishments and Training Centres 

Why Choose Tilgear

1) Cost Effective

We know how tight budgets can be in the education sector. We’re able to offer high-quality workshops which are cost-effective as well as safe and efficient. By creating accurate layouts and using 3D imagery, we ensure we’ve got everything spot on before the build starts to prevent costly errors further down the line. We can also advise on the use of refurbished machinery, which can reduce costs further.

2) Needs Focussed

All workshop projects are tailored to your unique needs: from small to large scale developments, to new builds and full or partial refurbs.  Our knowledgeable and experienced team provide advice on workshop layouts and arrangements, ensuring we accommodate your requirements effectively. By working closely with you, we maximise your available space and help you choose the best equipment to meet the demands of your curriculum.

3) Quality Equipment

Whether it’s workbenches, storage, furniture, extraction units, workholding or specialised equipment, all our products meet the highest quality and safety standards. By keeping on top of new developments in relevant sectors, we can advise, specify and recommend the right equipment to meet teachers’ needs. Most importantly, we help you build a stimulating and flexible learning environment for all students.

4) Safety First

Safety is a top priority when it comes to fitting and kitting out your workshop. All our work and equipment is certified to the highest industry safety standards, including:

- Design and installation, complying with BS4163 2014 Puwer Regulations 2014 Health and safety at work Act DfE Building Bulletins.

  • Electrical Installation Work in accordance with BS7671 2008, 17th Edition Wiring Regulations NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractors.

5) Management Team Experience

You can rely on our support from project conception to completion. From our project managers and designers to our installation team – we’re with you every step of the way to ensure everything goes smoothly. Our installation team of fully qualified engineers hold CSCS cards and are covered by comprehensive public liability insurance for peace of mind.

“Tilgear was a great company to work with, from concept to completion, providing quality equipment to inspire tomorrow’s scientists and engineers”

– Vice principle of South Wiltshire UTC

Want to discuss your workshop fit-out or refurb project? Talk to the Tilgear team today for a no-obligation quote on: 01920824773.

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Customer Testimonials:

"Wow! What amazing customer service you provide. This is great. Thank you so much 🙂" - Finance, The Forest School          "I wanted to express my gratitude for our phone conversation today. I am pleased to be engaging with Tilgear for my professional needs.  As a DT Technician in the Technology Department at Millais School, my role here involves ensuring our department is well-equipped and functioning smoothly, which naturally leads me to rely on quality suppliers and efficient service. As a customer, I am looking forward to your support and assistance in the future. Your expertise at Tilgear is something I value greatly, especially when it comes to selecting the right tools and equipment for our school's needs. I am confident that your guidance and service will be immensely beneficial." - DT Technician, Millais School          "Thank you for the excellent service your company provides for this school. Your staff are always kind very helpful you always deliver your products on time. Keep up the high standards." - Trinity Catholic High School, London           "You have been very thorough and helpful Neil. An amazing experience so far 10/10 for service I must admit" - D Shah, Designed with Elegance UK          "I have used Tilgear to supply us with goods since 2014 when I started as a Construction Technician. Having since moved on to two additional colleges I’ve always made sure we did business with Tilgear. The team always extremely helpful and professional and will always go the extra mile to supply our goods, even if it’s not a stock item. Any issues we have they will sort them for us. I recommend them to any school or College who need a reliable supplier to work with".  - Buckinghamshire College Group, High Wycombe.          "Over the past two and a half years I have been using Tilgear for purchasing the tool kits for the Lee Marley Brickwork apprentices. I have a good report with the account manager who promptly returns quotes and is always on hand to answer any questions. Once the order is placed, Tilgear quickly turn around the order and get the tools delivered very promptly. I’m very happy with the service I receive from Tilgear!" - Lee Marley Brickwork Ltd, Reading          "All received today and a very happy year 6!  They couldn't build cars last year as our usual supplier was out of stock of the parts for some 6 months so we're really happy we can get all the bits from you now instead!!" - Federation of Winklebury Infant and Junior Schools, Basingstoke          "I just want to thanks you for delivering the workbenches last week and your engineer who worked very hard to have them all ready for us on time. Excellent job and excellent service!" - Flexit FF&E Solutions, Leeds          "They arrived yesterday morning, super quick. Thank you so much they were exactly what we needed." - Benjamin Britten High School, Suffolk          "WOW – what service. Thank you so much." - North Berwick High School, East Lothian          "All received and mechanical department are happy with the bits. Thank you for your assistance with this and will keep you in mind for future purchases." - Bedford College          "Fantastic customer service!" - The Purbeck School, Dorset          "Thanks for touching base, we are extremely happy at our end pricing is excellent compared with other suppliers. Many thanks! "- The Three Rivers Learning Trust, Northumberland          "We have had fantastic support so far and really competitive prices." - Sacred Heart High School, Newcastle upon Tyne          "We received our order in speedy time as always and never had an issue. We do only ever order small amount of items, but if we do require anything in bulk I will be sure to contact yourself." - Scotland’s Rural College          "You were really speedy and we will defo use you again." - Haileybury Turnford, Hertfordshire          "Thank you very much for your and the rest of your crew for their assistance in getting this sorted so promptly. It really is appreciated by all our dept staff." - Wolverhampton Girls High School