MRS Training and Rescue

What MRS Training and Rescue does

MRS Training and Rescue is a privately held UK safety training and industrial rescue services provider founded in 1902, originally established to respond to emergencies in the UK mining industry. The company is headquartered in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire (Company Registration No. 3147253) and operates 11 purpose-built training centres across the United Kingdom (Aberdeen, Cowdenbeath, Houghton-le-Spring, Knottingley, Mansfield, South Wales GWO Wind Hub, Southampton, Swadlincote, Paisley and Warrington), supported by mobile training rigs that deliver courses at client sites. It employs 125 staff with a trainer base of over 135 and trains more than 25,000 delegates per year, maintaining a 5-star Google rating across 2,124 reviews and 18 consecutive years of SafeContractor accreditation.

The core offering is a regulated, accredited training portfolio spanning confined space entry (low/medium/high risk), working at height, fire safety, first aid (including FREC3 and Mental Health First Aid), health and safety (IOSH Managing Safely), maritime (STCW and MNTB), and renewable energy (GWO Wind Turbine Basic Safety Training), delivered under accreditations from City & Guilds, GWO, PASMA, IOSH, MCA, MNTB, RISQS, Achilles, Constructionline, UVDB and Qualsafe. Underlying technology is physical and domain-specialised rather than digital: purpose-built confined-space tunnels, height structures, fire training environments, breathing apparatus rigs, and mobile training units; an adjacent Drone Inspection service line uses unmanned aircraft for underground mining, utility, power generation and warehouse inspections. The company is also recognised within the UK Mines Regulations 2014 as a specialist rescue services provider.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) per-delegate training courses priced £144–£765+ via online booking, phone, and enterprise enquiry; (2) on-site Industrial Rescue Cover deploying teams to client projects for confined space, height, marine, mines and tunnel rescue; (3) Safety Consultancy including risk assessments, audits, safety management systems and incident investigation; and (4) safety and rescue Equipment Sales (gas detectors, breathing apparatus, harnesses, fall protection). The go-to-market combines self-serve online booking for individuals and SMBs with enterprise field sales and event-driven content marketing through a Knowledge Hub, and the customer base spans Shell, Rolls-Royce, EDF Energy, RWE, Drax, Heineken, Babcock, British Sugar, Royal Mint, Morgan Sindall, Welsh Water, Cadent and other industrial, energy, maritime and construction enterprises.

Name

MRS Training and Rescue

Legal name

MRS Training and Rescue

Website

https://mrsl.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MRS Training and Rescue is a UK safety training and industrial rescue provider, founded 1902, operating 11 training centres and mobile rigs to deliver accredited confined space, working at height, fire, first aid, maritime and GWO wind courses to industrial, energy and construction enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Training and Industrial Rescue Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Search & Rescue (SAR) & Technical Rescue Training (EDAOAMAI), Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

Keywords

• Safety training services
• Industrial rescue services
• Confined space training
• Working at height training
• Health safety consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield Woodhouse

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Safety Training Courses: Public and private training courses across confined space, working at height, fire safety, first aid, maritime, and renewables sectors. Courses range from 1 to 5 days with per-delegate pricing. Certifications from MRS and partner accreditors (City & Guilds, GWO, PASMA) available.
2. Industrial Rescue Cover: On-site rescue teams deployed to client facilities for the duration of projects involving high-risk work. Provides emergency response capability as required by regulations.
3. Safety Consultancy: Risk assessments, safety audits, confined space consultancy, working at height consultancy, health & safety consultancy, and incident investigations offered to businesses.
4. Equipment Sales: Sale of safety equipment including gas detectors, breathing apparatus, harnesses, fall protection, and rescue equipment used in training and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MRS Training and Rescue delivers accredited safety training courses, on-site industrial rescue services, and health and safety consultancy to UK businesses operating in high-risk environments. Core offerings cover confined space, working at height, fire safety, first aid, maritime, GWO wind turbine, tunnelling and mining disciplines. The company also sells rescue equipment and provides drone inspection services, supported by 11 purpose-built training centres and mobile training units.

Product overview

MRS Training and Rescue is a safety training and industrial rescue services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of training courses and rescue services. The core offerings include Confined Space Training (low, medium, and high-risk), Fire Safety Training, First Aid Training (including FREC3 and Mental Health First Aid), Health and Safety Training, Maritime Training (STCW and MNTB courses), GWO Wind Turbine Training, Tunnelling and Mining Safety Training, and Working at Height Training (including PASMA). These are complemented by Industrial Rescue Services (providing on-site rescue cover), Consultancy Services (risk assessments, safety audits, safety management systems), Drone Inspection Services, and Rescue Equipment Sales. The company operates from multiple UK training centres and offers both centre-based and mobile training options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Confined Space Training Comprehensive confined space training covering low, medium, and high-risk environments including entry, exit, breathing apparatus use, and emergency procedures; for industrial, utility, mining, and construction personnel.
• Fire Safety Training Fire safety training including STCW fire prevention and fire fighting courses for maritime and general industry sectors.
• First Aid Training First aid training courses including Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, FREC3, and Mental Health First Aid; for workplace first aiders and emergency responders.
• Health and Safety Training Health and safety training including IOSH Managing Safely, manual handling, and safety harness courses; for supervisors, managers, and operational staff.
• Maritime Training Maritime training including STCW Basic Safety Training, MNTB Safe Entry into Enclosed Spaces, and personal survival techniques courses; for seafarers and maritime crew.
• GWO Wind Turbine Training Global Wind Organisation approved training for wind turbine technicians including working at height, manual handling, first aid, and fire awareness; for onshore and offshore wind industry personnel.
• Tunnelling and Mining Safety Training Specialist training for tunnelling and mining operations covering safety procedures and rescue operations; for mining operators, tunnelling contractors, and related service providers.
• Working at Height Training Working at height training including PASMA towers for users, rooftop safety, safety harness, and technical rescue courses; for construction, roofing, and industrial maintenance personnel.
• Industrial Rescue Services On-site rescue cover services including confined space rescue, rope access, working at height rescue, marine rescue, mines rescue, and tunnel rescue; for enterprises undertaking hazardous projects.
• Safety Consultancy Services Safety consultancy including confined space, working at height, industrial rescue, health & safety audits, risk assessments, safety management systems, and incident investigations; for businesses requiring expert safety advice.
• Drone Inspection Services Drone inspection services for underground mining, water and utilities, power generation, and warehouses and factories; providing safer, faster inspections of hazardous or hard-to-reach areas.
• Rescue Equipment Sales Sale of safety and rescue equipment including gas detectors, breathing apparatus, harnesses, fall protection, and rescue equipment used in training and operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ people trained annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• City & GuildscoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved City & Guilds training centre offering qualifications including Level 2 Working in High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-03), Level 3 Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties (6150-05), and various working at height awards. MRS issues both MRS certification and City & Guilds certificates for completed courses.
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO)coreTechnology or IntegrationGWO-approved training centre delivering BST, working at height with manual handling, first aid, fire awareness, and enhanced first aid courses for the wind turbine industry. Training records uploaded to WINDA database.
• PASMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved PASMA training centre audited annually to ensure compliance with standards. Purpose-built mobile access tower training facilities at Mansfield centre. PASMA certificates and photo cards issued to successful delegates.
• Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)coreTechnology or IntegrationMCA-approved centre for STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) maritime safety training including fire prevention, elementary first aid, personal survival techniques, and personal safety.
• IOSHcoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved IOSH training centre delivering Managing Safely and other occupational safety and health qualifications.
• WINDA (Global Wind Industry Training Records Database)coreTechnology or IntegrationGWO training completion records uploaded to WINDA portal for verification by employers and industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skills Training Group: UK-based health & safety training provider delivering confined space, working at height, and construction safety courses. Direct competitor in the same domestic market for similar course categories.
• Develop Training: UK-based training provider specialising in technical safety, confined space, working at height, and rescue courses for utilities, construction, and infrastructure. Closest direct competitor to MRS in confined space and height training.
• Maersk Training: Global provider of maritime, offshore, and wind safety training with strong UK presence. Overlaps with MRS's STCW, MNTB, and GWO training delivery.
• Phoenix Safety: UK safety training provider offering confined space, working at height, and rescue courses with mobile delivery. Comparable service model and target market to MRS.
• RelyOn Nutec (formerly Falck Safety Services): Global safety training provider serving offshore wind, oil & gas, and maritime sectors with GWO, STCW, and survival courses. Directly overlaps with MRS's GWO, maritime, and industrial rescue service portfolio.
• 3B Training: One of the UK's largest independent health, safety, and workplace training providers offering IOSH, CITB, NEBOSH, and a broad suite of safety courses. Directly competes with MRS across general H&S and safety training with similar B2B/B2C audience.

Broad incumbents

• Survitec: Global provider of survival and safety equipment with associated training services for maritime, offshore, and energy sectors. Overlaps with MRS's rescue equipment sales and offshore training offerings as part of a broader product portfolio.
• St John Ambulance: UK's leading first aid training and event medical services charity. Competes with MRS on first aid and mental health first aid courses but operates much broader community and ambulance services.
• British Red Cross: Major first aid training provider in the UK with overlapping workplace first aid courses. Operates across humanitarian response and community services rather than specialising in high-risk industrial safety.

Emerging players

• SafetyCulture (iAuditor): Global digital safety inspection and training platform with growing UK adoption. Represents the digital/SaaS competitive threat to traditional instructor-led safety training, including overlap with MRS's QR consultancy and inspection services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/MRSTrainingRescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mines-rescue-service

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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