Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Electrical Services for Caravan Parks & Holiday Villages
Hawkins Electrical has been a specialist provider of electrical products and services since 1967, delivering comprehensive distribution systems for caravan parks, holiday villages, and the leisure industry. Our expertise spans design, installation, and maintenance, supported by a dedicated regional management team and a 57-year heritage of innovation. We hold partnerships with industry bodies like the British Holiday & Home Parks Association and operate as part of the RSK Group, enabling investment in cutting-edge technologies. Our services combine technical excellence with tailored solutions, ensuring compliance, safety, and reliability across commercial, industrial, and leisure sectors.With manufacturing facilities in Skegness and nationwide coverage, we provide rapid response times and bespoke electrical infrastructure. Our team of qualified electricians and engineers brings decades of experience, adhering to rigorous standards such as NICEIC validation. We pride ourselves on long-term client relationships, evidenced by our role as the first nationwide electrical service provider for caravan parks. Our commitment to sustainability and future-proofing installations ensures clients benefit from efficient, scalable solutions. This heritage of technical proficiency and customer-centric service positions us as market leaders in electrical distribution networks.
Services
Electrical Design
Inspection & Testing
Installation Services
Product Supply
Electrical Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in electrical distribution for leisure industries.
- Our nationwide regional teams ensure localised, responsive service delivery.
- We are national advisers to the British Holiday & Home Parks Association.
- Our Skegness facility enables rapid manufacturing and supply of bespoke components.
- We operate under rigorous NICEIC validation for inspection and testing standards.
Associations and certifications
- NICEIC
Services
Electrical Design
Our electrical design services specialise in creating robust distribution systems for caravan parks and leisure facilities. We conduct detailed site surveys to assess incoming supply adequacy and provide expert advice on cable routing and lighting schemes. Our in-house criteria, refined over 57 years, ensure installations meet current and future demands while adhering to regulatory standards. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
Inspection & Testing
We offer comprehensive inspection and testing of electrical distribution systems using calibrated equipment. Our technicians produce detailed reports identifying defects and recommending remedial actions, validated by NICEIC-certified supervisors. Services include full underground system assessments and bespoke Megger-developed reports tailored to holiday park requirements, ensuring compliance with ESQCR regulations.
Installation Services
Our installation teams handle projects from small-scale upgrades to large-site developments. We design GRP mains rooms, concrete bases, and distribution panels while future-proofing infrastructure for expansion. Services include cabling installations and circuit reconfigurations, delivered with minimal disruption to ongoing operations through meticulous planning and client collaboration.
Product Supply
Our Skegness facility manufactures bespoke electrical products including connection units, distribution panels, and lighting systems. We maintain extensive stock for rapid response to emergencies, with weatherproof enclosures rated up to IP66. Products are designed for durability in outdoor environments, featuring interlocking sockets and circuit protection mechanisms tailored to leisure industry needs.
Electrical Distribution
We specialise in high-capacity electrical distribution networks for parks and marinas, handling loads up to 20,000 kVA. Our services include supply arrangement with DNOs, low-voltage distribution design, and installation of fused distribution units with capacities from 63A to 1250A. Systems incorporate metering, time controls, and photocell integration for energy-efficient operations.
People
Alex Farrow
Managing Director
Alex Farrow joined Hawkins Electrical as an apprentice, gaining full electrical qualifications and a business degree. With decades of hands-on experience, he oversees operations, accounts, and health and safety, driving the company's strategic direction.
Laurence Hawkins
Director
Laurence Hawkins manages procurement and manufacturing with 35 years of industry expertise. A qualified electrician, he oversees workshop operations and ensures product quality meets the highest standards for electrical distribution systems.
Peter Hancox
Director and Regional Manager
Peter Hancox brings extensive knowledge of electrical regulations from his background in multinational corporations. He supports regional managers and ensures compliance with industry standards across all projects.
Lawrence Leighton
Associate Director
Lawrence Leighton trained as an apprentice before becoming a senior technician. With experience in commercial electrical work, he now leads regional operations and contributes to strategic project management.
Steve Smith
Associate Director
Steve Smith returned to Hawkins Electrical after running his own business. As an associate director, he leverages his technical expertise and management skills to oversee regional projects and client relations.
Questions
What electrical services do you offer for caravan parks?
We provide full electrical design, installation, testing, and maintenance services tailored to caravan parks, including distribution units and hook-up points.
Do you operate outside the UK?
While our headquarters are in Skegness, we focus on UK-based projects but collaborate with the RSK Group's international network for select initiatives.
Are your services NICEIC-certified?
Yes, our inspection and testing services are validated by NICEIC-certified supervisors, ensuring compliance with UK electrical safety standards.
Can you supply emergency electrical components?
Our Skegness facility maintains extensive stock for rapid response to emergencies, including replacement connection units and distribution panels.
How do you ensure future-proof electrical systems?
We design systems with 25% extra capacity for expansion and use weatherproof enclosures rated up to IP66 for long-term durability in outdoor environments.
What industries do you serve besides caravan parks?
We deliver electrical solutions for industrial sites, commercial buildings, and outdoor leisure facilities including adventure villages and marinas.
