11 | UK Transport Awards 2022 Based in the South-West, the team at John Coles Contractors have been of invaluable support to many businesses for nearly sixty years. With incredible skill, the team have offered much needed plant equipment to developers across Devon. In SME News’ UK Transport Awards 2022, the team were achieved unparalleled success. We dig into the depths of this incredible partner to some many businesses. In 1963, John Coles won big in the pools and decided to invest it in his first piece of plant machinery. It’s a decision that forever changed the path of the Coles family. Now, 59 years later, his sons Trevor and Geoffrey have worked their lives expanding this vision and providing a place where their children can grow and flourish and technicians and entrepreneurs as well. With the next generation of Coles, Matthew, Amanda, Chris, Stephen and Daniel, now in place, this is a family-run enterprise with enormous potential. Since John Coles Contractors was established, it has gained and maintained an incredible reputation for quality and cost-effectiveness that is second to none. With over 60 pieces of plant machinery and goods vehicles available for use, the team has an enormous flexibility within its operation that has seen it in high demand indeed. No matter what a client’s specific requirements, they are certain to be able to meet it. The family run approach offers clients familiar and friendly faces that are able to take the time to understand the specific needs of each project, and knows from experience how best to support them. Indeed, it could easily be argued that the success of the firm is showcased through the team’s immense experience. Many of the team’s HGV drivers have been with the firm for over 20 years. That is not to say that the business has not changed to suit the needs of the day, however. Innovation built on practical knowledge is at the very heart of how John Coles Contractors operates. Whilst telematics programs and on board cameras can ensure that high standards are kept at all times, drivers know that they have the freedom to make the right decisions as they see fit. They are empowered to deliver at all times. Such a successful approach means that the team rarely needs to advertise for staff. In fact, they have a waiting list of names and numbers who are waiting for vacancies to open up. This is a credit to the incredible reputation that the team holds on a local level. Their popularity is clearly justified both to clients and to employees. The HGV driver crisis that has swept the nation is one which the team Feb22025 Best HGV & Plant Hire Company - South West England No matter what a client’s specific requirements, they are certain to be able to meet it. were not prepared for, with much higher rates of pay available in wealthier regions. The loyalty of the John Coles Contractors team, however, shows that there is more to work than money. To work with a team like John Coles Contractors is to work with people who not only care about what they do, but have a deep and abiding passion for it. For three generations now, the Coles family has worked tirelessly to bring about the dream of John Coles and it’s fair to say that they have not only achieved it, but they have also exceeded his wildest ambitions. As the business prepares to enter its Sexagennial year, we cannot wait to see what the team will do next to thrive and flourish for the next sixty years. Company: John Coles Contractors Ltd Name: Amanda Coles Email: amanda@johncolescontractors.co.uk Web Address: http://www.johncolescontractors.co.uk
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