Container refurbishment firm, Fairport Containers has announced the opening of a facility in Bridgwater, Somerset, following a £1 million plus investment.
The Bridgwater facility held an open day recently
The development comes as part of the organisation’s business strategy to serve more customers in south west England and south Wales.
Premises
Fairport Containers has its head office and a container refurbishment facility in Chorley and another site in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire.
The new Bridgwater depot features a paint shop, shot blast and welding equipment, coupled with a 60,000 sq. ft space that staff will utilise to carry out repair and refurbishment processes for ‘any type or size of steel waste container.’ This is also backed by a large vehicle fleet for picking up and redelivering wares to and from customers’ sites.
Kevin Holland, the newly-appointed Bridgwater depot manager, said: “We have currently assigned two HGVs, three trailers and one mobile repair van and trailer as well as two HGVs per week from our Lancashire depot that assist with transport for the area.”
Recruitment
Internal view of part of the new Bridgwater plant
The launch has sparked a recruitment drive in Bridgwater and the company now employs 17 production staff who are receiving support and internal training from the organisation’s ‘experienced’ staff.
Steve Collinson, managing director of Fairport Containers and transport manager Terry Threlfall, will oversee production and transport planning alongside Mr Kevin Holland, until the site is running at full capacity.
Mr Holland added: “We are assisting our customers to reduce their carbon footprint, by providing a regional service to both national and local companies.
“Fairport’s existing staff are excited by the size and potential of the business as well as the opportunity for internal development. The recent financial investment has provided the site with the latest technology in shot blasting and spray painting, ensuring the site is future-proofed for any potential environmental legislation changes.”
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