All 9 of the Gunn JCB depots will be closed this Easter weekend, starting from Good Friday (April 2nd, 2021), through to Easter Monday (April 5th, 2021). We will reopen all our depots on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 7.30 am. As usual, our emergency cover for Service and Parts breakdowns will be available. For emergencies call 0800 0042 08 (subject to a call out charge) From all of us at Gunn JCB, we’d like to wish you a very Happy Easter! ...
Gunn JCB has secured one of the biggest deals of the year for the X-Series range of tracked excavators after an investment by one of the Midlands’ leading civil engineering companies. Chasetown Civil Engineering has bought 20 X-Series machines - including 220X and 140X models - as part of an investment in new machinery worth £3 million. The deal also includes the addition of JCB 3, 5 and 8-tonne compact excavator models to its fleet. The order from the Burntwood, Staffordshire firm was placed with Gunn JCB and the new machines join an ...
Stoke-on-Trent City Council today became the first authority in the UK to invest in JCB's PotholePro machine which repairs potholes four times quicker than standard methods. Councillor Daniel Jellyman, cabinet member for regeneration, infrastructure and heritage at the city council, said he was very impressed with the trials which took place last year and as a result the PotholePro was now being deployed on the city’s roads. He said: “We know how important road maintenance is to our residents and that is why we are at the front of the q...
At Gunn JCB, we are committed to providing you with the very highest aftersales support to keep your machines in peak condition. We understand it can be tricky to keep an eye on the general condition of your equipment and so we are renewing our commitment to support you. From the 1st March, we will offer a Machine Health Check as standard with every Service and as an option after every breakdown call-out, for ultimate peace of mind. What is a Machine Health Check Our trained engineers will assess your machine, including all the general che...
Civil Engineering & Groundworks firm Helix Civils Ltd has taken delivery of two new JCB machines, just six months after their first-ever JCB machine purchase. Adding to their construction fleet, the business took delivery of a JCB 6 tonne Site Dumper and a CT160-80 JCB Vibratory Tandem Roller. In 2020 Helix Civils purchased the performance-driven JCB 131X Excavator, following the launch of the industry-leading X Series Excavators. The business has already made good use of the machine on projects including foundation and drainage excavati...
New equipment hirer, Instant Tool and Plant Hire is celebrating a successful first year in business thanks to its round-the-clock service and a fleet of 20 new compact JCB machines. A family business, Instant Tool and Plant Hire was founded 12 months ago by husband-and-wife team Andy and Joanne Macartney. They launched the company with a major investment in brand new JCB equipment worth in excess of £300,000. The Macartneys bring vast experience in customer service and rapid response following a combined 40 years working together in the ...
Following last week's announcement by the Prime Minister, we would like to reassure all our customers that Gunn JCB remains very much open for business. As a company that provides critical support for key sectors that include; the national infrastructure, waste, recycling, and construction, it is vital that Gunn JCB maintains the level of machine sales, parts, and service support that these sectors rely on. We continue to see strong demand from across our region and all our depots therefore remain open. Our Sales, Parts, and Service...
We want you on our team SERVICE CONTROLLER SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR If you want an exciting new role that provides both challenges and rewards, then look no further. We’re looking to recruit a Service Controller and a Service Administrator based at our Altrincham office. Follow the links to apply today FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS Due to continued expansion, we’re looking for experienced Field Service Engineers in South East England, North West England, Staf...
Dear Customer, Thank you for your continued business during the current coronavirus outbreak. In England, as of 24th July 2020, you must by law wear a face covering in shops. Therefore, we kindly ask that when you or your employees visit a Gunn JCB depot, please wear a face covering to protect yourself and our staff in the depot. Should an individual without an exemption refuse to wear a face covering, the depot may refuse entry. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you at our depots soon....
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator as it continues to lead the sector on zero and low carbon technologies, the company announced today. The 20-tonne 220X excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has been undergoing rigorous testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more than 12 months. The exciting development means JCB is the first construction equipment company in the world to unveil a working prototype of an excavator powered by hydrogen. "The development of the first hydrogen fue...
