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ABOUT US

Cleshar is a well-established and respected provider of track, civil engineering, construction and maintenance services to the rail industry

WE HAVE BEEN HELPING TO KEEP PEOPLE MOVING ACROSS THE UK's RAIL NETWORK FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND TODAY WE ARE A MAJOR SUPPLIER OF A WIDE RANGE OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SERVICES TO RAIL OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MAINTAINERS.

As the UK's rail infrastructure continues to grow, we work around the clock for our clients and customers to deliver an uninterrupted, safe and high-quality rail service.

At Cleshar, we employ over 1,400 people across multiple projects and disciplines, delivering the following rail services to provide a sustainable future for the rail industry and enhance the lives of people and their communities:

  • Rail
  • Capital works and infrastructure
  • Support services
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • Welding
  • Safety critical resources
  • Power systems
  • M&E
  • Signals and telecoms
  • Safety training

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission Statement:

Our mission is to uphold our reputation as a valued contractor in the rail industry by working safely, efficiently, responsibly and sustainably. We promote inclusivity and diversity and care about the health and wellbeing of our workforce and supply chain. We consider the ethical implications and benefits of our work, both locally and globally, and recognise the interests of stakeholders, the rule of law, human rights, and protection of the environment.

Our Vision:

To be the Infrastructure Provider of Choice.

Our Values:
Professional

A safe, value for money and 'can do' approach to delivery over three decades, serving and respecting the interests of all stakeholders.

Transparent

Trustworthy, accountable and accessible and always mindful of the potential impact of our decisions and activities on society and the environment.

Ethical

An inclusive and diverse business that treats everyone with fairness, honesty and integrity, respecting human rights and the rule of law.

Innovative

A culture of innovation where staff are encouraged to push boundaries and embrace stakeholder, company and staff led initiatives.

CCS Group Limited

Cleshar Contract Services Limited

Cleshar delivers multi-disciplinary services to the rail infrastructure sector.

GPX Engineering Limited

GPX trades as an independent company providing specialist welding services UK wide.

Infrastructure Training Services Limited

Infrastructure Training Services is accredited by London Underground and the National Skills Academy for Rail to provide both London Underground and Network Rail training.

Our History

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2021

2015

LAUNCH OF THE CLESHAR ACADEMY

We are an Employee
Ownership Trust
business

IN JULY 2021, OWNERSHIP OF THE CCS GROUP PLC TRANSFERRED TO AN EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TRUST (EOT). THE EOT ENSURES THAT THE EMPLOYEES OF THE GROUP ARE THE SOLE BENEFICIARIES OF BUSINESS SUCCESS.

This change in ownership represents a confidence and commitment to entrust the company to its employees while supporting the ongoing development of the company and ensuring that innovation, performance and reliability continue to be key drivers across our business activities.

As an employee-owned organisation, our clients enjoy the benefits of an engaged and committed workforce and, by putting our employees at the centre of what we do, we succeed in achieving our mutual goals.

Teamwork

The Board

Michael Hesnan

Joint Managing Director

Andy Redican

Joint Managing Director

Michelle Lamb

Finance Director

Damian Tiernan

Non-Executive Director

Our Accreditations and Memberships

ISO 14001
ISO 9001
ISO 45001
CECA
CHAS
Constructionline
FORS Fleet Operator
ISO 3834-2
NICEIC
Network Rail PCL
Permanent Way Institution
RISQS
SafeContractor

Policies

Anti-Bribery

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Business Ethics

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CCS Group – Carbon Reduction Plan

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CSR

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Customer Care

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Drugs and Alcohol

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Equality and Diversity

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HSQE

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Human Rights

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Training and Development

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