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Wide Load Teamwork – Making The Dream Work!
Tasked with collecting a 40ft x 12ft office cabin, weighing c. 4 tonne, from Pevensey and deliver it to KSD Mackley, in Newhaven, it needed proper planning and teamwork, involving 4 of the Southdown squad. Rendezvousing in Pevensey first thing was Carl in one of the fleet’s 32 tonne rigids fitted with a Hiab capable…
Why You Really Need Southdown Engineers!
1. You get an unmatched range of cranes at your disposal. Our crane hire offering is backed by a fleet of modern, meticulously maintained cranes designed for a wide range of lifting operations. Whether your project demands delicate handling for high-rise construction or heavy-duty performance for industrial tasks, we have equipment that meets and exceeds…
Delivering a Luxury Sauna – No Sweat!
Wildhut was established by two British female entrepreneurs, Lisa Deller and Thaisa Box, who were passionate about raising awareness of the staggering psychological and physiological health benefits of authentic, high-end luxury outdoor sauna cabins. With a Tuli 4-person garden sauna to deliver to a new client in the New Forest, Wildhut approached Southdown to see…
Delving Into The History – And New Basement – of Durham Cottage, Chelsea.
Built in 1850, for almost 2 decades it was the love nest of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh between 1937 and 1956. Being just 2,042 square foot in size, according to Zoopla, this cosy little cottage was sold in 2014 for just £6.8 million (apparently in totally unmodernised condition). But major works are now being…
Brighton & Hove Albion Elite Football Performance Centre Pitch Replacement
Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s state-of-the-art training and teaching facility, American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, is a Category One status training centre under the Premier League’s Elite Player Performance Plan. The facility includes 11 full and half size natural grass and artificial pitches, plus a half size covered indoor pitch, ensuring playing facilities are…
Charleston Trust Festival Overflow Car Park
Charleston Trust – 2025 Festival – Overflow Car Park Ground Protection The Charleston Trust is a charity set up in 1980 to restore and maintain the home of the Bloomsbury Group artists for the benefit of the public. The unique collection at Charleston is illustrative of the art and lifestyle of the influential Bloomsbury Group…
Vacancy: Hire Desk Operations
Full Job Description Job Overview: Job Title: Hire Desk Operations Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday (overtime available) Location: Recently built HQ, Henfield, West Sussex. Expected start date: TBC. Salary: Hourly – Rate dependant on experience Benefits: Working with an SME where you can make a difference. Company pension, free on-site parking. Who We Are: The…
Vacancy: Welder Fabricator / Machinist
Full Job Description Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join our Hire, Transport and Engineering business. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude and be proficient in various welding techniques, including TIG welding. This role involves fabricating and assembling metal components to create high-quality products that meet our specifications. The…
Vacancy: HGV + HIAB Driver
Full Job Description Job Summary HGV + HIAB Driver. Local & regional deliveries for construction, plant hire & infrastructure sectors. Expanding due to demand. HIAB experience essential. Plant experience helpful. Based from our new facility in Henfield, West Sussex. Job Type/Schedule: Job Type: Full-time. Schedule: 10 hour shift. Mon to Fri plus Weekends/nights are available….
Instant Sporting Event Temporary Car Park on Very Boggy Ground
Photo courtesy of Rob Lines, South Downs Orienteers. The challenge When Mole Valley Orienteering Club approached us about ground protection mats at the Holmbush Estate near Horsham for the British Middle Distance Championships event in mid-March, we were happy to help. We met their mapper, Mike Elliot, on site to determine the right ground protection mat and layout on…