Accreditation, Health and Safety and the Environment
The Group holds many accreditations including – Constructionline, CHAS, and members of CPA, HTA, CITB, RHA all of which recognise our operating standards. We are working towards ISO 14001,90001 and 45001 later this year.
Health and Safety
The Les Searle Group continue to focus on Health and Safety as the business expands, investing in our people and equipment to maintain an exemplary safety record for the Group.
We operate a positive safety culture and continue to strive for zero incidents with the Group. The health, safety and welfare of our employees, other workers, visitors and public remain at the forefront of Les Searle working practices. Directors actively promote a Safety-First culture within the business and management. Policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated and the value of worker engagement is recognised
We have a formal accredited health and safety management system, trained and skilled workforce and independent Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental manager.
Environmental and Sustainability
As a leading earthworks and heavy haulage contractor, the Les Searle Group is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and supporting the communities in which we work.
We actively monitor and manage our sustainability performance through our membership with EcoVadis, where we currently hold a Silver rating. We are dedicated to maintaining this standard and progressing towards a Gold rating within the next five years.
Through our robust Environmental Management System and established procedures, we work to minimise the use of natural resources and reduce our environmental footprint. Continuous improvement is at the heart of our approach, supported by strong engagement with our employees, clients, and stakeholders. We are proud of our excellent safety record and remain committed to maintaining and enhancing these high standards.
We invest in modern, efficient equipment incorporating the latest technology, enabling us to exceed legislative requirements and implement effective emissions reduction measures. Our carbon emissions are monitored and recorded, and we continue to pursue further reductions year-on-year.
All of our machinery is HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) ready, and we offer clients the option to use HVO fuel at the tender stage, supporting lower-carbon project delivery.
In addition, our welfare units and refuelling systems are designed with environmental sustainability in mind, further reducing our operational impact.
