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Our Story And Looking To The Future

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:06:12 +0000

Celebrating 50 Years of Les Searle Earthmoving Ltd

For five decades, Les Searle Earthmoving Ltd has been shaping landscapes and building futures. What started as a family business has grown into a trusted name in the construction industry, thanks to our commitment to quality, innovation, and community values.

Our Story

The Searle family’s roots in Horsham go back to 1913, when they relocated from Coolham and began farming the land they later purchased in 1921. After the Second World War, the family diversified from agricultural contracting into construction, contributing to major projects such as Gatwick Airport, the M1 motorway, local road schemes, and quarry operations.

In 1976, Les Searle Earthmoving Ltd was established, continuing this proud tradition. Over 25 years ago, Les and Dee took the reins, and today their children, Les and Tom, are integral members of the team—working alongside a dedicated management group and skilled operators, many of whom have been with us for over a decade.

What We Do Today

We remain active in quarry operations and support a wide range of construction projects, including:

Site preparation for housing and infrastructure
Sports ground construction
Reservoir development
Coastal defence schemes
MOD Contracts

Our investment in state-of-the-art plant machinery and skilled people ensures we deliver exceptional results while creating local jobs and apprenticeships. We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and operating responsibly for a sustainable future.

Our Values

As a family-run company, social values are at the heart of what we do. We proudly support local charities, community initiatives, and sports teams, ensuring we give back to the communities we serve.

Here’s to the next 50 years of progress, partnership, and pride in our work.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:53:00 +0100

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.

Please call 01403 262033 to discuss your requirements