Humble beginnings
Jet began in 1989 with a single one-metre planer operating on the Isle of Wight.
Jet Plant was started in 1989 with one, one metre planer working for three months on the Isle of Wight and the founder of the business, Stuart, drove the planer for the first week as the scheduled driver was on leave as his wife was having a baby.
The company was formed working from a spare room in the roof of the family home, but outgrown fairly quickly and in 1994 the first year at Badsey Road was purchased.
During the 10 years in business we Jet grew quickly and in 2004 we bought Tetlaw from National Road Planers which expanded our fleet to include 2m planers and offer our services to larger national planning contractors.
1989
1994
Badsey Road
From humble beginnings in a spare room, the company quickly expanded, acquiring its first yard on Badsey Road in 1994 with an office in the workshop, and later moving into the house that came with it to give a dedicated office space.
2004
Tetlaw
In 2004, Jet purchased Tetlaw from National Road Planing, entering markets that required utilised larger planers. This strategic move led to the acquisition of our own two-metre planers, strengthening the company’s competitive edge across all the sectors of our industry.
2009
Vale Park
A major milestone came in 2009 with the purchase of purpose-built offices and workshops at Vale Park. This transformation elevated operations, improved efficiency, and marked the start of a new era of professionalism.
2026
Today
Today, Jet operates nationally with strongholds across the South of England, the Midlands, and Yorkshire. With a modern fleet of 31 Wirtgen planers, we are providing a greener option as all planers operate on HVO fuels. This supports our drive and commitment to deliver industry leading sustainable operations.
Jet Plant stands proud as one of the largest road planing companies in the UK, committed to safety, innovation and sustainability.
A word from our Chairman
Sean WithefordWhen I look back on our journey, I feel an immense sense of pride in what we have built. What started with a clear vision and a determination to do things right has grown into a business recognised not only for the quality of our work, but for the values that guide everything we do.
Our success has never been measured solely by growth or achievement but has been defined by our people, our relationships and the reputation we have earned through hard work, integrity and a commitment to excellence. Every challenge we have overcome and every milestone we have reached is a reflection of the dedication, professionalism and passion of the entire team.
What makes this business truly special is what we stand for, putting people first, operating responsibly, supporting our communities and delivering on our promises. We take pride in creating opportunities, investing in our people and building lasting partnerships based on trust and respect.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in safety, sustainability and customer service, while never losing sight of the values that have shaped us from the beginning.
As we continue to grow, I remain confident that our greatest strengths will always be our culture, our people and our shared ambition to make a positive difference. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story so far. Together, we have built something remarkable.
