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Newton Aycliffe landscaping firm links up with Hitachi Rail Europe

Hitachi Rail Europe is continuing to boost local supply firms operating its Newton Aycliffe base, as Beaumont Grounds Maintenance is the latest North East business to benefit from the train manufacturing firm’s location in the region.

Family-run grounds maintenance and landscaping company Beaumont has agreed a deal to look after Hitachi’s 42,700sqm site on Aycliffe Business Park.

The business will be responsible for the upkeep of the Hitachi rail vehicle manufacturing facility, officially opened by David Cameron back in September 2015.

Managing director Alexander Lineton said: “This is another significant deal for Beaumont and naturally we’re absolutely delighted to be working with one of Aycliffe Business Park’s flagship companies.

“It comes off the back of a number of notable contract wins for us so business is good for us right now – we’re certainly heading in the right direction.

“Our workforce is growing as we pick up these contracts, we’ve created a small number of jobs for local people as we grow and we’re looking to continue that this year.”

Lineton says Beaumont is now aiming to create more new jobs in 2017.

He continued: “We’re looking to continue the growth path that we’re on while maintaining the family values that we offer.

“We’re aiming to bring in new members of staff in 2017 and deepen the management structure of the business.

“We’ve also completed full accreditation for three ISO integrated management systems, including ISO 9001 (quality management framework), ISO 14001 (environmental management practises) and ISO 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).

“This is the culmination of many months and years’ hard work and endeavour to gain accreditation which will enable us to push us into new fields and win new large-scale tenders to support our ambitious growth plan.

“We expect sales to grow to £750,000 – up from just under £500,000 two years ago – and as we grow we’ll need to invest in local employment, so we aim to add at least three new employees to the team and our workforce to 22 by 2018 – doubling staff numbers from two years ago.”

Chris Evans, Hitachi maintenance and facilities manager, added: “We’re delighted to be working with Beaumont, who are now in charge of the upkeep of grass, trees, shrubs, weeding and anything that just keeps the site looking world class.

“We’re keen to promote the Hitachi effect locally, and use as many local companies as we can because that brings obvious benefits to the local community, and it expands our footprint in the region.”

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