Jet Plant Hire named in Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work

30 May, 2025

Jet Plant Hire have been praised for establishing a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Leading road planing contractor recognized for fostering a positive and professional workplace culture

JET Plant Hire, a leading UK player in the highways and construction industry, have been recognized as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ in the medium organization category.

Published earlier this month by The Sunday Times in partnership with WorkL, the nationwide survey celebrates over 500 of the UK’s top employers across all sectors and sizes.

The survey honours organizations that excel in creating outstanding workplaces for women, the LGBTQIA+ community, employees with disabilities, ethnic minorities, younger and older workers, and those offering exceptional wellbeing support.

Acknowledged as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work, Jet were successfully recognized for having consistently high levels of employee experience and wellbeing.

The road planning contractor is dedicated to cultivating a positive and professional workplace culture, as evidenced by its impressive employee retention rate, with an average service length of 8.6 years. Numerous employees report a marked improvement in their working environment after joining the company, enhancing Jet's reputation as an employer of choice. 

The company is also a proud supporter of raising mental health awareness, with eight team members receiving mental health first aid training. The Sunday Times also praised Jet for having its training school, offering perks including gym membership, regular social gatherings and a paid volunteer day.

Sean Witheford, Chair of Jet Plant Hire, commented: ‘I’m very proud to see Jet featured on the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places To Work list. We work hard to ensure that we maintain a positive and inclusive culture that enables our team to perform their best work while developing their careers. With the launch of our new Jet School last year, we’re also passionate about finding the next generation of the industry. I’d encourage anyone interested in joining our team to get in touch.’