This month sees Peter Applegate joins us as Head of Production. Following 15 years with PLC builders as a contracts manager and site manager, Peter brings robust processes and a broad depth of knowledge to us. Peter is one of the number of changes within the business and our latest ‘summer signing’.
‘Having worked with MJS for all my time in the industry I was delighted to accept the role with the company. There is a bright future ahead and the continued drive from quality, system improvement and technology implementation is very impressive and I look forward to contributing to the current and future success.’ Peter commented on his arrival.
Louis Greenaway adds ‘Knowing Pete for all my working career, it is a pleasure to welcome him on board to the senior managment team. His knowledge base with the national house builders is something we want to combine with our privately run and funded business.’
Please contact Pete via LinkedIn on his profile or email him on peter@mjsgroupsw.com.
News & Events
New Head of Production Announced
MJS join local Business League to raise funds for Hospicecare.
MJS Group has joined the Devon Business League hosted by Raceworld Indoor Karting raising money for Hospicecare. So far the competition has raised over £60,000.00 and there is still the final event to run and the awards evening which is sure to raise further, much needed, funds for the charity. Going in the final MJS Group along with car collectors and racing demons ‘Chasing Cars’ sit second in the standings. They, and the charity would very much welcome any donations towards the fund raiser.
Link for fundrasing towards Hospisecare
New Decorating & Tiling Contracts Manager Joins MJS
This summer we have welcomed David, our Painting and Tiling contracts manager for Devon and Cornwall. He joins us with over 25 years of experience in the decorating sector and has a strong desire to build his team here at MJS and continue to strive forwards with continually improving standards, quality and efficiencies.
Here’s what he had to say on starting his journey with us “From my first day I was made to feel welcome at MJS and made to feel a valued part of the team. There is a great ethos here and very much a working together approach. They have some great processes which help both the painters and the site managers which I am really impressed with. I am looking forward to meeting more of the team and assisting them further on my sites.”
Louis comments “I’m delighted to have Dave join our enthusiastic and ambitious roster alongside our other contracts managers. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our decorating and tiling division and has already had a positive impact on and off site.”
Stay tuned to see more of our ‘Summer Signings’.
Apprentice Achieves Distinction
Congratulations to our apprentice carpenter Dan, who has passed his course with distinction! Here he is being presented his certificate by mentor Richard and Tilia Homes site manager Mark. Well done Dan from everyone at MJS Group and we look forward to continuing working with you for years to come.
Elliott appointed Business Development Manager
Congratulations to our Elliott Jeffery on his promotion to Business Development Manager. Elliott is also continuing to oversee our award winning aftercare team.
He would be delighted to come and meet you over a coffee or a round of golf to discuss new projects and sites you having coming up.
MJS attending Aspire charity golf day. Elliott (far right) recently appointed Business Development Manager.
More than ‘just carpenters’…
More than ‘just carpenters’ within our team. Did you know we also carry out garden decking, sheds, fencing, kitchen and wardrobe fitting? Here is a small selection of photos of the decking we recently completed as part of our extended carpentry offering.
6th New Site in Bridgwater
Our work in Bridgwater seems to expand by the month. This is our sixth site in the town in 12 months. This time we are working with EG Carter on 25 new build properties undertaking the decorating for them.
If you have a project, of any size, in the area we would be delighted to provide you with a quote for the Carpentry, Drylining, Painting or Tiling and discuss with you the correct specification and design.
New Timber Frame Contract in Exeter
April continues to bring positivity in the MJS office with the news the company will be taking on the erection of 182 timber frames in the heart of Exeter, 3 miles from our head office. The contract for Tilia Homes will also see us carryout the full carpentry package here. Having erected over 5,000 timber frames since 2009, we have extensive knowledge in the field working for both large and small housing developers across a broad range of frame manufactures.
If your next projects uses timber frame construction, please contact us and make use of our many years working with the product, the efficiencies and advantages of MJS Group erection and fixing them.
SIDMOUTH RFC WIN THE LEAGUE
HUGE congratulations to Sidmouth RFC on winning the league this year. We are very proud to sponsor them and to continue our long standing partnership that started back in 2018 and has grown year on year to become main club sponsor this season. The club have been promoted to South West 1 (South West Prem) which is level 5 for the 2024/25 season. Yesterday we were particularly proud of our two on site team members, Dan and Jake. Well done to the team and look forward to next season!
Next Site with Elan Homes in North Devon
We are very excited to announce that we are continuing our working relationship with Elan Homes on their next development in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Having worked on a site with them in Glastonbury we are delighted that we were chosen to work with them again in another fabulous part of the South West.