Welcome to Cleshar
About us
About us

Cleshar is a well-established and respected provider of track, civil engineering, construction and maintenance services to the rail industry

WE HAVE BEEN HELPING TO KEEP PEOPLE MOVING ACROSS THE UK'S RAIL NETWORK FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND TODAY WE ARE A MAJOR SUPPLIER OF A WIDE RANGE OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SERVICES TO RAIL OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MAINTAINERS.

As the UK's rail infrastructure continues to grow, we work around the clock for our clients and customers to deliver an uninterrupted, safe and high-quality rail service.

At Cleshar, we employ over 1,400 people across multiple projects and disciplines, delivering the following rail services to provide a sustainable future for the rail industry and enhance the lives of people and their communities:

  • Rail
  • Capital works and infrastructure
  • Support services
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • Welding
  • Safety critical resources
  • Power systems
  • M&E
  • Signals and telecoms
  • Safety training

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission Statement:

Our mission is to uphold our reputation as a valued contractor in the rail industry by working safely, efficiently, responsibly and sustainably. We promote inclusivity and diversity and care about the health and wellbeing of our workforce and supply chain. We consider the ethical implications and benefits of our work, both locally and globally, and recognise the interests of stakeholders, the rule of law, human rights, and protection of the environment.

Our Vision:

To be the Infrastructure Provider of Choice.

Our Values:

Professional

Professional

A safe, value for money and 'can do' approach to delivery over three decades, serving and respecting the interests of all stakeholders.
Transparent

Transparent

Trustworthy, accountable and accessible and always mindful of the potential impact of our decisions and activities on society and the environment.
Ethical

Ethical

An inclusive and diverse business that treats everyone with fairness, honesty and integrity, respecting human rights and the rule of law.
Innovative

Innovative

A culture of innovation where staff are encouraged to push boundaries and embrace stakeholder, company and staff led initiatives.

CCS Group Limited

Cleshar Contract Services Limited

Cleshar Contract Services Limited

Cleshar delivers multi-disciplinary services to the rail infrastructure sector.

GPX Engineering Limited

GPX Engineering Limited

GPX trades as an independent company providing specialist welding services UK wide.

Infrastructure Training Services Limited

Infrastructure Training Services Limited

Infrastructure Training Services is accredited by London Underground and the National Skills Academy for Rail to provide both London Underground and Network Rail training to Cleshar staff and external candidates.

Our History

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2021

1992

Cleshar Contract Services commences trading

We are an Employee Ownership Trust business

IN JULY 2021, OWNERSHIP OF THE CCS GROUP PLC TRANSFERRED TO AN EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TRUST (EOT). THE EOT ENSURES THAT THE EMPLOYEES OF THE GROUP ARE THE SOLE BENEFICIARIES OF BUSINESS SUCCESS.

This change in ownership represents a confidence and commitment to entrust the company to its employees while supporting the ongoing development of the company and ensuring that innovation, performance and reliability continue to be key drivers across our business activities.

As an employee-owned organisation, our clients enjoy the benefits of an engaged and committed workforce and, by putting our employees at the centre of what we do, we succeed in achieving our mutual goals.

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The Board

Michael Hesnan

Michael Hesnan

Joint Managing Director

Andy Redican

Andy Redican

Joint Managing Director

Michelle Lamb

Michelle Lamb

Finance Director

Michael Horgan

Michael Horgan

Non-Executive Director

Damian Tiernan

Damian Tiernan

Non-Executive Director

Simon Miesegaes

Simon Miesegaes

Company Secretary

Our Accreditations and Memberships

Policies

Our Locations

London – Heather Park House

Heather Park House

North Circular Road

London NW10 7NN

London – Link House

Link House

Heather Park Drive

London HA0 1SS

Rotherham

Unit 4, Roslyn Court

Mangham Way

Rotherham S61 4RL

Newport

Tom Lewis Way

Alexandra Docks

Newport NP20 2WZ

Fareham

1st Floor

1 Cockerell Close

Fareham PO15 5SR

London – Mercury House

Mercury House

Heather Park Drive

London HA0 1SX

London – Global House

Global House

Laxcon Close

London NW10 0HJ

London – IMC2

Oldfield Grove

Surrey Quays

London SE16 2NE

Lenham

Station House, Station Approach

Lenham

Maidstone ME17 2HR

Ashford

Unit 2, Wotton Road

Kingsnorth Industrial Estate

Kent TN23 6LW

Cleshar

Head office

Heather Park House
North Circular Road
London NW10 7NN

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