Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine Issue 215 - May 2024 | Page 206

King Lifting _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
and a good reputation within the industry . When a client approaches us , they get the best possible service . We take the enquiry , develop it based on our capabilities , and then deliver on , and often exceed , our client ’ s expectations . A lot of the work we do is repeat business . If you do one project for a client to a high enough standard , it ’ s highly likely they will come back for two or three more . That ’ s why service is so important , it helps build relationships .
“ We also put a strong emphasis on our site delivery . We offer cost-effective solutions with one of the youngest fleets in the UK . It helps drive business across the entire company structure , and it ’ s something that unites all of us . Partnerships with clients , suppliers , and team members are vital to the success of any business like ours .
“ Additionally , we operate our own workshop facilities , which gives us greater
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CIALS control over our operations and eliminates the need for subcontractors . We can also do a lot of our own maintenance , we have a 12 monthly and a six monthly servicing regime for all of our vehicles and equipment , which helps keep everything in good shape .”
Eco-friendly business practices make King Lifting a preferred option for climate conscious clients too , as Tristan asserts : “ We ’ re driven to operate as sustainably as possible . The best way we can improve the carbon footprint of our plant is through improvements and investments in technology . We ’ re now seeing the use of hydrogen and electric vehicles . As those become more advanced and specialised , we ’ ll be able to increase the energy efficiency of our fleet overall . We haven ’ t set ourselves a definitive target , as our focus with sustainability is to support innovation within the market . We ’ ve also adopted several internal schemes , including a company car policy , which offers staff incentives for driving fully electric or hybrid vehicles . Over 90 percent of our company cars are now sustainable alternatives .”
Motus Commercials supplied 5 very specific DAF XF 530 FTT tractor units to King Lifting with Uprated Braking systems and suspension , Double Drive axles and specialised gear box software . In addition , driver comfort was not compromised as it features memory foam mattresses , TV ’ s and fridges , all in an XF super space cab . All vehicles are maintained at Motus Commercials Avonmouth on a full repair and maintenance contract .
‘ The service we receive from Motus Commercials Avonmouth is second to none . Our requirements were very specific but their advice and support gave us the confidence to proceed with the order .’ – King Lifting
Severn Rd , Avonmouth , Bristol , BS11 0YL
0117 304 2800 www . motuscommercials . co . uk www . motuscommercials . co . uk
Family ethos
Above all else , keeping King Lifting close to its family ties has ensured its long and ongoing legacy . As Tristan concludes : “ Ultimately , we ’ re a family business . We ’ ve grown so much over the years , but we keep that family ethos very much within the company and its culture . Everyone here is part of the family , and that includes our customers . We recently launched an employee benefits platform for members of the team , that ’ s been operating for about a year now . We also keep up with inflation , demonstrating a 22 percent average pay rise across the business over the last three years .
“ Additionally , I ’ ve always strived to create an open-door environment . Work is only one part of people ’ s lives , and we ’ ve
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