Swain Group
Swain Group Headquarters Location
Medway Freight Centre, Priory Road, Rochester ME2 2BD, United Kingdom
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About Swain Group
Swain Group is one of the UK’s most prominent logistics service providers with unique specialisms and services.
Since 1918, the Swain Group has provided customers from across all business sectors with highly effective logistics solutions – from general haulage to warehousing, logistical distribution to project management.
Our business is built around family values of integrity and reliability. Our reputation has been forged over 100 years through providing exceptional customer service, sustainable investment in the business and strategic acquisitions. We have a proven heritage that is supported by innovative thinking and continued process improvements by our team of senior personnel, all experienced in logistics and industry. This formidable combination means that the Swain Group is a company that understands your logistical challenges and will deliver the right solutions to enable your business to succeed.
The Swain Group works across a variety of sectors, including construction, energy, industrial, retail, eCommerce, government & defence, and events. Our proven expertise and industry experience has led to us being selected for some of the most challenging infrastructure tasks in recent years, including Crossrail, Heathrow’s Terminal 5 as well as earlier projects such as the London 2012 Olympics.
Our key features:
700 people
600 vehicles
900 trailers
24/7 365 distribution network
UK and Europe capability
Our HistorySince 1918, the Swain Group has provided customers from across all business sectors with highly effective logistics solutions – from general haulage to warehousing, logistical distribution to project management.
Our business is built around family values of integrity and reliability. Our reputation has been forged over 100 years through providing exceptional customer service, sustainable investment in the business and strategic acquisitions. We have a proven heritage that is supported by innovative thinking and continued process improvements by our team of senior personnel, all experienced in logistics and industry. This formidable combination means that the Swain Group is a company that understands your logistical challenges and will deliver the right solutions to enable your business to succeed.
The Swain Group works across a variety of sectors, including construction, energy, industrial, retail, eCommerce, government & defence, and events. Our proven expertise and industry experience has led to us being selected for some of the most challenging infrastructure tasks in recent years, including Crossrail, Heathrow’s Terminal 5 as well as earlier projects such as the London 2012 Olympics.
Our key features:
700 people
600 vehicles
900 trailers
24/7 365 distribution network
UK and Europe capability
2014 – to date : We become the Swain Group of today through four specialist acquisitions
1972 – 2013 : Growth period, with six key acquisitions
1945 – 1972 : Manufacturing contracts support our growth
1939 – 1945 : The War Office commandeer our vehicles to support the war effort
1926 – 1936 : Our fleet expands with ex-RAF and Leyland vehicles
1926 : R Swain & Sons is officially formed
1921 : The Vulcan – our first motorised vehicle – is purchased
1901 : Humble beginnings with horse and cart deliveries
Start Your Career Today with Swain Group 1972 – 2013 : Growth period, with six key acquisitions
1945 – 1972 : Manufacturing contracts support our growth
1939 – 1945 : The War Office commandeer our vehicles to support the war effort
1926 – 1936 : Our fleet expands with ex-RAF and Leyland vehicles
1926 : R Swain & Sons is officially formed
1921 : The Vulcan – our first motorised vehicle – is purchased
1901 : Humble beginnings with horse and cart deliveries
Our growth is driven by our team of specialists and experts, all of whom recognise the importance of providing quality customer service to the future success of the Swain Group. We continually provide opportunities to develop our employees careers throughout our solutions.
We have a range of sites across the UK with opportunities for hard-working, ambitious and talented individuals who are committed to helping us achieve great things for our clients.
Contact : HR@rswaingroup.com
A Will to WinWe have a range of sites across the UK with opportunities for hard-working, ambitious and talented individuals who are committed to helping us achieve great things for our clients.
Contact : HR@rswaingroup.com
We exhibit a strong will to win in the marketplace and in every aspect of our business.
CareersFrom drivers to directors, we are confident that we have a position to suit your individual abilities, talents and skills. Visit jobs to search for exciting new job opportunities.
Number of Employees in Swain Group
501 to 1,000
Swain Group Revenue
£18m to £73m (GBP)
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