Cleveland Group, a North East shipping container and modular building business, has opened a new depot in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, as part of its ongoing national expansion. The company, which won Company of the Year at the North East Business Awards in 2022, aims to better serve clients across South Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire region.
New depot strengthens national network
Based in Stockton-on-Tees, the group operates through three divisions: Cleveland Containers, Cleveland Modular, and Cleveland Hire. It supplies UK customers with shipping containers, modular buildings, site accommodation, and conversion solutions. The new Doncaster site follows the opening of a five-acre depot in Newport, South Wales, last year, and adds to existing Cleveland-operated locations in Newport, Middlesbrough, Ashby de la Zouch, and Cambuslang.
In September 2022, the day after its North East Business Awards win, the company announced a minority investment from private equity firm LDC to support its next growth phase. Since then, Cleveland Group has more than doubled its workforce from 45 to 118 employees. The decision to open in Doncaster came after analysing the existing customer base and delivery activity, which identified the area as a key location within its growing footprint.
Jobs created and further opportunities expected
Six jobs have already been created at the new site, with further opportunities expected as the depot grows. The site is led by newly appointed depot manager Darren Dunnill, who oversaw its development. Andrew Thompson, CEO at Cleveland Group, said: “Doncaster was a natural choice for Cleveland. We’ve seen significant demand from customers across the region, so having our own depot here strengthens our national network and puts us closer to the customers we serve. It’s another step forward for the business and an investment in delivering an even better customer experience.”
The depot will provide additional capacity across Cleveland’s divisions, with a particular focus on supporting the construction and infrastructure sectors across Yorkshire. It will predominantly supply site accommodation and modular buildings to customers including construction companies, housebuilders, schools, hospitals, and emergency services.
Investment in people and infrastructure
Laura Moore, group operations director at Cleveland Group, said: “Investment in our infrastructure goes hand in hand with investment in our people. As we open new depots and expand the business, we’re creating opportunities for people to come into Cleveland, develop their skills and progress through the business. We want to give people with the right attitude and commitment the opportunity to build a long-term career with us.”
