| 63 MHS Drainage & Roading Contractors CONTRACTING JPMechanical for prompt, reliable service in theKing Country Jake Poole founded JP Mechanical in August 2019 to provide responsive diesel and machinery service and repair solutions for heavy transport, earthmoving and forestry operations in the King Country. Prior to starting JP Mechanical, Jake worked for a Cat dealer based in Hamilton. Jake was also based in the Waitomo district during that time and says the experience of organising his own work and dealing directly with customers stood him in good stead for running his own business. JP Mechanical’s workshop and yard is in the small King Country town of Benneydale and the team also provides mobile hydraulic hose repairs and other services. As well, the company o ers equipment hire with two trucks and two diggers available. “Most of the truck repairs and bigger machinery jobs are done in the workshop,” says Jake. “A lot of the time our other mechanic, Steve, is in the workshop while I manage the call-outs. We also employ an apprentice, Lachlan. Along with two utes set up for ield service repairs, JP Mechanical has a BOApod hydraulic repair and maintenance trailer unit. This all-weather, all-terrain mobile hydraulic repair unit is very well equipped and enables JP Mechanical to make and repair hydraulic hoses. “We’re the only ones in this particular area who o er this mobile hydraulic repair service, so it’s another string to our bow. If you take something like an excavator, practically everything in it is run by hydraulic hoses so having a good mobile repair service is pretty essential.” Jake enjoys strong working relationships with local companies like MHS Drainage & Roading Contractors Ltd which provides high quality forest road engineering and various earthmoving services. “I’ve known Jono [of MHS] since I was at the Cat dealership and his last employer had Cat machinery. We do all their servicing and repairs and look after their earthmoving gear – you’ve got to be responsive, because if their gear stops then everything is dead in the water.” Jake has built up a good stock of parts and spares, as he knows how frustrating it can be when parts need to be ordered in, sometimes from overseas. “As we’re remote, it can take some time for parts to arrive so you need to think ahead.” JP Mechanical’s local clientele also includes logging contractors, Crusader Meats and Inframax Construction. CONTACT JP Mechanical M: 0274 951 845 E: o ice@jpltd.co.nz • Heavy Diesel mechanical workshop located in Benneydale • Specialising in earthmoving, forestry and heavy equipment • Fully mobile services provided all around the King Country and Waikato areas • Mobile Hydraulic hose and fitting service WHAT WE DO CONTACT US Jake Poole 0274 951 845 office@jpltd.co.nz Leading King Country’s irst and only Specialized Tra ic Management company with respect and integrity, Vineet and Roma Shiriwastow are a caring couple whose fast-growing business has a reputation for safety and professionalism. As well, the Waitomo-based company is a proactive local employer o ering opportunities to young people to grow their skills and develop productive careers. Vineet has an extensive background in road safety and tra ic management. Since 2022, he has worked hard as CEO with the backing of Roma, Director of Specialized TM, to position the company as a leader in the tra ic management industry while also creating opportunities and development pathways for local people. With the help of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, Vineet and Roma have provided sustainable employment for a number of local rangatahi. “One young guy who worked for me for two years has since gone on to inish his apprenticeship as a mechanic,” says Vineet. “Being here helped him get on the right track. We aim to give young people a good foundation that they can take forward into their future lives. They start out as tra ic controllers but over time can progress to senior roles like site foreman, and the ones with quali ications can access roles with local councils or NZTA or even start their own company.” Specialized TMproud to serve as ‘the Kings of TrafficManagement’ Over the past two years, Specialized TM has grown rapidly and today boasts a leet of 15 vehicles and a 30-strong team. Specialized TM works closely alongside other locally owned and operated businesses, such as MHS Drainage and Roading Contractors, as well as delivering tra ic management services to local councils and state highway projects. “Jono [Sheehan, of MHS], is good to work with. MHS Contractors Ltd is another local company putting in the hard yards to support New Zealand and we like to look after each other. We do a lot of ‘stop-go’ tra ic management on their forestry projects to ensure safety at all times, and prepare and deliver tra ic management plans for some of their other projects, such as rural driveways.” For Vineet, success isn’t just based on results, but how these are achieved. Core values for the business are reliability, empowerment, respect, transparency and integrity. For Specialized TM, these values are always front of mind, whether it’s providing tra ic management solutions for minor works or a major infrastructure project. “We also believe that if you have a business, you should give back to the community. Here at Specialized TM, we are passionate about giving back to help our community and creating a better future for our people.” 021 292 2285 | www.specialized.nz | office@specialized.nz
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