John formed John F Hunt Contracting Ltd in 1982 initially specialising in Industrial and Chemical Plant Dismantling. The business, later renamed John F Hunt Demolition Ltd, became the parent of the Group and is today recognised as being one of the leading demolition companies in the UK.

 

John made a name for himself in the deconstruction of Large Panel Tower Blocks and was asked to Co-Author the first NFDC Guidance Notes on the Demolition of Tower Blocks over 10 Storeys. He went on to be instrumental in promoting High Reach mechanical demolition and the use of Hydraulic Attachments within the Industry.

 

The John F Hunt Group now consists of a number of specialist companies and employs well over 450 staff throughout its 10 depots and offices. Apart from Demolition, activities include Land Remediation, Plant & Tool Hire, Power Generation, Asbestos Removal, House Building, Lifting Gear Testing, Stonemasonry and a Health and Safety Consultancy with three UKAS accredited laboratories.

 

Supported by a team of experienced directors, John is responsible for the day-to-day management of John F Hunt Ltd and has ultimate responsibility for all Group Health and Safety matters, Director recruitment, formulation of company policies, ISO compliance, marketing & branding, customer relationships, consultancy work, company vision, direction and expansion.

 

John has recently driven the acquisition of a major shareholding in Birkin Cleaning Services a leading Industrial Cleaning business.

The Group has achieved ISO 9001:2008 “Quality Management Systems”, ISO 14001:2004 “Environmental Management Systems” and OHSAS 18001 Safety Management accreditation.

35 years industry knowledge and experience including the use of explosives. Consultancy advice to OEM’s in the design and manufacture of Demolition dedicated excavators and Hydraulic Attachments. Tower Block Deconstruction. Demolition Expert witness. High Level Staff recruitment. Group cross company liaison and integration.