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At Holt JCB our commitment is to “grow our business by delighting our customers”. To achieve this stated objective the company is based around a skilled team of people delivering excellent customer service. We are extremely proud of the knowledge and professionalism within our team and when recruiting we seek outstanding individuals with the qualities, skills and attitude to help us to continue to deliver our objectives.

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Introducing JCB UX

We’re thrilled to introduce JCB UX - the innovative machine control software designed to enhance all-round convenience, comfort, efficiency, and control.
Read article

Engineer Recruitment Days at our NEW Swindon Depot

Do you have an NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Plant and Maintenance or equivalent? We would like to support your career development.
Read article

Holt JCB Machine Showcase Day

Join the Holt JCB team at our new Swindon Depot on 21st May 2025. You'll be able to see a number of new machines and trial the new JCB UX Touchscreen advanced display system.
Read article

Royal Cornwall Show 2025

A highlight of our calendar and Cornwall’s biggest annual event, we’re looking forward to showcasing a range of Holt JCB machines at the Royal Cornwall Show 2025.
Read article

His Majesty The King gets a glimpse of the future at JCB 80th celebration

The team at Holt JCB were thrilled to hear of the most recent VIP guest at JCB Headquarters.
Read article

JCB FlexiLease options available on 16c and 25z Mini Excavator Models

New lease deals available on JCB Mini Excavators, in stock at Holt JCB.
Read article

0% Interest Hire Purchase over 2 years on selected models of new 2024 plated JCB Mini Excavators

We have a range of Mini Excavators in stock, which are available immediately. Take advantage of this incredible offer today. Ends 30.06.25.
Read article

JCB’S NEWEST ELECTRIC MICRO EXCAVATOR

The new JCB 8008E CTS Micro Excavator, unmatched power in tight spaces.
Read article

JCB CARETHREE - Available on all Mini Excavators

Jump the queue....Take advantage of this offer today with our range of in stock mini-excavators. Offer ends 30.06.25.
Read article

Landmark start to 2025 as JCB's hydrogen engine approved for use

Holt JCB is excited to share JCB's commitment to the hydrogen combustion engine as it takes this important next step.
Read article

Previewing the JCB Hydrogen Generator

Since building our first agricultural tipping trailers back in 1945, we’ve always been looking for a better way. This commitment to innovation has fuelled our journey on the road to zero. And now, we’ve taken another huge step forward with the hydrogen generator.
Read article

Pole Position

A unique variation of the JCB Platinum edition anniversary backhoe loader has been adapted for pole planting applications.
Read article

Do more in a JCB Backhoe Loader with JCB DUALDRIVE

At JCB, we always strive to do better than before. That’s why the JCB Backhoe Loader range now features an innovative DUALDRIVE solution for easier operation, more comfort and more productivity.
Read article

Launching our new website

Embarking on our website project with The Lines Group has demonstrated how smooth and cost effective working with digital experts can be.
Read article

Black to the future: Tool Care Hire adds X series machines

An Exeter-based plant and tool hirer has added seven new X Series machines to its fleet – six of which are bedecked in limited edition black livery.
Read article

Paul and Gus' Children's Hospice Fun Bike Ride!

Holt JCB are proud to be supporting Paul and Gus doing a charity bike ride for Children's Hospice South West. We wish Paul and Gus good luck with their training. We look forward to supporting them through the bike ride, where they will be averaging 79 miles per day!
Read article

SITE SUNDAY with Neve Hudson - Rocket Rentals!

I spent an afternoon with Simon Tomblin, Managing Director of Rocket Rentals. Simon’s energy, passion for the industry as a whole and drive for positive change is respected within Holt JCB.
Read article

ACOP Group: Plant Operative Excellence!

I had the pleasure of attending a site visit at ACOP, the Award-Winning Assessment Centre based in South Wales. Managing Director Sion Jones and Head Trainer Mike Smith, took time out of their business to share with me their passion for Plant Operative excellence.
Read article

Towing a trailer with JCB

JCB celebrate after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery - potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year.
Read article

JCB Successfully Campaigns for Towing Regulation Update

JCB was today celebrating after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery - potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year.
Read article

Royal Welsh Show 2024

We look forward to seeing you at the show, where the iconic JCB Dancing Diggers will be performing at the Main Ring and the Cattle Ring! Our Holt JCB Welsh Territory Sales Mangers, Lyndon Roberts & Steven Peterson will be attending the Royal Welsh Show, who welcome a conversation.
Read article

Andrews plant hire and haulage

Turning onto the drive at Andrews Plant Hire and Haulage I was off to a positive start. In their first yard I clocked a JCB JS130 Excavator, that had clearly been moving aggregate. A line of purposely planted Daffodils in the banks positioned the subliminal message of positivity, bringing a smile, this was clearly a company of pride.
Read article

BT Jenkins: JCB 220X busy beach day

Thank you to Russell Lowton, Operations Manager and Simon Bray, Contracts Manager, for inviting me down to Budleigh Salterton beach to take these powerful photos and videos of their JCB 220X busy at work!
Read article

O’Neill’s Facilities and Waste Management Ltd

My first “Holt JCB “experience of Wales, was 9months ago when tasked with the opportunity to support the Holt JCB Port Talbot Team, in setting up their stand for the Pembrokeshire Show.
Read article

JCB HYDROGEN GENERATOR DEBUT PAVES WAY FOR ZERO CARBON FUTURE

JCB today takes another major step forward in the process of evaluating hydrogen as a fuel of the future with the first showing of a generator powered by the net zero fuel.
Read article

“Speak to an Expert”: JCB LiveLink, Next Generation. Offering the best of both worlds.

I am going to outline JCB LiveLink Next Generation, an exciting Telematics system. It is the next stage on from the current JCB LiveLink Classic, which has already revolutionised Customers Uptime mindset and transparency of JCB machine capabilities.
Read article

Duchy Plant Hire

It has been some weeks since I travelled to Cornwall to meet with Jamie Shelton, Director of Duchy Group and Tony Whitemore their Sales and Business Director, my focus naively was Duchy Hire. For those who have been kind enough to read my “Site Sunday” articles, you will know that usually I go “straight to press”. However, this has been a deliberate stall…there has been a lot to reflect on from our meeting.
Read article

Energy Secretary inspired by JCB's hydrogen engine innovation

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being made by the British manufacturer of construction equipment and agricultural machinery on decarbonisation using hydrogen combustion engine technology.
Read article

JCB HYDROGEN MACHINE MAKES TRADE SHOW DEBUT – AT EXCON, INDIA

JCB unveiled its pioneering hydrogen combustion technology at EXCON, India’s premier construction equipment trade show taking place in Bengaluru.
Read article

BREAKTHROUGH PROVES HYDROGENS WIDER APPEAL FOR WHITE VAN MAN

JCB has made a second major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.
Read article

ENERGY MINISTER IMPRESSED WITH JCB’S HYDROGEN ENGINE DEVELOPMENT

Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its super-efficient hydrogen machines working on building sites and farms by next year – declaring himself “impressed” with the company’s early success in developing engines powered by the zero-carbon fuel.
Read article

Paul Chandler Groundwork’s!

A groundworker with a preference for a JCB
Read article

JCB HYDROGEN WORLD FIRST MAKES INTERNATIONAL DEBUT

JCB’S £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at one of the world’s biggest construction equipment fairs.
Read article

WRAPS COME OFF HYDROGEN REFUELLER AS JCB UNVEILS INDUSTRY FIRST

JCB, developer of the world’s first working construction machines powered by hydrogen, today unveiled another world first for the industry - a mobile hydrogen refueller.
Read article

SHADOW CHANCELLOR’S INSIGHT INTO JCB’S HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been given a detailed insight into JCB’s £100 million investment in super-efficient hydrogen engines.
Read article

His Majesty The King gets a glimpse of the future at JCB 80th celebration

The team at Holt JCB were thrilled to hear of the most recent VIP guest at JCB Headquarters.
Read article

JCB’S NEWEST ELECTRIC MICRO EXCAVATOR

The new JCB 8008E CTS Micro Excavator, unmatched power in tight spaces.
Read article

Landmark start to 2025 as JCB's hydrogen engine approved for use

Holt JCB is excited to share JCB's commitment to the hydrogen combustion engine as it takes this important next step.
Read article

Pole Position

A unique variation of the JCB Platinum edition anniversary backhoe loader has been adapted for pole planting applications.
Read article

Launching our new website

Embarking on our website project with The Lines Group has demonstrated how smooth and cost effective working with digital experts can be.
Read article

Black to the future: Tool Care Hire adds X series machines

An Exeter-based plant and tool hirer has added seven new X Series machines to its fleet – six of which are bedecked in limited edition black livery.
Read article

Paul and Gus' Children's Hospice Fun Bike Ride!

Holt JCB are proud to be supporting Paul and Gus doing a charity bike ride for Children's Hospice South West. We wish Paul and Gus good luck with their training. We look forward to supporting them through the bike ride, where they will be averaging 79 miles per day!
Read article

JCB Successfully Campaigns for Towing Regulation Update

JCB was today celebrating after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery - potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year.
Read article

Royal Welsh Show 2024

We look forward to seeing you at the show, where the iconic JCB Dancing Diggers will be performing at the Main Ring and the Cattle Ring! Our Holt JCB Welsh Territory Sales Mangers, Lyndon Roberts & Steven Peterson will be attending the Royal Welsh Show, who welcome a conversation.
Read article

JCB HYDROGEN GENERATOR DEBUT PAVES WAY FOR ZERO CARBON FUTURE

JCB today takes another major step forward in the process of evaluating hydrogen as a fuel of the future with the first showing of a generator powered by the net zero fuel.
Read article

Energy Secretary inspired by JCB's hydrogen engine innovation

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being made by the British manufacturer of construction equipment and agricultural machinery on decarbonisation using hydrogen combustion engine technology.
Read article

JCB HYDROGEN MACHINE MAKES TRADE SHOW DEBUT – AT EXCON, INDIA

JCB unveiled its pioneering hydrogen combustion technology at EXCON, India’s premier construction equipment trade show taking place in Bengaluru.
Read article

BREAKTHROUGH PROVES HYDROGENS WIDER APPEAL FOR WHITE VAN MAN

JCB has made a second major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.
Read article

ENERGY MINISTER IMPRESSED WITH JCB’S HYDROGEN ENGINE DEVELOPMENT

Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its super-efficient hydrogen machines working on building sites and farms by next year – declaring himself “impressed” with the company’s early success in developing engines powered by the zero-carbon fuel.
Read article

JCB HYDROGEN WORLD FIRST MAKES INTERNATIONAL DEBUT

JCB’S £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at one of the world’s biggest construction equipment fairs.
Read article

WRAPS COME OFF HYDROGEN REFUELLER AS JCB UNVEILS INDUSTRY FIRST

JCB, developer of the world’s first working construction machines powered by hydrogen, today unveiled another world first for the industry - a mobile hydrogen refueller.
Read article

SHADOW CHANCELLOR’S INSIGHT INTO JCB’S HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been given a detailed insight into JCB’s £100 million investment in super-efficient hydrogen engines.
Read article

Introducing JCB UX

We’re thrilled to introduce JCB UX - the innovative machine control software designed to enhance all-round convenience, comfort, efficiency, and control.
Read article

JCB’S NEWEST ELECTRIC MICRO EXCAVATOR

The new JCB 8008E CTS Micro Excavator, unmatched power in tight spaces.
Read article

JCB CARETHREE - Available on all Mini Excavators

Jump the queue....Take advantage of this offer today with our range of in stock mini-excavators. Offer ends 30.06.25.
Read article

Previewing the JCB Hydrogen Generator

Since building our first agricultural tipping trailers back in 1945, we’ve always been looking for a better way. This commitment to innovation has fuelled our journey on the road to zero. And now, we’ve taken another huge step forward with the hydrogen generator.
Read article

Do more in a JCB Backhoe Loader with JCB DUALDRIVE

At JCB, we always strive to do better than before. That’s why the JCB Backhoe Loader range now features an innovative DUALDRIVE solution for easier operation, more comfort and more productivity.
Read article

Towing a trailer with JCB

JCB celebrate after securing a change in regulations which will allow trailers to be towed on the road by wheeled construction machinery - potentially saving customers thousands of pounds a year.
Read article

SITE SUNDAY with Neve Hudson - Rocket Rentals!

I spent an afternoon with Simon Tomblin, Managing Director of Rocket Rentals. Simon’s energy, passion for the industry as a whole and drive for positive change is respected within Holt JCB.
Read article

ACOP Group: Plant Operative Excellence!

I had the pleasure of attending a site visit at ACOP, the Award-Winning Assessment Centre based in South Wales. Managing Director Sion Jones and Head Trainer Mike Smith, took time out of their business to share with me their passion for Plant Operative excellence.
Read article

Andrews plant hire and haulage

Turning onto the drive at Andrews Plant Hire and Haulage I was off to a positive start. In their first yard I clocked a JCB JS130 Excavator, that had clearly been moving aggregate. A line of purposely planted Daffodils in the banks positioned the subliminal message of positivity, bringing a smile, this was clearly a company of pride.
Read article

BT Jenkins: JCB 220X busy beach day

Thank you to Russell Lowton, Operations Manager and Simon Bray, Contracts Manager, for inviting me down to Budleigh Salterton beach to take these powerful photos and videos of their JCB 220X busy at work!
Read article

O’Neill’s Facilities and Waste Management Ltd

My first “Holt JCB “experience of Wales, was 9months ago when tasked with the opportunity to support the Holt JCB Port Talbot Team, in setting up their stand for the Pembrokeshire Show.
Read article

“Speak to an Expert”: JCB LiveLink, Next Generation. Offering the best of both worlds.

I am going to outline JCB LiveLink Next Generation, an exciting Telematics system. It is the next stage on from the current JCB LiveLink Classic, which has already revolutionised Customers Uptime mindset and transparency of JCB machine capabilities.
Read article

Duchy Plant Hire

It has been some weeks since I travelled to Cornwall to meet with Jamie Shelton, Director of Duchy Group and Tony Whitemore their Sales and Business Director, my focus naively was Duchy Hire. For those who have been kind enough to read my “Site Sunday” articles, you will know that usually I go “straight to press”. However, this has been a deliberate stall…there has been a lot to reflect on from our meeting.
Read article

Paul Chandler Groundwork’s!

A groundworker with a preference for a JCB
Read article

Engineer Recruitment Days at our NEW Swindon Depot

Do you have an NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Plant and Maintenance or equivalent? We would like to support your career development.
Read article

Holt JCB Machine Showcase Day

Join the Holt JCB team at our new Swindon Depot on 21st May 2025. You'll be able to see a number of new machines and trial the new JCB UX Touchscreen advanced display system.
Read article

Royal Cornwall Show 2025

A highlight of our calendar and Cornwall’s biggest annual event, we’re looking forward to showcasing a range of Holt JCB machines at the Royal Cornwall Show 2025.
Read article

Royal Welsh Show 2024

We look forward to seeing you at the show, where the iconic JCB Dancing Diggers will be performing at the Main Ring and the Cattle Ring! Our Holt JCB Welsh Territory Sales Mangers, Lyndon Roberts & Steven Peterson will be attending the Royal Welsh Show, who welcome a conversation.
Read article

JCB FlexiLease options available on 16c and 25z Mini Excavator Models

New lease deals available on JCB Mini Excavators, in stock at Holt JCB.
Read article

0% Interest Hire Purchase over 2 years on selected models of new 2024 plated JCB Mini Excavators

We have a range of Mini Excavators in stock, which are available immediately. Take advantage of this incredible offer today. Ends 30.06.25.
Read article

JCB CARETHREE - Available on all Mini Excavators

Jump the queue....Take advantage of this offer today with our range of in stock mini-excavators. Offer ends 30.06.25.
Read article