Quinns Contracting

16/10/2026

A helping hand to kick-start the careers of our Electrical Apprentices!! 🙌

We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Jason Eacott at Edmundson Electrical Salisbury who has very generously donated two Starter Toolkits which will be a great help to our lads as they start their Apprenticeships at Quinns. 🙏

We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with their team, and it’s fantastic to see that their support is extended to the next generation of tradespeople. 🤝 👏

Jason is pictured here presenting one of the tool kits to our very own Marc Burkwood who was chuffed to receive it and is already putting it to great use. We are excited to see Marc learn, develop and build his skills here at Quinns and this wonderful gift can only enhance what he is looking to achieve over the coming years.

Thanks again to Jason and all our friends at Edmundson Electrical!⚡

02/10/2026

WELCOME TO THE TEAM 🥳

We are delighted to formally welcome three new members to the business following their appointments in September. 🙌

Dominic Magill has joined our expanding Construction Team, where his positive, can-do approach has already made a strong impression on site. Dominic is currently supporting a time-critical project, bringing his commitment and enthusiasm to the role. Looking ahead, we hope to see him develop his expertise further and become an integral part of our Firestopping Team.

Chris Fairclough has joined our Mechanical Team, working closely with the leadership group across project delivery and planning. Chris will also be applying his extensive practical experience on site, and his industry knowledge is already proving invaluable. In particular, we see Chris playing an important role in supporting and developing some of the younger members of our team.

Our third new appointment is Simon Peet, a highly experienced air-conditioning specialist. With air-conditioning forming an increasingly important part of our project portfolio, Simon’s extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise will be a valuable addition to the business. Simon will support both multi-disciplinary and standalone air-conditioning projects, contributing across design, procurement and project delivery.

On behalf of Kris and his fellow directors, we are delighted to welcome Dominic, Chris and Simon to the business.

We look forward to supporting their development and benefiting from their experience as they become valued members of our team for many years to come.

18/09/2026

WELCOME TO OUR NEW APPRENTICES:

Here at Quinns, the month of September sees us bringing in new apprentices and 2026 is no exception.

We start with our Electrical Team which incredibly has taken on no less than 3 new Apprentices! 👏🥳

Firstly, we would like to extend a warm welcome to Marc Burkwood. As well as gaining on the job experience at Quinns, Marc will also be attending Andover College to continue his training and ultimately gain his qualifications.
Tom Wildman has already been attending college at Brian Scaddan Associates in Waterlooville, and we are delighted that he has accepted an Apprenticeship with us given the fantastic feedback we have received from his lecturers.
Luke Auton recently made the decision to undertake a career change and joined us as a sub-contractor. We are really pleased that Luke is also commencing his Apprenticeship and the Brian Scaddan College is delighted to partner with us to get Luke fully qualified.

Over on the Mechanical Team, the business is chuffed that Connor Broad has decided to resettle in the area and take up a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship. Connor will embark on his training for both plumbing and heating, while also attending Wiltshire College in Salisbury.

We are very proud to continue our policy of supporting the Apprenticeship Scheme and on behalf of Kris and his fellow directors, we wish all four new entrants every success with their training, and we look forward to them working at Quinns for many years to come. 🧑‍🔧🔧

04/09/2026

MANIC SEPTEMBER!

September is shaping up to be another incredibly busy and exciting month for us as we continue our growth journey!

👷 Five new starters!
We’re delighted to welcome five new team members on 1 September — including a new addition to our Construction Team, a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice and three Electrical Apprentices. This is another great example of our continued commitment to developing the next generation through our Apprenticeship Programme. We’ll be introducing them properly in future posts!

🏗️ Growing our premises
Work is now underway on a complete refit of Unit 4, with the aim of moving in by the end of the year. We’ve also taken on additional office and storage space here at Mills Way. Our Directors are currently working through the plans for where each Department will be based and the facilities they’ll require. More details to follow once everything is finalised.

📍 Projects, logistics & teamwork
We’re also completing several projects at one location while taking on new work at another. Coordinating people, equipment and resources between sites requires careful planning — and the way everyone is working together demonstrates the depth of expertise, experience and teamwork across the business.
Most importantly, we never take our clients or partners for granted. We’re incredibly grateful for their continued trust, custom and support.
In return, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality, compliant service every time.

21/08/2026

Quinns are proud to share that we successfully passed two important audits over the last few weeks- namely ISO 9001 and BAFE.

ISO 9001: This audit assesses our Quality Management System, and we’re thrilled to have achieved a Pass. It’s a crucial accreditation that allows us to tender for key projects.

BAFE: This accreditation is an independent, third party quality standard for companies involved in the Fire Safety sector in the UK. The SP203-1 awarded covers the installation of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.

We also received a SP203-4 certificate covering design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems. As an electrical contractor, this accreditation gives our clients confidence in the quality and safety of our work.

Audits can feel daunting, but we see them as a chance to demonstrate the strength of our systems and the professionalism of our team. Special thanks to Darren Conn and Adam Quinn for their work on BAFE and to Stuart Jackson for leading on ISO with valuable assistance from Rob Guyton. 👏

The time spent getting things together takes these individuals away from the ‘day job’ and we are all grateful that others step in to assist and provide cover where necessary. 💪

Lastly, a big thank you to the auditors for their positivity, guidance and support.

07/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome two new team members as part of our ongoing growth and reorganisation plans. 🥳

With an expanding order book, increased unit space and a larger fleet of vans, we've strengthened our team with two key full-time appointments: Procurement & Vehicle Manager and Stores Supervisor. These additions support our continued growth while enabling other team members to step into new roles, which we'll be sharing more about in future updates.

👏 Welcome, Rob Guyton – Procurement & Vehicle Manager
Rob brings a wealth of experience, having served 25 years in the British Army. After joining the Royal Logistics Corps as a Radio Operator, he transferred to the Royal Army Physical Training Corps, completed a Business Management degree and finished his military career as a Warrant Officer Class One. Since joining us, Rob has already made a significant impact, introducing new systems that are improving the way we operate.

👏 Welcome back, Jonny Scott – Stores Supervisor
We're equally pleased to welcome Jonny back to the Quinns team. Jonny began his career in his family business, managing a large second-hand shop in Salisbury and travelling the world importing and exporting goods. After previously working with Quinns, he gained further experience in the healthcare sector and general contracting. Since returning, Jonny has quickly enhanced the organisation of our stores and the logistics of getting materials to site.

On behalf of Kris and the Directors, we'd like to extend a very warm welcome to both Rob and Jonny. We're excited to have them on board and look forward to seeing the positive contribution they'll continue to make as Quinns grows.

24/07/2026

We are most fortunate to have been extremely busy this year with a number of tight deadline projects, taking on new staff, various audits and dealing with the external challenges brought about by the world we live in at the moment.

Throughout all of this, our engineers have worked tirelessly at various sites to meet our clients’ needs and of course have done this in the face of the unbearable temperatures the country has experienced over the last few months. 🥵🫠

That’s exactly why we place such importance on taking holidays. Just as machinery needs downtime to stay at its best, so do people. Despite all the deadlines we face, it is important that staff take some time off and we ensure that our holiday allowances enables our people to do so.

Whether it’s exploring the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, heading off to faraway shores , or simply enjoying quality time with friends and family - switching off is vital for both mental and physical wellbeing and we are proud to encourage our staff to use their annual leave, recharge, and return with fresh ideas and renewed energy. 🏖️😎

17/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that Darren Conn celebrates his 20-year anniversary with Quinns this month. 🎉

Darren joined us in 2006 and was Kris’ 3rd hire from when the latter started the company in 2004. Darren successfully completed his Apprenticeship and over the years has steadily built his qualifications, expanded his specialisms, and helped scale the Electrical team as our order book grew.

His leadership has been instrumental in delivering high-quality, compliant projects on secure sites, building a strong industry reputation, and mentoring a number of apprentices - many of whom are still valuable members of our team today. His commitment and focus on developing talent have been central to the success and resilience of the Electrical Team. 💪⚡🧑‍🔧

Darren has brought a number of Accreditations to the business and in recent years has specialised in electrical design, emergency lighting and led our move into renewables including solar PV, battery storage & EV chargers. 💡

Darren’s strongest asset is his technical knowledge. Considering the number of audits we have each year, his expertise is invaluable in getting us through these necessary but difficult exercises. But more importantly, over the last 18 months, Darren has stepped up brilliantly to help the company navigate its way through various Major Project Works and his co-directors are extremely grateful for his input and dedication to these challenging projects.

We are thrilled that Darren has committed his professional journey to Quinns and will continue to play a vital role in the future of the business. 🥳🙌

08/07/2026

🪂 Skydive for Salisbury Hospice 🪂

Here at Quinns, we are proud to report that one of our own will be doing a Skydive to raise funds for a most worthy cause.

On Saturday 1st August, Matt Sleeman, accompanied by his extremely brave daughter Maci, will be approximately 15,000 feet out of their comfort zone! They will be jumping from a plane, freefalling for 60 seconds (which we are sure will feel like a lifetime!) Then descending by parachute; hopefully landing somewhere in the vicinity of the Old Sarum Airfield.

The funds raised will go towards the incredible work done by the wonderful staff at Salisbury Hospice. The charity offers patients compassionate, palliative and end of life care along with providing unwavering support to family members and caregivers as they navigate the most difficult of times.

The hospice is very close to Matt’s heart. The brilliant nursing staff have looked after both family and friends in the past and he and his daughter are doing something inspirational for t his most dedicated provider of end-of-life care.

If you wish to donate Matt has set up a Just Giving page and the link is provided below.

On behalf of us all at Quinns, good luck Matt & Maci – You’ll smash it!

Help Matt sleeman raise money to support Salisbury Hospice Charity

03/07/2026

NEW PREMISES!

As mentioned on a few occasions in recent weeks, the business is undergoing a number of changes as we grow and diversify.

Part of the plan had to be the acquisition of more physical space. Therefore, the directors are delighted to announce that we have finally secured a unit adjacent to our existing offices.

Now the real work starts! We will be “knocking through” so we can redesign our office structure, put in new kitchen and bathroom facilities and upgrade our IT and Telecoms. The departmental restructure will align with the new design and with a multi-disciplined Construction team in place, our MD is confident that the refurbishment will be completed well before the end of the calendar year.

Once all the works are done and everybody settled into their new environment, we plan to hold an opening event to which we will invite the many brilliant clients, employees and stakeholders that continue to support us on our journey.

Watch this space as we keep you up to date with how the works are progressing!

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