Jet prepares for a busy, hot summer keeping the UK’s roads moving

Jet Plant Hire is gearing-up for a busy summer to help millions of motorists keep moving during the holidays.

Jet plays a vital role in maintaining the UK’s road network, especially during the hot weather which can have a serious impact on the surfaces.

Research from the RAC shows that more than 16 million motorists are expected to make their summer getaway this week, with many drivers staggering their trips to avoid traffic jams.

Jet has an extensive fleet of road planers using state-of-the-art equipment to fix damaged road surfaces covering thousands of miles. Road planers remove the surfaces, allowing new ones to be directly overlaid.

Simon Bithell, Managing Director at Jet Plant Hire, said: “This is a crucial time of year for us as we work to ensure that millions of motorists keep moving during the holiday season. The extreme heat we’ve been experiencing this summer can cause serious damage to road surfaces. Our expertise and state-of-the-art technology mean we can complete vital repairs to a premium standard.”

With over 30 years’ experience in the road planing industry, Jet is seen as a key emergency service for the transport industry, operating 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to fix damaged road surfaces.

Jet recently secured two prestigious accreditations. The company has been named by Avetta as a 2025 ESG Innovator, recognising how Jet prioritises environmental, social and governance practices. Sustainability has been at the heart of everything Jet does throughout many years of successful operation.

Avetta is a platform trusted by over 13,000 businesses in over 120 countries to build safe, sustainable and secure connections.

In addition to this prestigious recognition, Jet has also secured an ISO 14064-1:2018–aligned accreditation, following an independent verification of its 2024–25 greenhouse gas inventory.

This verification confirms that Jet’s emissions reporting has been carried out in accordance with the internationally recognised ISO 140641:2018 standard.  This milestone highlights the company’s continued dedication to environmental stewardship, operational transparency and credible climate action.