Thomas Hardie Commercials

Thomas Hardie Commercials sells new and used Volvo trucks and provides parts, servicing, maintenance contracts and mobile frontline diagnostics. The company operates six franchised Volvo Truck and Bus dealer points, and a wholly-owned division in Chorley, Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions, offers vehicle painting, hydraulic kit fitting and trailer refurbishment. Its website also lists a media solutions unit for the haulage sector.

Customers are haulage operators and vehicle owners in the North West of England, North Wales and Lancashire, served through its depots. Revenue comes mainly from vehicle sales, parts and service work, though the input does not give a breakdown. The company was founded in 1985 by Terry Hardie, with its first premises in Deeside and Liverpool, and its registered office is listed at Moorgate Point, Liverpool.

The website lists 16 open vacancies, mostly HGV technicians across depots in Widnes, Middlewich, Preston, Liverpool, Deeside, Wrexham and Trafford Park, plus a workshop controller, parts advisor, receptionist and an accounts payable assistant. It reports being named Volvo Dealer of the Year four times and has an apprenticeship programme.

Product: New and used Volvo trucks, parts, servicing, maintenance contracts and mobile diagnostics via franchised dealer depots