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Our Services
From standard container solutions to expert conversions, modifications, repairs and modular buildings – S Jones covers it all. We also provide industry-leading services for self-storage operators. Explore what’s possible by choosing a service on the left.
Shipping Containers for Sale
From small to large-scale storage, find the ideal shipping container to suit your needs at a competitive price.
Shipping Containers for Hire
Discover our huge range of storage containers for hire, plus welfare and workspace units that provide quick and easy site solutions.
Specialist Container Conversions
We’re a trusted provider of standard and bespoke container conversions, designed for industrial, commercial, and specialist applications.
Modular Buildings
Engineered for fast installation and long-term performance, our modular buildings provide flexible space solutions for every sector.
Shipping Container Modifications
From insulation to electrics and security upgrades, we provide tailored container modifications that transform standard units into practical, high-performance spaces.
Shipping Container Repairs
On-site container repairs and restoration that reduce downtime and save you money.
Standard Container Conversions
Discover our range of ready-made offices, chemical stores and topper containers - professionally converted, and available for rapid turnaround.
StoragePro
Container sales paired with expert support give you everything you need to start or grow a successful self storage site. Explore our Core, Plus and Ultimate packages and scale with confidence.
Shipping Container Finance
Take advantage of flexible finance options for bulk orders through Approved Business Finance. Your streamlined, stress-free purchase is only a click away.
At S Jones Containers, we are proud to be a family-run business based in Aldridge, near Birmingham, with more than a century of innovation, customer care, and industry leadership.
From humble beginnings in 1914 to becoming one of the UK’s most trusted names in shipping container sales, hire, and conversions, our story is one of continual progress and dedication to exceeding customer expectations.
Our story begins in 1914 when founder Samuel “Sammy” Jones became a haulage contractor in Aldridge, just north of Birmingham.
His very first consignment – cases of crockery, transported by horse and cart from Aldridge railway station to the local Manor House – set the wheels in motion for over a century of trusted service.
By the 1920s, Sammy had swapped the horse and cart for his first motor lorry, and by the 1930s, a growing fleet of vehicles was carrying goods throughout the Midlands.
This early focus on reliability and service laid the foundations for the container business we’re known for today.
In 1936, Edward Jones took over the family business, forming S Jones (Aldridge) Ltd. Over the next 25 years, the fleet of tipper lorries grew significantly, and the company diversified into general haulage – moving operations to our long-standing base on Anglian Road, Aldridge.
Edward’s son, Michael, joined in 1962, steering the company into new directions. S Jones became a main distributor for ERF Trucks and operated the first HGV driver training school in the country – a sign of the innovation that would continue for decades.
By the 1970s, the UK container revolution had begun.
Our haulage business evolved into shipping container transport, storage, and maintenance, and we became one of the largest container depots in the Midlands, handling thousands of units every year.
During this period, we also ran freight forwarding and bulk tanker services across Europe.
In 1976, S Jones Containers opened a container depot in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which successfully operated for 22 years before being sold in 1998. This expansion reflected the family’s ambition and gave Andrew Jones his first role within the business.
By the 1990s, S Jones consolidated around our Aldridge depot, focusing exclusively on container services. In 1999, Andrew Jones was appointed a Director, signalling a new era for the family business.
Since 2000, we have become one of the UK’s leading names in container sales, hire, and conversions.
Installation of a modern spray booth to enhance finish quality.
Andrew Jones and Michael Jones became joint Managing Directors and Jill Buckland became Company Secretary.
Adoption of 3D CAD modelling for bespoke conversions.
Office expansion to support growth in container sales and modifications.
Michael Jones became Chairman, Andrew Jones Managing Director, and Jill Buckland a Director.
Celebrated 100 years in business
Now in our second century of trading, S Jones Containers is a trusted partner for container hire, sales, and conversions across Great Britain.
We supply new and used shipping containers, bespoke container conversions, and modular building solutions across the UK.Fill in the form below to start your enquiry, and our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Great service from start to finish. Made sure everything was as we requested. Great customer service
really pleased with every aspect. Customer team excellent and deliveries good and excellent quality containers
Positive experience – excellent customer service and very helpful delivery driver
Splendid company to deal with, great delivery driver, very helpful and polite. Container came as it should and was good quality from a one trip, very tidy indeed 🙂
I had a great experience with S Jones shippping containers. Shazia was amazing from the very start extremely helpful, professional, and always quick to respond. The follow-up emails and the way she kept me fully in the loop throughout the process genuinely impressed me. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for shipping containers. Outstanding service all round.
