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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.
Delivering rapid, fire-rated modular school buildings for growing educational demand
When the South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET) required high-quality temporary classrooms for one of its expanding schools, it turned to S Jones Modular Buildings for a fast, safe, and cost-effective modular building solution. The result was one of the first fire-rated Containex modular school blocks in the UK – delivered on time for the new academic year.
Formed in 2015, the South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET) is a multi-academy trust dedicated to providing all students with a high-quality education that prepares them for future success. The trust currently oversees six schools: Deneholm Primary School, Stifford Clays Primary School, Chadwell St Mary Primary School, Marshalls Park Academy, Orsett Heath Academy, and William Edwards School.
SWECET has been widely recognised for improving academic performance, student engagement, and inclusivity across its schools. Its commitment to innovation and continual improvement in education made it a natural fit for a modern, modular construction approach when a temporary teaching facility was required.
During the construction of a new school building for Orsett Heath Academy, planning delays meant the permanent facility would not be ready for the start of term. This left SWECET urgently needing temporary classroom space for students in Years 7, 8, and 9.
The trust required a modular classroom building that could be delivered quickly, installed efficiently, and meet the high safety and quality standards expected in an educational environment, all while staying within a strict budget and timeline.
S Jones Modular Building’s engineering team designed and delivered a bespoke two-storey modular school building, constructed from 42 modular units. The modular classrooms were configured to form a safe, spacious, and fully functional learning environment tailored to the academy’s needs.
To ensure compliance with education sector building and fire safety standards, the design was upgraded from the standard specification. Floor loading was increased from 200kg/m² to 400kg/m² to accommodate students and equipment, and enhanced fire-rated doors were installed throughout to protect staff and pupils in the event of an emergency.
Although the building was originally intended as a temporary classroom solution, its robust modular design offers long-term flexibility. Once the permanent school building is completed, the structure will continue to serve as a multi-purpose space for extra-curricular and community use, including a covered balcony for viewing rugby matches.
The entire modular building project was completed in just a few weeks. Close collaboration with on-site contractors ensured the installation was delivered efficiently and safely, providing Orsett Heath Academy with a high-quality, ready-to-use classroom environment in time for the new academic year.
Whether you need temporary classrooms, a modular school building, or a bespoke education facility, our team can design and deliver a high-quality modular solution tailored to your needs. From rapid installation to full fire-rated compliance, we provide safe, flexible, and cost-effective learning spaces for schools, academies, and local authorities.
Learn more about our modular classrooms or contact us today to discuss your project.
