J Gard & Sons Ltd

29/05/2026

🎥 Our first hands-on Resin Bound training session in full swing!

Huge thanks to Addagrip Terraco for coming down and giving our customers some expert training on a product we're now excited to supply!

Nothing beats seeing the products up close and getting hands-on with plenty of people having a go themselves 💪

Big thanks as well to all our customers who came along, got involved and made the session a success 🙌

Want to join our next training day or learn more about our Resin products? Drop us a message 📩

28/05/2026

Cedar slatted screening done right 😍

Big shout out to M Gim Landscapes for sharing this stunning install and for the lovely mention 🙏

Privacy, style and great craftsmanship - what a combination!

Proud to have supplied the Cedar Battens and other timber products for this one 🔥

Got a project in mind? Pop by the yard, give us a call or drop us a message - we'd love to help 💚

23/05/2026

CONGRATULATIONS ED & CHLOE 💍🥂

Please join us in sending the biggest congratulations to our driver Ed and his lovely new wife Chloe - the newest Mr & Mrs ✨

You both deserve all the happiness in the world and we hope your special day was everything you dreamed of and more!

Here's to a lifetime of love and laughter together ❤️🤵🏻👰🏻‍♀️

22/05/2026

Clean, modern and built to last 🔥

Big shout out to AJ & Sons Landscaping for sharing this cracking install over in Canvey 📸

34m² of Silver Grey Composite Decking installed beautifully and ready just in time for these warmer days ☀️

Proud to have supplied the materials for this one and love seeing it all come together like this!

Thinking about Composite Decking for your garden? Pop by the yard, give us a call or drop us a message - we'd love to help 💚

21/05/2026

☀️ Spring Bank Holiday Opening Hours ☀️

The Bank Holiday weekend is nearly here and it’s looking like a very warm one too with sun forecast all weekend!

If you’ve got any projects planned, here’s when you can find us 👇

📅 Friday 22nd May - Open 7.30am till 4.30pm
📅 Saturday 23rd May - Open 8.30am till 12.00pm
📅 Sunday 24th May - CLOSED
📅 Monday 25th May - CLOSED
📅 Tuesday 26th May - Back open 7.30am till 4.30pm

Bank Holidays are always manic and this one's no different! Delivery slots for THIS side of the weekend are already GONE 🚛💨

📞 We're now taking deliveries again from Wednesday, give us a call today and get yourself booked in before those slots disappear too.

Can't wait until next week? Come and collect, we've got plenty of stock ready to go! Just pop in during opening hours and we'll get you loaded up and on your way 💪🪵

🚛 Drivers are out until the last drop's done, (sometimes well into Saturday afternoon 😅) so if you're expecting a delivery please ring the office on the day for your ETA.

💻 Shop online anytime at www.gards.co.uk. All orders placed over the weekend will be processed first thing Tuesday morning.

From all of us at J Gard & Sons, have a brilliant Bank Holiday weekend ☀️

20/05/2026

UPDATE: We've been blown away by the response to our recent post! Thank you to everyone who applied for the Yard Assistant role 🙏

We're still actively looking to fill TWO positions though, so if you or someone you know fits the bill, we'd love to hear from you..

🪵 Wood Machinist - Skilled with timber and machinery? We need experienced hands in our mill this summer.

🚚 Class 2 Delivery Driver - Got your Class 2 licence and love being out on the road? Join us for our busiest season yet delivering across Essex.

📧Contact us for more information on any of the roles!

☀️ SUMMER'S COMING AND WE'RE GROWING!

It's our busiest time of year and we’re looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our friendly, family-run timber yard.

If you take pride in great customer service and enjoy being part of a team, read on as we're currently hiring for THREE positions ⬇️

🌿 Yard Assistant - A hands-on role for someone who's a natural with people and doesn't shy away from heavy lifting. You'll keep our busy yard running smoothly and be the face our customers rely on.

🪵 Wood Machinist - Got experience with timber and machinery? We need a skilled pair of hands in our mill. If you take care and have pride in your work, you'll fit right in.

🚚 Class 2 Delivery Driver (Self Employed | 4-Month Contract) - Hold a Class 2 licence and enjoy being out on the road? Join us for a busy summer season delivering materials across Essex!

We're a family business built on generations of hard work and honest service and this summer is shaping up to be our biggest yet. If that sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Send your CV to [email protected]
🚫 No agencies please.

08/05/2026

☀️ SUMMER'S COMING AND WE'RE GROWING!

It's our busiest time of year and we’re looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our friendly, family-run timber yard.

If you take pride in great customer service and enjoy being part of a team, read on as we're currently hiring for THREE positions ⬇️

🌿 Yard Assistant - A hands-on role for someone who's a natural with people and doesn't shy away from heavy lifting. You'll keep our busy yard running smoothly and be the face our customers rely on.

🪵 Wood Machinist - Got experience with timber and machinery? We need a skilled pair of hands in our mill. If you take care and have pride in your work, you'll fit right in.

🚚 Class 2 Delivery Driver (Self Employed | 4-Month Contract) - Hold a Class 2 licence and enjoy being out on the road? Join us for a busy summer season delivering materials across Essex!

We're a family business built on generations of hard work and honest service and this summer is shaping up to be our biggest yet. If that sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Send your CV to [email protected]
🚫 No agencies please.

07/05/2026

🏆 TTJ Awards 2026 - We're Going for the Double!

Last year, YOU helped us win Small Timber Business Of The Year at the TTJ Awards and now we're back to defend our title 🎉

As a friendly, family-run business that has proudly served the Essex community for over 100 years, we'd love nothing more than to keep hold of that trophy, but we need your support to do it!

Please could you take a moment to vote for us as the best:
🏅 Small Timber Business of the Year

🗓️ Voting closes Friday 19th June 2026!

👉 Cast your vote here:
https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91070180/Timber-Trades-Journal-Awards-2026

Whether you've ordered online, popped in for a quick collection, or been a familiar face for years - you're the reason we do what we do! Your support truly means the world to us and we're so grateful 💚

We'll be sharing the awards night snaps later in the year... hopefully clutching that trophy for the second year running 🤞

06/05/2026

🎉🎂 A BIG MILESTONE BIRTHDAY 🎂🎉

A very Happy 60th Birthday to our wonderful Sandra from the Sales Office, who celebrated her special day over the weekend 🥳🎂

We hope you had an amazing day and enjoy your cake and gifts 🎁

From all your Gards family 💚

01/05/2026

🌿 Early May Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🌿

Another Bank Holiday already... we’re not complaining 😄☀️

Just a quick heads-up so you can plan ahead:

📅 We’ll be CLOSED on Monday 4th May, back open as usual from Tuesday 5th May, 7:30am-4:30pm ⏰

🛒 Need to get stocked up? Pop in Saturday, we’re here 8:30am-12pm with plenty of timber and landscaping bits ready to go 💪

🚛 Need a delivery for next week? With the Monday closure, slots are filling up quick - We're already booked up until Wednesday!

However you’re spending it, we hope you have a great weekend 💚