Mathew John

TC Wales and TJC Lifting Gear work together to provide businesses across South Wales and beyond with practical training, lifting equipment services and compliance support. TC Wales delivers a wide range of accredited and industry-specific training, including Driver CPC, forklift truck operations, lorry loader, first aid and workplace safety courses. We work with individuals, small businesses and large organisations to improve skills, maintain standards and meet their legal and operational requirements. TJC Lifting Gear specialises in LOLER inspections, lifting equipment supply, racking inspections and lifting solutions, helping businesses ensure their equipment is safe, compliant and fit for purpose. What makes us different is our practical, hands-on approach and our understanding of the industries we serve. By combining training expertise with lifting equipment knowledge, we offer businesses a more joined-up service, built around real-world experience, reliability and strong customer relationships. Both businesses are focused on delivering quality, building long-term partnerships and helping customers operate safely, efficiently and confidently. We’re proud to be growing our businesses in Wales while continuing to support the industries and communities around us.

Behind TC Wales and TJC Lifting Gear is a dedicated team with a wealth of practical industry experience, technical knowledge and a genuine commitment to doing things right. Our team brings together experienced trainers, transport professionals and lifting equipment specialists, each playing an important role in delivering quality services to our customers. From providing industry-recognised training to carrying out lifting equipment inspections and supplying the right equipment for the job, we take pride in our work and the standards we maintain. What makes our team special is the combination of hands-on experience, a straightforward approach and a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers. We understand the challenges businesses face because we have experience on the ground, not just in the classroom. Working together across both businesses, we share a common goal: to provide a reliable, professional service that customers can trust. As we continue to grow, it’s our people, their expertise and their commitment that will remain at the heart of everything we do.

My journey in the transport industry started behind the wheel, and over the past 10 years, I’ve worked across driving, planning, transport management and training. Each step has given me a different perspective on the industry and shaped the way I approach business today. Moving into training and management allowed me to build on that hands-on experience, taking on new responsibilities and challenges along the way. Becoming Training Manager at TC Wales was a major milestone, giving me the opportunity to help grow the business and expand the services we offer. Taking on a Director role at TJC Lifting Gear was another significant step, bringing new challenges and opportunities to build a business alongside my work at TC Wales. Running and growing businesses takes commitment, resilience and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone, but it’s something I thrive on. Away from business, joining the volunteer crew at RNLI Burry Port Lifeboat Station has become an important part of my journey. Giving up my own time to help protect lives at sea has reinforced the importance of teamwork, responsibility and serving the community. Looking back, my journey hasn’t followed a straight path, but every experience has helped me get to where I am today. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved so far, but I see it as the beginning of the next chapter rather than the finished article.