A TRANSPORT group has reached pre-recession revenue levels but sounded a note of caution for the future.

The Nicholson Group, which comprises Nicholson’s Transport, crane operator Nicholson Hiab, storage business Box Clever and furniture retailer J N Rusticus, has experienced growth across all operations.

Staffing levels at the Billingham-based group are also said to be at their highest levels in the company’s history.

But managing director David Nicholson has warned uncertainty over Brexit means smaller businesses cannot be complacent.

He said: “We are back to pre-recession trading levels and that has given us the confidence to look longer term, to re-structure, to recruit more staff and develop new roles.

“But it’s all with a note of caution as over the next 12 to 18 months we can’t take anything for granted.

"We are keeping pace with the growth of the economy but there is so much uncertainty and that will continue until we are all clear what the plans for Brexit are.”

The group has reported significant growth in volumes of goods being transported across the country, in particular supplies for the home-build and DIY sectors.