When Nick’s dad handed him the chequebook and said: “Get on with it, son — but don’t lose it all,” he never imagined he’d one day be crowned Contractor of the Year 2025. Since taking the reins, Nick and his team have grown JSE Systems into one of the UK’s leading agricultural contractors — specialising in muck spreading and potash spreading, and working with farms and businesses up and down the country. From early mornings in the field to managing a nationwide operation, this is a story of hard work, smart growth, and staying grounded in what matters most: getting the job done right.