£220,000 flood alleviation works completed at Aldingham, South Lakeland
Flood alleviation works valued at £220,000 in Aldingham, 3.5 miles from Ulverston have been completed by Cumbria County Council with Metcalfe Plant Hire.
Metcalfe Plant Hire create nurture garden for local school
Metcalfe Plant Hire has been working hard over the past few weeks to create a new ‘Nurture Garden’ for the pupils of Yanwath Primary School.
Yard Operative / Delivery Driver
Metcalfe Plant Hire is one of the North of England’s largest construction plant hire businesses. Based in Penrith, Cumbria, we are currently recruiting for a full time Yard Operative / Delivery Driver to join the team. The Role Based at our Gilwilly premises in Penrith, you will report on a daily basis to the Plant […]
HGV Plant Fitter
Due to increasing commitments, we now have an opportunity for a HGV/Plant Fitter who is looking to progress their career and to join our dedicated team based in Penrith, Cumbria. The Role Due to increasing commitments and expanding fleet, we now have an opportunity for a HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator who is […]
Groundworks & Civil Engineering Working Foreman
Due to continued expansion within our Contracting Department, we are seeking to recruit an additional Groundworks and Civil Engineering Working Foreman to undertake all aspects of site work and the coordination of groundwork teams as well as enabling cost-effective targets to be met. Position located in Penrith and South Lakes. The main duties will include: […]
Metcalfe Supports Installation of Time Out Benches Across Penrith Business Parks
Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited is proud to have played a key role in delivering six new “Time Out Benches” across Penrith Business Parks – a project designed to support wellbeing and create welcoming green spaces within a working industrial environment. The initiative, led by Penrith Industrial BID, began with conversations about introducing informal walking routes […]
Quantity Surveyor
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team to work on infrastructure and/or construction projects. This position requires a proactive approach and enthusiasm to work within an evolving business. Key Accountability Quantity Surveying Prepare applications to be sent to the client. Manage commercial aspects of subcontractors from tender through to final […]
Commercial Administrator
Due to increasing commitments, we now have opportunities for a Commercial Administrator who will be based at our contracting office on 40 Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria. The role is primarily to assist the Commercial team with effective administrative support. Key Accountability • Administrative support for Buying, Estimating and Quantity Surveying, including processing timesheets, drawing management, […]
Class 2 HGV – Tipper Drivers
Due to increasing commitments, we now have opportunities for Class 2 HGV Tipper Drivers who will be based at our Main Yard in Penrith, Cumbria. Benefits: Responsibilities: Job Requirements Salary: CompetitiveLocation: CA11 Penrith, Cumbria If this opportunity is of interest, please contact Chris Scott for an informal chat on 01768 868686 or email chris.scott@metcalfe-plant-hire.co.uk […]
Metcalfe Plant Hire Appoints New Plant Hire Manager
Metcalfe Plant Hire is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Armstrong as its new Plant Hire Manager, marking a proud moment for the business as Bobby steps into the role after more than 11 years with the company. Bobby’s journey at Metcalfe began in the yard, where he started out washing and fuelling plant […]
New Appointments at Metcalfe
Metcalfe is pleased to announce the appointment of three experienced professionals, reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence across estimating, operations and infrastructure delivery. Dan Cleminson has joined the business as Senior Estimator, bringing over a decade of experience in estimating across a wide range of construction and civil engineering sectors. Dan began his career in […]
Durranhill Viaduct Improvements set to start January 2026
Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential maintenance works on Durranhill Viaduct which are scheduled to begin in early January 2026. The structure carries the C1045 (Eastern Way), which links Warwick Road (A69) and London Road (A6), over Durranhill Road and the Carlisle–Settle and Carlisle–Newcastle railway lines. Following a competitive tender process through the Capital […]
