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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....

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...

At Metcalfe Plant Hire, we’re proud to work in partnership with leading contractors across Cumbria and beyond, bringing our local expertise and resources to some of the region’s most significant infrastructure projects. One such example is the A595 Grizebeck Improvement Scheme, where we’ve been working alongside Story Contracting and Westmorland...

A busy start to the year for Plant Hire – with availability now on key machines. It’s been a strong and steady start to the year for Metcalfe Plant Hire, with our excavators, dump trucks and dozers working hard across a variety of local and regional projects, from infrastructure improvements...

Why CPCS is the Gold Standard in Plant Training When it comes to plant machinery training and certification, the choices can be overwhelming. As a leading provider of construction plant hire and training in Cumbria, Metcalfe Plant Hire understands the importance of selecting the right accreditation for your team. One...

Metcalfe Plant Hire is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Morrison as its new Plant Hire Manager. Paul brings with him a wealth of experience from his 18 years in the plant hire industry, where he has gained a strong track record in business development, operational management, and equipment...

Metcalfe Civil Engineering department is pleased to announce its relocation to a new office at 40 Business Park, Gillan Way in Penrith. The move comes as a result of the department’s rapid expansion and increasing workloads, necessitating a larger and more spacious workspace. The decision to move the Civil Engineering...

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.