GCE Hire Fleet Ltd is a leading heavy earth moving and plant equipment hire and sales company, underpinned by over 40 years of experience in the industry. Our franchises: Volvo SMT, CAT, Liebherr and many more.
Chris left school at 17 and started in the Construction & Tunnelling & Main Drainage Industry.
Here he gained a good appreciation of plant and construction needs.
FYI "The Italian Job" used these tunnels to film.
Chris took a calculated risk, sold his house, bought a yard and started trading & hiring small heavy plant machinery.
GCE Hire Fleet supplied the machines to help build the Orton Southgate Industrial areas and Peterborough ring road.
To the present - the company has a lean team of nine employees.
We hire nationwide & sell internationally and have an extensive maintenance & parts departments.
Our sister company A&C Industrial Properties Ltd owns & runs three industrial estates.
GCE celebrated 40 years in our wonderful industry in October 2025.
We have great rapports with local schools and colleges and are passionate about supporting Apprenticeships & T levels.
Our first apprentice won Construction Apprentice Of The Year 2025.
GCE were shortlisted for 2025 Chamber Business Awards 'Global Britain' for our work and support on a global scale.
Our customers come back, so we'll continue providing cost effective quality equipment & packages to suit individual requirements.
