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Our History

Our History

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 franchisesVolvo SMT, CAT, Liebherr and many more.

1985: Chris founded General Construction Equipment Ltd

Following his Construction & Tunnelling & Main Drainage industry experience, Chris took a calculated risk, sold his house, bought a yard and started trading & hiring small heavy plant machinery.

Chris Founded General Construction Equipment Ltd
The developing of Peterborough

1987: The developing of Peterborough

GCE Hire Fleet supplied the machines to help build the Orton Southgate Industrial areas and Peterborough ring road.

GCE Hire Fleet's continuous expansion & 40th Birthday

To the present - the company has a lean and efficient team of nine employees.

We hire nationwide & sell internationally and have an extensive maintenance & parts departments.

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.

GCE Hire Fleet's Continuous Expansion