Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Plant Hire & Civil Engineering Services in Yorkshire
Established in 1997, Whitelocks is a North Yorkshire-based company specialising in plant hire, civil engineering, and environmental services. Our expertise spans earthworks, reclamation, remediation, and turnkey management of groundworks projects, including pipeline construction and waste disposal. We maintain a modern fleet of machinery to meet public works engineering requirements while prioritising environmental sustainability through recycling and minimal material displacement. Our team delivers projects up to 2m, utilising GPS-controlled techniques and in-house estimating capabilities. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations, alongside CHAS certification and CPCS-trained operators.Our environmental services include drainage solutions, 24/7 emergency response, and licensed waste disposal, serving utility companies, councils, and construction firms. With a focus on safety and quality, we provide prompt, reliable service supported by a National Operators License and Road Haulage Association approval. Our haulage division transports heavy machinery and aggregates, complemented by global shipping expertise for plant sales. We combine technical proficiency with client-centric solutions, offering financing options and tailored support for domestic, industrial, and commercial clients.
Services
Plant Hire
Civil Engineering
Environmental Services
Haulage
Aggregate Supplies
Drainage Solutions
Waste Disposal
Excavation
Road Works
Pipeline Operations
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in plant hire and civil engineering.
- Our fleet includes modern, GPS-equipped machinery for precision projects.
- We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations for quality and safety.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency drainage and waste disposal services.
- We offer turnkey project management from planning to site remediation.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- CHAS
- CPCS
- Waste Carriers License
- Road Haulage Association
What people say
Speedy, professional
Polite, courteous
Can do attitude
Cheery manner
Great communication
Services
Plant Hire
We offer a comprehensive plant hire service with a modern fleet including excavators, dumpers, and telehandlers. Our machinery meets public works engineering standards, supporting projects from small-scale earthworks to major civil infrastructure. Clients benefit from reliable, GPS-equipped equipment maintained to ISO 9001 standards.
Environmental Services
Our environmental services include drainage solutions, 24/7 emergency response, and licensed waste disposal. We provide septic tank emptying, CCTV drainage surveys, and CIPP patch lining to avoid excavation. All work complies with WRC standards, ensuring efficient, eco-friendly solutions for utility companies and local authorities.
Civil Engineering
We deliver turnkey civil engineering projects up to 2m, covering bulk earthworks, pipeline operations, and road construction. Our in-house team manages planning, site preparation, and landscaping, utilising modern techniques to minimise environmental impact while meeting strict industry standards.
Haulage
Our haulage division transports heavy machinery and aggregates using low loaders, tipper wagons, and grab lorries. With a National Operators License and Environment Agency approval, we ensure safe, compliant delivery of materials like washed aggregates and screened topsoil across Yorkshire and beyond.
Aggregate Supplies
We supply high-quality washed aggregates and screened topsoil for construction and landscaping projects. Materials are available for delivery or collection, meeting specifications for durability and environmental compliance. Our stock supports drainage, roadworks, and site remediation applications.
Questions
What services does Whitelock Plant Ltd offer?
We provide plant hire, civil engineering, environmental services, haulage, and aggregate supplies. Our expertise includes earthworks, drainage solutions, waste disposal, and 24/7 emergency response.
Are your operators certified?
All our operators hold CPCS cards and are trained to ISO 45001 health and safety standards. Our machinery is regularly serviced and certified for compliance.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 call-out for drainage emergencies, waste disposal, and site remediation, ensuring rapid response with trained teams and specialist equipment.
Can you handle large-scale civil engineering projects?
We manage turnkey projects up to £2m, including pipeline construction, roadworks, and site clearance, using GPS-controlled machinery and in-house estimating teams.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and Skipton, serving utility companies, councils, and construction firms nationwide with haulage and plant hire services.
Reviews (3)
Richard Parkinson
Oct 18, 2019
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Great place to do business. Fantastic good old fashioned business ethics. Very hard to find thease days.
My Cockpit
Oct 16, 2019
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Great pleasant helpful and new sweeper drive rob is a really helpful and nice guy great job whitelocks q
Jill Crowson
Aug 18, 2019
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Positive:Punctuality,Value
What a great company, great communication, great price and the deliver when they say they will. Thank you
What a great company, great communication, great price and the deliver when they say they will. Thank you
