A Cumbrian family firm has won a £2.6 million contract at Sellafield.
William King Construction, of Cleator Moor, will deliver masonry and internal fire door fit-out to the SIXEP Continuity Plant project.
It secured the contract with Programme and Project Partners and is the third major contract win at Sellafield for the family-run business.
Will King, founder and managing of William King Construction Ltd, said: “My wife Lisa and I started the business from scratch in 2008.
“We received a grant from the Cumbria Growth Hub after taking part in a week-long business course. We started out with a van and an apprentice!
“For a local SME like ourselves, it’s a privilege to win work on these important infrastructure projects at Sellafield.
“With our ever-growing order book, and having secured work for the coming years, we’re able to widen our recruitment to include low academic achievers, providing routes into rewarding employment.
“The ultimate goal is to support individuals to enrol on an apprenticeship with the local college. We will continue to add to the team in readiness for future projects and contracts.”
Peter Hogg, head of supply chain for PPP, said: “We’re pleased to home-grown companies like William King Construction win work on such important projects.
“It is an integral part of the PPP model to expand our supply chain and cascade opportunities to the local economy, boosting employment in the region.
“We are proud to be part of helping develop this Cumbrian SME and enhance recruitment opportunities in the area.”
Luke Richardson, head of social impact for PPP, said: “It’s great to see yet another example of a local business working as part of our partnership.
“The team at William King Construction offer a great apprenticeship scheme. They are also champions of local homelessness charity Calderwood House, working with residents of the hostel to secure employment.”
