The clever choice for shipping containers, turnkey site accommodation and modular solutions.
Founded in 2011, Cleveland began as a small, family-run business specialising in shipping containers. In 2022, Cleveland Containers expanded to become the Cleveland Group, diversifying its offerings to include Cleveland Hire and Cleveland Modular.
This expansion marked the company’s venture into site accommodation solutions and modular buildings, with a focus on eco-friendly, adaptable units. The formation of the Cleveland Group underscores our commitment to becoming a partner of choice in container, hire, and modular solutions across the UK.
As the UK’s largest supplier of shipping containers, Cleveland Containers offers a wide range of both new and used containers for sale or hire. These containers serve various purposes, from secure storage to complex modifications like offices, workshops, and leisure spaces.
Delivering custom-built modular buildings, suitable for offices, infrastructure facilities, and other large-scale needs. These buildings offer the durability and comfort of traditional structures while benefiting from the quick installation and flexibility that modular construction provides.
Providing site accommodation units and site set-ups for projects in industries such as construction, engineering, and events. Cleveland Hire offers turn-key solutions, which include energy-efficient and modern offices, canteens, toilets, furniture, and other essential facilities.
With depots and teams strategically located across the UK, the Cleveland Group guarantees a rapid response and swift delivery, wherever you need our services.
We leverage our local knowledge to provide you with exceptional service and expert advice. We understand the unique requirements of different regions and offer responsive support to ensure your container and accommodation needs are met seamlessly. Trust us to be your reliable partner, regardless of your location.
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Cleveland Containers is the leading supplier of shipping containers in the UK. With over a decade of experience, our business delivers quality and service that exceeds expectations.
Operating from Stockton-on-Tees, we have depots nationwide, ensuring convenient service wherever you are. Our range includes new and used containers in various sizes, from 6ft to 45ft, as well as flat pack, refrigerated, and DNV options.
Our skilled team provides exceptional customer service, backed by expertise in sales, transport, conversions, and repairs. We’re known for custom solutions, having built theme-park hotels and popular social hubs.
What We Can Supply
We supply new and used containers for sale and hire nationwide. With sizes from 6ft to 45ft, we cater to any container needs across the country
We pride ourselves on providing a wide range of specialised containers, including side opening, tunnel and even offshore and refrigerated containers
We excel in bespoke container conversions, offering tailored solutions nationwide. We transform shipping containers into unique, customised spaces that suit your specific requirements
A one-stop service that can provide you with everything you need to set up and run a simple, remotely operated and profitable self storage business
Why Cleveland Containers?
Largest Stock Levels
Cleveland Containers has got you covered with the biggest stash of shipping containers for sale in the UK.
Fastest Deliveries
Take your pick! Experience lightning fast deliveries with Cleveland Containers, ensuring your shipping containers reach you in record time. Swift, reliable, and efficient service guaranteed
Widest Distribution Strongest Credentials
Cleveland Containers boasts the widest distribution network, ensuring widespread availability of shipping containers across the UK. Your container needs, covered everywhere
With a proven track record and solid reputation, our team showcases the strongest credentials in the industry. Trustworthy and reliable for all your container requirements
Smartest Designers
Cleveland Containers houses a team of brilliant and innovative designers, offering the smartest container designs tailored to your unique needs. Unleash creativity!
Elevate your workspace with our modular building solutions: Streamlining projects from design to installation and beyond.
At Cleveland Modular, we understand that your business has unique requirements when it comes to space and infrastructure. That’s why we offer fully customisable modular buildings, designed and built to meet your exact specifications.
Whether you need temporary office spaces, canteens, washrooms, classrooms, or medical facilities, we have the expertise and experience to provide you with a solution that meets your needs.
Why Use A Modular Building?
Cost-Effective
Modular buildings offer cost-effectiveness through efficient production, reduced labour costs, and streamlined construction processes, delivering value for your investment
Enhanced Comfort Bespoke Layouts Grow With You
Experience superior comfort in modular buildings with meticulous attention to insulation, ventilation, acoustics, and ergonomic design, optimising productivity and well-being
Unlock limitless possibilities with our expertise in crafting bespoke modular building layouts, tailored to your unique requirements and vision
Adaptability at its finest: Modular buildings offer seamless expansion and flexibility, allowing easy adjustments and scaling to meet your evolving needs
Why Cleveland Modular?
Buy or Hire
Modular buildings offer the flexibility to accommodate your changing needs whether you want to buy or hire
Modular solutions with eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, and minimal waste for a greener future
We offer flexible and scalable modular buildings that are fully customisable solutions and can adapt to your changing needs
We provide turnkey solutions, encompassing design, construction, and installation for hassle-free and efficient projects
Commanding the newest fleet of secure storage containers and eco-friendly anti-vandal accommodation, Cleveland Hire excels in answering every call when it comes to site set-ups.
Our comprehensive turnkey service ensures a hassle-free experience, providing all essential site units and accessories. From offices, canteens, and toilets to furniture, temporary power supplies, fencing, and lighting, we have you covered for short and long-term projects.
Hire Products & Services
Why Cleveland Hire?
We Are The Experts
Your trusted experts in site accommodation and site set-ups. Providing innovative solutions for all your project needs
New, Modern Fleet Rapid Response
Experience the best with our new, modern fleet of site accommodation. Unmatched comfort and functionality for your projects
Count on Cleveland Hire for rapid response and exceptional service. Our dedicated team is here to support your projects without delay
Customer Obsessed
We are customer obsessed. Our exceptional customer service ensures your needs are met and expectations exceeded
Cleveland JCoP Gold Standard
Our Cleveland Hire and Modular fleets are fully compliant with the latest JCoP (Joint Code of Practice) guidelines, enabling us to supply products with Cleveland’s Gold Standard seal of approval.
Surpassing 30 minutes of fire testing, the ceilings, floors, and upgraded walls meet all REI requirements, giving our customers 100% site insurance peace of mind.
This is a requirement for temporary accommodation that is part of a vertically stacked installation, situated outside of the 6m parameter of a building under construction.
JCoP is crucial for construction professionals, offering best practices in fire prevention and guidelines for temporary site accommodation. Complying to the latest edition is essential for insurance contracts.
JCoP Compliant – EPC “B” Rated
• Insulated in walls, flooring, and ceilings
• UPVC double glazed windows
• Door closers enhancing thermal efficiency
• 2kW heater with thermostat control
• Advanced open window detection
• Energy-efficient LED lighting
• Integrated PIR motion sensors
Case Study | Offshore Energy Limited (OEL)
North Sea Engineering
Offshore Energy Limited (OEL) provide project management and engineering solutions, and related training services, to the Oil and Gas, Subsea Telecommunications and Renewable Energy industries on a global scale.
OEL wanted to take a modular approach to support its activities utilising ISO and DNV shipping containers, which have the benefit of being easily transported worldwide by road, rail, and sea.
For this project, we were tasked with modifying two 20ft One Trip Containers for different purposes. One container was transformed into a store and workshop for rigging equipment, and the second became a modern office with air conditioning.
Both containers include electrics and strip lighting as well as full Grafo-Therm anti-condensation treatment on all internal walls and ceilings. The flooring was created with easy to install Coba tough lock tiles; made from resilient PVC, this flooring option is ideal for industrial use.
For the workshop, we installed a workbench, heavy duty hooks and a heater, creating a highly functional and comfortable working space.
The office walls were lined with 15mm melamine, supplied by the customer, making them stronger and extra durable. Behind the cargo doors, a partitional wall with a personnel door and sliding window was installed, providing a traditional office entrance. This unit was fitted with an air conditioning system and a heater.
The exteriors of both containers were painted light grey (RAL 9003) and fitted with custom decals in line with the company’s branding. They both hold CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) certifications, demonstrating that they are built safely, pass all testing and inspections, and are suitable for transportation at sea.
Once delivered to OEL, they made their own additions, including the installation of a first aid kit and eye wash station, fire extinguishers, and storage cabinets.
Case Study | Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI)
In 2023, Cleveland Modular successfully completed the first phase of our groundbreaking modular building project in partnership with Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), a leading global cleantech company.
Through a rigorous competitive tender process, we were selected to undertake the construction of five remarkable buildings, consisting of a total of 88 modular bays, at a prestigious site located in Essex.
The modular buildings constructed for this project are a testament to our expertise and dedication to excellence. Each building has been meticulously designed and engineered to meet the highest standards of functionality, aesthetics, and durability. Our team of skilled professionals has worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail of the construction aligns seamlessly with the project requirements.
Upon receiving notification of our successful submission, we promptly ordered the modular bays from our trusted manufacturer. We specifically requested the bays to be delivered flat-packed to the site. This decision not only facilitated on-site assembly but also greatly reduced the carbon footprint of the project. By aligning with HZI’s sustainability goals and their holistic vision for a greener future, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmentally conscious construction practices.
Once the bays were lifted into place, our dedicated team immediately began the internal fit-out phase. Our objective was to create a seamless and welcoming workplace environment for the HZI team. By carefully integrating the modular bays, we ensured an open and bright space that promotes productivity and a positive atmosphere.
As part of our comprehensive Boost Package, we provided a range of additional features to enhance the functionality and comfort of the buildings. These extras included data connectivity, fire alarms, emergency lighting, furniture, and an advanced centrally controlled air conditioning system. The system was specifically designed to meet the client’s requirements, with the facilities manager having full control over its operation.
Rivenhall, Essex Energy
Case Study | Ethical Power
Langford, Exeter Energy
In early 2024, the UK’s leading power generator and a leading renewables developer announced the construction of seven new UK solar and co-located battery projects.
The company aims to commission on average 450MW of new UK solar capacity per year up to 2030 in support of the UK’s ambitions for 70GW of solar capacity by 2035.extinguishers, and storage cabinets.
Ethical Power were awarded the construction contract to develop a solar farm in Langford, Exeter, that will provide 35MW solar + 35MW BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems).
Ethical Power required the services of Cleveland Hire to help create a site compound for the solar farm build.
The extensive site set-up will be on hire for the duration of construction, which is estimated to be around one year, and features multiple units including offices, canteens, drying rooms, toilets, showers, and stores.
Opting for Cleveland Hire’s JCoP Gold Standard fleet of site accommodation units, Ethical Power have ensured their temporary structures fully comply with the latest JCoP fire safety guidelines.
By hiring a variety of accommodation units, workers are provided with designated spaces that cater to their specific needs, ensuring they have comfortable and well-equipped areas for both productive work and restful break times.
Several shipping containers were modified to include electrics and racking for safe storage purposes.
For this project, we supplied: Seven 32ft canteens, eight 32ft offices, five 32ft drying rooms, two 32ft heart units (double office), Three 10ft Stores, One 10ft COSHH Store, Two 20ft Stores with electrics and racking, Two 6+1 Toilet + Shower, One 3+1 Toilet block, four tanks, and five staircases for stacked units.
Case Study | Ventus Energy
Ventus Energy is a renewable energy engineering company that works primarily on offshore windfarms across the world. We modified a 10ft and 20ft Shipping Container to become COSHH stores for the electrical engineering company.
Ventus’ mission is to create a safer, more sustainable world through intelligent offshore windfarm operations, helping to protect the planet from the dangers of global warming.
They came to us as they required bespoke units to be used as offshore workshops on a cable installation vessel for an upcoming project.
Our modifications team took a 10ft and 20ft Shipping Container and fitted them both with built-in gas cannister cages and COSHH cabinets for the safe storage of hazardous materials.
Shelving, electrics, and lighting were installed as per the specification requirements of the customer, with louvre vents also being fitted for improved ventilation.
For the 20ft workshop, two workbenches and tool chests were added to create additional storage and working space.
A transformer was installed at the front of the larger workshop to safely transfer electric energy from one circuit to another by changing the voltage.
Both units were completed by applying large company decals to the exterior of the containers.
Case Study | Strabag
Whitby, North Yorkshire Construction
Cleveland Modular provided a 28-bay facility and a 3-bay emergency response building to support the construction of a major tunnelling project in the North East of England.
STRABAG UK are the contractors responsible for the tunnel construction on the Anglo American Woodsmith Project, which is the development of a state-of-the-art polyhalite fertiliser mine based two miles south of Whitby in the North York Moors National Park. It will set new standards for sustainable mining while helping to boost food production and sustainable farming practices.
For this project, our Cleveland Modular team supplied a large 28 bay single storey facility that houses the engineering team. The building serves multiples purposes and features office, canteen, and drying areas, as well as toilet and shower facilities.
Positioned alongside the 28 bay office building, sits a smaller 3 bay single storey building used solely by the emergency response team as a base to monitor work within the mine and for the quick deployment of staff and equipment in the event of an incident.
Multiple ancillary items were supplied as part of our ‘Boost Your Space’ service, providing both structures with fire alarms, emergency lighting, air conditioning, dehumidifiers for drying rooms, and IT installation / provision.
All units were painted RAL6008 (Sherwood Green) to comply with local planning requirements, along with black out windows as the site overlooks a caravan park.
By providing a large single-story building and a small emergency response base, Cleveland Modular has ensured that STRABAG UK’s engineering and safety teams have the optimal environment to carry out their crucial work.
