M53 Junction 11, Ellesmere Port Highway Rehabilitation
Swift completion of works to the central reservation along a key section of the M53 have paved the way for an upgraded safety barrier installation.
Client · National Highways
About from company website
Kilkern is a specialist contractor providing infrastructure solutions across the UK. The company operates through three specialist divisions: Highways and Civil Engineering Contracting, Specialist Labour Hire, and Operated Vacuum Excavator Hire (Vac UK). With offices in Manchester, London, Birmingham, and Wales, Kilkern partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions, often through early contractor involvement, particularly within the Highways and Infrastructure sector.
The Specialist Labour Hire division has a strong reputation for providing high-quality workers to safety-critical sectors including highways, rail, water, and utilities. Vac UK, the vacuum excavator business, boasts a modern fleet and invests in the latest technology to reduce cable strikes and provide safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solutions for excavation around buried services. Kilkern and Vac UK are committed to robust quality and safety management systems, ensuring they meet and exceed client expectations on high-profile projects.
The company prides itself on completing projects on time and to budget, with an exemplary health and safety and environmental track record.
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Project experience from company website
Kilkern's highways expertise called on to reduce congestion on A16 corridor
The £20 million A16 Levelling Up Fund improvement scheme saw a total of five transport projects carried out along the A16 corridor between Boston and Spalding.
M6 Junctions 21a-26 Launch and Reception Pits
Lancashire
Kilkern excavated launch and reception pits in preparation for direction drilling along an 11 mile length of the M6 motorway in Lancashire.
Client · Costain
Kilkern delivers M6 drainage improvements at Kendal
Kilkern, working alongside Octavius, has successfully completed a critical motorway drainage and infrastructure upgrade at the M6 Junction 36 Kendal interchange. Delivered on behalf of National Highways.
Client · National Highways
Lostock Waste to Energy Plant (LSEP)
Kilkern at Lostock Waste to Energy Plant (LSEP)
Accreditations from company website
- SafeContractor
- CHAS
- Builders Profile
- Environmental Agency Registered Waste Carrier
- CPA
- FORS
- Constructionline
- ISO 9001
Clients mentioned from company website
Colas, I&H Brown, BAM, Costain, Eurovia, Taylor Wimpey, Morgan Sindall, Galliford Try, National Highways, Thames Water, Octavius.
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Questions about Kilkern Ltd from the record on this page
What does Kilkern Ltd do?
Kilkern is a specialist contractor providing infrastructure solutions. We have divisions covering highways and civil engineering contracting, specialist labour supply and operated vacuum excavation. Their listed services include Civil engineering, Utilities, Rail infrastructure, Drainage and Road surfacing.
Where is Kilkern Ltd based?
Kilkern Ltd is registered at Unit 7 Fishbrook Industrial Estate Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Bolton, BL4 8NF, in North West.
What areas does Kilkern Ltd cover?
Kilkern Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
How many people work at Kilkern Ltd?
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 50 employees, which places the company in the 50-249 employees band.
What is Kilkern Ltd's turnover?
Kilkern Ltd reported turnover of £21.5m in accounts filed for the year to 2025.
Is Kilkern Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists Kilkern Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-06-30.
What accreditations does Kilkern Ltd hold?
Kilkern Ltd displays SafeContractor, CHAS, Builders Profile, Environmental Agency Registered Waste Carrier, CPA and FORS on its website.
What sectors does Kilkern Ltd work in?
Kilkern Ltd works in Infrastructure and Energy.
When was Kilkern Ltd established?
Kilkern Ltd was incorporated on 2010-08-10.