Mobile Offices & Office Portacabins Workington and West Cumbria
Mobile portable offices in Workington, Cumbria
Secure, robust, and vandal resistant office accommodation delivered across West Cumbria from our Lillyhall base.
Ian Wilson supplies high-specification portable site offices and office containers for hire and sale. Strategically located in Workington, we provide rapid-response site solutions for small self-build projects and major industrial projects, including Sellafield, Westlakes Science Park, and the Port of Workington.
From single gatehouses to stacked multi-unit complexes, our shipping container based cabins are able to withstand the demands of active construction and high-security environments.
Site Office Container Sizes & Layouts
We provide a range of standard portable office cabin sizes, all constructed from heavy-duty Coreten steel. Typical configurations include:
| Size (Imperial) | Size (Metric) | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 10ft x 8ft | 3.0m x 2.4m | Security gatehouses and small team pods |
| 20ft x 8ft | 6.0m x 2.4m | Standard site office for construction projects |
| 32ft x 10ft | 9.7m x 3.0m | Large management offices and meeting spaces |
| 40ft x 8ft | 12.2m x 2.4m | Open-plan layouts or combined office/welfare units |
Complete Site Accommodation and Integrated Services
To support your project, we can provide a complete site compound setup including a mix of office cabins, welfare units, canteens, drying rooms, and secure storage containers for tools and materials.
Working from our base at Lillyhall, we provide coverage across the whole of Cumbria including Carlisle, Penrith, Barrow, and Kendal. For larger contracts, we can arrange delivery UK-wide.
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Unlike national brokers, we manage the entire delivery and collection process using our own modern HIAB lorry-mounted crane. This gives you one point of contact for both the cabin and the transport.
- Local Expertise: Our drivers know the roads, access routes, and security constraints of Cumbria, West Cumbria , South West Scotland and The Borders major industrial sites.
- Precision Siting: We lift and position your cabin exactly where you need it, including stacked configurations where space is tight.
- Fast Response: Being based at Lillyhall, Workington, allows for shorter lead times and competitive transport costs for sites in Whitehaven, Maryport, Cockermouth, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas.
"By choosing a local supplier, you benefit from local drivers who understand site constraints and a team that can respond quickly to changing project schedules."
Features & Benefits of Mobile Offices
- Durability: Insulated steel construction with anti-vandal doors and window shutters for exposed sites.
- Climate Control: Fitted electric lighting and heating for year-round site use.
- Turnkey Ready: Multiple power sockets and data/IT points installed as required.
- Modular Potential: Units can be supplied as single units or stacked with external staircases to maximize limited space.
Who Uses Our Mobile Container Office Hire & Sales Service?
Our portable office hire service is suited to customers who need practical temporary workspace on site across Cumbria, West Cumbria, South West Scotland and the Borders.
Ian Wilson Haulage provides mobile office units from its Workington base, supported by HIAB delivery and siting capability.
Typical uses include:
- Construction and infrastructure projects needing temporary office space on site.
- Businesses requiring additional workspace during projects, expansion or refurbishment.
- Sites needing modular office accommodation that can be positioned, and where required stacked and linked, using HIAB support.
Portable office units provide a practical way to create temporary workspace without the need for a permanent building, with options ranging from straightforward office space to more highly specified modular setups.
Family-Run Since 1974, Based in Workington
Ian Wilson Haulage is a family-run business that started in 1974 and operates from Pittwood Road, Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Workington. From that base, the company supports customers across Cumbria and beyond through its haulage, HIAB, container and temporary workspace services.
When you hire a portable office from Ian Wilson Haulage, you are dealing with an established local business with decades of experience, a recognised Workington base and the equipment needed to deliver and position units on site
For advice on the right size and layout for your site office, or to check availability and hire rates, contact the team at Ian Wilson.
Call: 01900 64304
Email: info@ianwilsonhaulage.co.uk
Address: Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria