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About usWe are a family business that was established in Penrith over 25 years ago. We have grown to employ over 50 locally-trained people but we still try to keep the personal service, value-for-money pricing and quality. The firm is controlled by Steve Atkinson who has seen it grow since 1982 from just himself as a sole trader to its current turnover of around £10 million. Steve leads the business with Barry Turner and a management team that includes John Bousfield, Neil McKaskie, Tony Ripley, Tracy Little, Adrian Banks and Steve Pickering each one bringing their own practical experience and expertise to the company. Our peopleOur reputation is based on our people and we invest a great deal in training our staff and maintaining the professional standards that you expect from a quality business. We review and plan our training programme every year and hold the “Investor in People” status as a measure of our commitment to training and development. We also work hard to keep the feel of a smaller firm where everyone is part of the family. We recruit trainees locally each year and, in conjunction with the Construction Skills, we currently have several modern apprentices working for us while also training at local colleges for their professional craft qualifications. The company also supports local community groups and schools where our staff and their families are involved. Recent sponsorships have included Penrith RUFC,Wetheriggs United FC and Penrith Amateur Boxing Club as well as donations towards the local Lions and Rotary Charity Golf Days, Penrith Savoyards, Penrith Players Theatre Group and local primary schools. Corporate Responsibilities PolicyThe company is committed to go beyond the requirements of legislation by acting in an ethical and sustainable manner. This is achieved by considering the company’s economic, social and environmental impacts in the way it operates and by utilising its management systems in order to engage staff, customer’s suppliers and the community. Atkinson Building Contractors seeks to operate in a responsible manner. We believe the long-term business success of the company is best served by recognising the importance of balancing the interests of our staff, customers, local communities, and the environment in which we operate. The management of these environmental and social issues is a base for good corporate governance and is incorporated into business decisions at all levels of the organisation and is incorporated into the company’s Integrated Management System where appropriate. The Environment We are committed to our Environmental Policy Statement and our continuous improvement programme in order to minimise the impact our activities have upon the environment. Our Employees The company aims to be a good employer, recruiting, investing in training and retaining skilled and motivated staff across all departments. In line with our Equal Opportunities Policy, we promote equality and diversity and ensure the welfare, health and safety of all our staff is of paramount importance. Continual personal development and staff training is encouraged and supported throughout the workforce. Our Suppliers We conduct all our business relationships on the principles of its core values of accountability, excellence, honestly, teamwork and integrity. Our aim is to build mutually beneficial relationships with all our suppliers. Suppliers are sourced locally whenever possible with consideration given to their environmental ethics. Local Communities The company is committed to making a positive contribution to the local community in which we operate and contributing to long term sustainable benefits to the local people and environment. We shall support a number of local initiatives and fundraise for local charities |
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 Wetheriggs & Shap Old Boys  Fund Raising For Eden Valley Hospice and North Air Ambulance in association with our client the Penrith Cooperative department store.  Wetheriggs United First Team, Sponsored by Atkinson Building Contractors  Sports Relief Fun Run |
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 Penrith Rugby Union Football Club  NHS Give Blood Appeal  Visit to Crosby Ravensworth Primary School to highlight the dangers of construction sites in conjunction with the Considerate Constructors Scheme.  Run For Megan |
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