Hire Safe Solutions

What Hire Safe Solutions does

Hire Safe Solutions Ltd is a privately-held UK specialist in powered access solutions, founded in 2013 and headquartered at Churchlands Business Park, Harbury (Leamington Spa). The company rents, sells and contract-hires Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), telehandlers and related specialist high-reach machinery — including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, super booms, super scissors, trailer-mounted booms, spider lifts, mast booms, vehicle-mounted platforms, counterbalance forklifts and rotating/heavy-lift telehandlers up to 50 tonnes — to construction, heavy industry, facilities management, events and arboriculture clients across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Operations are supported from depots in Leamington Spa (HQ), Runcorn (Cheshire) and Darlington, with the company claiming one of the most extensive SuperMEWP / high-reach fleets in the UK or ROI and a fleet in which more than 80% of equipment is under four years old and over 65% is hybrid or electric.

Revenue is generated through four streams: short- and long-term equipment hire (from one day to five years), sales of new and used MEWPs and telehandlers, contract-hire packages bundling equipment with servicing and maintenance on fixed monthly payments, and IPAF/CPCS accredited operator training delivered at multiple UK locations. The fleet is assembled from a broad OEM ecosystem (Genie, Skyjack, Bronto, JLG, JCB, Niftylift, Jungheinrich, Magni, Merlo, Dino, XCMG), bringing in proprietary control systems such as Magni's MCTS touchscreen interface, Load Moment Indicator, Live Load Diagram, RFID attachment recognition and OEM telematics with geo-fencing and operator access controls. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct — phone (0800 865 4455), email and website enquiry forms — with marketing activity concentrated on the company website, a Knowledge Hub content library, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).

The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed parent, external investors, subsidiary, patent or regulatory action. No financial figures, funding rounds, M&A activity or leadership changes are disclosed; key public-facing milestones are operational (Darlington depot opening, SuperMEWP and ETV division launches, ongoing Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity support) rather than corporate.

Name

Hire Safe Solutions

Legal name

Hire Safe Solutions Ltd

Website

https://hiresafesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hire Safe Solutions is a UK private company that hires, sells and contract-hires MEWPs, telehandlers (including heavy-lift up to 50 tonnes) and specialist high-reach machinery, and delivers IPAF/CPCS training, serving construction, industrial, facilities management and events clients across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Powered Access Equipment Hire

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ), Construction Site Vehicles (Dumpers, Site Carriers, Telehandlers) (IMAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Powered access equipment
• MEWP hire services
• Mobile elevating work platforms
• Telehandler rental
• Operator training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Harbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Short-term and long-term rental of powered access equipment including MEWPs, telehandlers, and specialist machinery. Hire periods range from one day to five years, offered throughout the UK and Ireland.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used MEWPs and telehandlers through dedicated sales department
3. Contract Hire: Set monthly payment package including servicing and maintenance, providing all-in-one finance solution for equipment access
4. Training Courses: IPAF-certified operator training and construction-related training courses delivered at multiple UK locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hire Safe Solutions provides mechanical powered access solutions for working at height, offering equipment hire, sales, and contract hire of MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), telehandlers, and specialist high-reach machinery across the UK and Ireland. The company also delivers IPAF-certified operator training courses at multiple UK locations.

Product overview

Hire Safe Solutions operates as a UK specialist in powered access solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment hire, lease, and sales services. The company's core offering revolves around MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) and telehandlers, with particular expertise in SuperMEWPs (high-reach machines). Their product portfolio includes Cherry Pickers/Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Super Booms, Super Scissors, Trailer Mounted Booms, Rotating Telehandlers (Magni RTH series), Heavy Lift Telehandlers (Magni HTH and Merlo P-series), Counter Balance Forklifts (Jungheinrich and XCMG brands), Extreme Terrain Vehicles (ETVs), Spider Lifts, Vehicle Mounted Platforms, and Mast Boom Lifts. The company also provides Contract Hire finance packages and Training Courses for operator certification. Their modern fleet emphasises sustainability with over 65% hybrid or electric machines, and equipment is sourced from manufacturers including Genie, Skyjack, Bronto, JLG, JCB, Niftylift, Dino, Jungheinrich, Magni, and Merlo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet age under 4 years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Speedy Hire: UK-listed equipment rental company offering powered access, plant, and tools hire nationwide. Directly comparable to Hire Safe Solutions across MEWP and telehandler rental, contract hire, and training, but at materially larger scale.
• Sunbelt Rentals (UK): UK arm of one of the largest equipment rental groups, offering aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and powered access. Overlaps directly with Hire Safe Solutions on MEWP hire and fleet breadth, with broader category coverage and deeper capital base.
• AFI Rentals: UK specialist in powered access rental (MEWPs, boom and scissor lifts) and on-site service. Closest direct peer to Hire Safe Solutions on MEWP focus, with similar customer base in construction and facilities management.
• Nationwide Platforms: UK MEWP specialist offering powered access hire, sales, training, and contract hire. Directly comparable business model to Hire Safe Solutions with a national depot footprint and IPAF-accredited training.
• Niftylift: UK-based MEWP manufacturer and rental operator specialising in trailer-mounted and self-propelled platforms. Comparable to Hire Safe on product overlap (trailer-mounted booms) and UK focus, while also being one of Hire Safe's fleet suppliers.

Regional players

• Riwal: European MEWP and aerial work platform rental specialist operating across multiple countries. Comparable to Hire Safe Solutions on product focus (MEWPs and telehandlers) but operates in continental Europe rather than the UK.
• Loxam: Europe's largest equipment rental group with material UK presence in powered access and plant hire. Comparable to Hire Safe on aerial work platform rental, though operating primarily across continental Europe and France.

Broad incumbents

• JLG Industries: Global OEM of MEWPs, telehandlers, and aerial work platforms supplying Hire Safe's fleet. Comparable as a broad incumbent defining the powered access equipment category, though operating on the manufacturer rather than rental side.
• Genie (Terex): Major global MEWP OEM (part of Terex) supplying Hire Safe's fleet. Relevant as a category-defining incumbent in boom and scissor lifts, but on the manufacturing rather than rental side.
• Manitou: Global OEM of telehandlers, including rotating and heavy-lift models, supplying the broader UK market. Comparable to Hire Safe on the equipment category used by their customers, though primarily on the manufacturing side.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hiresafesolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hire-safe-solutions-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/hiresafesolutions
• Xx.com/HireSafeSol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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