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Plant Hire & Powered Access Equipment in Southend-on-Sea

Fast & Reliable Powered Access Equipment & Plant Hire in Southend-on-Sea

We have more than 50 years of experience behind us here at Smiths Hire, and throughout that time, we’ve always been focused on providing a truly unrivalled service to our customers – so if you’re looking for the very best tool hire service in Southend-on-Sea, you’re in exactly the right place. With us, you can take your pick from a diverse array of powerful tools, all designed by leading manufacturers for peerless efficiency and reliability. In short, whatever the nature of the task at hand, you can always count on us to provide you with the tools you need to make short work of the job. And of course, if you’ve ever got any questions, or need a word or two of friendly advice, don’t hesitate to ask a member of our team!

Skyjack SJ6832 RT 12m Scissor Lift (WH 11.8m)

Scissor Lift Hire

We offer the very best-in-class diesel and electric scissor lifts here at Smiths Hire, enabling you to access any height between 4.55m all the way up to 17.24m. Here you’ll find everything to suit your needs, whether you’re working indoors or on rougher outdoor terrain.

Diesel Scissor Lift Hire

Electric Scissor Lift Hire

Scissor Lift Hire
Genie Z-33/18 Cherry Picker

Cherry Picker Hire

When you choose Smiths Hire for cherry picker hire, you can take your pick from a wide range of first-class, reliable cherry pickers, along with next-day delivery available nationwide. Ideal for use in both indoor and outdoor locations.

Articulated Boom Lift Hire

Spider Lift Hire

Trailer Mounted Cherry Picker Hire

Telescopic Boom Lift Hire

Cherry Picker Hire
Dingli AMWP11.5-8100 in use

Vertical Mast Lift Hire

Our Vertical Mast Lift Hire offers an easy, cost-effective solution to working in tight-fitting spaces where a small footprint is required. Hire a vertical mast boom today to work-at-height with total peace of mind.

Bravi Leonardo model – WH 4.9m

Genie model – WH 6.52m

Skyjack model – WH 6.7m

JLG models – WH 8.15m-12.65m

Haulotte model – WH 10m

Vertical Mast Lift Hire
plant hire

Plant Hire

With over 50 years of experience behind us at Smiths Hire, we are the go-to choice for plant hire and general building equipment for hire. Here you’ll find everything you need for digging, excavating, dumping and removal, or lifting at height. Our key plant hire services include:

Mini Digger Hire

Telehandler Hire

Dumper Truck Hire

Skip Loader Hire

Plant Hire
site unit hire

Site Unit Hire

We provide an extensive range of solutions for site accommodation, encompassing everything from site office and canteen units all the way up to toilet hire. We have a long history of supplying these units for use at events, construction sites, and temporary installations. Some of our key site unit hire services include:

Toilet Hire

Welfare Unit Hire

Accommodation Unit Hire

Site Unit Hire

Go Electric

At Smiths Hire, we’re proud to offer a national, single-source eco-friendly hire solution, encompassing powered access equipment, site lighting, mobile welfare units, and site accommodation, plus a range of tools and solar hybrid power generators. We can deliver all these anywhere in the UK!

Eco Access Hire

Eco Generator Hire

Eco Lighting Hire

Eco Plant Hire

Solar Power Hire

Go Electric

Smiths Hire Depots Google Reviews

  • 5 star rating

    Great people, really helpful and friendly - couldn't do enough for me.

    Maria, Bolton
  • 4 star rating

    Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Hired a drill and a planer, good quality too.

    Colin, Cleveleys
  • 5 star rating

    Can't fault the team at Smiths Hire St Annes.

    Nick, St. Annes
  • 5 star rating

    Jason and team extremely helpful with options and service. Will be back!

    Iva, Southport
  • 5 star rating

    An all round excellent experience that is lacking in so many businesses these days.

    Isabelle, Preston
  • 5 star rating

    Best place to hire from by far.

    William, Blackpool
  • 5 star rating

    Sound knowledgeable guys on the desk.. Good time scale for repairs from Tony in workshop. Decent prices, highly recommend.

    David, Burnley
  • 4 star rating

    Always have a great experience when dealing with Smith's and the prices are great.

    Mark, Warrington
  • 5 star rating

    Had what I needed and staff very helpful.

    Jim, Blackpool
  • 5 star rating

    Really helpful staff when collecting and returning my item. Thoroughly recommend. Cheers lads - see you soon for a cement mixer!

    Steven, Blackburn
  • 5 star rating

    Lads in the depot are friendly and helpful, nothing is too much hassle for them. Great service!

    Jordan, Liverpool
  • 5 star rating

    Won't be hiring from any other provider now, just Smiths, they sorted me out with a great deal and very professional the whole way!

    Ian, Manchester
  • 5 star rating

    Friendly polite staff. Very knowledgeable Very reasonably priced.

    Mark, Leeds
  • 5 star rating

    Great service today from Formby Depot with special thanks to James for your help - much appreciated.

    Roy, Formby
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