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The presence of health and safety equipment within the workplace should never be taken lightly. Not only is this critical in terms of overall productivity, but recent statistics highlight the dangers that exist.

The Smiths Hire senior team are excited to announce the acquisition of Formby Tool Hire, and subsequently two new locations to add to our growing list of Hire it Centres.

Do you require the latest tools for hire at a highly competitive price? Have you been frustrated in the past when dealing with late deliveries or a simple lack of industry experience? These are only two of the reasons why customers from all walks of life are leveraging the services provided by Smiths Hire. Boasting… Read more »

A clean and comfortable workplace is a productive workplace. This concept is even truer when the temperatures outside begin to rise. As summer is soon to be fully upon us, it is important that your employees are provided with a cool environment.

We are proud to announce that we have launched our new Go Green campaign, we are passionately committed to sustainability and protecting the environment – so we are now offering a number of products in eco-friendly variations as part of our commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.

Earlier this month we announced that Smiths Hire were nominated for the Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Company for 2019, we were extremely proud, especially since we were winners for the same award last year. We are elated to announce that we won the HAE ‘Plant, Tool and Equipment Hire Company of the Year Award… Read more »

Every year the Hire Awards of Excellence are a great way of celebrating the UK’s Plant & Tool Hire Industries successes and achievements. This year, on the 13th of April the awards will take place in Grosvenor House Hotel down in London – hosted by the Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke.

With Spring just around the corner, Smiths Hire are gearing up for our Gardening & Spring Cleaning events. With the days getting longer, warmer days and garden life sprouting, now is the best time to start thinking about your Summer garden parties.

We here at Smiths Hire know how important getting the right tools for the job is, but also how quickly you can get the tools! That’s why we offer a Same Day delivery on all small tools, and Next Day Delivery on the bigger tools, Plant Machinery & Powered Access products!

We have recently launched our new Non-Mechanical Brochure, featuring products from the Non-Mechanical section of our full Directory, with an online version available. If you’re in need of anything Non-Mechanical, we’ve got you covered!

The Dependables is a campaign we are running to demonstrate our commitment to excellent Customer Service. During the course of September we visited two of our Hire It Centres, firstly in Cleveleys and then later on we visited our Whitegate Drive depot.

Earlier this month we helped a local charity called Snows Heights Outdoor Centre to carry out a landscaping project by donating equipment for free hire.

Smiths Hire have been listed as one of the Top 30 Powered Access companies in the UK with a total of 509 machines for hire and WE ARE still growing with a further investment in sixteen New SKYJACK Scissor machines in September 2018.

Here at Smith’s Hire, we are always looking to keep our brand and business up to date! We strive to ensure we maintain the freshness of our brand and continue to have a sleek, modern, appearance which will remain appealing to our customer’s.

Thanks to more than four decades of experience, Smiths Hire is capable of supplying our customers with only the most targeted power & lighting solutions.

Smiths Hire are proud to announce a further investment of £200,000 in Brand New SKYJACK Scissors Lifts taking Smiths Hire Powered Access fleet to over 500 Machines.

Due to the ongoing growth of their Leeds depot, Smiths Hire have invested in a new ‘state of the art’ delivery wagon which has been customised to their own design by Sterling.

The team at Smiths Hire has always been committed to providing our growing customer base with a wide range of equipment hire options to choose from. As our products and services continue to increase, it is important that all clients are able to find what they are looking for within a short period of time…. Read more »

At Smiths Hire we’re actively seeking new recruits and love to see people interested in joining our Award Winning team! Even if you’re not applying for a current job vacancy, please send a copy of your CV with the form below and we will keep you on record for future reference when new roles become available.

Whether referring to a small domestic task or a large construction project, understanding the correct scaffolding requirements is critical if you hope to avoid potentially serious injuries.

Smiths Hire are proud to announce that we are the winners of the 2018 HAE Plant, Tool and Equipment Hire Company of the Year. The award is based on the high levels of customer service that nominees achieve, putting the customer first.

Smiths Hire has been an industry leader within the equipment hire industry for well over four decades. This unparalleled level of experience has enabled us to cater to even the most demanding of needs and our bespoke customer service options illustrate that we are always one step ahead of the competition. While we pride ourselves… Read more »

Spring Is Coming: Don’t Forget About the Carpets!   Although carpets can make or break the ambiance of any room, the unfortunate fact of the matter is that they will also gather a good deal of dirt and grime over time. From children and pets to regular foot traffic, deep carpet cleaning is essential if… Read more »

Smiths Hire Now Open in Leeds with New Kit, Lower Trade Rates and Free Local Delivery. Smiths Equipment Hire has always been known as a provider of professional high-quality commercial hire equipment to trade customers throughout numerous industries across the North West of England. We are therefore especially proud to announce that we have recently… Read more »