Contract Lift & Crane Hire
With a wholly-owned fleet of cranes and lifting equipment and seven branches across the UK, we have the contract crane lift expertise to ensure your contract lift is carried out safely and efficiently. We also have the variety of high quality and versatile cranes in our fleet required to provide a local crane hire service with experienced personnel to supervise the lift if required.
At AIS Vanguard, our 40-track record in contract crane lift services means that no contract lift is too big or too small for our team. You can rely on us to plan your contract lift with meticulous attention to detail, including a site visit to understand the brief for your contract crane lift, a thorough method statement and risk assessment, and health and safety management from experienced HSSE professionals. We will deploy the right mix of skilled personnel and lifting equipment for your contract lift, drawing on the team and fleet based at our national branch network.
Get in touch with an expert
What you can expect from your contract lift with us
We provide a professional and experienced contact crane lift service which always includes:
- A site visit to understand the brief and the health and safety considerations of your contract lift
- A method statement and risk assessment for your contract lift
- The right lifting equipment, matched to the requirements of your contract crane lift and your site, from our wide-ranging and well-maintained fleet
- The right trained and certified personnel, with substantial experience of contract lift projects
- Full insurance cover throughout your contract lift, including cover for the asset, any damages on site and public liability
- Trusted health and safety management
- A responsive service with local contract lift experience and after sales support
AIS Vanguard
Our crane hire capabilities
If you opt for crane hire rather than a contract crane lift service, we are here to provide you with the most appropriate crane hire asset and offer our advice and support.
You many already know which type of lifting equipment you’re looking for, but we can advise you on the most suitable option for your crane hire requirements to ensure your project is as safe, efficient and cost effective as possible.
If you come to us for crane hire, we will deliver the crane to site, but you will be responsible for ensuring you have appropriate, fully-trained and certified personnel available to carry out the lift.
What you can expect from crane hire with us:
We have a varied, wholly-owned and well-maintained fleet of cranes available for crane hire and our crane hire service includes:
- A wide choice of lifting equipment for crane hire, including Valla cranes from 2t to 20t capacity, Franna pick and carry cranes up to 14t capacity and Megalift hydraulic gantry systems
- The advice of our expert team to help you select the right crane hire solution for your needs
- Local service from the nearest branch in our national network
- Delivery and pick up at the beginning and end of your crane hire period
Contract lift or crane hire – which is right for you?
Whether you opt for a contract crane lift or crane hire, our expert team is on hand to help you consider all the options and ensure you minimise risk.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements on 01257 447647
Frequently Asked Questions
In a standard crane hire, the customer is responsible for the lift plan, supervision, and insurance. With an AIS Vanguard contract lift, we provide a fully managed service where we take on all legal and operational responsibility. This includes providing the appointed person, lift supervisor, and slinger signallers, alongside the appropriate crane and comprehensive insurance cover.
Our contract lifting package offers a comprehensive turnkey journey, starting with early engagement and strategic planning to ensure every operation is engineered for maximum efficiency from the outset. This end-to-end service encompasses initial site surveys, the development of detailed Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and bespoke lift plans. We manage all logistical requirements, including road closure coordination and the deployment of our wholly owned fleet of specialist lifting equipment. The process continues through to final technical commissioning and dedicated post-commissioning support, ensuring full compliance with LOLER and BS7121 standards while maintaining a single point of accountability for the entire project lifecycle.
Choosing a contract lift reduces your business’s risk and administrative burden. By appointing us as the specialist lifting contractor, you transfer the statutory lifting liability to AIS Vanguard. This is particularly beneficial for complex or high-risk moves where you may not have in-house appointed persons or the specific insurance required for heavy industrial lifting operations.