Hird is able to handle anything from a single machine move, to the installation of a complete industrial production line.
Hird is committed to supplying the best possible service in machinery moving, starting with a free, no-obligations site survey, through to detailed planning, risk analysis, and then project delivery.
Customers from a wide range of industries and commercial sectors rely on Hird for their contract lifting tasks, including data centre installation and management, petrochemicals, food and drink production, aerospace and fabrication industries.
Our large fleet of electric pick and carry cranes and spider cranes are designed to work inside factories – including in live food production areas – carrying out machine lifting tasks with zero emissions and low noise.
Hird’s provides trained personnel to ensure that its machine moving services comply with BS7121 Safe Use of Cranes and PUWER, LOLER regulations within the contract lifting price.
Contact Hird today for a free, no obligation site survey. Our highly experienced can-do teams are ready to assist, and advise you on the best solution to suit your machinery moving needs.
Call 01482 227333 or email [email protected].
Hird’s machinery moving teams are experts at carrying out tandem lifts, where two cranes are used to lift and control loads. Large and irregular-shaped loads, often combined with constrained space, can make these projects particularly challenging.
Our mobile crane hire service is trusted by customers across many sectors, including construction, marine maintenance and engineering, art installation, manufacturing and process engineering, and facilities management.
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No obligation site survey
Full risk assessment
Available to work in high risk conditions
BS7121 Safe Use of Cranes
Method statement
Lifting plan
Full accredited lifting professionals
View examples of our Contract Lifting & Machine Moving expertise
Contract lifting services are tailored to the complexity and requirements of each lifting project.
The main types include:
The crane company provides a competent operator, lift supervisor, and slinger/signaller, plans the lift, and ensures all work complies with relevant regulations such as BS7121 and LOLER. The company supplies the crane and necessary lifting equipment, manages site segregation, and handles all safety documentation.
For more challenging lifts—such as those involving large, irregular, or heavy loads, or restricted spaces—an Appointed Person is present onsite to oversee the operation. These lifts may require advanced planning, 3D CAD drawings, specialist lifting accessories, coordination with local authorities, and traffic management.
This covers unique scenarios, such as tandem lifts (using two cranes simultaneously), machinery moving inside sensitive environments (like live food production areas), or projects requiring zero emissions and low noise. Specialist equipment such as electric pick and carry cranes or spider cranes is often used.
Each type is designed to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance, regardless of the lift’s complexity.
Contract lifting is a comprehensive service where the lifting contractor takes full responsibility for the planning, execution, and supervision of a lifting operation.
This includes site surveys, risk assessments, method statements, supply of all equipment and personnel, and compliance with safety standards and regulations. The contractor also provides insurance cover for the operation.
A contract lifting service typically covers:
Always check with your contract lift company to ensure what is covered and what else you may need to provide
The main difference is responsibility and scope:
The crane company is responsible for all aspects of the lift, including:
The client hires only the crane (and possibly an operator) and is responsible for:
For a concise comparison, see Hird’s explanation of CPA Hire vs CPA Contract Lifts.