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Operated and Self-Drive Plant Hire

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Operated Plant Hire

At Rockthorn, we specialise in providing top-notch operated plant hire services to all sectors across the UK.

Whether you are in construction, agriculture, infrastructure, or any other industry, our machinery and skilled operators are ready to get the job done. Take a look at our machinery available with operators below. Not seeing what you are looking for? Let us know and we can see what we can do!

View Excavators and Mini Diggers
Rockthorn 8 tonne excavator

Excavators and Mini Diggers

View Dumper Hire
Rockthorn 6T Straight Tip Dumper

Dumper Hire

View Telehandlers and Attachments
Rockthorn 14 metre Telescopic handler

Telehandlers and Attachments

Experienced Operators

If you’re in need of plant hire with a qualified operator, we’ve got you covered. When requesting a quote for a machine, simply select the “with operator” option, and we’ll include it in your quote.

Our operators are fully qualified and certified to operate all machinery, such as excavators, dumpers and telehandlers. We are happy to provide certification details upon request. Safety and professionalism are our top priorities which is why we only work with experienced operators. They’ll arrive 30 minutes before the plant is scheduled to ensure ample time for site inductions.

If you require operated plant hire on an occasional basis, hiring an operator through us can be a cost-effective solution, eliminating the need for a full-time role. It also means the project can get to work immediately, without the need to train staff in-house.

For those experienced in operating machinery, we also offer self-drive hire. This gives you flexibility and control. Simply go through the same quotation process but leave the “with operator” field unticked.

We’re happy to tailor hire periods to meet your specific needs, whether it be on a short-term or a long-term basis.

From large-scale construction projects to smaller, specialised tasks, Rockthorn is committed to providing the equipment and expertise you need to get the job done right. For more information, give us a call at 0330 118 5030 or request a quote through our website today.