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Safe, reliable lifting is critical on site. Whether you're managing a complex lift, need compliant gear for day-to-day operations, or require statutory inspections - our lifting division supports you with LEEA and LOLER compliant equipment, expert knowledge, and a responsive service.
The lifting division
Our lifting engineers service, maintain and repair the fleet - and keep your own equipment compliant, with LEEA and LOLER compliant kit across the range.
From material lifts to gantries for heavier, more complex lifts. Twelve categories of compliant lifting kit, delivered from your local depot.
Shackles, chain slings, web and round slings, lifting points and chain blocks — add to your order or pick up from your local depot.
LOLER 1998 statutory inspections, load testing, equipment installation and site surveys — on site or at our depots.
Equipment familiarisation for your team, delivered at your site or one of our depots. Tailored sessions for specialist applications.
Lifting equipment hire
Test & Inspect portal
Our Test & Inspect portal makes it easier to stay on top of lifting equipment inspections, certification and compliance.
Our lifting services
Inspection in accordance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 - on site or at any Alliance depot.
Statutory inspection in accordance with LOLER 1998 by our lifting engineers, with instant access to certificates through the portal.
Load testing, proof testing and beam tests - on site or at our depots, with full documentation.
Equipment logs, colour-coded tagging and re-test scheduling so site APs always know what's compliant.
High-quality repairs across the full range of lifting equipment, with fast turnaround times.
Equipment familiarisation delivered at your site or one of our depots, with tailored sessions for specialist applications. Get in touch to increase confidence and reduce lifting risks.
Lifting sales
From Alloy Bow Shackles and Large Dee Shackles to Chain Slings, Web Slings and Round Slings — we stock a full range of lifting sales items to keep your site moving safely and efficiently.
Available to add to your hire order or pick up from your local depot, with expert advice on hand if you need it.
Case studies
David is always on hand to address our most challenging hire needs, and goes above and beyond to find the right equipment for the job — so it is completed quickly, safely and cost effectively.
Common questions
Under LOLER 1998, lifting accessories and equipment used to lift people need a thorough examination every 6 months; other lifting equipment every 12 months (or per an examination scheme). Our engineers handle both cycles, and the Test & Inspect portal reminds you before anything falls due.
Yes — on-site equipment testing, load testing, equipment installation and site surveys are all available for your own fleet, on site or at our depots. Certificates and defect reports go straight into the portal.
Yes. Shackles, chain slings, web and round slings, lifting points, chain blocks, harnesses and lanyards are all available to buy — add them to a hire order or pick up from your local depot.
That's what the tagging and portal system is built for — colour, RFID and QR tagging identifies site locations and re-test dates, and the equipment log gives site APs a live view of what's compliant, what's due, and what's failed.
We provide equipment familiarisation - how to install and operate lifting equipment safely - delivered at your site or one of our depots, with tailored sessions for specialist applications.
Our team of LEEA qualified lifting engineers service, maintain and repair our lifting fleet and ensure you comply with the latest legislation, so you can trust Alliance Tool Hire to provide you with the highest quality equipment for your next job.