We can provide crane hire Nationwide. Shires Crane Hire is based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and has been in the crane hire industry for over 40 years. Our main business is crane hire, with CITB qualified drivers responsible for operating cranes from 15 to 70 tonnes in capacity. In addition, our dedicated personnel, many of whom are also qualified Slinger/Signallers and Appointed Persons can plan, organise and supervise lifts under 'contract lift' conditions. Shires Crane Hire also offer a machinery removal and installation service providing a wide range of equipment to cater for various types of workshop machinery including injection moulding machines, lathes and overhead cranes. With crane repairs and testing, including the complete rebuilding and examination of equipment carried out by trained engineers, as well as the sale of second-hand cranes, Shires Crane Hire is the "one stop shop" when it comes to cranes. It is this, together with an impeccable safety record and reputation for providing an efficient, reliable, competitive service, why our Company has maintained an excellent working relationship with the whole spectrum of clients from single boat owners to large engineering companies and The Devonshires at Chatsworth House, where we installed the Millenium Stone. Shires Crane Hire played an important role in Thorntons Chocolates world record attempt for the largest chocolate bar. Once on the ground, one of the cranes lifted the lid of the mould to reveal the largest chocolate bar in the world. We were very happy to be involved and worked very well with Thorntons staff.
