From planning to placement: Why contractors choose FESS Hire for specialist lifting and movement support.
Lift and shift solutions are essential for any construction project where materials, machinery, and critical movements must be handled safely and efficiently. When loads are oversized, timelines are tight, or the lift demands expert precision, you need more than standard hired equipment; you need a trusted partner with specialist lift and shift solutions expertise.
That’s where FESS Hire stands out. Backed by over 80 years of combined experience and the full support of the FESS Group, our lift and shift solutions are built around real-world project needs, not just asset availability.
Whether you need to lift a steel beam 20 metres high or relocate machinery inside a live building, we provide the equipment, expertise, and support to do the job safely and efficiently.
What Do We Mean by “Lift & Shift”?
This covers a wide range of services across commercial, industrial and infrastructure sites:
🔹 Lifting heavy or awkward items at height
🔹 Shifting equipment inside sensitive or occupied buildings
🔹 Coordinating movement within tight deadlines or restrictive access zones
🔹 Providing compliant lifting plans and risk assessments
🔹 Ensuring equipment is matched perfectly to task and site conditions
It’s not just about scissor lifts or forklifts; it’s about combining the right tools, experience, and people to get complex tasks done.
Our Most Popular Lift & Shift Equipment
FESS Hire supplies a wide range of equipment that supports lift and shift operations across industries:
🔹 Telehandlers & Cranes
For high-reach, heavy-duty lifting of materials, pallets, and structures.
🔹 Powered Access Platforms
Articulating and vertical access to assist in placement, installation and façade work.
🔹 Skates, Hoists & Material Lifters
Perfect for controlled indoor movement of equipment, HVAC units, and mechanical assemblies.
🔹 Forklifts & Pallet Movers
Electric and diesel models for clean lifting and internal site movement.
📘 View all specs in our FESS Hire Equipment Brochure
Why Choose FESS?
What sets us apart is our engineering-led approach. We don’t just ship a machine and leave you to it. We partner with your team to assess the job, recommend the right equipment, and provide guidance or planning where needed.
✅ Project-led hire recommendations
✅ Integrated lift planning and compliance
✅ National sourcing from 100+ suppliers
✅ Fast turnaround and flexible terms
✅ Backed by experienced engineers and site consultants
And with the broader support of FESS Group, we’re equipped to manage even the most complex lift and shift requirements across construction, FM, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
“FESS didn’t just deliver equipment. They helped us plan the lift, select the right kit, and complete a critical installation safely and ahead of schedule.”
– Operations Director, Commercial FM Contractor
Let’s Get Your Lift Moving
📥 Download the FESS Hire Equipment Brochure
📞 Call 0345 257 2007 to discuss your lift and shift needs
📧 Or get support from our technical team via Contact Us