General Company Information

Who are Flannery Plant Hire?

Flannery Plant Hire is one of the UK’s leading plant hire companies, established in 1972 and proudly family owned. Operating a nationwide fleet of more than 7,900 machines and attachments, Flannery supports major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK and Ireland with reliable, modern and innovative plant solutions.

Where is Flannery Plant Hire based?

Flannery Plant Hire’s head office is based in Wembley, London, supported by a nationwide network of 23 depots and Operator Skills Hubs across the UK and Ireland. Key locations include Birmingham, Manchester, Warrington, Leighton Buzzard, Ipswich (Needham Market), Bicester, Brackley, Penrith, Northumberland, Ruislip, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Newport and Westmeath. Flannery also operates Operator Skills Hubs in Kirklees, Iver and Lound, with a pop‑up training venue at the Lower Thames Crossing.

What sectors does Flannery work in?

Flannery Plant Hire supports a wide range of construction and infrastructure sectors across the UK and Ireland. This includes major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, highways and roads, rail, utilities, housebuilding and large‑scale commercial developments.

Flannery also provides specialist plant hire solutions for complex and highly regulated environments, including nuclear facilities, defence and military projects, marine and coastal works, airports and aviation infrastructure, shafts and tunnelling, film and television productions, and healthcare developments, delivering safe, compliant and reliable solutions for every project challenge.

What does Flannery Plant Hire do?

Flannery Plant Hire supplies high-quality operated and self-drive plant hire solutions for construction, infrastructure, rail, highways, utilities, earthworks and civil engineering projects across the UK and Ireland.

Can I hire plant equipment for long-term contracts?

Yes. Flannery Plant Hire supports long-term plant hire for major projects, frameworks and ongoing construction programmes, with fleet availability, transport and service support.

What sectors does Flannery Plant Hire support?

Flannery supports sectors including construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, rail, utilities, groundworks, housebuilding, energy, commercial development and public sector projects.

How do I request a plant hire quote?

You can request a plant hire quote through the Flannery website or by contacting the team directly. Providing project location, hire duration, machine type and site requirements helps speed up the quotation.

What information should I provide when requesting plant hire?

Useful details include the type of equipment required, project location, start date, expected hire period, site conditions, access restrictions, operator requirements and any safety or sustainability needs.

Does Flannery provide operated plant hire?

Yes. Flannery offers operated plant hire, giving customers access to experienced plant operators as well as modern, well-maintained machinery.

Does Flannery provide self-drive plant hire?

Flannery can support self-drive plant hire requirements where suitable, subject to equipment availability, customer requirements and operator competence.