PRECISION.
POWER.
PERFORMANCE.
From urban lifts in tight city centres to multi-tonne heavy-haul operations offshore — Apex delivers safely, on time, every time.
Comprehensive
Lifting Solutions
Tailored crane hire and contract lifting for every project type, size and sector.
Mobile Crane Hire
From compact 8t city cranes to 500t heavy lifts. Short-term or long-term hire with or without operator.
Contract Lifting
Full turnkey lifting service with Appointed Person, method statements and full site management.
Lifting Planning
CAD lift plans, method statements, risk assessments and pre-lift checks for complex operations.
Emergency Hire
24/7 emergency crane deployment across the UK. Call our operations centre any time.
Appointed Person
CPCS-qualified Appointed Persons for project supervision and full LOLER compliance.
Industrial Lifting
Specialist lifting for wind turbines, bridge beams, plant machinery and infrastructure.
Safety Is Our
Foundation
For over 25 years, Apex Crane Hire has set the benchmark for safe, efficient and professional crane operations across the UK. Our zero-harm philosophy underpins every lift we conduct.
Zero-Harm Culture
CPCS-certified operators, daily toolbox talks, site-specific risk assessments and continuous training.
Modern Fleet
120+ cranes from 8t to 1,200t maintained to the highest standards with full LOLER compliance.
Expert Planning
Dedicated Appointed Persons and lift planners using the latest CAD software for every operation.
Nationwide Coverage
Strategically positioned depots across England, Scotland and Wales for rapid deployment.
Zero Lost-Time Incidents
7 consecutive years — 2017 to 2024
25+
Years
Recent Projects
Canary Wharf Office Tower
Precision placement of 24 pre-cast concrete panels at 180m height in a constrained city-centre environment.
Offshore Wind Farm
Installation of 18 nacelle assemblies across two offshore wind platforms using heavy lift barges.
M6 Bridge Replacement
Overnight road closure lift replacing a 240t bridge deck over live carriageway.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
“Apex delivered on time and on budget for a notoriously complex urban lift. Their team's professionalism was exceptional.”
James Whitfield
Project Director, Whitfield Civil Engineering
“We've used Apex for over a decade. They're our go-to partner for any crane requirement. Safety record is impeccable.”
Sarah Chen
Construction Manager, BCL Group
“Outstanding service. From initial lift plan to execution, every detail was covered. Would not hesitate to recommend.”
Mark Donovan
Operations Director, Donovan Infrastructure
Sectors We Operate In
Construction
Civil Engineering
Energy & Utilities
Oil & Gas
Nuclear
Infrastructure
Manufacturing