Built on Safety.
Driven by Excellence.
Since 1998, Apex Crane Hire has grown from a one-crane operation in Birmingham to one of the UK's most trusted crane hire and contract lifting companies.
With over 120 cranes, 8 regional depots, and a team of 350+ lifting professionals, we combine the experience of a major contractor with the agility and personal service of a family business.
25+
Years in Business
350+
Team Members
8
UK Depots
3,500+
Projects Delivered
Our Core Values
Safety Above All
Zero-harm is our non-negotiable baseline. Every decision, from fleet procurement to site mobilisation, is assessed against our safety standards first.
Expertise You Can Trust
Over 25 years of accumulated knowledge. Our operators, APs and planners are the most experienced in the industry — many with 15+ years on the Apex team.
Reliability & Punctuality
A crane that arrives late is a cost to your programme. Our logistics team ensures on-time mobilisation with real-time tracking on every deployment.
Environmental Responsibility
Investing in modern, low-emission cranes and responsible fleet management. Our 2030 commitment targets a 40% reduction in fleet carbon emissions.
25 Years of Progress
Founded in Birmingham
Started with a single 35-tonne mobile crane and a commitment to safety-first operations.
National Expansion
Opened depots in Manchester and Bristol, establishing nationwide coverage for the first time.
ISO 9001 Accreditation
Achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification, the first crane hire company in the Midlands to do so.
Heavy Lift Division
Launched our dedicated heavy lift division with the acquisition of two 500t all-terrain cranes.
Zero LTI Milestone
Began our current streak of zero lost-time incidents — a record we are immensely proud of.
Fleet Milestone: 100 Cranes
Fleet surpassed 100 units, cementing our position among the UK's top-5 crane hire companies.
Nuclear Framework Award
Awarded long-term framework contract at Hinkley Point C, the UK's flagship nuclear new-build project.
Leadership Team
Robert Apex
Founder & CEO
25 years
Helen Shaw
Operations Director
18 years
Dave McKay
Head of Safety
15 years
Priya Patel
Commercial Director
12 years
Tom Archer
Chief Lift Planner
20 years
Sarah Williams
Fleet Manager
10 years
Accreditations
Our accreditations represent our commitment to the highest standards in safety, quality and professionalism.
CPCS
Construction Plant Competence Scheme — all operators certified
LEEA
Lifting Equipment Engineers Association member since 2001
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system — third-party audited annually
CHAS
Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme certified
Safe Contractor
Achilles Safe Contractor approved
ALLMI
Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers
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