Crane Hire Specialists

Lift & Shift

Expert load relocation from start to finish - coordinated, safe, and tailored to your project's exact requirements.

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Smarter Load Relocation

Coordinated Lift & Shift Solutions for Every Sector

From heavy plant and equipment to structural components and awkward loads, our lift and shift service takes the complexity out of moving what matters most.

When a load needs to move from A to B — whether that's across a site, between facilities, or into a precise installation position — Lift-Rigg UK provides the planning, equipment, and expertise to make it happen safely and efficiently.

Our lift and shift service goes beyond simply hiring a crane; we coordinate the entire relocation process, assessing access, ground conditions, load characteristics, and programme requirements before a single piece of kit is mobilised. The result is a smooth, well-managed move that keeps your project on track and your team free to focus on what they do best.

Full Relocation Planning Included

We assess every aspect of the move in advance - access, ground conditions, load specs, and programme - so nothing is left to chance on the day.

The Right Equipment for Every Move

From mobile cranes and spider cranes to HIAB vehicles, we select and deploy the most appropriate equipment for your specific lift and shift requirement.

Minimal Disruption to Your Programme

We work around your schedule and site operations to complete the relocation as efficiently as possible, keeping downtime and disruption to an absolute minimum.

Experienced Team, Complex Loads

Our crew has extensive experience moving awkward, heavy, and high-value loads - so whatever you need shifted, we have the skills and the kit to do it safely.

Everything Covered

What's Included in Our Lift & Shift Service

  • Initial consultation and site assessment
  • Load survey covering weight, dimensions, and characteristics
  • Access and ground condition evaluation
  • Bespoke relocation plan and method statement
  • Supply of appropriate lifting and handling equipment
  • CPCS-accredited operators and experienced rigging crew
  • On-site coordination and supervision throughout
  • Positioning to precise placement requirements where needed
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Tailored Solutions

CPA Hire or Contract Lifting?

Not sure which service is right for your project? Here's a breakdown of the key differences. The distinction matters - not just for your budget, but for your legal responsibilities.

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CPA Hire

You hire the crane (and operator if required), and your appointed person takes responsibility for the lift plan.

BEST FOR: clients with in-house lifting expertise and an appointed person already in place

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Contract Lifting

We manage the entire lifting operation for you. Our appointed person plans, manages, and takes responsibility under LOLER.

BEST FOR: clients who want a fully managed solution with zero in-house resource required

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Got a Load That Needs Moving?

Talk to the Lift-Rigg UK team today. We'll assess your requirements, plan the move, and deliver a safe, efficient lift and shift solution - wherever you are in the UK.