ABOUT US

Neil Whatling founded Neils plant hire in 1988 with the company starting off with a JCB 3C driven by Neil himself. By the early 90’s a 360º excavator, D8H Dozer and an 8-wheel tipper truck had been added to the fleet. After a large sand and gravel extraction contract was given for the A14 construction project 3 x Volvo articulated dumptrucks were also added. A steady growth and progression to most of the equipment, regularly updated to a maximum of five years, has lead to a modern and effective earthmoving and haulage fleet of some 25 items.

Being fairly small, the company is family run. Neils wife runs the office and his stepson is plant manager. Neils plants core business is working for large aggregate companies carrying out all aspects of mineral extraction, crushing, screening then land reclamation, and the creation of lakes and wetlands etc. We also specialise in construction of new cells and capping projects for waste management companies. We also operate a railway coal unloading and distribution facility for a local cement works as well as construction of new roads, car parks and carrying out maintenance of existing roads for the Forestry Commission.

And finally there is the heavy haulage and abnormal loads side of the business. We have also recently started something different with tracked British armour. Initially a hobby of Neils, his collection of tanks has proved very popular at shows and events, these are also available for hire.