Business Details
43 Years
experience
Expert Mobile Crane Hire Services South Yorkshire
Highcliffe Engineering is a well-established family-run company based in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. Founded in 1983 by Ian Wolstenholme, we initially operated as a steel fabrication company before evolving into a specialist mobile crane hire business. With over 40 years of industry experience, our team provides expert lifting solutions across Yorkshire and within a 100-mile radius of our Mexborough yard. Our fleet includes machines ranging from the PPM ATT 350.2 to the Demag AC50-1, operated by CPCS-certified professionals. We offer contract lift terms for clients requiring expert planning in accordance with BS7121 standards.Our services extend to machinery removal, where we utilise both mobile cranes and alternative lifting methods to position equipment as required. All our drivers are CPCS trained and demonstrate exceptional competence in crane operations. We maintain access to additional high-capacity cranes when project demands require. Our expertise spans lift supervision, slinger signaller support, and all-terrain crane hire. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, technically proficient solutions tailored to diverse industrial applications. Our commitment to quality and safety underpins every project we undertake.
Services
Mobile Crane Hire
Contract Lifting
Machinery Removal
Lift Supervision
Slinger Signallers
All Terrain Hire
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run business with over 40 years' industry experience
- Our team consists of CPCS-certified operators with technical expertise
- We offer BS7121-compliant lift planning and contract terms
- We provide comprehensive machinery removal services beyond crane operations
- Our fleet covers diverse lifting requirements up to 50-tonne capacity
Associations and certifications
- CPCS
Services
Mobile Crane Hire
We provide mobile crane hire services across South Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Our fleet includes machines ranging from 35-tonne to 50-tonne capacity, operated by CPCS-certified professionals. The service caters to diverse industrial applications requiring precise lifting solutions within a 100-mile radius of Mexborough.
Contract Lifting
Our contract lifting service offers expert lift planning in accordance with BS7121 standards. This solution suits clients without specialist knowledge, providing comprehensive planning and execution by our experienced CPCS-certified team. We ensure safe, efficient lifting operations for complex requirements.
Machinery Removal
We offer complete machinery removal services using both mobile cranes and alternative lifting methods. Our team positions equipment precisely as required, handling projects that may involve multiple lifting techniques beyond standard crane operations. This service supports industrial relocation needs.
Lift Supervision
Our lift supervision service provides expert oversight for complex lifting operations. CPCS-certified supervisors ensure compliance with safety standards and coordinate between crane operators and slinger signallers. This service guarantees technically sound execution of challenging lifting projects.
All Terrain Hire
We offer all-terrain crane hire for projects requiring versatile lifting capabilities. Our Demag AC50-1 model handles diverse ground conditions and reaches challenging locations. This service supports construction and industrial applications needing high-capacity lifting in variable environments.
Questions
What crane hire services do you offer?
We provide mobile crane hire ranging from 35-tonne to 50-tonne capacity, including all-terrain models like the Demag AC50-1. Our services cover contract lifting, machinery removal, and specialist lifting solutions.
How experienced is your team?
Our operators are CPCS-certified with over 40 years' combined experience. We've been providing lifting solutions since 1983, evolving from steel fabrication to specialist crane hire operations.
What areas do you cover?
We operate within a 100-mile radius of our Mexborough base, serving South Yorkshire, Sheffield, and surrounding regions with mobile crane hire and lifting services.
Do you offer machinery removal services?
Yes, we provide complete machinery removal using both mobile cranes and alternative lifting methods to position equipment precisely as required for industrial clients.
Can you assist with lift planning?
We offer contract lift terms with expert planning to BS7121 standards for clients needing professional oversight of complex lifting operations.
