“setting the standard”PLANT HIRE

About Hawk Plant Hire

Hawk Plant Hire is one of the largest independent plant hire companies in the United Kingdom supplying a premium fleet supported by the highest levels of customer service. We have developed an outstanding reputation in the UK plant sector, with our client base recognising the expertise, value and quality they receive from Hawk.

• Managed construction teams

• Bespoke fleet packages

• Technologically advanced equipment

• Highly skilled and experienced workforce

• Nationwide 24/7 service support network

“The Plant Hire Specialists”

Our Fleet

Our Fleet is continuously replaced providing our customers with the latest technology and advances in machine management and emission controls. We provide our customers with the confidence that they will receive a productive and reliable machine, ensuring the efficiency of their operation.

We are able to offer our extensive range of equipment throughout the UK and to our international clients, with service guaranteed through our support network.

Highlights of our fleet include: -

Tracked Excavators We offer a large fleet of Komatsu, JCB and Volvo excavators ranging from 3 - 80 tonnes. Including rubber tracked and zero tail swing excavators and an extensive range of safety features including the provision of 2D and 3D GPS guidancesystems. Our extensive fleet can be provided with a range of attachments; hydraulic hammers, concrete munchers, grapples and shears. Wheeled Excavators Our wheeled excavators range from 13 - 18 tonnes, with a large selection of backhoe loaders and airmasters.

Articulated DumptrucksOur Komatsu, JCB and Caterpillar articulated dumptrucks range from 14 - 40 tonnes.

BulldozersWe are able to provide Caterpillar and Komatsu bulldozers ranging from D51/D5 to Komatsu D155. All of our fleet can be provided with GPS machine control.

Wheeled Loading Shovels Our fleet ranges from 18 to 30 tonnes and comprises of an extensive fleet of Komatsu and JCB models.

Crushing and ScreeningNew additions to the fleet include a new range of high specification crushing and screening equipment including Powerscreen XA400 Jaw crushers, 1000 automax cone crushers and 2100 screens.

TelehandlersHawk have an extensive fleet of telehandlers from 5 metres through to 17 metres reach. Available with the following attachments: brushes, fuel tanks, jibs, buckets, grapples.

Dumpers We are able to provide a range of 1 to 9 tonne straight and swivel tip dumpers. Also provided with VCAS radar systems.

Compaction Equipment We are able to offer towed and self-propelled rollers with sheepsfoot and smooth drums ranging from 6 to 20 tonne in weight.

“Providing a premium fleet to customers worldwide”

Operated or Self Drive Hire

Whether you are looking for self-drive or operated plant hire, we are able to offer the package which works best for your business.

Our highly specified machines deliver impressive operator comfort, so when you choose self-drive hire you can be sure your operators are safe, comfortable and able to work efficiently and productively.

When it comes to operated machinery, through our purpose built training school and fully accredited CPCS testing centre in the Midlands we ensure all Hawk machine operators are trained to the highest standards. Working to the Hawk Values our operators deliver high quality, high productivity - completed safely and efficiently.

As part of our commitment to promote a safe and qualified workforce we are able to provide training and testing to your own operators, including a complete range of CPCS qualifications and lifting endorsements.

“we can offer a package to suit your needs”

“Setting the standard”Hawk in Numbers

• 40 years in business

• 700 employees

• 2000 machines in fleet

• Number 1 supplier to the largest UK Contractors

• 18 months average machinery age

• ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 accredited

Hawk Fleet SolutionsWith our extensive fleet range Hawk specialise in supplying complete site packages providing our clients with a dedicated service from a single source. Our specialist hire teams are able to advise our clients on the optimum fleet mix to ensure operations are efficiently performed at the lowest possible cost. Our managed fleets include the provision of plant operators, site supervisors and managers, service teams and training staff. We have extensive experience in this sector and have supplied fleets of over 100 machines to some of the largest UK projects. Hawk Contract Hire In addition we can also provide equipment on a long term contract hire. This gives our clients an alternative to purchase with bespoke equipment hired at capped monthly costs, reducing the risk of ownership and providing long-term cost forecasting along with a comprehensive service support package. Services can range from individual machines to multiple machines on multiple sites.

“Hawk provide more”

Machine Control

Hawk Plant is leading the industry when it comes to the use of on-board machine control technology. Through our partnership with Leica Geosystems we are helping our customers to:

• Increase productivity• Reduce costs• Increased fuel efficiency• Improve health and safety• Complete projects on time and on budget

“Hawk are Leading the Industry in the use of Technology”

For the operator, machine control systems use technology to guide and control machinery which means operators can accurately direct and position the machine to work more accurately and precisely – optimising material usage and reducing operating costs.

Machine control further reduces the need for people to work in and around the equipment removing staff away from dangerous areas.

Machine control is just one example of Hawk using innovation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our customer’s operation. Through our in-house training centre we can also provide demonstrations and training on machine control systems.

Hawk Core ValuesINNOVATION SUSTAINABILITY SAFETY QUALITY

ENVIRONMENTTRAINING &

DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY

• Innovation: Pioneering technology

• Sustainability: Working today... for tomorrow

• Safety: Safety First

• Quality: Committed to excellence

• Environment: Consider, respect, care

• Training & Development: People at the heart of our business

• Community: Being a good corporate citizen

Pioneering technology

Technology has the potential to transform the way we work and we have long embraced new technology as a route towards becoming a safer, more efficient and better organisation. An example of this is machine control technology which – through our partnership with Leica Geosystems – we have been leading the industry in the use of for over five years. Through the use of onboard machine control systems we are able to make our machines and the projects we work on:

• Safer• More productive• More efficient

In June 2011 the UK government published its BIM (Business Information Modelling) strategy, announcing its intention to require collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) on its projects by 2016.With just two years to go, BIM will have more and more of an impact on the construction and engineering industries and our background of adopting the latest technology means that The Hawk Group are well placed to adopt BIM working practices for both our customers and our own operations.

INNOVATION

Working today…for tomorrow

The Hawk values are present throughout the Group and they reflect our commitment to sustainability. After over 40 years in business we have seen a lot of changes which is why we recognise that a focus on sustainability is more important than ever: for our business, our employees, the environment, our community ... and our customers.

How we approach sustainability

By working in partnership with the community we strive to achieve beneficial outcomes and community legacies that exist long after our project teams have moved on. We achieve this by delivering on our promise with integrity, honesty and sensitivity.

FOSTERING STRONG AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS IS A CORE VALUE OF THE HAWK GROUP.

There is a lot of talk about sustainability throughout all industry sectors – but what does it actually mean? For the Hawk Group, sustainability is about working in a way today which enhances the world in which we work and live in for the future:

• For our business• For our employees• For the environment• For the community

From our employees, to the way that we use technology, we take an all-encompassing view of sustainability, which is why it is a common theme of all the Hawk values and is a central consideration in the work that we do. We do not simply want to complete projects, but instead we want to leave a legacy of work which enriches local communities, boosts commerce and is something we can look back on with pride and a sense of achievement.

SUSTAINABILITY

Safety first

Safety is the fundamental principal of how we work, it comes before all other considerations and is truly at the heart of our business. This is demonstrated by the fact that Safety & Training – which provides safety training, testing and consultancy – is part of the Hawk Group of companies.

We recognise we work within a hazardous environment and treat our responsibility towards the safety and welfare of both our own and our customer’s employees with the utmost importance.Hawk Group have an exemplary Health & Safety record and this is coupled with a dedicated in-house team who look to ensure we continue to deliver health and safety excellence.

Ways in which we look to enhance the safety of our operation include:

• Training and education of our employees to ensure they have the skills, knowledge and qualifications to adhere to the safest working practices• Providing equipment fitted and maintained to the highest standards of health and safety• Actively encourage our business partners to promote good health and safety practices as part of supplier approval and monitoring procedures

These initiatives and many more are reinforced by our comprehensive health and safety policy in order to provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, visitors and customers.

SAFETY

Committed to excellence

From the machines on our fleet to our team of 700 employees throughout the globe we pride ourselves on delivering the highest levels of quality to our customers.

We deliver on quality by putting our focus firmly on our customers. We invest the time and resources in getting to know our customers: their objectives, demands and challenges. We then take this understanding and turn it into bespoke solutions tailored to each customers’ unique requirements.

It is by investing in this knowledge and understanding that allows us to evolve our products and services, to meet the ever-changing and increasingly complex project challenges which exist within our industry.

This focus on delighting customers is reflected in the numerous accreditations which the Hawk Group has achieved:

• Constructionline Approved• CHAS Approved• Achilles Approved• ISO 9001 18001 Approved• ISO 14001 Approved

QUALITY

Consider, respect, care

From operating a modern, technologically advanced fleet through to our comprehensive recycling programme, we continually strive to reduce the environmental impact of our machines, our projects and our office locations.This commitment is reflected in our detailed environmental policy which sets clearly defined environmental roles and responsibilities towards respecting the environmental demands of our community and wider society.

We know that actions speak louder than words which is why our environmental activities include:

• We partner closely with organisations such as the Environment Agency to ensure our projects are completed to the highest standards of environmental care• We encourage our business partners to pursue best practice and offer advice and training to support them in adopting environmental friendly solutions• We use cutting edge technology both inside and outside of our machines to ensure projects are completed to optimum levels of efficiency• We train and educate our employees and our customers to help them include environmental considerations in all the aspects of their work • We have a comprehensive waste management and recycling policy• We remain responsive to changes in legislation, working methods and available technology to ensure our processes remain at the forefront of environmental best practice

ENVIRONMENT

People are at the heart of our business

As one of the largest businesses in the region, we are proud to be an employer and we know that it is our employees who allow us to deliver the highest levels of quality and professionalism, which we pride ourselves on as a business.That is why we put a firm focus on the training and development of staff and in 2013 our 700 employees – operating worldwide – undertook over 3840 hours of training between them. What’s more, through Safety and Training – one of the eleven companies in the Hawk Group – we are proud to be able to offer a wide range of construction and professional training courses not just to Hawk employees; but to colleges, businesses and individuals throughout the UK.We have strong links with local colleges and we are a dedicated supporter of apprenticeship schemes and graduate placements, helping to develop the next generation of employees to excel within the Hawk Group and the construction sector.

We are passionate about employee development and the benefits this can have for our employees, our customers and our business:

• Increased safety• Higher levels of quality• 100% compliance• A motivated and engaged workforce• A genuine competitive advantage

TRAINING &DEVELOPMENT

Being a good corporate citizen

Both in the UK and internationally we are passionate about engaging with and supporting the communities in which we operate, which includes:

• Being an enthusiastic supporter of charities and good causes• Taking part in staff-community engagement initiatives• Sponsoring local sports teams and events• Fundraising events and activities

COMMUNITY

The Hawk Group of companies :

Hawk Plant Hire

Hawk Tractor Hire

Hawk Contracts

Hawk International

Safety and Training

Hawk Cabin Hire

Hawk Plant Sales

Hawk Transport

Hawk Developments

Hawk Homes

Hawkins Motors

Charleston House, Cruckmoor Lane, Prees Green, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BS

Tel: 01948 842 120 Fax: 01948 842 121 E-mail: hire@hawk-group.co.uk www.hawk-group.co.uk

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