Crane Hire Is Too High-Risk to Run on Spreadsheets
Every crane lift requires a current thorough examination certificate, a documented lift plan, and a qualified appointed person. Managing these across a fleet of mobile and tower cranes using email folders and spreadsheets is not just inefficient — it exposes you to HSE enforcement and unlimited liability if something goes wrong.
Lift Compliance and Operations in One System
LOLER Certificate Management
Store thorough examination certs per crane with automated alerts weeks before expiry — no machine leaves without valid documentation.
Lift Plan Repository
Attach lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements to each booking so the right documents travel with every crane.
Appointed Person Records
Log appointed person qualifications and allocations per lift — a searchable record for any audit or incident investigation.
Crane Utilisation Tracking
Track billable hours, waiting time, and travel time per crane to produce accurate invoices and fleet performance reports.
Running a Crane Fleet With Full Operational Visibility
Operator Licence Tracking
Store CPCS/NPORS cards per operator with expiry alerts so you never dispatch an uncertified driver.
Outrigger & Ground Condition Notes
Record ground bearing capacity requirements and matting needs against each lift booking for site safety.
Breakdown and Recovery Workflow
Log crane breakdowns on site, suspend billing, and coordinate recovery or swap-out with a linked record for insurance.
Project-Based Invoicing
Bill by the week, month, or lift count with consolidated invoices tied to contractor project references.
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“LOLER compliance used to be a filing cabinet and a prayer. Renttix gives us cert alerts, lift plan storage, and operator records all in one place — it's transformed how we manage risk.”
Crane Hire Software — Common Questions
Each crane has a document vault. Certs are stored with expiry dates and the system alerts you well in advance. A crane with a lapsed cert is automatically blocked from new bookings.
Yes — you can upload lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements to any booking. These are available to download by your team on site and by the client.
Each operator has a profile with their CPCS or NPORS card details and expiry dates. The system alerts you before cards expire and flags unqualified operator assignments.
Renttix supports multiple billing models — hourly, daily, weekly, or project-based. You set the rate at booking and the system calculates the invoice based on logged on/off-hire times.
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