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About Astley Hire

Astley hire yard

Astley Hire is an independent hire specialist and a growing company with a track record of excellence dating back to 1966. The specialist divisions provide equipment and expertise for cost effective hire to a wide range of businesses and organisations across the North West of England. The Astley Hire team are dedicated to delivering the highest quality service with the most innovative, high specification machines, rigorous maintenance schedules, guaranteed deliveries and fast response times.  

Our products and services are divided in to specialist divisions, each responsible for delivering a bespoke, high quality service for the sectors they serve. Our divisions include, Powered Access, Mobile Scaffold Towers, Heating & Cooling, Maintenance, Cleaning machines and Training. One account with Astley Hire covers all our divisions so you will have seamless access to all the hire and training services available.  Please view the site for an extensive list on all products and services and for all information regarding training courses. You can view our training website.

Access Division

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Our Access Division has been running for more than 20 years. We have a large fleet of MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) that will cover a wide range of applications. Our scissor lifts start with the smaller PAV (Push Around Vertical) and continue on to the electric-drive scissors that can reach a range of heights and are ideal for indoor use. We also have a range of Diesel Scissors for outdoor applications and our Boom hire fleet is representative of the wide range of Booms that are currently on the market. We have both Electric and Bi-Energy Booms with the highest boom reaching 21 meters working height. If you are unsure what machine you require then please speak to one of our staff who will have the knowledge required to advise you further.

Cleaning Division

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Our Cleaning Division has enjoyed significant growth over the past 5 years. We have a wide range of cleaning and floor care equipment available that are ideal in factory and warehouse environments.  Our industrial cleaning machines can scrub, sweep or buffer your floor. We are always looking at new machines and advances in technology which enables you to hire the latest equipment and stay ahead of the rest. Our cleaning department staff have over 100 years of experience between them in the industry and will assist you to pick the right machine for your job. We also stock a wide range of Hot and Cold pressure washers and steam cleaners.

Scaffolding Division

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Our Scaffold Division will equip you with a diverse range of equipment to enable you to do your job. Our Scaffolding towers come in two main systems; the AGR (Advanced Guard Rail) tower and 3T (Through The Trap). Both can be hired according to the height you require and come in either single or double width. We also have Fiberglass towers and Folding towers available to hire. As well as high level scaffolding we have low level equipment such as Podium Steps that cover a range of applications and heights. We hire out Ladders and Step Ladders too. Whatever your requirements, we are confident we will have the equipment to suit your need. Our scaffold equipment is easy to manoeuvre and can be delivered by our team or picked up from our Leigh Depot.   

Cooling Division

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If the weather is hot and your environment needs cooling down then our Cooling division will have the product for you. Our equipment can be used in a wide range of environments from office and classrooms to factories, production lines and warehouses. We stock a good range of Air Conditioning units, evaporative coolers and industrial fans. Whatever your cooling needs, we will have a solution. All machinery can be hired on a short, medium or long term basis. We can deliver the equipment direct to your door and pick up once off hired. Speak to one of our experts today and be cool tomorrow.

Heating Division

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When Winter is approaching and the weather starts getting cold then our heating division will have the products for you. We have a wide range of Heating equipment to suit your every need. From gas and diesel space saving heaters to electric heaters, we have the heaters needed for your environment. All our heaters are fully maintained and delivered by our experienced staff direct to your door. Hire periods are flexible to your needs.  Don’t be left in the cold and speak to our hire desk today.

Maintenance Division

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When Astley Hire started in 1966 we hired out Water Pumps and then moved into basic tools. The tools market has changed a lot since then and we have moved with the times. We stock a range of tools that are specific to the needs of factories and industrial environments, hence our divisional name "Maintenance department".  While we still stock smaller power tools like Drills, Breakers and Stihl saws, we have invested in more industrial equipment, such as Floor Saws, Floor Strippers and Generators. We also stock material handling equipment such as material lifts, Portable Gantries, Chain Blocks, Pallet Trucks, Hydraulic jacks and machinery skates. One of our experts is available and waiting to take your call to help you whatever your maintenance tool requirement is.

Training Division

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Astley Hire started to offer training courses to meet the needs of our customer, approx 15yrs ago, and since then the department has grown and grown. We are an approved training centre for both IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association) and deliver their accredited courses on a regular basis to a wide range of individuals across a varied range of sectors. We also offer a range of "In-House" courses that have been designed by our expert Instructors to educate delegates in making their working environment safer, therefore reducing the risk of accidents. All of our courses are available at our bespoke training facilities in Leigh and we can offer courses on your site subject to the correct facilities being made available. Our staff are ready and waiting to help what ever your training need is.

What Our Customers Say (Write a review)

Best ipaf course I’ve been on Dave was the best 👍
Sat my IPAF course here and couldn’t fault the company! Highly recommended, knowledgeable, friendly trainers and modern equipment. They even kept the hot drinks flowing through the practical training outside. Will definitely be back at some point. Keep up the good work!
Great IPAF training course, would definitely recommend!
Astley Hire was recommended to me for IPAF training and I would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone else. Friendly, highly knowledgeable and professional.
Did my mobile scaffold and ipaf courses here, great place, good facilities and a fantastic instructor 👍🏻.