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Mobile Plant Inspection Services Medway

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From cherry pickers maintaining buildings in Chatham and Rochester to MEWPs and lorry loaders used in Gillingham, Strood and Rainham, mobile plant plays an essential role across Medway. Because this equipment moves between sites and works in varied conditions, regular inspection under LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) is critical to ensure compliance and safety.

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At Excel Inspection Solutions, we deliver mobile plant inspections throughout Medway. Our engineer surveyors cover Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood and Rainham, providing thorough, HSE-compliant inspections wherever your equipment is operating.

What mobile plant requires inspection in Medway?

Any equipment in Medway that lifts people or loads is likely to fall under LOLER or PUWER. This includes:

  • MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) used on Medway construction and maintenance projects

  • Cherry pickers for building and facilities work in Chatham and Rochester

  • Vehicle-mounted lifting arms and HIABs serving logistics across Gillingham and Strood

  • Lorry loaders used in Medway’s transport and haulage operations

  • Spider lifts for compact access needs across Medway sites

  • Mobile cranes supporting large-scale infrastructure projects in the area

  • Work platforms mounted on vans or trucks for roadside and utility maintenance

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LOLER inspections are required every 6 months if lifting people, or every 12 months for general lifting equipment.

How LOLER applies to mobile equipment in Medway

LOLER requires mobile lifting equipment in Medway to be:

  • Thoroughly examined at regular intervals

  • Inspected by a competent person

  • Removed from service if unsafe

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Because Medway’s mobile plant is moved between depots, construction sites, and roadside environments, inspections are vital to detect faults such as wear, hydraulic leaks or corrosion. Our inspections include a digital LOLER report with photographs and clear pass or fail documentation.

PUWER and mobile plant in Medway

PUWER requires all mobile plant in Medway to be suitable for use, well maintained and inspected regularly. Our inspections combine LOLER and PUWER assessments in one visit, so you meet both requirements with minimal disruption.

Why regular inspection matters in Medway

Mobile plant in Medway is used daily in construction, council operations and industrial estates. Regular inspections help you:

  • Stay compliant with LOLER and PUWER legislation

  • Reduce downtime from on-site failures

  • Protect operators, contractors and the public

  • Strengthen insurance claims and audits

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With Excel Inspection Solutions, you receive consistent, professional reports that follow your equipment wherever it operates across Medway.

Our mobile plant inspection process in Medway

We provide mobile plant inspections for contractors, councils and service providers across Medway. Our process includes:

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  • On-site inspection in Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood or Rainham

  • Structural, hydraulic and mechanical checks

  • Function testing of controls, alarms and safety systems

  • Digital reporting with photographs for compliance records

  • Immediate notification of any urgent issues identified

Why choose Excel Inspection Solutions in Medway?

Whether your plant is based in a depot in Chatham, operating on a Rochester site, or servicing roadside projects in Gillingham, our inspections are trusted across Medway.

Local clients choose us for:

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  • Expertise in LOLER and PUWER inspections

  • Local surveyor coverage across Medway

  • Flexible scheduling to suit your operations

  • Fast, detailed digital reporting with photographic evidence

  • Professional and compliant service

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Mobile Plant Inspection FAQs Medway

Does LOLER apply to MEWPs and cherry pickers in Medway?

Yes. All MEWPs and cherry pickers in Medway require LOLER inspections every 6 months when lifting people.

Can you inspect mobile plant at different sites across Medway?

Yes. We provide inspections across multiple Medway locations including depots, construction sites and industrial estates.

What if a mobile unit fails inspection in Medway?

We issue a full digital report with identified faults. Unsafe equipment must be removed from service until repaired.

Do you provide LOLER certificates in Medway?

Yes. Every inspection includes a digital LOLER report with photographs.

Can you manage inspections for fleets across Medway?

Yes. We work with contractors, councils and service providers managing fleets of mobile plant across Medway and beyond.

Mobile plant inspections across Medway and the South East

Excel Inspection Solutions provides mobile plant inspections across Medway, including Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood and Rainham. As part of the Engineer Surveyor Inspection Network (ESiNet), we also deliver inspection services across Kent, the South East and nationwide.

Other statutory inspections in Medway

Alongside mobile plant inspections, we provide statutory inspections in Medway for:

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