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Mobile Plant Inspection Services Medway

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From mobile cranes supporting construction and infrastructure projects to vehicle mounted lifting equipment used across logistics, maintenance and public sector work, mobile plant plays an essential role across Medway. Because this equipment moves between sites and operates 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 maintain safety and compliance.

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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.

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For inspections of MEWPs, scissor lifts and cherry pickers used to lift people in Medway, please view our MEWP LOLER inspection services.

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:

  • Vehicle mounted lifting arms and HIABs

  • Lorry loaders and truck mounted lifting systems

  • Spider lifts used in restricted or compact locations

  • Mobile cranes supporting construction and infrastructure projects

  • Work platforms mounted on vans or trucks

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Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, including cherry pickers, are subject to specific LOLER inspection requirements and are covered under our MEWP LOLER inspection services.

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 mobile plant in Medway?

Yes. LOLER applies to lifting equipment used to lift people or loads. Certain mobile equipment, such as MEWPs, has specific inspection requirements which are covered under dedicated MEWP LOLER inspection services.

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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