One team for crane hire, contract lifting and haulage.

Most complex lifts need a crane, a contract lifting team and a haulage contractor, usually booked separately and coordinated by whoever’s site it is. We built the company to do all three ourselves, as one team, so the lift plan, the transport and the crane crew are never working from three different sets of information, wherever in the UK the job is.

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Who we are.

Booking a crane, a lift plan and a haulier separately means juggling three contracts and three sets of risk yourself. Buzzard removes that complexity, combining crane hire, contract lifting and specialist haulage within one integrated operation. One team plans, coordinates and delivers the entire lift, so nothing falls between the gaps. The result is a safer, more efficient project, with full accountability from planning through to execution, under one roof.

UK-wide coverage

We plan and deliver lifts wherever the site is, working with clients right across the country from a single coordinating team.

One team, three services

Crane hire, contract lifting and specialist haulage sit inside a single operation, not three separate suppliers coordinated on the day.

One point of contact, nationally

Wherever your site is in the UK, one Buzzard team carries the job from route survey through to final set-down — no handover gaps between suppliers.

Planning before the crane arrives

Every job starts with a safe, practical lifting strategy agreed with the client, developed before a crane or a haulage slot is booked.

How we work.

Buzzard is a specialist provider of lifting, transport and installation solutions for complex projects across the UK. We provide a seamlessly managed operation, giving clients a single point of contact from planning through to execution.

Every project begins with close collaboration, working alongside our clients to develop lifting strategies that are safe, practical and tailored to the specific demands of the load and site. This integrated approach allows us to provide efficient, controlled and cost-effective solutions, removing the complexity of coordinating multiple contractors and ensuring accountability at every stage.

Integrated by design

Buzzard delivers integrated lifting, transport and installation solutions.

Our experience covers a wide range of heavy, complex and high-value loads where careful planning and specialist lifting techniques are required.

Planned with you, not for you

We develop safe and practical lifting strategies in close collaboration with our clients. That collaboration is what lets us keep a lift efficient, controlled and cost-effective from planning through to execution, rather than reactive once the crane’s already on site.

What we do.

Six services, coordinated as one operation rather than six separate bookings. Our experience spans a wide range of heavy, complex and high-value loads, from routine lifts to the most technically demanding projects, where careful planning and specialist techniques are essential. Whatever the sector or scale, Buzzard delivers the equipment, expertise and reliability needed to get every job done safely, efficiently and consistently.

Contract Lifting

A full lift plan and Appointed Person cover for complex or high-value lifts, start to finish.

Crane Hire

Mobile crane capacity sized for the load, from routine lifts to first-of-a-kind components.

HIAB Hire

ALLMI-trained HIAB hire complete with operators for materials moving to, on and off site.

Haulage

Abnormal load and specialist haulage for oversized or high-value components, route survey done first.

Specialist Personnel Supply

Appointed Persons, lift supervisors, riggers and slinger/signallers for sites that need more than a crane driver.

Plant & Equipment Hire

Crane mats and rigging equipment sized properly for the ground conditions on your site.

Safety, built into the plan.

At Buzzard, health and safety is never an afterthought, it is the foundation of everything we do. Every lifting, transport and installation project is planned with rigorous risk assessment, robust method statements and close collaboration with our clients to identify and control hazards before work begins. Our teams are trained to the highest industry standards, using well-maintained equipment and proven procedures to ensure every operation is carried out safely and in full compliance with current regulations. From initial planning through to execution, we never compromise on safety, protecting our people, our clients and the public on every project we undertake.

Compliance that runs through the whole job
LOLER 1998 governs every lift we do, wherever it is. On construction-phase sites we also work within CDM 2015, take instruction from whichever principal contractor holds the plot, and file RAMS and lift plans in the format their HSE team already uses. Our Appointed Persons sign off the plan before the crane is booked, not after.

Proven experience with a range of projects across numerous sectors.

With years of combined expertise, Buzzard delivers solutions across a wide range of demanding sectors, from energy and infrastructure to construction, manufacturing and mining.

Every project follows the same disciplined approach; careful planning and close collaboration with clients, using specialist techniques tailored to the load in hand. This breadth of experience means we understand the specific challenges each sector presents, delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective solutions, whatever the complexity.

QSHE

Safety and quality sit at the heart of everything we do, upholding rigorous QHSE standards on every complex lifting operation.

AVAILABILITY

The Buzzard Group provides round-the-clock support for urgent lifting and transport needs, wherever you need us.

RELIABILITY

Clients trust Buzzard to deliver on time, every time, with dependable equipment, experienced crews and consistent performance.

EXPERIENCE

With years of experience across complex, high-value projects, Buzzard brings proven expertise to every lifting, transport and installation challenge.

What our clients say.

VERTEX and the INDUSTRO Engineering Group had a specific need for steel loads to be safely transported to site, and then lifted in to place in a logistically challenging environment. We needed to engage with a team with the capability and experience to deliver both aspects seamlessly, who were also lean enough to offer the flexibility that a project of this nature requires. Buzzard offered us an integrated specialist haulage and lifting solution, offering logistical ease and bringing cost saving solutions as we could deal with them as the sole provider of these services. The project was delivered flawlessly.

Will Brown
Managing Director
VERTEX Civil Engineering

The INDUSTRO Engineering Group has worked closely with Buzzard Lifting across a wide range of complex lifting operations, and they have become a trusted partner for all our lifting requirements. Our projects regularly involve challenging environments, including top-tier COMAH sites, live operational plants and marine/jetty facilities, where safety, planning and professionalism are absolutely critical and non-negotiable. Buzzard Lifting consistently demonstrate a high level of technical competence and professionalism, from initial planning through to safe execution on site. Their team works seamlessly alongside our own project teams and clients, always maintaining the high standards of safety and conduct we and our clients expect. We have complete confidence in their ability to support INDUSTRO and its wider group both on routine and complex lifting operations and would have no hesitation in recommending them.

John Betts
CEO & Founder
INDUSTRO Engineering Group

Buzzard have handled numerous haulage jobs for us without fail. Every load has arrived exactly when promised, and if we’ve ever needed something arranged at short notice, they’ve responded quickly and sorted it. Health and safety is clearly built into how they operate, not just talked about, which matters a lot to us. They’re straightforward and easy to deal with throughout, and that reliability is exactly why we keep coming back to Buzzard.

Matt Peverell
Operations Director
Teesside Industrial Services

Frequently asked questions.

What standards do you work to?

LOLER 1998 and BS7121 govern every lift, and on construction-phase sites we also work within CDM 2015. Our Appointed Persons produce RAMS and lift plans before any crane or haulage is booked.

Which sectors do you work across?

Energy & Renewables, Chemical & Process, Civil Engineering, Utilities, Ports & Marine, Mining & Quarrying and Modular & Offsite, among others. See our sectors page for the full list.

How do I get a quote?

Call 01642 989812 or send details through our contact page and we’ll come back with a lift plan, not just a price.

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