Contract Lifting in Melksham, Wiltshire
Fully Managed Lifting Solutions
There is a difference between hiring a crane and handing over the whole lift. A contract lift across Melksham, Wiltshire is the second one: Coppard plan it, supply the crane and the operators, supervise the work, and take responsibility for the operation from beginning to end.
Contract lifting in Melksham, Wiltshire means Coppard take the whole job: planning, documentation, CPCS-certified operators, and the lifting equipment. If you are searching contract lifting near me in Melksham, the operation is managed safely from survey through to completion.
What Does Contract Lifting Include?
With a contract lift, every part of the operation is Coppard’s responsibility — the survey up front, the lift plan and RAMS, the crane and gear, and the certified operators who complete the lift.
Installing steelwork, setting trusses, lifting plant, or shifting heavy machinery — each gets the lifting method that suits the site, worked out in advance.
Our Contract Lifting Services
Contract lifting from Coppard reaches commercial, industrial, and residential jobs right across Melksham and its surrounding area.
The range spans mobile cranes, spider cranes, lifting accessories, and vacuum lifting solutions, each backed by CPCS-certified operators, an appointed person, and LOLER-compliant equipment. To see the full range, view our crane lifting services. This service sits under Crane Service in Melksham.
Contract Lifting Across Melksham and Wiltshire
Across Melksham, Wiltshire, projects tend to involve riverside sites, industrial estates, and rural commercial projects, where access is tight and the lift has to be planned around everything else on site.
Across Melksham, Chippenham, and Devizes, the work covers structural steel, machinery installation, glazing work, and modular buildings. Sending the project details up front helps Coppard plan the lift before anyone mobilises.
CPCS Operators, Lift Planning and RAMS
Behind every contract lift is a qualified team, a site-specific lift plan, and a RAMS pack completed before work starts. CPCS-certified operators carry out the lift under an appointed person, so the operation stays compliant and safe throughout.
Why Choose Coppard for Contract Lifting
The Melksham depot answers 01380 828988 directly, ready to plan a lift on whatever the site throws up — restricted access, sloping ground, or a busy programme. Every job runs on the right equipment, certified operators, and proper documentation, backed by 54 years of trading since 1972, CPA membership, and Constructionline registration.
Frequently Asked Questions: Contract Lifting in Melksham, Wiltshire
What does a contract lift include?
A contract lift includes lift planning, RAMS documentation, qualified CPCS operators, an appointed person, suitable lifting equipment, and management of the lifting operation from start to finish.
How is contract lifting different from standard crane hire?
With standard crane hire, responsibility for planning and supervising the lift stays with the customer. With a contract lift, Coppard manage the operation, including planning, supervision, and delivery of the equipment.
Can you carry out contract lifts on restricted or sloping sites in Melksham?
Yes. Coppard regularly carry out lifting operations on restricted-access and sloping sites across Melksham. Every project begins with a site assessment so the safest lifting method and equipment can be recommended.
How should I prepare my site before the lift takes place?
Make sure the access route is clear, the working area is prepared, and any site restrictions are identified. The project postcode, ground conditions, overhead cables, and neighbouring structures all help Coppard prepare the lift plan before work begins. The Health and Safety Executive sets out guidance on planning lifting operations and site safety.
Need Contract Lifting in Melksham, Wiltshire?
Got a lift to plan? The survey and lift plan take time to do properly, so the earlier you call, the safer your programme. Same or next-day mobilisation may be available across Melksham, Wiltshire, Chippenham, and Devizes, subject to equipment, operator, and site requirements. Call 01380 828988.
