Plant & Tool Hire in Scotland from Our Airdrie Hub

Looking for plant hire in Scotland that actually turns up on time, in good condition, and with someone on the phone who knows the kit? Our Airdrie Hire Hub has been doing exactly that since January 2023. In that time we've invested more than £3 million into new plant, tools and equipment in the region, all backed by our "Quality Equipment, Always in Stock" promise.

That consistency, reliability and value is the key reason customers across the central Scottish belt choose to work with us.

Where we are and why it matters

The FTH Hire Group Airdrie Hub sits in Lanarkshire, right in the prime central belt of Scotland. That position is deliberate. It puts us within roughly 30 minutes of both Glasgow and Edinburgh, and inside a comfortable delivery radius of Falkirk, Stirling, Motherwell, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and the rest of the M8 and M74 corridor.

For site managers, that translates to one practical thing. Equipment shows up the day after you order it in most cases, rather than the week after.

How we can help you

FTH offers a comprehensive range of plant, tool, access, survey and landscaping equipment for hire, all from our centrally located hub in Airdrie. We're perfectly positioned to serve contractors, builders and tradespeople across the central belt of Scotland.

Like all FTH Hire Group locations, our customer's hire experience is at the centre of everything we do. Our hire controllers, account managers and business development team are on hand to support your project requirements. Our dedicated fitters, mechanics and workshop team ensure all equipment is maintained and inspected to our high standards before going out to customers. Our own fleet of delivery vehicles and transport operatives deliver and collect hires for customers right across the region.

What can you hire from the Airdrie depot?

We run a full hire range from this site. Not just diggers, not just hand tools, but everything you'd realistically need to run a project from groundworks through to fit-out.

Plant hire 

Mini diggers and excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers as well as electric plant and site vehicles for groundworks and civils.

Powered access hire 

Scissor lifts, boom lifts, single and double width towers, podiums, ladders and steps.

Tool hire 

Range includes breakers, drills, saws, grinders, generators, compressors, pumps and pressure washers plus a huge choice of general building and site equipment. Take a look at our full range.

Survey and landscaping 

Lasers, levels, GPS kit and the landscaping tools that finish a job off properly.

Specialist consumables and accessories 

• Specialist diamond blades and core drill bits

• Premium quality drill bits, chisel points, floor sanding sheets, hoses and more

• A variety of hand tools such as trowels, hammers, barrows and shovels

• Fuels and lubricants such as broaching oil and chain oil

• A wide range of protective equipment and workwear to keep you safe on site, such as gloves, goggles, safety helmets and ear defenders

• Propane and butane gas canisters for hire equipment or general requirements

• Plus many more lighting, surfacing, surveying and daily essentials

If you're not sure whether we hold something, the quickest answer is a phone call. Try us on 01236 760070.

Why choose FTH Hire Group for plant hire and tool hire in Scotland?

Local knowledge, national backing

Our team in Scotland know the region, understand the demands of local projects, and are on hand to guide your plant selection. Combined with the wider FTH Hire Group network, that means faster response times, better availability, and the reassurance of a hire company that's growing for all the right reasons.

Next-day delivery across the central belt

Looking to hire plant, tools and equipment in Scotland at short notice? In most cases, given our central location, we can get equipment out to you the next day, so your project doesn't have to stand still.

Expert advice, not a sales pitch

Our friendly team at Airdrie brings real knowledge and expertise to every enquiry. Whether you know exactly what you need or want guidance on the best solution for your project, we're here to help. If a smaller, cheaper machine will do the job, we'll tell you. Over-hiring isn't in either of our interests.

In-house workshop

Every machine gets inspected, serviced and signed off by our own fitters before it leaves the yard. If something fails on site, our own mechanics come out to fix it. There's no third-party service contract to chase.

Get in Touch

FTH Hire Group Airdrie

48–60 Flowerhill Street

Flowerhill Industrial Estate

Airdrie, ML6 6BH

📞 01236 760070

✉ airdrie@fthhiregroup.co.uk