Survey Hire, Sales & Training in Pontypridd, Wales

At FTH Hire Group, our Survey, Safety & Training division in Pontypridd is dedicated to providing industry-leading equipment, expert services and hands-on training to keep your projects safe, accurate and efficient. These courses are open to anyone in the industry; so whether you're hiring, buying or looking for specialist training, our team delivers solutions designed to meet the exacting standards of modern construction, surveying and safety operations.

Advanced Survey Equipment Hire

Our specialist division houses one of the most advanced survey hire fleets in the UK, with a wide range of fully equipped instruments ready for any job. Every tool in our fleet is serviced, tested and calibrated to ensure top quality performance, whether you need it for a short-term project or long-term hire.

We also offer an extensive selection of survey instruments and consumables for sale, including laser levels, total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, confined space equipment, cable avoidance equipment and more – helping you keep your teams fully equipped for success.

Calibration & Service

We understand that accurate instruments are critical to your work. At FTH Hire Group, our in-house calibration and repair facilities are designed to ensure your tools perform reliably every time.

Our services include:

• Calibration, servicing, and repairs to manufacturers' specifications

• Expertise across lasers, optical levels, total stations, gas detection confined space equipment, CCTV drain cameras & cobras and CAT & Genny tools

• Fast turnaround times to minimise downtime and keep your projects on schedule

Our service technicians are highly trained and continually update their skills through professional development, so you can be confident your equipment is in expert hands.

Practical Training

Safety is at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated Training division provides practical, hands-on training for companies and individuals working at height, surveying, cable avoidance and tasks requiring fall arrest or safety harness use.

We are proud to offer:

• PASMA training – practical sessions and assessments for safe use of mobile access towers

• IPAF certified training – for powered access equipment

• Safety harness awareness and inspection courses – ensuring correct and safe use of fall arrest systems

• CAT & Genny cable avoidance courses – essential training for teams working near underground services

• In-house courses for abrasive wheels, first aid, and more

Our training is flexible, delivered at our nationwide depots or on your premises, helping teams gain the confidence and skills they need to work safely and efficiently.

Sales of Survey Instruments & Consumables

Beyond hire and training, we also provide a wide selection of survey instruments and consumables for purchase, including:

• Laser levels and total stations

• GPS systems

• Cable avoidance and detection equipment

• Fall arrest and harness systems

Whether you need reliable hire equipment, calibrated tools, or consumables for your projects, FTH Hire Group is your one-stop partner for survey, safety and training needs.

Meet the Team

Pat O'Shea – Director

With over 30 years' experience in the plant and tool hire industry, as well as extensive experience in CAT & Genny training, lifting, and safety equipment, Pat is the Director of the Survey, Safety and Training Division, with overall responsibility for delivering hire, calibration, training, and equipment sale services to our customers.

Craig Glastonbury – Depot Manager

Craig ensures everything runs smoothly day-to-day, from coordinating the team to ensuring customers receive their hire equipment promptly, and that our training services run smoothly and service assignments are completed to the highest standards.

Jared O'Shea – PASMA Instructor

Jared is located at our Bridgend Hire Hub but is a qualified PASMA training instructor who delivers training courses from our PASMA authorised training centre at Pontypridd.

Curtis Ceshion – Hire Controller

When you contact or visit the depot, you'll be welcomed by Curtis at the hire desk. Curtis will guide you through the full range of survey equipment options available for your project, advising on availability, pricing and the specifications required to perform the job you need.

Carl Cannon – Survey Technician & Kevin Lowther – Workshop Technician

Our service technicians are responsible for ensuring high-precision tools such as total stations, GNSS systems and laser levels operate accurately and reliably. They perform routine maintenance, diagnose mechanical or electronic faults and calibrate devices to manufacturer standards.

Jason Reynish – Driver

The newest member of the Survey team, you'll find Jason out on the road delivering equipment, understanding the need to ensure high-precision survey instruments are transported with the utmost care and attention.

Contact Our Team

Pop into the Pontypridd Survey, Safety & Training Hub to see what our team can do for you. Whether you're picking up equipment for a local job, would like to enquire about training, or need to drop off your instrument for service, you'll find a team ready to help, who are professional, approachable and extremely knowledgeable about what they do.

Unit C6, 3 Main Ave
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan
CF37 5UD

01443 806795
survey@fthhiregroup.co.uk