Equipment Hire and Plant Rental Agreements (CON-039) Training Course

Equipment Hire and Plant Rental Agreements

Construction, industrial, energy, events and logistics operations depend heavily on hired equipment, from cranes and excavators to generators, access platforms and…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Construction, industrial, energy, events and logistics operations depend heavily on hired equipment, from cranes and excavators to generators, access platforms and specialist tools. Hire agreements determine who is responsible for operation, maintenance, damage, loss, insurance and downtime, and misunderstandings about these terms often lead to unexpected costs and disputes.

This Equipment Hire and Plant Rental Agreements training course explains the commercial and contractual issues in hiring equipment. Participants learn about bare and operated hire, standard industry hire terms, hire periods and charges, delivery and off-hire procedures, maintenance and breakdown responsibilities, damage and loss liability, insurance, safety and operator competence, and how to manage hire fleets and costs.

The course is relevant to both hirers and hire companies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the types of equipment hire and rental arrangements
Understand key terms in standard hire agreements
Manage hire periods, rates, minimum charges and off-hire
Allocate responsibility for maintenance and breakdowns
Understand liability for damage, loss and third-party claims
Arrange appropriate insurance for hired equipment
Ensure safe operation and operator competence
Control hire costs and manage hired fleets effectively

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Plant and equipment managers
Procurement and contract managers
Site and project managers
Hire company sales and contract staff
Commercial managers and quantity surveyors
Health and safety professionals

Training Methodology

The course uses sample hire agreements, hire schedules, damage reports and invoices. Participants review hire terms, resolve common disputes such as breakdown charges and damage claims, analyse hire spend data and develop a hire management procedure for their organisation.

Target Competencies

Hire agreement analysis
Hire period and charge management
Maintenance responsibility allocation
Damage and loss liability understanding
Equipment insurance awareness
Hire cost control

Course outline

1Day One: Equipment Hire Fundamentals

Why organisations hire rather than buy equipment
Bare hire, operated hire and contract lift arrangements
Short-term, long-term and rent-to-own options
Standard industry hire conditions in overview
Roles of hirer, owner and operator
Common sources of hire disputes
Exercise: comparing hire options for a project

2Day Two: Hire Terms and Charges

Hire periods, minimum hire and weekend charges
Rates, fuel, transport and ancillary charges
Delivery, inspection and acceptance on arrival
Off-hire procedures and confirmation numbers
Idle time, standby and stand-down charges
Reviewing and checking hire invoices
Workshop: reviewing a hire agreement and invoice

3Day Three: Maintenance, Breakdown and Damage

Maintenance responsibilities under different hire types
Reporting breakdowns and hire charge relief
Damage caused by misuse compared with wear and tear
Liability for loss and theft of equipment
Damage waivers and their limitations
Recording condition at delivery and return
Exercise: resolving a breakdown and damage dispute

4Day Four: Insurance, Safety and Operators

Insurance for hired-in plant and equipment
Third-party liability for equipment operations
Operator competence, licensing and training
Safe use, inspections and statutory checks
Lifting operations with hired cranes
Accidents involving hired equipment
Case study: liability after a crane incident

5Day Five: Managing Hire Fleets and Costs

Centralised hire desks and approved suppliers
Framework agreements for equipment hire
Tracking equipment on site and utilisation
Reducing idle hire and unnecessary charges
Hire company perspective on fair terms
Building a hire management procedure
Personal action plan for equipment hire management

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Equipment Hire and Plant Rental Agreements course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Equipment Hire and Plant Rental Agreements course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in London. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Madrid, Munich, Rome, Vienna.

Can I take Equipment Hire and Plant Rental Agreements online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Equipment Hire and Plant Rental Agreements

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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