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A Complete Guide to Cherry Picker Hire

Hiring a Cherry Picker can benefit your business by boosting your productivity and efficiency on any industrial project that you’re currently working on. If you are interested specifically in hiring a cherry picker, then the Cherry Picker team has written a comprehensive guide giving you all the details you need to know about the overall hire process.

Read more to learn about the cherry picker hire process, and if you have any questions about what the general experience is like – then please do not hesitate to contact our team today. We’re always here to provide you with an expert opinion, and give you all the information you need. 

What Do We Offer?

When you come to Cherry Picker, we will be able to provide you with a diverse range of products and platforms. These include scissor lifts, boom lifts and a number of other access platforms. What’s more, we also hire battery and diesel scissor lifts, hoists, telescopic booms, articulated booms, and UDrives (also referred to as Self Drives), which can range from 20ft to 68ft heights. 

All in all, we have a wide collection of machines capable of advancing your project and speeding up your existing processes. If you would like to explore our entire range of cherry pickers, then please do not hesitate to contact us directly today. 

Where Do We Hire?

As one the leading firms in Ireland for cherry picker hire, we serve a number of areas nationwide, catering to a broad range of clients in various industries and sectors. The locations that we serve include Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Kildare. 

We have nearly three decades of experience in the cherry picker rental industry, so you can count on us for a personal and local service that ticks all the right boxes, and keeps you fully satisfied about your efficiency and productivity. We pride ourselves on our fast response times and quality ongoing support too, and we will always be on hand to help when you have a machine on hire. 

Why Come to Cherry Picker?

There are many reasons why you should come to Cherry Picker; ultimately, we give you flexibility in that you can hire hoists and access platforms for daily rental, weekly rental and also long-term hire according to your needs and requirements. 

Also, we provide a delivery and a collection service, so you can get your cherry picker positioned on your site with a speedy turnaround time. What’s more, you can also collect, drive and return UDrives by yourself, and we even allow our customers to drop back after hours as we can open the yard remotely. As such, our service is incredibly smooth, convenient and straightforward.

Interested in Cherry Picker Hire near Cork?

Should you be looking for cherry picker hire near Cork, then Cherry Picker is the company to go for. We are based in Ashbourne and offer hire services to all neighbouring counties, so we can provide you with an exemplary solution to your needs. To speak with a member of our team, then please give us a call today on +353 1 835 4788. Our professional and knowledgeable team of staff is here to assist you with all your queries and questions relating to cherry picker hire. 

We have years of experience, so we can provide you with an expert opinion about all of our solutions. What’s more, we have a strong reputation for excellence in terms of customer service. This means that every single time you come to us, you will be able to get a first-class service that gives you the best efficiency and productivity for your project. 

To explore our wide range of cherry picker hire services, then please visit our website today. You will find plenty of information about all of our hire services, as well as more details about our different purchase options too. In the meantime, feel free to check out our Social media pages via our website, to stay up-to-date with all our latest news and information.

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All You Need to Know About Boom Lift Hire

If you are interested in a Boom Lift Hire, then the Cherry Picker team can provide you with a solution that ticks all the right boxes in this area. We are leaders in Boom Lift Hire, having many years of experience and having served a wide range of customers across multiple sectors. 

In this informative post, the Cherry Picker team has written about everything you need to know about Boom Lift Hire. Read on to learn more, and if you’d like to get in touch, then please reach out to us via the details below. 

Diesel Articulated Boom

Here at Cherry Picker, the number one option that we offer is the Diesel Articulated Boom, which is well suited for work on construction sites, factories, warehouses and much more. It gives you the chance to get all the best additional working range. It is perfect for outdoor construction, as it comes with lifting versatility, and this aerial platform can be used for indoor applications too if it has a bienergy function.

Battery Articulated Boom

The Battery Articulated Boom is an indoor machine that comes with non-marking tyres ideal for finished flooring, indoor use and on level ground too. It gives you an additional working range, which is suitable for working at a height. 

If you want the reach and the dependable performance to get the job done for indoor and outdoor applications, then the Battery Articulated Boom is perfect for you to hire, whatever the job and however big it is too. We have more than 20 years of experience in the Boom Lift Hire industry.

Telescopic Boom

The Telescopic Boom is ideal for use on any terrain, which is suitable for when outreach is needed. This might be general exterior building and construction work. This model comes with an out and up extension, and is ideal for places that have limited access in construction and industrial applications.

It will give you the opportunity to get straight to the source, and the telescopic boom is an ideal addition to any site. If you want to learn more about this type of Boom Lift Hire, then please contact us today – we can get the machine you need, at the time you need it – ensuring minimal disruption. 

Looking for Boom Lift Hire?

If you are interested in Boom Lift Hire, then there is one business that you can trust 100% in this area and that is Cherry Picker. We are a leading business in the Boom Lift Hire industry, with many years of experience and expertise behind us. Therefore, when you use our Boom Lift Hire services, you will be able to receive exceptional service from beginning to end. Our team will work efficiently to ensure that you get the optimum boom lift for your specific needs and requirements.

Should you like any advice or expertise on Boom Lift Hire, then you can always speak to the team here at Cherry Picker. You can contact us today on the following number +353 1 835 4788 to speak with a member of our team. We can answer any questions you may have, provide you with more details about our services and help you get the right boom lift for your needs and requirements. 

What’s more, if you would like to learn more about our range of Boom Lift Hire services, then you can always visit the Cherry Picker website today. You will find plenty more information about all of our cherry picker hire services, as well as details of the extras that come with our Boom Lift Hire services. 

Head to our website today, and if you’d like to learn more – then please contact us via the details above.

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Our Comprehensive Guide to Scissor Lifts

When working at height in any industrial setting, the number one priority is safety. Workers need to be safe and protected; and any health and safety regulations must be adhered to. The main way to ensure safety is to utilise professional lifting equipment such as scissor lifts, goods lifts and stackers.

In this post, the Cherry Picker team has written a definitive guide to scissor lifts, designed to help those who are interested in hiring one of these pieces of equipment. Read further to learn more, and find out about the variety of solutions that Cherry Picker provides.

What is a Scissor Lift?

A scissor lift is an aerial work platform lift which has a multitude of applications – most commonly in manufacturing and industrial environments. They are designed to lift people up to something and they have the ability to facilitate some tools for whatever work is required. Scissor lifts ensure that all health and safety regulations are met, and that the likelihood of injuries and damage is greatly reduced. 

Ultimately, if you’re working at height on job sites, then a scissor lift is a must as it will make the process for all individuals involved far safer. Scissor lifts ensure optimum safety with their heavy-duty guardrails and they can help to prevent accidents from occurring. 

Scissor lifts typically reach heights as high as 30 feet, and they move in a vertical direction with ease and reliability. They come in mobile solutions, and can be customised to suit the individual requirements of any client in any industry. 

Benefits of Scissor Lifts 

There are many benefits to hiring a scissor lift. First and foremost, they enable you to access difficult-to-reach heights and spots. If you need to reach a spot that is challenging to get to, then having a scissor lift on-site will be especially useful – helping you get to where you need to with ease. When compared to conventional ladders, scissor lifts are exceptionally safe and they have a higher reach too. They also allow for more functional work at height. 

Scissor lifts are surprisingly simple to operate with straightforward controls; operators only need to be trained in using this piece of equipment and MEWP training only takes a couple of hours to complete. Here at Cherry Picker, we can provide you with the training you need too. 

Furthermore, scissor lifts are ideal for places where there is minimal floor space. As they’re so compact, scissor lifts require hardly any space to operate in. Therefore, you can easily use this type of lift and store it away too. Additionally, scissor lifts are economical and versatile choices. You can use a single scissor lift for an entire warehouse, so there’s no need whatsoever to be spending huge amounts of money on multiple pieces of equipment. Not to mention, scissor lifts can remove the need for the likes of scaffolding in some circumstances, which is both time-consuming and costly. 

Coming to Cherry Picker

Here at Cherry Picker, we provide first-class scissor lift hire services for clients in a range of industries and sectors. We offer a multitude of electric and diesel solutions, as well as a selection of boom lifts, that will maximise safety and productivity within your workforce. Whatever your requirements, we can locate the exact scissor lift you need. 

There are a wide range of scissor lifts in our extensive collection from smaller solutions to larger ones; similarly, all of our scissor lift models are ideal for indoors and outdoors applications too. With many years of experience behind us, and previous clients including Google, Facebook, Amazon and Intel, you can trust us as the number one firm in access equipment and handling solutions in Ireland.

Want to Enquire About Scissor Lift Hire?

If you would like to speak to Cherry Picker about scissor lift hire, then please give us a call today on 01 835 4788 or email us directly at hire@cherrypicker.ie. Our expert team can walk you through the various cost-effective options that are available to you. Not just this, but we’ll also be able to answer all your queries and provide you with further information. To learn more about Cherry Picker’s other services, head over to our website today.

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We’re Hiring! Office Administrator for our new training company Training-Courses.ie

Training-Courses.ie – Who We Are

Training-Courses.ie is one of Ireland’s fastest growing training companies. Specialising in Health & Safety training across a variety of industries, Training-Courses.ie’s online training platform offers nationwide training across the construction, hospitality, retail and general trades sectors. The online training platform, which saves all customers a significant amount of time and money, is on track to become a market leader in Ireland and Training-Courses.ie are looking for an enthusiastic part-time office administrator to come on-board.

 The Role

Training-Courses.ie are looking for a part-time office administrator to join their team in one of the fastest growing marketplaces in the country – health and safety training. This is a very attractive role for someone looking to work part-time between both home and the office environment.

The successful candidate will:

  • Deal directly with customers via phone/email to facilitate bookings via our online training portal.
  • Assist customers with any questions/queries that they may have regarding our training products and provide any technical support where necessary.
  • Complete all invoicing and process all administration relating to customer payments.
  • Generate, print and post training cards for customers.

Essential Attributes:

  • Office administration experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel and Google Docs/Sheets.
  • The ability to multitask and work under pressure is crucial in this role.
  • The ability to work independently having been given instruction.
  • Have a solid proficiency of working with computers.
  • Fluent English.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Confidence in dealing with clients in a professional manner (via phone and email)

Desirable Attributes:

Knowledge of/experience in the training sector.

Call 0818 228 229 for more information.

Email CVs to brian@cherrypicker.ie

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We’re hiring! Plant Fitter/Senior Service Engineer

Job Description

About Cherry Picker:

Cherry Picker are experts in MEWPs and lifting machinery. We have been supplying access solutions in Ireland for over 20 years. Priding ourselves on our personable and approachable team, we have built fantastic relationships with our loyal customers who are based in a wide variety of industries from construction, to the food and pharmaceutical sectors. These are exciting times for us here at Cherry Picker as we are currently expanding. We are looking for suitable candidates to come and grow their career with us.

Role:

Due to continued expansion, we are currently looking for an experienced Plant Fitter to join our Service team.  The selected candidate will work closely with our Sales, Hire and Design Departments. Working with both electronic and hydraulic systems, the candidate will complete six-monthly GA1 certifications on our customers’ machines as well as general service/repair work. Our Service Department is placed at the heart of Cherry Picker’s brand and on-site you will work closely with a team of enthusiastic like-minded professionals.

Person:

-Experience is essential for this role

-Holder of a National Craft Certificate or equivalent.

-Experience with D.C. electronic and hydraulic systems.

-Full, clean driver’s license.

-Fluency in English is essential (verbal, written and listening).

Salary/Benefits:

-Salary negotiable (experience dependent).

-Service van and mobile phone provided

Other details:

-Full-time permanent position: 40 hours per week

-Accomodation can be provided if required

Send CV to brian@cherrypicker.ie or call 01 835 4788 for more information.

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We’re Hiring! Hire Facilitator (position filled)

About Cherry Picker:

Cherry Picker are experts in MEWPs and lifting machinery. We have been supplying access solutions in Ireland for over 20 years. Priding ourselves on our personable and approachable team, we have built fantastic relationships with our loyal customers who are based in a wide variety of industries from construction, to the food and pharmaceutical sectors. It is exciting times for us here at Cherry Picker as we are currently expanding. We are looking for suitable candidates to come and grow their career with us.

Job Description

MEWP Hire Facilitator

Send CV and cover letter to brian@cherrypicker.ie

The Role:

As Hire Coordinator you will be responsible for processing all hire requests using the hire software system. This role also requires processing of payments and issuing of invoices to customers as well as generating new leads and business to assist with the growth of the Hire Department.

Main Responsibilities:

You will be required to:

· Respond to incoming telephone calls and emails for hire and deal directly with new and existing customers to facilitate hire bookings.
· Process all input to IT systems and complete all necessary paperwork.

· End-to-end arrangement of transport for all hire bookings through Cherry Picker’s Transport Department.

· Generate new business by making outbound calls to existing and potential customers.

Other Responsibilities:

· Answer customer queries and resolve any additional requests that arise throughout the hire period.

Essential Attributes:

· Good levels of IT literacy (including typing ability) across a range of applications and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Sheets.
· Excellent organisation and time management skills along with the ability to multitask.
· Great telephone manner and outstanding communication skills

· Fluent spoken and written English.

Desirable Attributes

· Previous experience in the Access industry.
· Knowledge of Syrinx or Microsoft Access software

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual with a high level of customer service. The role is based on a working week Monday to Friday – 8.30am-5pm.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

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We’re Hiring! – Self-Drive Department Manager

  • Job Summary

    (Please note: this position offers a competitive base salary and commission)

    Please only submit CV following complete reading of job description outlined below.

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage the hire schedule for the self-drive van mounted boom lifts.
    • Process the physical hand over of of the self-drive fleet vehicles to customers (includes demonstration of the unit with the customer) and ensure all the necessary paper work has been completed for each hire.
    • Check all machines when they return from hire.
    • Provide technical/operational instruction and troubleshooting information via phone to customers with current hires.
    • Schedule routine maintenance and servicing of all of the self-drive fleet.
    • Maintain self-drive fleet machine records on CRM system and generate reports when required.
    • Make customer retention and business development calls.
    • Produce customer invoices, process supplier invoices and liaise with the Accounts Department regarding payments and purchases.

    Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

    • Full clean driver’s licence.
    • Excellent communication and computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and CRM Database software necessary).
    • This is a busy role and the successful candidate must be able to multitask and be very organised.
    • Good ability to work in a team.
    • Immediate ability to start is desirable.

    Package Details

    • Competitive base salary and commission
    • Mobile phone provided
    • Company vehicle provided where necessary

    Job type – Full time/Permanent

Send CV to brian@cherrypicker.ie 

Job type – Full time/Permanent

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We’re Hiring! UDrive Hire Manager (position filled)

PLEASE NOTE: This role is divided between *Desk and Yard* environment.

Please only submit CV following complete reading of job description outlined below.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the hire schedule for the UDrive MEWP (Self-Drive truck and van mount Vehicles).
  • Process the physical hand over of UDrive vehicles to customers (includes demonstration of MEWP and operating on platform with customer) and ensure all the necessary paper work has been completed for each hire.
  • Check UDrive machines when they return from hire.
  • Carry out minor mechanical repairs to vehicles and maintain regular checklist, maintenance and repairs
  • Provide technical/operational instruction and troubleshooting information via phone to customers with current hires.
  • Schedule required motor and MEWP services/repairs and liaise with the service department to ensure completion.
  • Maintain UDrive machine records on CRM system and generate reports when required.
  • Take and make calls for UDrive and other hire queries.
  • Produce customer invoices, process supplier invoices and liaise with the accounts department regarding payments and purchases.
  • Maintain current customers and sales levels.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience or a keen interest in access machinery and MEWPs or similar a distinct advantage (for yard based aspect of role).
  • Mechanical knowledge is an advantage.
  • Full clean driver’s licence.
  • Flexible approach to working hours.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and CRM Database software necessary).
  • This is a busy role and the successful candidate must be able to multitask and be very organised.
  • Good ability to work in a team.
  • Immediate ability to start is desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Please send your CV to brian@cherrypicker.ie

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Save Time and Increase Safety on Site with Scissor Lifts

Battery operated scissor lifts are ideal for indoor use on level ground due to the low level of noise produced by the cherry pickers as well as having no fume emissions. Scissor lifts are a safe and efficient alternative to scaffolding and ladders. These vertical MEWPs also increase on-site productivity due to reduced setup and climbing time required. The user can work comfortably and freely from the platform which has ample space and lifting capacity for the user(s) and their tools.

Battery powered scissor lifts are frequently supplied to those working in painting, plumbing, carpentry, welding, fabrication, electrical maintenance, property management, air conditioning, lighting and CCTV systems repairs. Cherry Picker’s battery scissor lifts have models that are compact enough to fit through narrow doorways making it easy to transport this machine within buildings. In the case of lower entrances, these aerial platforms can also come with collapsible guardrails which allow the user to easily reduce the stowed height of the unit for even more comfortable and accessible transportation. These platforms also extended out an additional 1m while you are elevated to allow you to overcome objects on the ground.

If you are carrying out work outdoors or on rough terrain, diesel powered scissor lifts are ideal for outdoor us. Unlike the battery scissor lifts, these cherry pickers come in both two and four wheel drive making them well-suited for use on rough terrain. Diesel powered aerial platforms are frequently supplied to those working in warehouse construction, roofing, external property management and CCTV systems maintenance.

Driving these scissor lifts is exceptionally easy as the flexible pendulum allows the user to drive the unit while walking alongside it on the ground or to drive while positioned in the basket.

This allows for far greater flexibility when working at a height as the machine can be re-positioned easily without being required to leave the machine and set up once again in a new position. For safety many scissor lifts come equipped with a creep drive speed setting for those working in tight spaces where navigating between and around obstructions is necessary.

Cherry Picker are suppliers of Genie, LGMG, Snorkel, PopUp and Haulotte scissor lifts.

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The Importance of On-Site Safety Training

Very often, in a world where everyone is rushing around trying to get things done as quickly as possible, workplace safety can sometimes be overlooked. In order to promote the wellness of  employees, It is a duty and moral responsibility of the company to look after the employee’s protection.

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 provides for the good health and safety of people in the workplace. It applies to all employers, employees and self-employed people in their relevant place of work. The Act sets out the rights and duties of both employers and employees and provides for substantial fines and penalties for breaches of the health and safety legislation.

Safe Pass was introduced to raise the standard of safety awareness in the construction industry. Safe Pass is a one-day safety awareness programme for workers in the construction industry. The aim of Safe Pass is to make a significant reduction in the number of accidents and ill health whilst working on site. This programme makes workers very aware of the potential hazards and dangers on construction sites thus making their working conditions safer.

All safety training in the workplace is important and effective, as it educates your employees on proper workplace procedures, practices and behaviour in order to prevent possible injuries.

Manual Handling training can often be overlooked. According to the Health and Safety Authority, lower back pain affects approximately eighty percent of the population at some stage in their lives. They have also stated that one third of all reported injuries are as a result of bad manual handling techniques. It is now a legal requirement that employers ensure all employees have received manual handling training with refresher training every 3 years.

Similarly, the importance of First Aid training cannot be overestimated. It enables those trained to assist persons who become injured in the work environment until help arrives. The more First Aid certified people there are in the workplace, the safer that workplace becomes.

When Working at Heights, specific training is required to avoid falls and injuries. Working at a height is work in any place at, above or below ground level, where a person could be injured if they fall from that place. Access and egress to a place of work is also considered to be working at height.

Examples of working at height would be working on trestles, roofs, on a ladder, at ground level adjacent to an excavation and working near fragile materials. It is important that all who work at heights carry out risk assessments, plan their work properly and ensure that they are competent and trained to do so.

Choosing the right work equipment is essential as well as selecting collective measures to prevent falls such as guard rails and wearing personal protection equipment such as a harness. All work equipment must be properly inspected, serviced and maintained.

In essence, working at heights training is essential for anyone working above or below ground level if a fall could result in injury. If you work at a height, then a standard Working at Heights or a MEWP training course is just what you need.

The training will cover regulatory requirements, risk assessment procedures, fall protection equipment, ladder, scaffold and MEWP usage as well as covering all employer and employee responsibilities. It will give you the training you need to carry out your work safely and effectively for yourself, your colleagues and those on the ground.

So, it is clear from above that whether its First Aid, Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP operation or standard Working at Heights training, it is essential that employees and employers alike ensure that all available safety training in the workplace is considered, adhered to and managed effectively.