Operated & Self Drive Plant Hire in Essex — 20+ Years of Experience
Orbital Equipment is one of Essex’s most trusted plant hire specialists, offering both operated and self drive plant hire solutions to contractors, developers, and groundworks teams across the county. Whether you need a fully qualified operator to handle the machinery on site or prefer the flexibility of self drive hire, we have the equipment and expertise to keep your project moving. With over 20 years in the industry, our fleet is modern, well-maintained, and available at competitive rates with flexible hire periods to suit projects of all sizes.
Our operated plant hire service provides you with both the machine and a fully trained, CPCS-certified operator — ideal for projects where specialist skills are required or where your team needs additional resource. From mini excavators and 360 excavators to dumpers and rollers, our operators are experienced across a wide range of groundworks, civil engineering, and construction tasks. Operated hire removes the burden of operator sourcing and ensures work is completed safely and efficiently from day one.
For teams with their own qualified operators, our self drive plant hire in Essex offers maximum flexibility. Hire by the day, week, or longer and take control of your own schedule. Our self drive fleet includes mini diggers, dumpers, telehandlers, and more — all delivered to your site across Essex. All machines are fully serviced and safety-checked before dispatch, giving you confidence that the equipment will perform reliably throughout your hire period.
