Thomas Plant Hire is one of the UK’s fastest growing plant and equipment hire businesses. With a fleet now numbering thousands of machines, and with customers operating nationwide, the company continues to invest in modern equipment to meet growing demand.
A key part of its strategy has been a major investment in JCB machinery, supplied through Scot JCB.
In 2025 alone, Thomas Plant Hire invested in more than 400 new JCB machines, with a further order of over 300 machines scheduled for delivery in 2026. The investment includes mini excavators and site dumpers, through to tracked excavators and telescopic handlers.
“In recent years we’ve expanded both geographically and in terms of the services we provide,” explained Grant. “We’ve acquired several businesses and developed additional divisions including tool hire, accommodation, powered access and machine control," explained Head of Business Developmen Grant Rees.
“When customers hire a machine, they expect it to arrive looking fresh, modern and ready to work,” he continued. “Keeping the fleet young helps us maintain high utilisation and reliability. Older machines naturally require more repairs and maintenance, so by investing regularly we reduce downtime and ensure our customers receive dependable equipment.”
Thomas Plant Hire’s relationship with Scot JCB began following the company’s expansion into Scotland, which included the acquisition of Mulholland Plant. Since then, the partnership has developed rapidly as Thomas Plant Hire has continued to invest in new equipment.
Grant also highlighted the importance of working with a supplier that can support a fleet operating across multiple locations: “One of the key factors for us when choosing a manufacturer is the level of after-sales support and the relationship we have with the supplier,” he explained. “In a fast-moving hire environment, response times and support are critical. From what we have seen, Scot JCB has been extremely reactive and supportive.”
“Thomas Plant Hire is an important customer for Scot JCB and a fantastic business to work with. Their growth over recent years has been remarkable, and it has been great to support them as they continue to expand their fleet across the UK. We are proud to supply JCB machines to a company with such exacting standards for its equipment and customer service, and we look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with Thomas Plant Hire over the coming years.” added Scot JCB Construction Sales Director David Park.
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