The search is on and the stage is set, UK Plant operator’s magazine has just announced the launch of a brand new competition to find the very best plant operators in the UK. The campaign will be a celebration of skill, a unique insight into the role, the machines and the technology used to make the industry safer and smarter. … Read More

Operating over 600 items of plant and equipment, M O’Brien Plant Hire, part of the M O’Brien Group prides itself in offering their customers market leading earthmoving, demolition and material handling solutions. To meet with the increasing demands from the industry over safety concerns, O’Brien have turned to leading technology experts XWatch Safety Systems for the installation of their XW4 … Read More

In addition to various Welcome back schemes implemented by our clients on a number of projects across the U.K we at M O’Brien Group have included the use of the Hazard awareness school in our own welcome back package situated on the M27 Smart motorway project developed in collaboration with the BMJV team. The aim of the hazard school is … Read More

Supply chain sustainability school partner M O’Brien is fully committed to more environmentally friendly construction sites across the UK. With an already impressive fleet of equipment utilising the latest emission standard engines, Hybrid technology and electric powered machinery. That commitment is now furthered with the order of JCB’s brand new fully electric compact telehandler the 525-60E. The new 525-60E compact … Read More

Costain Skanka Joint venture working on behalf of HS2 paired up with M O’Brien Plant Hire this week to help out at Netley Primary school to implement new social distancing measures ready for when pupils return in September. By installing a number of new walkways it allows the school to create a one way system in which pupils can use … Read More

The M O’Brien Group are pleased to be among the first organisations to sign up to the Supply chain sustainability schools new Plant Charter. The Plant Group has been working on how the sector can collaborate to reduce both air quality emissions that lead to local health impacts and the global effects of carbon emissions from the plant and equipment … Read More

Having been a member of the supply chain sustainability school since 2017, M O’Brien group has officially become a partner of the school. Using the schools vast library or resources for the past few years to improve the business in terms of sustainability and stay at the forefront of our fast developing industry, it is now only fitting that the … Read More

We had a great day on Friday attending the Costain PWDR safety stand down. With most major sporting events cancelled this weekend, we had our own game and gave the people working on the project including those based in the office a chance to operate our Fully electric mini excavator. During the day we were able to demonstrate a few … Read More

Leading Plant hire firm M O’Brien Plant Hire has now incorporated into its fleet a number of Engcon Tiltrotator’s to accompany both 14 and tonne excavators. The particular emphasis has been placed on the more versatile 14 tonne wheeled excavators which are ideally suited to smart motorway upgrade projects. The innovative tool allows free range of motion at the bucket … Read More