A Plant Operator who understands site investigation
Quin Plant Hire Ltd provides specialist operated excavation for trial pit and site investigation programmes across Shropshire, Telford, Staffordshire, Cheshire and the wider West Midlands.
We work regularly alongside geotechnical engineers, environmental consultants, archaeologists and ground investigation contractors — so we understand what's required on a site investigation programme.
Clean, controlled excavation. Careful spoil management. No unnecessary disruption to the surrounding ground. A professional operator who takes instruction and gets on with the job.
Whether you need a single trial pit or a multi-pit programme across several locations, we offer prompt availability, competitive day rates, and the reliability that keeps your project on
Equipment
The right machine for the job
JCB 3CX BACKHOE LOADER
JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader — Operated Hire
The workhorse of ground investigation. Our JCB 3CX is ideally suited to trial pit excavation, offering excellent reach and digging depth without the access restrictions of a larger tracked excavator.
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Dig depth: 5.4 metres
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Machine width: 2.35 metres
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Operating weight: 9,000 kg
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Front loader capability for efficient spoil management
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Road-legal and self-transporting — no low-loader required, reducing your mobilisation costs
TRACKED EXCAVATORS
Need something larger?
We can source operated tracked excavators for deeper or more demanding investigation programmes. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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MINI DIGGERS
JCB 19C-1 Mini Excavator — Operated Hire
Where access is tight, our mini excavator steps in. Ideal for restricted sites, internal investigations, and locations where a full-size backhoe simply can't reach.
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Dig depth: 2.5 metres
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Machine width: 980 mm
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Operating weight: 1,910 kg
WATER BOWSERS
We are able to source operated water bowsers for your next project to work along side our machines.
4x4 towed 2000 litre bowser
Tractor towed bowser 4000+ litres
What We Can Help With
Typical trial pit applications we support:
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Geotechnical ground investigation and soil sampling
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Environmental and contamination assessment
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Foundation design and structural surveys
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Utilities and services detection
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Archaeological evaluation and pre-planning assessment
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Drainage investigation and soakaway testing
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Flood risk assessment fieldwork
Why Work With Quin Plant Hire?
What site investigation professionals tell us matters — and what we deliver:
Experienced operator, not just a machine driver. Jonathan has worked on numerous site investigation programmes and understands the precision required. You won't need to explain the basics.
Fully certified. CPCS, NPORS and CSCS certified. CPA member. All documentation available on request for your site files and RAMS packs.
Competitive day rates. JCB 3CX at £480/day. Mini digger at £350/day. No hidden call-out charges across our standard operating area.
Fast mobilisation. Based in Waters Upton, Telford, we can typically be on site within 24–48 hours across Shropshire and the surrounding counties. No lengthy booking lead times.
Flexible and responsive. As an owner-operator, you deal directly with the person turning up to site — not a hire desk. If your programme changes, we adapt quickly.
Coverage Area
We regularly work across:
Shropshire · Telford & Wrekin · Staffordshire · Cheshire · West Midlands · Welsh Borders
For projects outside this area, please get in touch — we're happy to discuss mobilisation to further afield sites.
Planning a site investigation programme? Let's talk.
We work with geotechnical and environmental companies on both one-off contracts and ongoing frameworks. If you're looking for a reliable local plant operator you can count on, we'd be glad to hear from you.
07816 223 153
jonathan@quinplant.co.uk
we aim to respond to all enquiries within a few hours during working days.