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First Response are an independent tool hire and site supplies provider. Our main depot is strategically placed in Rainham, Essex with direct access to London, Essex and the Home Counties. We have been trading for over 20 years and are part of the HS2 supply chain. Tool hire Although our primary service is next day hire, a same day service can be provided, based on best endeavours; if it is possible we will do it. Site Supplies We offer a nationwide next day delivery service on a huge range of products. This includes small tools, PPE, Janitorial, Canteen Supplies; in fact we can supply most things you need on site. If you require special items then we can provide these too. One delivery We can combine your orders for Hire Equipment & Site Supplies. This will simplify the order process & reduce the number of vehicles visiting site.
Signage We can provide all signs including bespoke designs. These can be produced on traditional materials like Correx, Foamex or Composite board. Biodegradeable or recyclable board is ideal for temporary signs. Outsourced Procurement We outsource products for major projects like HS2. We have trade accounts with most major suppliers, and can find whatever you need quickly; saving you time & the need to open multiple trade accounts. Online Account Management Our online facility, First Click, offers 24/7 convenience & greater control over your order process.
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Our unique online system provides much more than just convenience. From your PC or Smartphone device you can place orders, create quotations, extend hire periods and even off-hire equipment, 24/7. You can also create multiple user accounts, to delegate time confusing tasks while maintaining full control of your business:Fast repeat ordering Your favourite items and shopping baskets can be saved. This speeds up the order process for report orders, new site set-up’s or where just a few changes are required.
Off Hire 24/7 Nobody likes paying hire rates for idle products. Our system displays a list of all the products you have on hire, filtered by site, for you to review and off hire with a few clicks.
Spending limits Set spending limits for buyers or site managers or restrict access to certain products. A simple alert enables you or delegated colleagues to approve, amend or cancel orders.
Reports & Audit trail A range of reports can be generated. The audit trail will enables you to review the spending of your teams and clearly identify those areas for improvement.
Permission based hierachy Created multiple user accounts for your buying or site teams and assign permissions for each role.
Combine orders Save time and minimise deliveries to site by combining your online hire and supplies orders. 5
FORS SIlver and RISQS approval means you can be confident our service will be fully compliant.
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Two orders; one delivery As our hire & supplies divisions operate from the same depot, we combine your orders & deliver on the same vehicle. By minimising deliveries to site we ensure compliance to your environmental targets & free up time to be better spent.
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ACCESS HIRE Bandstands & Boards Ladders & Steps Personnel Lifts Podiums & Mini-Towers Towers
TOOL HIRE Air Tool Equipment Cleaning & Dust Control Concreting / Mixing / Compaction Cutting / Grinding / Sawing Drilling / Breaking / Fixing Garden / Landscaping General Equipment Site Storage Heating / Cooling / Drying Plumbing / Pumping / Drainage Power / Lighting / Welding Safety Equipment Site Security / Safety / Traffic Control Surface Preparation Survey & Detection Woodwork Tools
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LIFTING & HANDLING Hoisting & Winching Jacking Lifting Tackle Load Measurement Material Handling
PLANT & RAIL Plant & Accommodation Rail Tools & Trolleys
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Same Day Hire service
If there is something you require please ask as it may be something we are prepared to add to our ever expanding hire range.
Our primary service is next day hire. However, a same day service can be provided based on best endeavours; if it is possible we will try everything to make it happen.
Hire Insurance Our ‘Hire Secure’ facility covers damage and loss; providing superior cover to the standard loss only policy’s. 9
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Quality hire products All the leading brands If you can’t find what you want, we should be able to supply it.
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Access Equipment Hop-ups, ladders, Alloy & GRP Towers, stairway towers, personnel lifts etc. All available for next day delivery.
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Detection products All popular survey products, like the RD8000 cable & pipe locator,approved for use on the UK’s rail infrastructure.
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Need a lift too? From gantries, jacks, hoists & chain blocks, we can provide whatever you need through our partnership program.
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Material Handling From Plasterboard, loadall & pipe trolleys to pallet trucks and stair climbers; we can help you move anything, safely.
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Outsourced Procurement Our procurement specialisation means we have trade accounts with most major suppliers. We can usually find whatever is needed easily saving you considerable time and money.
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Rail products & supplies We supply a number of rail contractors with various rail related equipment. Our sales lines include safety equipment & rail wear. We also supply general janitorial & welfare products along with a full range of safety signage.
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PPE & WORKWEAR Corporate Branding Ear Protection Eye Protection Fall Safety Equipment General Workwear Hand Protection Head Protection Masks & Respirators PPE Clothing Foot Protection
SITE EQUIPMENT Access & Scaffold Equipment Building Supplies Contractors Equipment Decorating Equipment Drilling, Cutting & Grinding Fire Safety Equipment First Aid Equipment Hand Tools Lifting & Handling Marking & Setting Out Security Products Site Electrics Spillage Containment Temporary Prtection Traffic Management Welding Consumables 18
JANITORIAL & WELFARE Bins & Bin Liners Brushware Canteen & Welfare Electrical Canteen Equipment & Supplies Cleaning Products Hand Cleansers Mops & Mop Buckets Paper Products & Dispensers Wipes, clothes & Rags
CONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE Foamex Signs Correx Signs Dibond Signs Photoluminescent Signs Bio-Degradable Signs Bespoke Signs Heras Fencing & Scaffold Banners
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If there is something you require that you can’t see listed, please ask as it may be something we are prepared to consider adding to our product range. 19
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All your site electricals All your electrical needs including power & lighting. We also have quality cordless alternatives for where power is unavailable.
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Personal Protection Masks, repirators, fall safety equipment, helmets, gloves, boots, safety glasses and ear protectors Plus all your workwear & high visibility clothing. In fact everything you need to keep safe when you’re on the job.
Company Branded PPE? For that professional image we can add your company branding to most products in our PPE and Workwear range.
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Canteen Essentials All the things you need from cutlery & crockery to the important fuel for the workforce; tea, coffee & sugar..!
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Janitorial Supplies Setting up a new site can be a messy business. We have vacuum cleaners, cloths, cleaners, rubber gloves, mops, buckets, bins, bags, toilet rolls, blue roll etc.
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Scaffold Banners Wind resistant perforated banners for scaffolding, Heras fencing & barriers. Our hire team even have the barriers & fencing too...!
Wide choice of materials All materials are available to suit your budget including Foamex, Correx, Composite etc.
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Construction signs Standard and bespoke construction signs supplied with a fast turnaround. We also supply Traffic signs & corporate signs.
Eco-Friendly Signs We can supply signs on eco-friendly board which is ideal for temporary indoor use.
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Head Office: Suite 45-47 Philpot House. Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7HH
Depot: Unit 7 Mudlands Industrial Estate Manor Way, Rainham, Essex RM13 8RH