News - 2017
A-Plant Safety Week 2017
Mental health and physical well-being are among the key themes for A-Plant’s Safety Week 2017. Over the course of the week, there will be briefings, digital presentations and activities for all 3,600 employees.
A-Plant Customer Newsletter - Autumn 2017
Welcome to the third issue of Interact, our customer newsletter. A-Plant now has 16 specialist divisions providing equipment solutions across all sectors and in this issue, we have shared a range of stories about our innovation workshop, investment in new equipment, the formation of the HS2 CONNECT Alliance and much more.
Live Renew Glastonbury Contract
Live [Trakway and Barriers] has renewed its contract to provide temporary roadways and security fencing until 2020 when the festival will celebrate its 50th year.
A-Plant Customer Newsletter - Summer 2017
Welcome to the second issue of Interact, our customer newsletter. A-Plant now has 16 divisions providing equipment solutions across all sectors and in this issue, we have shared some stories of our teams in action, whether this be our presence at Plantworx, the launch of our new BIM library or demonstrating our commitment to collaborating with our customers on major projects, there is something for everyone.
Could this be a World Record?
Live installed the largest single trakway area they have ever created in their 50-year existence and they believe it is highly likely to be a World Record!
Real Living Wage
A-Plant, the UK’s leading equipment rental company and part of FTSE 100 company Ashtead Group plc has become an accredited Real Living Wage (RLW) employer. This will lead to salary increases for over 700 employees across the A-Plant business.
UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers
Equipment hire company A-Plant has been named as one of the UK’s leading companies for providing apprenticeships. The firm, which has 150 apprentices amongst its 3,300-strong workforce, has been featured in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer List and is the only major hire company to make this listing.
Festival Supplier Award 2017
In the first month of trading together as Live, we have picked up our first accolade at the Festival Supplier Awards.
New Recruitment Website Launch
We have launched a new dedicated recruitment website intended for all potential candidates who are interested in a career at the largest equipment rental company in the UK.