Access
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of injury and death on Australian job sites. Whether it’s installing solar panels or putting the final touches on a bridge deck, the risks increase the moment your team leaves the ground.
Opt Hire understands how critical reliable access equipment is in keeping your site moving. We’ve been there when deadlines are tight and crews are stretched, and we know just how quickly a job can stall if equipment is missing, unsafe, or simply not fit for purpose.
That’s why we support project teams with practical access solutions, fully compliant, and delivered exactly when and where you need them.
Reliable Access Solutions for Any Job Site
Not every jobsite can use a scissor lift and call it a day. Some jobs are wedged between live lanes or walls, others are full of uneven surfaces, with many running multiple crews in the same work zone. That’s where we come in. We don’t just deliver a piece of equipment and hope for the best; we ask the right questions:
- What’s the ground like?
- How much reach do you need?
- How many people are working up there?
- What’s your clearance like?
- Are there overhead hazards?
…and more
Once we know what you’re dealing with, we’ll line you up with equipment that’ll do the job right from the get-go.
Safety-First Access Equipment for Demanding Environments
Here’s a rough guide to what we’ve got available:
- Boom lifts, featuring straight and knuckle boom options when you need to work around things or get up high fast.
- Scissor lifts, including diesel models for outdoor slabs and electric/hybrid models for tight access or indoor jobs.
- Man lifts, suitable for compact, single-operator access where space is tight or limited.
- Telehandlers, versatile and great for handling materials and accessing elevated work areas with ease.
- Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), fully compliant and suitable for safely lifting workers and their tools to elevated positions.
- Special use machines, ideal for narrow-access, tracked, noise-sensitive work environments, and other complex projects.
Explore Our Full Equipment Range
Looking for specific equipment? Browse our product catalogue to see what’s in stock and ready to go. Our core categories include:
…and more
Need specialised guidance that caters to the needs of your worksite or project at hand, reach out to us, and a team member will assist you.
Planning, Delivery, and On-Site Support
Every piece of access equipment we supply is regularly inspected, serviced, and tested. We keep all the paperwork handy so you’re also covered if auditors or safety reps show up. Need pre-start checklists? Maintenance logs? Certs? Just ask, it’s all ready to go.
We also assist with a range of practical safety measures, including:
- Making sure the equipment you hire is suitable for the height and surface.
- Walking you through control layouts if needed.
- Recommending low-emission or quiet options for sensitive areas.
- Helping your team stay within weight limits or platform rules.
You can also count on us to:
- Deliver the equipment only when you need it.
- Change things on the go if your staging shifts.
- Help plan for upcoming phases so nothing gets missed.
- Relocate units across sites if needed.
- Be reachable when you’re in a bind.
Smarter Access for Safer and Greener Work Sites
Sustainability is one of our core values, and we're proud to support worksites that prioritise eco-friendly practices, no matter the size or scope. Our access solutions are designed with sustainability in mind, including:
- Fuel-efficient diesel boom and scissor lifts with auto-idle and start-stop features to reduce fuel use and emissions.
- Electric access equipment ideal for indoor or low-emission worksites, offering quiet, clean operation with zero exhaust.
- Hybrid and solar-compatible machines for off-grid applications or energy-conscious projects, helping reduce reliance on diesel generators.
- Smart lift control systems to minimise power draw and optimise energy use on site.
Sustainability is part of every solution we deliver. Talk to us about greener options for your next hire.
Trusted by Industry Leaders Across Australia
We’ve worked with builders, contractors, developers, and civil crews all over the country, from high-rise sites in the city to remote regional jobs.
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Opt Hire to assist us with setting up our site establishment and providing other plant and equipment in line with our HSEQ compliance procedures, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. From the very beginning, their professionalism and dedication to client satisfaction were evident. They took the time to understand my needs and always delivered a solution that exceeded my expectations.
The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Thanks to their efforts, our site safety is first class, providing excellent site facilities and environment for my colleagues and subcontractors to come to work every day. Highly recommend Ben Punton and Mike Bujak from Opt Hire to anyone looking for exceptional service and results!”
– Adam McPhee, Site Manager
Plan Group
Need Help Choosing the Right Setup? We’re Here to Help
When you’re running a busy worksite, you’ve got enough going on. You don’t need to chase, hire equipment, or wonder if it’s going to show up. Our job is to take that stress out of your evaluation, delivering access equipment that is project-fit, compliant, reliable, and ready to go the moment you need it.
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