Who we are
NRC stands as a beacon of excellence in the crane industry, proudly rooted in Essex.
From our beginnings in general plant hire, we’ve evolved into specialists in telescopic and Lattice Crawler Cranes, leading the UK in crane sales, rental, and service.
Our transformation reflects a commitment to innovation and quality. Today, NRC offers the nation’s most extensive range of telescopic and lattice crawler cranes for hire or purchase, earning a reputation for expertise, reliability, and outstanding service.
Safety is the cornerstone of everything we do. From meticulous fleet maintenance to rigorous staff training, we ensure every operation meets the highest safety standards.
With our strategic location, specialist focus, and dedication to safety, NRC is the ultimate choice for crane hire and sales. Whatever your project - construction, lifting, or custom solutions - trust NRC to deliver performance, safety, and excellence every time.
For crane enquiries, please get in touch at info@nrcplant.co.uk
Meet the Team
Meet the driving force of NRC, who's roles and responsibilities are to ensure that the strategic and operational objectives of the business are delivered.
Brendan Mulhern
Head of NRC / Operations Manager
"I’ve been proud to be part of the business for 27 years, and in that time I’ve seen it grow, evolve, and continue to put people at the heart of everything it does. Throughout my journey, I’ve built strong relationships with both colleagues and customers, gaining a deep understanding of the industry along the way.
What has made my time here so special is how closely my own values align with the company’s approach. The focus on putting people first, building lasting relationships, and maintaining consistently high standards has shaped my experience from day one. It’s an environment that has allowed me to grow, feel valued, and contribute in a meaningful way."
We believe that safety in the workplace cannot be achieved without competent and committed employees. Therefore, we invest in training our employees to a minimum level of skills, abilities and competence within their role and level of responsibility and go beyond this to ensure they are demonstrating the right behaviours.
NRC Plant has embarked on a behavioural safety programme that is based on the premise that all accidents and incidents are avoidable.
Our award-winning (Living Incident Free Everyday) underpins our core values and everything that we stand for when it comes to the safety and wellbeing of our people. It consists of 5 Core Values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Determination.
It is integral to how we operate and do business, both in the UK and overseas, and is based on the premise that we believe we should be sending everyone home safe and well every day.
Our ESG Ratings 2026
Latest news
Frank Webb retires after 16 years of service
Our colleague Frank Webb, a crane fitter for our business, is retiring after 16 years with us.
Lattice Crawler Crane Begins Journey from Plymouth Docks
Our Lattice Crawler Crane begins its journey from Plymouth Docks, preparing to support a UK project with safe, efficient, and reliable lifting operations upon arrival.
Our memberships & accreditations showcase our commitment to excellence, highlighting affiliations with leading industry bodies and certifications from renowned accrediting organisations.
We are proud to be accredited members of these organisations
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