Vehicles ready for site. Available when contracts demand it.

Why the hire route matters for trade use

Trades requirements differ from standard business hire in a few specific ways. Mileage can be considerably higher — multi-site contractors often cover distances that standard hire agreements don't account for well. Vehicle spec matters: a builder or groundworker needs a different vehicle from someone doing light deliveries. And the timeline can be unpredictable — a contract extension or a new site can change the requirement at short notice. Getting introduced to a supplier who has handled trade requirements before makes a practical difference.

• Mileage allowance — ensure the hire reflects how you will actually use the vehicle
• Vehicle specification — the right van for the site, not a general purpose fleet vehicle
• Reactive access — flexi hire can cover short-notice contract gaps

Getting introduced to a supplier who understands trades

Submit your requirement using the UVH request form. Include the trade use case, anticipated mileage, and how long you need the vehicle for. UVH reviews the request and introduces one supplier suited to trades use — not a general fleet provider who treats trade hire as an afterthought. From that point, you deal directly with the supplier.

• Describe your trade requirement and site use case
• UVH reviews against suppliers experienced in trades hire
• One direct introduction — your hire agreement is with the supplier