PlantCert Ltd.

Professional Examinations, Guaranteed Compliance

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We’re Committed To Do The Job – Every Job – The Right Way!

At PlantCert, we specialise in independent plant and lifting equipment inspections that keep your business compliant, your people safe, and your operations running smoothly. With years of expertise and nationwide coverage, we deliver thorough, reliable assessments backed by clear certification. Customers choose us because we combine technical knowledge with a practical, on-site approach — giving you confidence that every inspection meets the General Applications Regulations 2007, SI 299 of 2007 standards..

Our Services

Plant and Machinery Inspections

Thorough examinations on lifting appliances such as excavators, lorry-loaders, MEWP’s etc, ensuring compliance with General Applications Regulations 2007, SI 299 of 2007 & amendments, and also UK regulations where needed..

Lifting Equipment Inspections

Examination & certification of lifting equipment and accessories such as slings, shackles etc, in line with the General Applications Regulations 2007, SI 299 of 2007.

Certification and Compliance

All reports of examination are fully compliant with current regulations and insurance audits*, keeping you fully compliant for safety audits & HSA inspections.

Operator Assessments and Training Support

Plant Operator Assessments for use with plant and lifting equipment. Supporting safe work practices & upskilling your teams. Subject to current regulations, please contact us to clarify if our qualification suits your needs

On-Site Nationwide Service

Mobile inspection team that comes to your premises or site. Minimising downtime and ensuring inspections fit around your schedule

Trusted Excellence

What Sets Us Apart from our Competitors

We’re not just another inspection company — we’re an independent, Irish-based partner dedicated to keeping your people safe, your equipment compliant, and your business moving without disruption. With nationwide coverage, practical on-site expertise, and a customer-first approach, we make inspections simple, straightforward, and stress-free. Our clear reports of examination give you the peace of mind that compliance is always taken care of — so you can focus on what you do best.

Independent & Unbiased

100% focused on examinations and certification, with no sales or repair services provided. You get clear, impartial results every time, 100% independence guaranteed.

Experienced Inspectors

Decades of hands-on expertise in plant, lifting equipment, and operator safety.
Practical understanding of real worksite challenges.

Compliance Made Simple

Certificates fully compliant with Irish and /or UK Health & Safety legislation.More than a box-ticking exercise: inspections that protect your people, equipment, and reputation.

Personal Service, Professional Standards

A local Irish company with a customer-first approach.
Trusted by contractors, builders, and businesses across multiple industries, we are Full Members of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and Our staff are trained to LEEA standards.

Meet the Team

Managing Director
Martin Collins

Martin Collins, managing director of PlantCert Ltd, has many years experience in the plant industry in various roles such as plant hire, specialist plant & machinery haulage, plant operator training and CPCS trainer/ assessor in approximately 20 different categories of plant.
Based upon all this experience Mr Collins is more than competent to carry out all the above services himself and also to surround himself with competent people to also carry out same.

Financial Controller
Helena Ryan

Helena M. Ryan, the finance director of PlantCert Ltd, is a Certified Public Accountant who also holds a Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, CPCS Full Competence Card for Forward Tipping Dumper and a Certificate in 4×4 driving.
Helena is also the Quality Assurance and Internal Vertifier for the CPCS test center AB Plant Training.