Welfare Units

Hire a self-contained, towable welfare unit for your construction site or outdoor working environment from Hirelink. We stock Boss Cabin welfare units in 12ft and 16ft sizes, each fitted with a canteen, chemical toilet, drying room, heating, lighting, and a built-in generator — everything your crew needs to stay compliant and comfortable on site. All units meet HSE welfare requirements under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. We deliver across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge, and the wider Midlands from our four local depots.

  • HSE Compliant Units
  • 12ft & 16ft Available
  • Midlands Delivery Service
  • Daily & Weekly Hire
  • Fully Serviced & Maintained

The Cost

Welfare Unit Hire Sizes & Prices

Hirelink stocks Boss Cabin welfare units in 12ft and 16ft sizes, available on daily or weekly hire. Prices vary by size and hire duration. Call the team to find the right unit for your project, then get a quote.

NOT SURE WHICH SIZE YOU NEED? CALL THE TEAM AND WE’LL POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

The Reason

Why Choose Hirelink for Welfare Unit Hire in the Midlands?

Hirelink operates from Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Aldridge, and near Birmingham Airport. You get welfare unit hire from a company that knows the region and can deliver quickly to sites across the West Midlands and Staffordshire.

Every unit is checked, cleaned, and maintained by our in-house team before it leaves for site. Your welfare cabin arrives ready to use — not needing attention before your crew can step inside.

Boss Cabin units are road-towable, so no specialist haulage is required. Move the unit around your site as the project progresses without calling us back or paying extra transport costs.

All units meet the welfare facility requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Your legal obligations are covered from the moment the unit arrives on site.

Book by the day or the week. Whether it’s a single-day job or a long-running contract, hire periods are flexible so you only pay for the time you need.

Hirelink has been supplying tool and plant hire across the Midlands since 2007. You deal with a local team directly — not a national call centre — and we’ve been doing this long enough to know what contractors actually need.

The Return

Welfare Unit Hire — What You Get

Welfare unit hire gives you a fully self-contained facility block for workers on site. Construction companies, utilities contractors, civil engineering firms, local authority teams, landscapers, and event crews all use welfare units when permanent facilities are not available at the work location.

All units in the Hirelink fleet are Boss Cabin welfare units built from robust, weatherproof materials. The towable design keeps them practical to move — reposition the unit as your site changes without specialist transport. Both the 12ft and 16ft units run entirely off their own built-in generator and carry on-board fresh and waste water tanks, so no mains connection is needed at any point during the hire.

The 12ft Boss Cabin seats up to six people and suits smaller trades teams, subcontractors, and shorter-duration works. The 16ft version accommodates up to nine or ten people and is the better choice for larger crews or contracts where additional space makes a difference to crew welfare and productivity.

Hiring rather than buying makes straightforward financial sense for most projects. A quality welfare unit costs several thousand pounds to purchase outright, before accounting for maintenance, storage, and the cost of moving it between sites. Short-term hire removes that capital cost entirely, and long-term hire on rolling contracts often works out cheaper than ownership when those additional costs are factored in.

Employers have a legal duty under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to provide adequate welfare facilities for workers on site — covering toilets, washing, rest areas, drinking water, and shelter. A self-contained welfare unit hire from Hirelink satisfies all of those requirements without any additional infrastructure on your part.

If you’re ready to book, or you want to talk through which size suits your site, get in touch and the Hirelink team will sort it.

The Difference

Towable Welfare Units vs Static Welfare Units — Which Do You Need?

Towable (mobile):

The right choice for most Midlands construction and civils projects. Towable units can be repositioned as the site changes, require no specialist haulage, and are quicker and cheaper to deploy. Boss Cabin units from Hirelink fall into this category.

Static:

Better suited to long-term, large-scale sites where the unit will stay fixed in one location for the full project duration and where crew numbers justify a larger, more permanent installation. Static units generally require a delivery vehicle with lifting equipment and cannot be easily moved once in position.

For most short-to-medium-term construction work across the Midlands, a towable Boss Cabin covers all necessary welfare requirements with less cost and less hassle.

The Logistics

Welfare Unit Hire Delivery Across the Midlands

Hirelink delivers welfare units from four Midlands depots located in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Aldridge, and near Birmingham Airport. These depots cover the full West Midlands region and large parts of Staffordshire and Warwickshire.

Delivery and collection is included with every hire. Areas served include Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, Solihull, Tamworth, Cannock, Stafford, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Burton upon Trent, and the surrounding towns and villages across the wider Midlands.

Call the team or submit an enquiry to check availability and confirm your delivery date.

The Process

How to Hire a Welfare Unit from Hirelink

Choose Your Unit

Select the 12ft or 16ft Boss Cabin based on your crew size and the length of your project. Use the size guide on this page or call the team and we’ll advise you on the right unit for your site.

Book and Arrange Delivery

Reserve your welfare unit online or by phone and confirm your start date, site address, and any access requirements. We’ll confirm your booking and arrange collection at the end of your hire.

Assemble and Get to Work

The unit arrives fully serviced and compliant. Our team handles delivery and positioning — you get straight on with the job.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Welfare Unit Hire

Welfare unit hire costs depend on the unit size and how long you need it on site. Smaller units on shorter hires cost less, while larger units on weekly or extended hire are priced accordingly. Hirelink offers daily and weekly rates across both Boss Cabin sizes. Contact the team for a quote based on your specific requirements.

Weekly hire rates vary by unit size. Hiring by the week works out cheaper per day than daily hire, making it the better option if your project runs across several days. Call Hirelink or submit an enquiry for a weekly price on the size you need.

The 12ft Boss Cabin is suitable for crews of up to six people. The 16ft version accommodates up to nine or ten people. As a guide, choose the unit that matches your peak crew count on site at any one time. If you’re unsure, our team can help you work out the right size before you book.

Every Boss Cabin from Hirelink includes a canteen and rest area with bench seating, a chemical toilet, handwashing facilities, a drying room, heating, 12v lighting, a built-in generator, fresh and waste water tanks, drinking water provision, and a secure lockable door. No mains connection is required.

Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, employers must provide adequate toilet facilities, washing facilities, drinking water, rest areas, and a suitable place for workers to take breaks. On construction sites covered by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, these duties apply from the moment work begins. A self-contained welfare unit satisfies all of those requirements.

A mobile or towable welfare unit can be repositioned on site or moved between sites without specialist haulage. A static welfare unit is designed to remain fixed in one location for the full project duration and is better suited to large, long-term sites. Hirelink’s Boss Cabin units are towable, making them faster to deploy and more cost-effective for most Midlands construction projects.

Hirelink delivers from four depots across the Midlands, which allows us to cover most of the region at short notice. Call the team to confirm availability and your delivery date.

Yes. Hirelink offers daily hire on both the 12ft and 16ft Boss Cabin. Daily hire suits shorter jobs, one-off works, or situations where a crew is on location for a limited period.

Yes. Every Boss Cabin welfare unit includes a chemical toilet with handwashing facilities as standard. This is included in the base hire cost and is part of the unit’s self-contained welfare provision.

No mains connection is required. The Boss Cabin includes a built-in generator for power and carries an on-board fresh water tank and waste water tank. It operates as a fully independent unit and can be positioned on any site, including remote locations without access to utilities.

Yes. Boss Cabin units are road-towable and can be repositioned as your site layout or programme changes. This is one of the key practical advantages over static welfare units. Always confirm that the tow vehicle and ground conditions are suitable before moving the unit.

Hirelink is a Midlands-based hire company with four depots in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Aldridge, and near Birmingham Airport. Unlike national providers, we focus on local service — shorter delivery distances, faster response times, and a team you can actually speak to directly. We’ve been supplying equipment hire across the Midlands since 2007. If you’ve used a larger national provider and found the lead times or service impersonal, that’s something we hear regularly — and something we’re set up to do differently.

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The Hire

Ready to Hire a Welfare Unit? Get in Touch with Hirelink Today

Welfare unit hire from Hirelink is straightforward. Choose your size, confirm your dates, and we’ll arrange delivery to your Midlands site at short notice — from a single day upwards. Call the team or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll get back to you.