Technical equipment requires a different level of care from standard freight. These items are often expensive, fragile, and business-critical – meaning that even a minor mishandling issue can cause costly delays or damage.
Technical collection is essential when:
Equipment needs anti-static or protective packaging
- Items are unusually heavy, sensitive, or awkwardly shaped
- Safe handling processes must be guaranteed
- Professional verification of consignment contents is required
- Delivery conditions (stairs, tight access, fragile surfaces) demand specialist techniques
Choosing a professional technical collection partner ensures your valuable assets are handled with precision and care – safeguarding your investment and avoiding disruption.
Two-Man Teams and Secure Handling
All Relay technical collection jobs are staffed by a minimum two-person crew. This guarantees safe lifting and handling procedures – particularly important when managing sensitive electronic devices and heavier loads.
Every item is checked, secured, and verified against client documentation prior to departure. Our team ensures each consignment is complete, correctly positioned, and protected before the journey begins.
Specialist Equipment for On-Site Challenges
When technical equipment weighs over 60kg or access is complex, our team comes prepared. We use:
- Anti-static bubble wrap and wheeled cages for safe rolling
- Stair-walkers and tilt equipment for heavier items
- Spreader plates to protect floors from concentrated loads
Our crews are trained to assess each environment and select the right solution fast, safely, and without compromise.
Nationwide Trunking & Storage Services
Relay also operates a nightly trunking service between our depots in Iver (Buckinghamshire), Warrington, and Coatbridge (Lanarkshire). These depots offer specialist technical equipment storage, and our trunk vehicles are fully equipped to the same specification as our daily collection fleet.
This enables us to offer time-sensitive collections and deliveries nationwide – for example, picking up from Heathrow at 16:30 and delivering in Glasgow by 09:00 the next day.