Test and tag for hire & rental equipment

Hire equipment is transported, handled by changing users and returned in different conditions. Electrical Testing Services (ETS) helps rental businesses identify each item, record its testing history and plan inspections around fleet turnaround.

Hire equipment is transported, handled by changing users and returned in different conditions. Electrical Testing Services (ETS) helps rental businesses identify each item, record its testing history and plan inspections around fleet turnaround.

Hire & Rental

Electrical testing for hire and rental equipment

Equipment can be damaged in transit, used in demanding environments or returned with faults that were not reported by the customer. A controlled intake and testing process helps prevent uncertain items moving directly into the next hire.

The program should combine pre-hire visual checks, return inspections and scheduled electrical testing under the requirements applying to the equipment and jurisdiction.

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Equipment that may require inspection and testing

  • Portable power tools and trade equipment
  • Extension leads, power boards and portable RCDs
  • Cleaning and floor-care equipment
  • Catering, heating and event appliances
  • Portable generators with plug-in outlets where the testing scope applies
  • Chargers, transformers and other portable electrical accessories

Testing equipment between hire periods

Staff can inspect equipment as it returns and isolate any item with visible damage or uncertain operation. Scheduled testing can then be coordinated by equipment group, depot or next-hire priority.

The exact inspection and test interval must be confirmed from the current hire-specific requirements. A universal test after every hire should only be applied where the regulation, standard or risk process requires it.

Asset identification and testing records

Barcode control

A durable identifier keeps the result attached to the correct item even when the equipment moves between branches or customers.

Item-level histories

The testing record can show previous results, repairs and recurring damage for each asset.

Failed equipment

A failed item is clearly removed from the available fleet until repair, replacement or further assessment is complete.

Next-due visibility

Central due dates allow staff to see which equipment can be released and which items need attention before the next hire.

Electrical testing

Managing larger hire fleets

ETS can stage testing across depots, product groups or quiet periods to protect fleet availability. Central reporting gives the business one view of work completed across several locations.

Why businesses rely on ETS for safety and compliance

Qualified technicians working to consistent standards

ETS technicians follow documented procedures and the standards relevant to each service. This supports consistent work across individual properties, regional programs and larger portfolios.

Specialist technical personnel

The wider ETS team includes licensed electricians, thermographers, fire service personnel and biomedical specialists. Work can be directed to the technical discipline required for the agreed scope.

Clear reporting and asset records

Barcode identification and item-level records keep results linked to the correct asset. ETS reporting systems give clients a practical view of completed work, defects and future requirements.

NATA accreditation and certified systems

ETS operates under NATA accreditation for applicable inspection activities and maintains certified management systems for quality, safety and environmental performance.

Experience managing services at scale since 2002

ETS has delivered workplace testing services since 2002. Its national operating model supports single sites and organisations managing properties across several states.

Electrical testing services across Australia

ETS has offices and strategically located personnel throughout Australia. The team supports individual properties, regional programs and national portfolios through one service provider.

ETS coverage across Australia

Keep your hire fleet ready for the next customer with Electrical Testing Services

Outline the equipment groups, depot locations and turnaround pressures across the fleet. ETS can plan identification, testing and reporting around the periods when each item is available.

Ready to talk scope?

Call the national desk or send a quote request — we’ll confirm testing sequence and reporting.