The firm, which specialises in hiring telehandlers, scissor lifts and cherry pickers, fell into administration as the coronavirus crisis took hold.

Around a dozen staff have been furloughed with administrators now seeking a buyer for the business.

An insider said: “We hear talks are underway with buyers and we are hopeful that a deal can be agreed shortly.”

The national powered access and telehandler hirer was an International Powered Access Federation audited Rental + Gold training company.