About Us
Between us, the team at Penrith Tool Hire, has over 30 years experience. We are all passionate about what we do and ensuring our customers at Penrith Tool Hire receive the best possible service and advice. Whether our customers want to buy a box of nails or to hire a digger for a week, we are happy to help.
Penrith Tool Hire has been established for over 30 years, providing tools, machinery and equipment for all types of jobs. Dave Taylor bought the business in 2007.
The business has gone from strength to strength and so, Lynsey his wife joined the business in 2012 to take things up a gear.
Since buying the business, Dave has invested heavily into expanding the Penrith Tool Hire fleet and offering newer, larger and more varied types of equipment; including a tracked access platform, wood chippers, stump grinders, diggers and dumpers.
Dave and Lynsey have also expanded and improved the showroom, which is on the Gilwilly Industrial Estate in Penrith. The showroom is now large enough to showcase the newer and wider variety of tools and equipment available for sale and hire.
They have also recently bought an additional building, which will allow them to expand even further in the future.
Meet The Team
Dave Taylor
Owner
Dave bought Penrith Tool Hire in 2007; he had always had a dream to run his own business and be his own boss.
He is a trained vehicle mechanic, but has also worked on track maintenance machines on the railway. In a previous life Dave was also a class 1 HGV driver and a shot firer/machine operator in the quarries.
Dave holds the IPAF 1B Training & IPAF Harness User Training.
Dave really enjoys dealing with the customers, but can’t resist getting his hands dirty and getting involved with the repairs. His mechanical knowledge is extensive and he can turn his hand to fixing most machines. Dave has a passion for motorsports. It started out with grass tracking, leading onto building and driving rally cars. Dave has also competed on trials bikes and is a member of the local 4 x 4 trials club.
In 2012 Dave won the ANECCC drivers championship.
Mandy Harrison
Accounts
Having worked in an office environment for over 25 years, Mandy has gained a considerable amount of experience,
which has enabled her to demonstrate various different skills.
She has worked at Penrith Tool Hire since June 2013 and specialised in office duties and accounts..
She has achieved Typewriting RSA (Stage 1) and Wordstar Elementary Word Processing.
Mandy loves the nice and relaxed atmosphere at Penrith Tool Hire with varied work; as well as the great people to work with (including Rocco and Tinkerbell, the Tool Hounds, are a bonus!!)
In her my spare time, Mandy enjoy listening to music, shopping and socialising with friends and family.
Mark
Workshop & Depot
Mark has worked at Penrith Tool Hire for many years and has had various roles within the business, giving him a wealth of experience and a knowledge of the business inside out. There isn’t much he doesn’t know about the tool hire business, and he is always happy to help. His friendly approach, knowledge and willingness to help make him a favourite with customers.
Mark loves being part of the team, helping customers find what they need and having a good bit of crack along the way.
Away from work, Mark enjoys spending time in the countryside with his wife Sarah and their beloved dog, Sapphire. He is also a keen darts player and plays for a local team.