MEMS provides reliable generator hire in Manchester for businesses that can’t afford downtime. From emergency power to planned maintenance cover, our 24/7 team delivers temporary generation solutions across Greater Manchester – fast, compliant, and tailored to your site.
When your business needs generator hire in Manchester, MEMS Power Generation delivers.
With a vast stock of available generators, a 24/7 control room, and decades of experience supporting organisations across the North West, MEMS is the partner Manchester businesses turn to when reliable temporary power matters most.
Whether you’re managing a planned outage, covering a major infrastructure project, powering a major construction programme, or responding to an unexpected power failure, our team is ready to act fast. From a single standby unit to a full temporary power distribution solution, we tailor every deployment to the specific demands of your site.
Sectors We Serve in Manchester
MEMS has a long track record of supporting organisations across Manchester’s most demanding sectors. Our teams understand the operational pressures and compliance requirements that come with working in critical environments.
- Healthcare| Manchester’s hospitals, NHS trusts, and healthcare facilities require uninterrupted power. MEMS provides compliant temporary generation solutions that meet the stringent uptime and safety demands of healthcare environments, whether for planned maintenance, capital works, or emergency backup.
- Construction & Infrastructure | Manchester’s sustained development and infrastructure investment means construction sites across the city and wider region need reliable temporary power throughout complex, long-running programmes. MEMS supports major projects with flexible generator hire that keeps work moving, whatever the conditions.
- Higher Education | Manchester’s universities are among the largest in the UK, with sprawling campuses, critical research facilities, and thousands of students and staff relying on continuous power. MEMS provides emergency and planned temporary power solutions that protect academic operations and institutional reputation.
- Manufacturing & Industrial | The Greater Manchester industrial base spans automotive supply, advanced manufacturing, and logistics operations where production downtime carries serious financial consequences. MEMS deploys high-capacity generator solutions that keep operations running during unplanned outages and planned maintenance windows.
Why Manchester Businesses Choose MEMS
- Operating since 1978, nearly five decades of temporary power expertise
- A vast stock of available generators, from towable units to large industrial sets
- 24/7 control room, customer support, account management and Live Chat
- Northern depot in Alfreton, Derbyshire, well-positioned for rapid response across the North West
- Rapid response to emergency callouts across Greater Manchester and the surrounding region
- Disaster recovery planning for businesses that cannot afford downtime
- Full compliance support and documentation for regulated environments
Behind every call is a real MEMS-trained person, someone who understands your sector, your site, and the urgency of restoring or maintaining power. That’s how MEMS has built lasting relationships with clients across Manchester and the wider UK.
Cleaner Generator Hire in Manchester
Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone is raising the bar on emissions compliance. MEMS Cleaner Options give Manchester businesses access to lower-emission temporary power without compromising on performance or reliability.
Stage V Generators | Our Stage V compliant generators meet the latest emissions regulations and are well-suited to sites operating within or near the Clean Air Zone, same power output, significantly reduced particulate and NOx emissions.
HVO Fuel | MEMS offers HVO as a direct drop-in replacement for diesel. Made from 100% renewable waste materials, it has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%.
Battery Hybrid Systems | Our battery energy storage systems work alongside generator sets to cut fuel use, reduce emissions, and minimise noise, particularly valuable on Manchester’s busy urban and construction sites.
Our Generator Hire Services in Manchester
Our generator hire services in Manchester cover the full spectrum of temporary power requirements. Whether you need emergency generator hire in Manchester for an unplanned outage or a longer-term solution for an extended construction or infrastructure project, MEMS will scope, deliver, and manage the right setup for your site, across every sector, and every hour of the day.
Temporary Generator Hire
Flexible hire periods from a single day to months-long deployments. Our fleet includes a wide range of generator sets, with full cabling, distribution, and installation handled by our own engineers.
Emergency Power
When power goes down without warning, MEMS responds. Our 24/7 control room coordinates rapid deployment to sites across Manchester and Greater Manchester, working around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible.
Planned Maintenance Cover
Scheduled maintenance shouldn’t mean operational disruption. MEMS provides temporary power to support your planned outage windows, ensuring business continuity throughout the works.
Disaster Recovery Planning
We work with Manchester businesses to put robust contingency plans in place before an incident occurs, so that when the unexpected happens, your response is immediate, coordinated, and effective.
MEMS in Manchester: Case Studies
Premier League Stadium
A transformer fault left a Premier League stadium in the North West without power less than 48 hours before a major home fixture. MEMS designed, delivered, and commissioned a full stadium power solution, three 1250 kVA generators, 2500 kVA parallel supply, and an onsite technician throughout matchday.
University Emergency Power
When a high-voltage network failure struck one of the UK’s largest universities, MEMS deployed three 500 kVA generators within 3 hours. A 9-day outage affecting 38,000 students was managed without disruption to lectures, research, or student accommodation.
Generator Hire Manchester: Frequently Asked Questions
What size generators are available for Manchester sites?
MEMS offers generators from 30 kVA to 2000 kVA, with a full range of sizes available for Manchester sites. For larger demands, multi-set paralleling delivers up to 25MW of standby power. Whether you need a compact towable unit for a constrained urban site or a large industrial set for a major infrastructure project, our team will specify the right solution for your load requirements. View our full generator range
Can MEMS provide low-emission generators within the Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone?
Yes. MEMS Cleaner Options include Stage V compliant generators, HVO fuel as a direct drop-in diesel replacement, and battery hybrid systems. These solutions are well-suited to Manchester sites operating within or near the Clean Air Zone (CAZ), reducing particulate and NOx emissions without compromising performance or reliability.
Does MEMS provide emergency generator hire in Manchester?
Yes. MEMS operates a 24/7 control room staffed by experienced engineers every day of the year. For emergency generator hire in Manchester, MEMS responds around the clock, coordinating rapid deployment, engineering resource, and fuel management from point of instruction through to power restoration.
Can MEMS support planned maintenance on Manchester sites?
Yes. Planned maintenance cover is one of MEMS core services. We work with facilities managers, utilities operators, and commercial property teams across Manchester to provide temporary power during scheduled outage windows, ensuring business continuity throughout the works.
Does MEMS offer disaster recovery planning for Manchester businesses?
Yes. MEMS works with Manchester businesses to develop robust disaster recovery power plans before an incident occurs. This means that when an unplanned outage happens, a coordinated response is already in place, minimising downtime and protecting critical operations.
What areas of Manchester does MEMS cover?
MEMS provides generator hire across Greater Manchester, including Manchester city centre, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, and Wigan. Our nationwide depot network supports fast response across the M60 corridor and surrounding areas.
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Get in touch with the MEMS team today to discuss your generator hire requirements in Manchester. Whether you have an emergency or are planning ahead, we’re here to help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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