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12ft Welfare Unit Hire
12ft Welfare Unit Hire
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£195.00 per week (min 4 week hire)
Our 12ft Welfare Unit Hire provides compact, self-contained welfare facilities for construction teams of up to 5 operatives. The unit includes fixed table seating, a kitchen area with microwave, kettle and worktop, a forearm wash basin, drying hooks and a recirculating chemical toilet. Powered by a silent 6kVA diesel generator, it is ideal for small building sites, groundworks and temporary workplaces. Weekly chemical toilet servicing is included. Order online from £195 per week and earn Site Loyal Points.
Weekly hire price is based on a minimum 4-week hire.
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12ft Welfare Unit Hire for Up to 5 Operatives
Our 12ft Welfare Unit Hire provides compact, self-contained welfare facilities for small construction teams of up to 5 operatives. It is designed for building sites, groundworks, refurbishments, landscaping projects and temporary workplaces where permanent welfare facilities are not available.
The unit includes fixed table seating, a kitchen area with microwave, kettle and worktop space, a forearm wash basin, drying hooks and a recirculating chemical toilet. It is powered by a silent 6kVA diesel generator, giving your team essential welfare facilities without needing mains electricity.
Available from £195 per week, this unit is a practical choice for small sites that need reliable welfare facilities in one secure, towable cabin. Customers can order online 24/7 and earn Site Loyal Points on qualifying hires.
Compact Welfare Facilities for Small Construction Sites
The 12ft welfare unit is ideal when space is limited but your site still needs suitable worker facilities. Its compact footprint makes it easier to position within smaller compounds, driveways, yards and active construction areas.
This unit is commonly hired for:
- Small housebuilding projects
- Groundworks
- Refurbishment works
- Landscaping sites
- Utility works
- Roadworks
- Remote and temporary workplaces
- Short and long-term construction projects
The towable design allows the unit to be delivered and deployed efficiently. Once positioned, it provides a practical welfare area for rest breaks, food preparation, handwashing, drying workwear and chemical toilet use.
What Does the 12ft Welfare Unit Include?
Each 12ft Welfare Unit Hire includes the key facilities needed by a small construction team:
- Fixed table seating
- Kitchen area with microwave and kettle
- Kitchen worktop space
- Forearm wash basin
- Canteen water heater powered by the generator
- Drying hooks for workwear
- Recirculating chemical toilet
- Silent 6kVA diesel generator
- 58-litre diesel tank
- 25-litre fresh-water tank
- 50-gallon chemical toilet waste tank
- Heating for colder conditions
- Internal lighting
- Two power sockets
- Locking windows
- Anti-vandal door
- Hydraulic lowering system
The unit gives contractors a compact welfare setup without hiring several separate cabins or facilities. Our Site Welfare Unit Hire fleet includes trusted welfare-unit brands such as Groundhog and AJC, depending on stock and availability. We choose each unit for construction site use, with self-contained facilities, secure anti-vandal features and reliable performance on temporary worksites.
Power, Water and Recirculating Chemical Toilet
This welfare unit is powered by a silent 6kVA diesel generator. The generator supports the unit’s main facilities, including the microwave, kettle, sockets, lighting and water heater.
The customer is responsible for supplying and refilling diesel during the hire. The generator has a 58-litre fuel tank and a weekly running limit of 50 hours.
The unit also includes a 25-litre fresh-water tank. Drinking water is not supplied by Site Equip, so customers must provide drinking water separately for their workforce.
The recirculating chemical toilet includes a 50-gallon waste tank, helping the unit operate without mains drainage. This makes it suitable for temporary sites where fixed toilets are not available.
Weekly Chemical Toilet Servicing Included
Every hire includes weekly servicing of the recirculating chemical toilet. This service includes effluent removal, chemical recharge, toilet-roll replenishment and cleaning of the toilet compartment.
Our service team also replenishes soap and paper towels during the service visit.
We do not include fresh-water replenishment as standard. Customers can arrange additional chemical toilet servicing or water visits where required, subject to availability and extra charges.
This keeps the toilet facility usable throughout the hire period while giving customers flexibility for busier sites.
Designed to Support Construction Welfare
The 12ft welfare unit helps contractors provide essential site welfare for small teams. It combines rest space, food-preparation facilities, handwashing, drying hooks and a chemical toilet within one mobile unit.
Construction sites must provide suitable welfare facilities for workers, including toilets, washing facilities, rest areas and facilities for changing or drying clothing where needed. These unit is designed to support those requirements for smaller teams.
The correct welfare setup will depend on your workforce size, site conditions, working hours and project type. Larger teams may need a 16ft or 20ft welfare unit, additional toilets or separate site accommodation.
5 Person Welfare Unit Hire: Standard or Solar 12ft Welfare Unit?
The standard 12ft Welfare Unit Hire and Solar 12ft Welfare Unit Hire both support teams of up to 5 operatives, but they use different power systems.
| Option | Best for |
| 12ft Welfare Unit Hire | Small teams needing a lower weekly hire cost with generator-powered welfare facilities |
| Solar 12ft Welfare Unit Hire | Small teams wanting to reduce generator runtime, fuel use and operational noise |
Choose the standard 12ft unit when cost and simple generator-powered operation are the main priorities. Choose the Solar 12ft Welfare Unit Hire when your site has fuel-reduction, noise or sustainability targets.
Delivery, Setup and Site Requirements
Site Equip delivers the 12ft welfare unit using a towing vehicle. The unit uses a hydraulic lowering system and normally requires around 15–20 minutes to deploy, although we allow approximately 30 minutes on site for delivery and setup.
Before delivery, the site must provide:
- Flat, firm ground
- Safe towing vehicle access
- A clear route to the agreed position
- Space for deployment
- Access within approximately 3 metres of the vehicle
- Ongoing access for servicing
The unit must not be placed on unstable, sloping or waterlogged ground. Customers cannot tow or move the unit around site themselves. Any movement should be arranged through Site Equip.
Order before 4pm for next working day delivery, subject to availability, location and suitable site access.
Delivery Coverage
Site Equip supplies Groundhog welfare unit hire across the South of England, including:
- Hampshire
- Surrey
- East Sussex
- West Sussex
- Berkshire
- Kent
- Oxfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Hertfordshire
- Essex
- Dorset
- Wiltshire
- Greater London
Delivery is subject to availability and depot coverage.
Managing Your Hire
You can order online and manage your hire through the free Site Equip Customer Portal. The portal allows you to view active hires, access invoices, download proof of delivery, view contracts and request off-hire. A standard seven-working-day off-hire period applies. Please allow for this when planning the end of your project.
Need a Larger Welfare Unit?
Choose 16ft Welfare Unit Hire if you need facilities for up to 10 operatives or a larger internal layout.
Choose 20ft Welfare Unit Hire if you need facilities for up to 16 operatives, more internal space and a larger site setup.
For lower generator use, compare our Solar 12ft Welfare Unit Hire, Solar 16ft Welfare Unit Hire and Solar 20ft Welfare Unit Hire options.
Order your Towable Welfare Unit Hire online today or contact the Site Equip team for support choosing the right welfare unit for your site.
Specification
Specification
| Weight | 1800 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.82 × 2.3 × 2.28 m |
| Towing Length | 5.2m |
| Towing Height | 2.69m |
| Capacity | Up to 5 operatives |
| Power Supply | Silent 6kVA diesel generator |
| Diesel Tank | 58 litres |
| Water Tank | 25 litres |
| Toilet Type | Recirculating chemical toilet |
| Toilet Waste Tank | 50 gallons |
| Weekly Servicing | Chemical toilet servicing included |
| Minimum Hire | 4 weeks |
| Mobility | Towable welfare unit |
| Setup | Hydraulic lowering system |
| Ground Requirement | Flat, firm ground within 3m of vehicle access |
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Product FAQ's
What is 12ft Welfare Unit Hire?
12ft Welfare Unit Hire provides a compact, self-contained welfare cabin for small construction teams of up to 5 operatives. It includes seating, a kitchen worktop area, forearm wash basin, drying hooks and a recirculating chemical toilet.
How many people can use the 12ft Welfare Unit?
This unit supports welfare facilities for up to 5 operatives, based on a standard working week.
What facilities does the 12ft Welfare Unit include?
The unit includes fixed table seating, kitchen worktop space, a hard-wired microwave and kettle, forearm wash basin, drying hooks, heating, two power sockets and a recirculating chemical toilet.
Does the 12ft Welfare Unit include a chemical toilet?
Yes. The unit includes a recirculating chemical toilet with a 50-gallon waste tank.
Does weekly servicing come included?
Yes. Site Equip includes weekly servicing of the recirculating chemical toilet. Our team removes effluent, recharges chemicals, replenishes toilet roll and carries out a basic clean of the toilet compartment.
Does Site Equip replenish soap and paper towels?
Yes. Our service team replenishes soap and paper towels during the weekly service visit.
Does Site Equip refill the fresh-water tank?
No. Fresh-water replenishment does not come included as standard. Customers can arrange additional water visits where required, subject to availability and extra charges.
Does the unit need mains electricity?
No. The unit uses a silent 6kVA diesel generator, so it does not require mains electricity.
How much diesel does the unit take?
The unit has a diesel capacity of 58L.
Who supplies the diesel?
The customer supplies and refills the diesel during the hire period. The generator has a 58-litre fuel tank and a weekly running limit of 50 hours.
Does the unit need mains water or drainage?
No. The unit has a 25-litre fresh-water tank and a self-contained recirculating chemical toilet waste tank, so it does not need mains water or drainage.
Does Site Equip supply drinking water?
No. Site Equip does not supply drinking water. Customers must provide drinking water separately for their operatives.
Can customers move the welfare unit around site?
No. Customers should not tow or move the unit themselves. Site Equip delivers, positions and deploys the unit using a towing vehicle.
What ground does the unit need?
The unit must sit on flat, firm ground within approximately 3 metres of vehicle access. Avoid sloping, unstable or waterlogged ground.
How long does setup take?
Deployment usually takes around 15–20 minutes, but Site Equip allows approximately 30 minutes on site for delivery and setup.
Is this a Groundhog welfare unit?
Site Equip’s welfare fleet includes trusted welfare-unit brands such as Groundhog and AJC, depending on stock and availability. We choose each unit for construction site use, self-contained facilities and anti-vandal performance.
How much does 12ft Welfare Unit Hire cost?
12ft Welfare Unit Hire starts from £195 per week, based on a minimum 4-week hire.
Can I order the 12ft Welfare Unit online?
Yes. Customers can order online 24/7 and earn Site Loyal Points on qualifying hires.
How quickly can Site Equip deliver?
Order before 4pm for next working day delivery, subject to availability, location and suitable site access.
What areas does Site Equip cover?
Site Equip supplies 12ft Welfare Unit Hire across the South of England, including Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Dorset, Wiltshire and Greater London.
How do I request off-hire?
You can request off-hire through the Customer Portal or by contacting Site Equip. A standard seven-working-day off-hire period applies.
General FAQ's
Check out our general FAQ’s using the button below. These answer our customers most popular queries.
Can you deliver next day?
Yes, if ordered before 4pm.
Can the loos be positioned anywhere?
No, they need to be placed on flat firm ground within 3 metres of vehicle access. Remember our drivers are delivering in large vehicles to site so they may require a larger area for manoeuvring. We will do our best to position them exactly where you’d like but we will need access to service.
Need your toilet delivered to a specific location?
Provide us with a what3words and a site contact and we will deliver to your exact desired location.
Where do you deliver to?
We can hire our range of equipment across London & South England.
Thanks to the delivery person- Dave for waiting patiently until I got the site access sorted. The unit was clean as requested, well done mate 👏
A big thanks to Ellie for sorting out my account and getting the loo delivered to site exactly when requested. Really helpful service from start to finish. I would happily hire from them again. Great work, team!
The driver was friendly and called me when he was on his way. Great value for money. The customer service was good and responsive.
We used Site Equip Ltd recently and we were impressed by the professional service from your company and team . I would like to give one off your colleague a shout out a very professional and friendly, gentleman called sam ! ( I think he has autism not sure tho) i think the floor staff are amazing and wonderful at there jobs and should be giving more credit than they are giving!!! Could you please let sam know abt this review please and thank you.
Have had a spate of poor service delivery, and most recently a toilet was delivered and not serviced until it had been on site for a month. Requested a reduction in the hire costs as toilet was unusable. After many broken promises of returned calls and emails and much chasing on my part we were given a 1.5 week credit for which we are grateful. However I was alarmed reading the transport managers response "As set out in our Terms and Conditions, the Weekly Toilet Service is provided on a reasonable endeavours basis and is a free, no-obligation service. The Terms also state that the Weekly Toilet Service is not of the essence of the Contract, and that no reduction in hire charges is normally offered should a weekly service be missed." Seriously....Site Equip missed 3 consecutive weeks...would you want to use the toilet?
It’s been an absolute nightmare. My builders ordered a portaloo since I didn’t have a toilet. They came to clean it ONCE over 6 weeks (they promise weekly cleaning) and we asked to remove because it’s smelly and dirty and there are flies circling around it and they can’t give us a date. I’ve also reported to my local council environmental health and I’ll have to pursue with them. With this heat this is totally unacceptable !
The stuff nightmares are made of - they only came to clean the portaloo once over 6 weeks. We asked to collect because flies are around but it’s impossible to speak to someone in their “transport team”. Reported to the council environmental health too, it’s smelly and there are flies and I’m horrified. Please don’t use them !
A totally frustrating experience for us after Site Equip bought out Jimmy Riddles (who were great.) You never know if they are going to turn up - having a toilet that has no loo roll and stinks for a bunch of female employees is no joke. It has come to the point where I am having to ring up weekly to see if they will be coming. This week on Thursday (18th June 2026) customer services said the driver had two more stops before us and felt sure they would make it before 5pm when they finished, but if they didn't make it would schedule them in for Friday. On Friday morning I rang again as they hadn't made it - spoke to a different customer service representative who said it hadn't been scheduled for Friday and they would make sure it was serviced but it would be later in the day. Nobody showed up. This leaves me with yet another phone call on Monday morning, so time consuming when you are running your own business, with the hope of having it serviced on Tuesday 23rd June - which is twelve days since it was last serviced on 11th June. Why do customer services lie- its so bad for business. Incidentally I have never left a bad review on Trustpilot for anything - life is generally too short, but it is really getting my staff down now.
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