Farid Hillend Engineering: A Smarter Fleet for a Growing UK Manufacturer
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Supporting the UK’s leading refuse and recycling vehicle specialist with a tailored fleet solution - from fully equipped commercial vans to low-emission company cars.
Farid Hillend Engineering: Supporting a UK Industry Leader with a Smarter Fleet Strategy
Client Overview
Farid Hillend Engineering is the UK’s leading specialist in the design and manufacture of refuse and recycling vehicles. With more than 50 years of experience, the company builds its entire product range in-house at its 7,500 sq ft facility in Dunfermline, Scotland. The site comprises five dedicated buildings for fabrication, assembly, paint, mounting, maintenance and aftersales support.
Their ongoing investment in advanced equipment, innovative manufacturing techniques and new technology is driving significant growth. As their business evolves, so too does their need for a reliable and flexible fleet to support operations across the UK.
The Challenge
Farid’s vehicles are essential to keeping refuse and recycling services running across the country. Their engineers and support teams are constantly on the move — travelling between sites, responding to service calls and ensuring vehicles remain operational.
The business needed a fleet solution that could:
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Provide commercial vehicles equipped for day-to-day service work.
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Offer low-emission cars for sales staff and management that reflect the company’s sustainability goals.
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Deliver flexibility and efficiency across different roles within the organisation.
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Scale and adapt as the company continued to grow.
Our Approach
At Kinetic Vehicle Leasing, we believe that supplying vehicles is only part of the solution. The real value lies in understanding how those vehicles will be used and tailoring them to suit each role within the business.
For Farid Hillend Engineering, we delivered a carefully designed fleet strategy that included:
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Commercial vehicles with specialist racking to safely store tools and equipment, allowing engineers to service refuse collection vehicles quickly and efficiently.
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Low-emission vehicles for sales teams and senior management, supporting Farid’s sustainability ambitions while offering comfort, range and a professional image.
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A carefully selected mix of vehicles, including the Hyundai Tucson PHEV, BMW electric vehicles, and the Volvo XC60 PHEV, ensuring every department had the right vehicle for the job.
This tailored approach ensured the fleet aligned perfectly with Farid’s operational requirements while supporting their long-term growth and environmental objectives.
The Results
The outcome is a fleet that supports Farid Hillend Engineering’s continued success and keeps their teams moving efficiently:
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Engineers now operate fully equipped commercial vehicles designed for the demands of their work.
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Sales and management benefit from low-emission vehicles that reflect the company’s sustainability values and deliver on comfort and performance.
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The business has a scalable, future-ready fleet strategy that evolves in line with their ongoing investment and growth.
In Their Words
“Working with Kinetic isn’t just about vehicle supply. They’ve taken the time to understand our business and how we operate, and they’ve built a solution around that. It’s been a real partnership.”
Summary
Farid Hillend Engineering’s success highlights how a tailored fleet solution can transform the way a business operates. From commercial vehicles equipped with specialist racking to low-emission company cars like the Hyundai Tucson PHEV, BMW EVs and Volvo XC60 PHEV, Kinetic Vehicle Leasing continues to support one of the UK’s most respected manufacturers as they lead their industry into the future.
