For trades & sole traders
Van hire for tradesmen
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We’ll pass your details to a suitable rental partner from our panel, and they’ll be in touch about what they can offer. As an introducer we don’t supply the vehicle ourselves, and there’s nothing more you need to send us right now, we’re not asking for any documents at this stage.
Nothing is agreed until you deal directly with the supplier and you’re happy to go ahead.
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Free, no obligation, and enquiring never affects your credit score.
Yes, tradespeople can hire a work van on flexible short-term terms, with the decision based on affordability rather than your credit file. All credit welcome, and there is no credit check to get a quote, so asking never affects your credit score.
- No credit check to get a quote
- Flexible terms, 1 to 48 months
- All credit welcome
Updated October 2026
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Vehicles that suit van hire for tradesmen
Guide prices, not quotes. Tell us what the job needs and a partner confirms what is actually available and what it costs.
Van · Medium Van
Ford Transit Custom Limited L1
from £299 /mo inc VAT
£299 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:The default medium panel van on UK sites. Easy to get racked out, easy to park, and every fitter you meet already knows it.
Van · Medium Van
Vauxhall Vivaro Prime L1
from £289 /mo inc VAT
£289 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:Similar size to the Transit Custom and usually a little cheaper each month, so it is the value pick if the badge does not matter to you.
Van · Large Van
Ford Transit Leader L2H2
from £319 /mo inc VAT
£319 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:Step up to the full-size Transit when the Custom runs out of room. The usual choice once you are carrying boards, lengths or a second set of tools.
Van · Medium Van
Volkswagen Transporter Highline
from £329 /mo inc VAT
£329 initial · 12 months · 8,000 mi/yr
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Why this one:Costs more, but holds its condition and looks the part on a driveway when you are quoting domestic work.
Prices shown are guide “from” figures and may vary — with term length, mileage, availability and your risk profile. Your rental partner confirms the exact price before anything is agreed.
Your van is a tool that earns, so getting the right one on the road quickly matters more than jumping through hoops. Fast Track Leasing arranges short-term van hire from 1 to 48 months for tradespeople across the UK, plumbers, sparks, builders, mechanics and everything in between. We look at what you can realistically afford, not just a credit score, and your partner can deliver the van to your door so you can start earning without the wait.
Can sole traders and the self-employed hire a work van?
Yes. Most tradespeople are sole traders or run a small limited company, and that is exactly who we help. Rather than relying only on filed accounts, we can build a picture of affordability from your bank statements and recent invoices, which suits trades whose books do not always show the full story. Terms run from 1 to 48 months, so you can match the van to a busy season or a run of contracts. See how it works for the self-employed or explore business vehicle hire for limited companies.
What if my credit history is not perfect?
Trades income can be lumpy, and a missed payment years ago should not stop you working. All credit welcome here, we judge each enquiry on what you can afford today, not a snapshot from the past. Getting a quote involves no credit check, so it never affects your credit score, and there is no obligation. If your file has bumps, our bad credit van hire page explains the approach in more detail. Remember we are an introducer, not the supplier or a lender.
Which trade van options are available?
Whatever your trade, there is a van shape that fits. Plumbers and heating engineers usually want a secure mid-size van with roof bars; electricians prioritise racking and security; builders need payload and a large or tipper-style load area; mobile mechanics treat the van as a rolling workshop. Most are ULEZ-friendly Euro 6 vehicles, which keeps you working inside city clean-air zones. Browse the trade page for plumbers, or tell us your job and we will suggest a fit.
Facts & figures
The bigger picture
Source: ONS, 2026
Source: SMMT, 2025
Source: BVRLA Leasing Outlook, 2025
Common questions
How quickly can I get a van on the road?
Once you have chosen a van and we have confirmed affordability, we aim to get you moving fast. Home delivery is available across the UK, so the van can arrive at your door or yard rather than you losing a working day collecting it.
Do I need years of accounts to hire?
No. We can work from recent bank statements and invoices rather than full filed accounts, which suits newer sole traders and trades with variable income. Getting a quote involves no credit check and never affects your credit score.
Is this finance or hire?
It is short-term hire, not finance, there is no APR or credit agreement to sign as a product. You hire the van for a fixed term from 1 to 48 months. Fast Track Leasing is an introducer, not the supplier or a lender.
Can I get a van that works in ULEZ and clean-air zones?
Yes. Partners can often supply Euro 6 vans compliant with ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so you can quote for city work without worrying about daily charges.
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Ready when you are
Takes about a minute. No credit check to get a quote, no obligation, and we tell you which partner we have matched you with.
Thanks, your enquiry is in.
We’ll pass your details to a suitable rental partner from our panel, and they’ll be in touch about what they can offer. As an introducer we don’t supply the vehicle ourselves, and there’s nothing more you need to send us right now, we’re not asking for any documents at this stage.
Nothing is agreed until you deal directly with the supplier and you’re happy to go ahead.
Browse more vehicles →Free, no obligation · No credit check · No impact on your credit score