At Pirtek, we work across a broad range of hard hat industries and we’re passionate about positive mental health. We care for the mental wellbeing for our customers, technicians, employees and colleagues. We know that mental health in the hard hat industries needs to be spoken about and the stigma associated with it must be removed. We want to provide help and support.
Under the hard hat
In it together
Pieta
We are Proud to be working with Pieta, who provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of their services are provided free of charge, and no referral is needed. To learn more about what services they offer, please visit https://www.pieta.ie/. You are not alone.
PIPS
We are also delighted to be joining forces with Northern Irish suicide prevention charity PIPS. Together, we will work to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in Northern Ireland and create a safe space for people to be open about their mental health challenges. Find out more about PIPS here.
Take the survey
We are conducting a survey to help us gain more understanding about the scale of mental health challenges faced by workers across the hard hat industries. Enter our survey here.
“I’m taking part in Darkness Into Light 2025 on Saturday, 10th May, to raise vital funds for Pieta and people affected by suicide and self-harm..”
Anon
Technician in the construction industry
Contact us
If you have been effected by any of the topics discussed in Pirtek’s Under the Hard Hat campaign and would like to get in touch or simply find out more information, please contact us at [email protected]. #UnderTheHardHat
Under the hard hat
With Under the Hard Hat, we are tackling the issue of mental health in the broad range of hard hat industries we serve. We want to encourage people who work within our industries to talk about their mental health, in a safe and secure environment, to make a positive impact on their lives.
Research
View the findingsTo understand more about the scale of mental health challenges faced by workers across the hard hat industries, we undertook comprehensive research. We surveyed 343 participants and concerningly, we found that nearly all have experienced feelings of stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness. Read more
Customer stories
Emma Higginson
Service Controller at Gunn JCB
“We had an out of hours, complex hydraulic leak. Within an hour the engineer was onsite. The engineer was very professional, I was kept up to date every step of the way, he sent me photos and videos so I could pass them onto the appropriate controller. The service received was brilliant and went way beyond what I’d expect. Thank you!”
Customer Stories
Alan Stubbs
Farmer
Andy, the Centre Manager at Pirtek Leeds, went above and beyond to support a farmer whose beloved tractor had fallen into despair. Andy spent time discussing the issue with the farmer and exchanging photos over the phone. Thanks to his technical knowledge and kind nature, he sent out the relevant parts free of charge to the customers location. The farmer was so grateful; he expressed his gratitude by writing a handwritten note. Above and beyond.
Why choose Pirtek?
Rain or shine, day or night – we’ve got you covered 24/7.
We currently operate from 86 centres across the UK and Ireland, meaning our trained technicians can attend a hydraulic hose breakdown within one hour. On average, we fix 96% of jobs on our first visit.
To minimise downtime, we offer year-round servicing and maintenance, reducing the risk of breakdowns and giving you peace of mind.
Talk to the team today for more information.
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