When a machine goes down, the ripple hits every downstream station within the hour. Just-in-time supply chains and lean stock rooms leave no float for a courier that ‘might’ arrive tomorrow. You need the failed component or replacement sub-assembly on-site the same day, not the same week.
A stopped production line costs by the minute
- Line-down repairs waiting on a single critical part
- Just-in-time supplier deliveries to a production window
- Sub-assemblies moved between plants for finishing
- Tooling, jigs and inspection kit moved between shifts
One van, one job, on-site today
CourierFly dispatches a dedicated vehicle for every line-down job. The van collects directly from your supplier or warehouse, drives straight to the plant, and delivers with photo POD and, where required, GDP-compliant handling. You get a single named driver and a live GPS trace for your operations team.
- Same-day dispatch, 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays
- Small parts through to full pallets on a Luton with tail lift
- Direct plant-to-plant runs with no hub cross-docking
- Named account manager for repeat lanes
Van sizes we run for this work
- Small Van: Single parts, PCBs, small spares kits
- SWB / LWB: Sub-assemblies, boxed components, tooling
- Luton + Tail Lift: Multi-pallet critical parts or a full machine module
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Frequently asked questions — Manufacturing
Can you dispatch outside normal working hours?
Yes. Our control room operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Overnight and weekend runs for line-down work are routine.
Do you handle just-in-time supplier deliveries to a fixed slot?
Yes. We can book timed collection and delivery windows so the goods arrive within your goods-in booking slot rather than earlier or later.
Can you move a full pallet or a heavy sub-assembly?
Yes. Our Luton with tail lift handles a single full pallet up to ~1000 kg. Larger consignments can be quoted on a case-by-case basis.
Do you cover multi-plant moves across the UK?
Yes. We regularly run direct plant-to-plant transfers between UK sites — including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland via ferry.
Related guides
- Same Day Courier: How It Works, What It Costs and What to Have Ready — How a same day courier collects within the hour and drives direct, what it costs in 2026 and what to have ready for a fixed-price quote.
- Dedicated Van Courier to Europe: How It Works, What It Costs and Customs Paperwork — How a dedicated van courier to Europe works, what affects the price and which customs documents UK exporters need.
- What to do when your production line is down — urgent parts delivery — Line-down calls cost thousands per hour. Here is the checklist we run when a manufacturer calls with a broken production line and needs a part on site now.