UP AG / UP AG Bern / UP SA
UP AG
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:08 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
In November 2024, UP Group outlines rental terms for work platforms.
Tasks
- Ensure rented equipment remains the landlord's property.
- Notify 24 hours in advance for rental changes or returns.
- Handle equipment with care, ensuring it meets all safety standards.
Skills
- Familiarity with rental agreements and safety protocols.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage equipment effectively and safely.
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General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for the Rental of Aerial Work Platforms
1.
The following conditions apply to all rights and obligations of the parties arising from the rental agreement.
2.
The rented equipment, including accessories, remains the unrestricted and inalienable property of the lessor throughout the entire rental period. No technical modifications may be made to the equipment by the tenant. The rental object may not be taken abroad without the written consent of the lessor.
3.
The tenant is not authorized to grant rights to third parties on the rental object or to assign rights from the rental agreement to them; in particular, subletting or lending the equipment is prohibited.
4.
The rental period and the transfer of risk begin with the delivery or acceptance of the rental object at the agreed location and end according to the rental agreement with the mutual signing of the documents and the return of the equipment including accessories at the specified location.
The end of the rental must be notified to the lessor at least 24 hours in advance by phone, email, or fax.
If the tenant wishes to extend the agreed rental period, they are obliged to request such an extension from the lessor at least 24 hours in advance. The legally valid and binding extension of the rental period is only made by confirmation from the lessor. There is no entitlement to an extension. The lessor reserves the right to provide a replacement device if necessary.
A shortening of the rental period must be notified to the lessor at least 24 hours before the return. The lessor reserves the right to adhere to the agreed rental period or to make a change in conditions for a shortened period.
If the tenant does not comply with the modalities for extending or shortening the rental period, any claims by third parties and those of the lessor shall be borne by the tenant.
In principle, no rental interruptions are accepted, not even the risk of weather influences. Exceptionally, if registered and justified 24 hours in advance, the lessor may accept rental interruptions. The lessor does not accept subsequent notifications of rental interruptions. The lessor reserves the right to withdraw the equipment from the place of use against the usual transport tariff and to bring it back there if needed again.
5.
Upon return to or collection by the lessor, the equipment must be in a cleaned and operational condition according to the documents. If the rental object does not meet these requirements or has other defects, the equipment will be cleaned or repaired at the tenant's expense.
6.
Delivery and collection take place at an easily accessible location. Special requirements for loading and unloading will be charged separately and are not included in the regular transport costs. Any additional or empty trips will be invoiced. Empty trips will also be charged if the equipment cannot be unloaded upon delivery or if the equipment ready for pickup is still in use.
7.
The rental price is based on the valid rental rate of the lessor and applies to the agreed duration for single-shift operation of max. 9 hours per day, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. For multi-shift operation, a surcharge on the agreed rental price must be paid. Weekend and holiday operations will be charged additionally and must be reported to the lessor in advance. The rental price is owed for the entire rental period even if the normal operating time is not fully utilized, the rental object was available to the lessor, or the rental object is returned before the end of the rental period.
The lessor reserves the right to demand the rental price in advance or to require a deposit. Offsetting claims of the tenant against the lessor is excluded. If the tenant is in default of payment, the lessor may withdraw from the contract with immediate effect and collect the rental object without the tenant being able to object. The costs incurred shall be borne entirely by the tenant.
8.
The operating personnel must be provided by the tenant unless otherwise agreed. The tenant undertakes to use only trained operating personnel (SR 832.30 VUV Art. 6 & 8). Furthermore, the tenant undertakes to use only operating personnel instructed by the lessor and to study and comply with the operating instructions in advance. If the tenant is not present at the delivery of the rental machine, they waive the device-specific instruction and thus assume all liability.
When driving on publicly accessible grounds with unregistered equipment, the tenant is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits from the competent cantonal authorities and for blocking public roads/places. If necessary, securing with police or auxiliary personnel must be ensured. The tenant is solely responsible for the necessary safety and corresponding insurance coverage. Any third-party damages (property and personal injury) must be fully borne by the tenant.
By signing the checklist for aerial work platform instruction (valid version at www.verbandvsaa.ch), the tenant confirms having received all necessary instructions. Upon request and subject to availability, the lessor provides operating personnel for a separate charge.
9.
All required fuels and operating materials and battery water are at the tenant's expense and must be checked daily.
10.
The rented equipment complies with the SN EN 280 standard and has a valid declaration of conformity. The lessor undertakes to provide the rental object in operational condition.
UP Group
UP AG / UP AG Bern / UP SA
Tel. 0844 807 807 | info@upgroup.ch | www.upgroup.ch
11.
Machine insurance: The risk of unforeseen and sudden damage or destruction of the rental object due to design, material, or manufacturing defects, overload, failure of measuring, control, or safety devices, due to violent external impact, especially collisions, impacts, tipping or falling, sinking, accidental external impact of goods, wind and storm, as well as damage and losses due to fire, smoke, lightning, explosion, natural events, or completed theft is borne by the lessor during the entire rental period. The tenant pays a flat-rate contribution per contract and device. The tenant assumes the contractually agreed deductible.
Deviations from this regulation are only possible in exceptional cases and only based on conclusive proof by the tenant of at least equivalent insurance coverage and prior assignment of the insurance claim to the lessor. Recourse against the lessor and/or the lessor's insurance is excluded.
Not covered by the insurance are damages caused by negligent damage or fault, where the equipment was not used according to the instructions and intended purpose given by the lessor (e.g., not properly supported or wrong operating materials used), as well as glass damage to the cabin, lights, etc., and tire damage. Such damages are borne by the tenant, who must expect recourse in case of negligent damage or fault.
Motor vehicle liability insurance:
The liability insurance covers personal and property damage within the scope of legal provisions. The tenant assumes the contractually agreed deductible per damage case. The lessor is not liable for damages exceeding this coverage amount. The tenant must bear damage amounts exceeding the coverage and the deductible.
Liability insurance (outside motor vehicle liability insurance)
The tenant is obliged to insure at their own initiative and expense against damages that third parties may suffer through the use of the rental object, except for damages subject to road traffic legislation.
12.
In any damage case, the lessor must be notified without delay and without being asked. Damage report, police report, and other formalities must be submitted to the lessor immediately.
13.
The lessor's liability for damage to the tenant or third parties caused by aerial work platforms not available to the customer directly or indirectly (e.g., due to failure or breakdown of the rental object) is excluded. In particular, lost profits, loss of orders, or damage to the image of the tenant or third parties are fully borne by the tenant.
14.
The tenant obtains the necessary permits for the use of public and private grounds as well as the installation of the aerial work platform on such grounds themselves. This also applies to driving and/or working on Sundays, public holidays, and during the night. The costs incurred are borne by the tenant. Upon request and for a fee, the lessor will handle these formalities. There is no insurance coverage for driving and/or working that is not officially approved. The lessor's liability for damages during driving and/or working that is not officially approved is excluded.
15.
Before putting the equipment into operation, the tenant ensures that all precautions for the safe use of the equipment have been taken. In particular, they guarantee that the ground conditions at the respective deployment site allow safe use of the rental object and that no persons or objects are endangered by appropriate barriers. The tenant undertakes to carry out only permitted activities. They obtain any necessary permits and comply with all legal regulations and provisions. Any damages and/or penalties resulting from non-compliance with the above regulations must be fully borne by the tenant.
16.
For operations such as painting, welding, cleaning with acids, or similar work, the equipment must be sufficiently covered and protected. Operations in rooms with special requirements (e.g., clean rooms, extreme temperature rooms, damp rooms) are only permitted after consultation with the lessor.
Sandblasting or other particularly damaging work and operations are not permitted. In case of non-compliance, cleaning and repair work will be charged to the tenant.
17.
In case of defects for which the tenant disputes responsibility, an amicable solution will be sought by involving an expert accepted by both parties. If the parties cannot agree on the person and mandate of the expert within 24 hours after the damage occurs, the parties are entitled to take further steps. Other regulations by the involved insurance companies remain reserved.
18.
The assertion of a right of retention by the tenant is excluded.
19.
The lessor is entitled to assign all rights arising from this contract to a third party.
20.
In the context of processing and using personal and company-related data necessary for concluding or processing a contract, the supplier may exchange or transfer data with authorities or companies that provide credit information or are involved in debt collection, provided this is for creditworthiness checks or claim enforcement. We commit to complying with the provisions of the Swiss Data Protection Act when handling your personal data.
21.
Contract changes require the consent of the lessor.
22.
Unless otherwise agreed in this contract, the provisions of the Swiss Code of Obligations apply.
23.
The invalidity of individual provisions of these General Terms and Conditions does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a new provision that comes as close as possible to the economic effect of the invalid provision.
24.
Place of performance and exclusive jurisdiction is the registered office of the lessor
UP Group
UP AG / UP AG Bern / UP SA
Tel. 0844 807 807 | info@upgroup.ch | www.upgroup.ch
