Specialists in access platforms and systems
Global Platforms are experts in MEWP hire, bespoke access platforms, and scaffolding across the UK. Our fleet covers cherry pickers, scissor lifts, tracked spider MEWPs and mobile access towers—giving you safe, efficient working at height solutions for every site.
Alongside MEWP hire and access equipment hire, we design and supply bespoke access platforms where standard machines or a simple aluminium scaffold tower can’t reach. Whether you need access platform hire near me, a custom deck, or advice on scaffold tower hire, we’ll match the right access solution to your project.
Beyond access.
We Deliver Bespoke Access
Solutions & MEWP rentals
Need more than a standard access tower? Our team offers a free on-site survey and full design for bespoke access platforms—from freestanding decks to bridging solutions—built to the highest safety standards. We integrate scaffold platforms, scaffold stairs, and protection where required for compliant working at height.
Not sure what you need? We provide flexible access hire across tracked spider lifts, MEWP boom lifts for hire, mobile scaffold towers, and access equipment platforms. Choose self-drive or MEWP hire with operator; we’ll advise transparently on MEWP hire cost per day / per week and availability (MEWP hire near me, MEWP hire Warrington and beyond).
Our Services
Bespoke Access Platforms
We design and manufacture fully custom access platforms for sites where standard systems, ladders or off-the-shelf lifts just don’t work. These bespoke access platforms are ideal around complex machinery, irregular or restricted spaces, high-risk areas and fragile façades where traditional scaffolding or a normal MEWP can’t safely reach. Our team engineers adjustable work platforms for working at heights, including freestanding units, bridging and cantilever platforms, and hybrid solutions that integrate with access towers, mobile scaffold towers, or even tracked spider MEWPs if that’s the safest option. For heritage or sensitive finishes, we can provide non-invasive, low-impact access that protects the structure while giving your team stable, compliant working positions. The result is safer access, better productivity, and a precise fit to your task and environment — without constant re-rigging or guesswork.
Tracked Access MEWP Hire
Global Platforms is your go to provider for exceptional access equipment hire in the UK offering a range of Tracked Spider Lifts and Truck Mounts to Hire. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring your project runs smoothly and efficiently. As one of the country’s largest stockists of tracked access spiders, we offer both operated and self-drive options to cater to your specific needs. Our experienced operators are equipped to handle any job, while our self-drive options provide flexibility for those who prefer to operate the equipment themselves. As an IPAF Rental Plus accredited company, you can trust us to provide top-quality equipment and expert guidance.
Scaffolding Hire
We provide fast, reliable scaffolding for both commercial and residential projects, tailored to suit everything from small maintenance jobs to full property refurbishments. Our range includes mobile scaffold towers, aluminium scaffold towers, stairwell scaffold for safe internal access, and full external wraps in high-duty steel for larger or more complex elevations. Whether you need short-term access for repairs or full perimeter access for roofing, cladding, rendering or glazing, we’ll build, inspect and tag it so it’s safe, compliant and ready to work. You can also ask us about scaffold tower hire near me, hybrid access plans using scaffold plus MEWP or tracked spider lift, and honest guidance on scaffolding cost versus powered access and other access platform alternatives. We’ll recommend the most efficient, safest option for your site, not just the most expensive one.
Our Company
At Global Platforms, we’re more than just a hire company — we’re a trusted working at height partner for contractors, FM teams, industrial sites and specialist environments. We provide everything from access platform sales and full bespoke platform design and manufacture, through to spider access platform hire, tracked MEWP hire, mobile access towers, and full commercial and residential scaffolding. Our job is to make access safe, efficient and compliant, not stressful.
We build every solution around your site, task and programme. That might mean a simple aluminium mobile access tower, a MEWP for roof access, a tracked spider lift for tight/fragile areas, or a fully engineered platform with guardrails, toe boards and safe egress for repetitive maintenance. Whatever the requirement, we prioritise safety, clear RAMS, tidy install and right-first-time delivery so you’re not chasing problems on the day.
Let’s make your site safer, faster, and more efficient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Services Do Global Platforms Provide?
We supply MEWPs, bespoke access platforms, and commercial & residential scaffolding. That includes access equipment hire, access platform hire, scaffold tower hire, and full project support for working at height.
Do You Cover Both Hire And Sales?
Yes. We offer access platform hire, access platform hire near me across the region, and access platform sales for long-term needs, plus advice on which access equipment for working at height is best for your job.
What Areas Do You Cover?
We work nationwide with strong availability for mewp hire Warrington, spider lift hire Manchester, and surrounding areas. Ask for local schedules if you’re searching scaffolding near me or scaffolding companies near me.
Which Access Platforms Can I Hire?
Choose from spider lifts (tracked MEWPs), boom lifts, scissor lifts, and mobile access towers including aluminium scaffold towers and mobile scaffold towers with scaffold stairs and stairwell scaffold options.
Can I Book At Short Notice?
Yes – especially for MEWP rental and spider lift work. Call us if you’re searching mewp hire near me or tracked access platform hire and need quick turnaround.
How Do MEWP Hire Costs Work?
MEWP hire cost per day and mewp hire cost per week depend on height, outreach, and whether you need mewp hire with an operator. We’ll quote transparent mewp hire prices with delivery and training options (MEWP IPAF).
Do You Design Bespoke Access Platforms?
Absolutely. As an access platform company and access platform manufacturer partner, we deliver adjustable work platforms for working at heights, custom decks, and access scaffolding to suit unique sites.
Can You Advise On The Safest Option—MEWP Vs Scaffold?
Yes. We’ll compare mewp access (e.g., mewp boom lifts for hire) with scaffold towers (fixed scaffold platforms, access towers, advanced scaffolding) to balance safety, programme, and budget.
Do You Handle Permits, RAMS, And Inspections?
Yes. We supply RAMS, organise permits where needed, and manage scaffold tower tags and MEWP pre-use checks for compliant working at height.
What Information Do You Need For A Quote?
Site address, height/outreach, ground conditions, access width, photos, and whether you need mobile access towers or tracked spider MEWPs. We’ll price the best access hire equipment option fast.