About AAP

Advanced Access Platforms are the UK’s largest privately owned Powered Access company, supplying a wide range of Powered Access solutions, services and associated training. Started in 2007, Advanced Access has gone from strength to strength and now boasts 6 depots, a refurb centre and an apprenticeship school and not to mention we employ some of the most experienced people in the industry.

Advanced Access

About Us

Advanced Access Platforms are comitted to supplying the correct piece of equipment for every requirement professionally, reliably, competitively and most of all safely to any site in the country. Our large fleet of specialist vehicles will deliver at any time, day or night, and with the knowledge we are a FORS Gold transport company you know our service will be second to none.

As well as being an IPAF training centre, our training division can also offer a full range of training from IPAF & PASMA to Face Fit, Harness or any training you require.

Why Advanced

Why Advanced Access Platforms

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Contact our experienced hire staff who can help with all your requirements, in a prompt, efficient manner, giving you piece of mind that your order will be handled in the manner you would expect.

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If you need some extra help choosing your kit or need a site survey, you can speak to one of our sales team who will be able to help with any requirements. No matter the difficulty, rest assured, your equipment will do exactly what you need it to do.

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Be happy knowing the plant you order will be some of the most modern and safest powered access equipment in the industry. Ranging from the best manufacturers including SkyJack, Genie, Niftylift, Dingli, JCB, Manitou, JLG and Hinowa.

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Delivery and collections at a time you need are no problem for Advanced Access. Our large, modern transport fleet is one of the best in the industry. We boast FORS Gold and CLOCS Compliant you know you can trust AAP to deliver.

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On those rare occasions you need some help with a breakdown or some technical help, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience in our engineering team. Sadly, we all need a repair doing at times, our team of industry leading engineers will have your machine back up and running in no time.

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Need some training, we can offer anything you need, from the obvious IPAF training, to PASMA, Face Fit, or just about anything you may need for your training needs, AAP will have a solution.

Product Hire

Advanced Access Platforms has over 30 years’ experience in providing the correct piece of equipment for your needs safely and competitively.

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The JCPT 1823HRT2 is drivable at full height with a 680 kg load capacity. 4WD, 2WS, and automatic leveling for excellent rough-terrain performance. Dual-extension platform deck with stop-at-any-position functionality. Optional range extender charges the battery using fuel, enabling several days of operation without external power.

Max Working Height – 18m

Power – Hybrid

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JCPT 1823HRT2

The Genie SX-125 XC is a high-capacity telescopic boom lift for demanding outdoor applications. Its dual lift capacity supports up to 454 kg for increased productivity.

Working Height – 40.10m

Power – Diesel

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Genie SX-125 XC

The AMWP 11.5-8200AC is a self propelled vertical lift. It’s electric driven, with a light structure and flexible operation. This machine is drivable at full height and is specialized for narrow spaces in places like warehouses, hotels and airports.

Max. working height – 11.20m

Power – Electric

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AMWP 11.5-8200AC

The Skyjack SJ60 AJHE+ is a hybrid articulated boom lift for efficient indoor and outdoor operation. Hybrid power combines low emissions with extended runtime and reduced fuel consumption. True four-wheel drive and an oscillating axle deliver excellent rough-terrain performance.

Work Height – 20.29m

Power – Hybrid

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SJ60 AJHE+

The Skyjack SJ60 AJ+ is a robust articulated boom lift for demanding outdoor applications. True four-wheel drive and an oscillating axle provide excellent rough-terrain performance. SKYRISER™ vertical rise and SPEEDYREACH™ improve access in challenging work areas.

Work Height – 20.11m

Power – Diesel

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SJ60 AJ+

The robust and dependable solution for securing your tools and equipment. The Oxbox™ is a medium duty range of tool vaults.

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Armorgard Tool Box Large

Extension forks increase forklift reach up to 2 metres, providing greater flexibility when handling longer or larger loads. Designed to fit a wide range…

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extension forks

The 4D rotating Romaster head and film rack allows for full rotation and tilt – specfically developed for film sets and events.

With ROPS/FOPS Level 2 certification, the Magni ROTO telehandler 839 cabin ensures top safety during all work phases.

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Magni ROTO telehandler 8.39

The 4D rotating Romaster head and film rack allows for full rotation and tilt – specfically developed for film sets and events. As a result of a redesign of the 6.35 model, the 8.35 offers improved load diagrams and an impressive lifting capacity increased by 2 tons.

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Magni ROTO telehandler 8.35

Training Course

IPAF TraIning

We are registered, IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training providers which means we can provide the highest of safety standards for those who work at height.

Our training department can offer a full range of training from IPAF, PASMA and Face Fit to a complete eLearning catalogue.

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PAL+ is an optional, additional one day of category-specific training aimed at operators working in higher risk or challenging environments.

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IPAF Pal+ 1b, 3a, 3b

This course will cover all aspects of your IPAF powered access training, choosing any combination of 3A (mobile vertical), 3B (mobile boom) or 1B (static boom), the course will instruct a candidate to safely operate MEWPS.

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IPAF Operator

MEWPs for Managers is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). Can be completed via eLearning or at an IPAF-approved training centre (one day course).

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IPAF Mewps for Managers

Loading, transportation, and unloading of plant machinery are vital logistical activities across many industries including powered access and construction. However, analysis of accident data reveals this activity is one of the leading causes of accidents and injuries. The course examines how these accidents occur and critically, how to prevent them to ensure safe and effective best practice.

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IPAF Load and Unload

IPAF offers three harness courses to meet the needs of different candidates: Harness Awareness Course (HA), Harness User Course (HU), Harness Inspector Course (HI).

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IPAF Harness

This course trains a demonstrator to familiarise operators with their responsibilities and to demonstrate pre-operational and safe operating procedures, and the limitations of MEWPs.

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IPAF Demonstrator

There’s a range of PASMA courses aimed at users of scaffold towers and low-level access equipment, and those who manage them.

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PASMA

Meet the team

Advanced Access Platforms is a privately owned company, operated by a team with many years’ experience in powered access. The team consists of our Directors, the Executive board and a team of colleagues who understand that our drive is to provide a first-class service to all our customers.