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At Davis Access Ltd, we deliver industry-leading access platform hire solutions designed to keep your projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
From 1-day hires to long-term fleet solutions, our extensive range of modern MEWPs supports construction, infrastructure, facilities management, and industrial applications across the UK — all backed by competitive pricing and expert support.
We don’t just supply machines — we provide reliable access solutions tailored to your exact requirements.
Can’t find the equipment you need? Our hire team will source it for you. → Get in touch today and secure the right machine for your project
Boom Lift Hire
We offer a wide range of boom lifts, available in articulated and telescopic models. With diesel, electric, and hybrid options, these machines provide excellent vertical and horizontal outreach – ideal for construction, maintenance, and facility management tasks.
Our height range goes from 10m – 58m
Trailer Mounted Lift Hire
We offer trailer-mounted lifts providing portable, towable access solutions. Lightweight and versatile, they deliver excellent outreach and feature hydraulic stabilisers for safe operation on uneven terrain – ideal for maintenance, cleaning, and tree work.
Our height range goes up to 12m
Track Mounted Lift Hire
We offer a range of tracked mounted lifts (spider lifts), providing compact, lightweight access solutions for restricted areas and fragile or uneven terrain. Featuring rubber tracks and stabilising outriggers, they deliver safe and versatile working at height.
Our height range goes from 15m – 40m
Frequently Asked Questions
The more information you can provide us with the easier it will be for us to select the right machine for you. What do we need to know?
- Are you working inside or outside?
- How high do you need to work at?
- Do you just need vertical Height or height & outreach?
- What are your ground conditions going to be?
- Are there any height of width restrictions.
- What is the environment going to be, for example: hospital or recycling plant.
- What type of work are you carrying out?
- Quite simply YES. We can arrange for a qualified person to attend your location and determine what equipment will be the most suitable.
- If your hire is required at very short notice a survey may be difficult to arrange, so please give as much notice as possible.
- Site surveys are generally without charge. However, if there are to be any charges we will notify you before any survey takes place.
- In short, YES. Ideally you need hired in plant insurance. This can either be a stand-alone policy, or an addition to your existing insurance.
- Yes, you will need a credit account with Davis Access.
- On request we will send you the needed forms.
- However, if you prefer you can pay in advance via proforma invoice.
- Additionally, we are equipped to accept credit card payments.
- One of the big advantages of hiring through Davis Access is that we utilise the fleets of numerous hire companies. Therefore, we can help more than most at short notice.
- But, in general the more notice we are given the more chance we have of fulfilling your need.
- Typically, MEWPs can be ordered up to 90 days in advance.
Once you have finished with the machine, please contact Davis Access to arrange off-hire.
- We will issue an off-hire number via email, which should be retained as confirmation of when the hire ended.
- Following off-hire notification, we aim to collect the machine within 72 hours unless otherwise agreed.
- It remains the hirer’s responsibility to keep the equipment safe until the machine is collected.
- In the UK it is required that every user of plant equipment needs to have proof of adequate training.
- The standard training for MEWP use in the UK is IPAF.
- Davis Access core business is providing IPAF MEWP training. Please contact us and we will talk you through exactly what you need.
- In the machine descriptions on our hire website each entry details which license you will need for that specific machine.
- Every MEWP has a wind rating. Vital information to keep you safe.
- A Zero wind rating means this machine can only be used in a fully enclosed space. Indoors with doors closed.
- The most typical wind rating for a MEWP is 12.5m/s (28mph). But always check your machines handbook as wind ratings do differ.
- Knowing the wind rating of your machine is one thing. You will need to know how windy it is no the day. Therefore, you will need an anemometer. These are not expensive and can be purchased from Davis Access.
Nationwide Access Platform Hire from Davis Access
Davis Access is one of the UK’s trusted providers of powered access platform hire, supplying modern, fully maintained access equipment to businesses throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Whether you require a compact low-level platform for indoor maintenance or a 58-metre boom lift for major infrastructure works, we provide reliable access solutions backed by over 30 years of industry experience.
From our headquarters in Bristol, we support projects across more than 90% of mainland UK, delivering access equipment quickly and efficiently through our trusted nationwide logistics network. Our experienced hire team works closely with contractors, facilities management companies, industrial organisations and local authorities to ensure every customer receives the most suitable machine for their project.
Whether you require equipment for a single day, a weekend, several months or an ongoing fleet hire agreement, Davis Access provides flexible access platform hire solutions tailored to your exact requirements.
Our Powered Access Hire Fleet
Our extensive powered access platform hire fleet includes machines suitable for almost every working-at-height application.
We supply:
- Electric Scissor Lift Hire
- Diesel Scissor Lift Hire
- Electric Boom Lift Hire
- Diesel Boom Lift Hire
- Hybrid Boom Lift Hire
- Articulating Boom Lift Hire
- Telescopic Boom Lift Hire
- Cherry Picker Hire
- Tracked Spider Lift Hire
- Trailer Mounted Cherry Picker Hire
- Push Around Vertical (PAV) Hire
- OperatedVehicle Mounted Platform Hire
- Truck Mounted Cherry Picker Hire
Our access platform hire fleet includes equipment from leading manufacturers including Genie, JLG, Niftylift, Skyjack, Snorkel, Haulotte, Dingli, Zoomlion, LGMG, Hinowa, CTE , Power Tower and many other recognised industry brands.
Every MEWP machine is professionally maintained, fully inspected and supplied ready to work, helping customers minimise downtime while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Industries We Support
Our access platform hire services support organisations across a wide range of industries, including:
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Rail
- Highways
- Utilities
- Warehousing
- Manufacturing
- Facilities Management
- Local Authorities
- Housing Associations
- Commercial Property Maintenance
- Mechanical & Electrical Contractors
- HVAC Contractors
- Cleaning Contractors
- Shopfitting
- Airports
- Distribution Centres
- Schools, Colleges and Universities
- Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
No matter the size or complexity of your project, Davis Access can recommend the right powered access solution to maximise productivity while maintaining complete compliance with current health and safety legislation.
Nationwide Access Platform Hire Coverage
Although Davis Access is based in Bristol, we regularly deliver access platforms throughout the United Kingdom.
We provide access platform hire across:
Bristol • Bath • Swindon • Gloucester • Cheltenham • Cardiff • Newport • Swansea • Birmingham • Coventry • Wolverhampton • Nottingham • Derby • Leicester • Manchester • Liverpool • Leeds • Sheffield • Hull • York • Newcastle • Middlesbrough • Carlisle • Lancaster • Blackpool • Preston • Warrington • Stoke-on-Trent • Milton Keynes • Reading • Oxford • Cambridge • Norwich • London • Slough • High Wycombe • Guildford • Crawley • Maidstone • Southampton • Portsmouth • Bournemouth • Exeter • Plymouth • Taunton • Gloucester • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Dundee • Aberdeen • Inverness.
Our nationwide delivery network enables us to support projects ranging from small maintenance works through to large-scale construction, infrastructure and industrial developments across the UK.
Why Choose Davis Access?
Choosing Davis Access means partnering with an experienced access platform hire specialist that places safety, reliability and customer service at the centre of every hire.
Customers continue to choose us for thier access platform hire because we offer:
- Over 30 years of industry experience
- Nationwide UK delivery
- Competitive hire rates
- Modern access platform fleet
- Fully maintained equipment
- LOLER compliant machinery
- Flexible short and long-term hire
- Friendly technical advice
- Experienced hire specialists
- Fast equipment sourcing
- IPAF Approved Broker
- Excellent customer support
If a particular machine isn’t immediately available for you’re access platform hire requirements, our experienced hire team can source equipment quickly through our trusted nationwide supplier network, helping keep your project on schedule.
More Than Just Access Platform Hire
Davis Access offers far more than access platform hire.
We provide a complete range of powered access services, allowing customers to work with one trusted supplier for every stage of their project.
Our additional services include:
- IPAF Training
- PASMA Training
- CITB Training
- First Aid Training
- Working at Height Training
- Access Platform Servicing
- LOLER Inspections
- Mobile MEWP Repairs
- New & Used Access Platform Sales
By combining nationwide access platform hire with accredited training, engineering support and equipment sales, Davis Access provides a complete access solution that helps businesses remain safe, compliant and productive.
Book Your Access Platform Hire Today
Whether you need a compact scissor lift for indoor maintenance, a tracked spider lift for restricted access, a high-reach boom lift for construction work or an operated truck mounted platform for specialist projects, Davis Access has the experience, equipment and nationwide coverage to support your requirements.
Contact our experienced hire team today to discuss your project, obtain a competitive quotation or arrange fast nationwide delivery. With modern equipment, professional support and over three decades of industry expertise, Davis Access is your trusted partner for powered access platform hire Bristol and throughout the UK.
