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Who are AJ Access Platforms?
Founded in 1990, AJ Access are market leaders in the supply of both new and used hydraulic work platforms both nationally and internationally and we are dealers for Genie, JLG and Niftylift. In addition to our Sales operation we also run one of the countries most up to date and quickly expanding access platform rental fleets. This fleet is backed and supported by our own team of engineers whose experience and knowledge of Access Platforms is second to none. We also have our own in house International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) training centre with two full time trainers.
AJ Access Platforms location?
We are based in Caldicot, 5 minutes from the Severn Bridge river crossing with rental depots in Swansea and Southampton. With this, we also have two Sales and support centres; one based at our Southampton premises and one at East Midlands Airport in Derbyshire.
Our engineers are regionally based throughout the UK. Should you wish to visit our premises and are flying in from Abroad, we would be only too happy to collect you from the airport and return you to the airport when your visit is over. We are also happy to receive UK customers at our location in Caldicot, here you can try out the access platforms and check out our extensive facilities.
Why choose AJ Access Platforms?
We have over 17 years experience and have an excellent reputation for quality and integrity. With IPAF plus status (International Powered Access Federation) nobody understands working at height more than AJ Access. Our website is constantly updated with the latest access platforms available for sale and the choice we offer is second to none. Each and every one of our second hand access platforms goes through our workshops prior to delivery. Whilst in the workshop the boom, scissor, trailer mounted boom or personnel lift will be fully serviced, tested and inspected. Each electric powered machine will also receive a new set of batteries.
New and Used Access Platforms?
Whether it’s used access platforms that you are looking for or a new scissor lift or boom lift. The chances are we probably have it in stock. Our extensive stock list is updated constantly on our website and there you can see actual photographs of the machines. This list is divided by the following categories, Diesel Scissor Platforms, Electric Scissor Platforms, Personnel Platforms, Self Propelled Articulated, Self Propelled Telescopic and Trailer Mounted. In addition to new and used platforms we also have a number of ex demonstration access platforms available for sale. If the machine that you are looking for doesn’t feature on our website you should still Contact us as there may be a chance that the access platform you need will be coming into stock in the future.
Site surveys?
Every member of our Sales or Rental Team has vast experience when specifying which machine or mix of machines will do the job. After asking a few questions and inspecting all aspects of the site and its conditions and limitations, our team member will be able to advise which machine or machines would be suitable. It maybe that you have very narrow aisles or corridors in which case a narrow isle scissor lift or even a narrow electric boom with up and over capability zero tailswing and zero front arm swing could be suitable. Or it could be that you are using the machine externally and the ground conditions are poor, in which case it could be one of our range of four wheel drive rough terrain scissors or four wheel drive rough terrain booms. Whatever the situation our team are available to take the guesswork out of it. If you would like a member of our Sales or Rental team to visit your premises, please do hesitate to contact us.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes, we welcome all of our customers to either of our facilities at Caldicot or Swansea to view, inspect and try out any of our Access Platforms. Whether it’s articulated booms or telescopic booms, rough terrain scissors or slab scissors. Or maybe its trailer mounted booms you want to see. Whatever the product, we are here to help. We have both new and used Work platforms available to try from Genie, JLG, Niftylift, Skyjack, Manitou, Upright, Aerial, Haulotte any many more.
What condition are the used machines sold in?
All of our used access platforms go through our workshop. Here our CAP certified engineers will service each machine and carry out a full LOLER inspection and load test. Electric machines also get a new set of batteries. Each machine is then supplied operating and maintenance manuals, spares manual, LOLER certificate, inspection certificates and PDI (pre delivery inspection) reports. For machines sold in Europe post 1997 a CE certificate is also provided. Our reputation is important to us so we only supply pre owned access platforms that have gone through our workshop.
What is a LOLER certificate?
LOLER stands for Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, it is a 6 monthly certificate of inspection for your machine(s)
Overseas door to door shipping?
Yes, we export worldwide and take care of all shipping arrangements for new and used machines sold to customers overseas, door to door. If there is a platform on our website that you are interested in but you are overseas, please Contact us and allow us to demonstrate how easy it is to buy from AJ Access.
Can AJ Access accept part exchanges against New and/or Used Machines?
Yes, we welcome part exchanges, against both new and/or used machines. Whether your machine is from the age when they were called cherry pickers, flying carpets or MEWPS or whether it is a current model, we will be happy to take it in part exchange. We are constantly on the lookout for good second hand access platforms but even if you have something like an old Grove, power tower, hop up or Simon Boxer please Contact us, we’ll be more than happy to put a valuation on it.
Do AJ Access offer finance options?
Yes, as a dealer for the Royal Bank of Scotland we would be happy to arrange finance for you, subject to status. Our funding deals are bespoke and can include products such as Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease, Operating Lease and Contract Hire. Features can include low or zero deposits, extended terms, balloon payments and payment holidays. In addition to these products we can also offer guaranteed buy backs. If you are interested in any of these, or would like to go into more detail, please speak to a member of our sales team.
Do AJ Access offer service and maintenance agreements?
Yes we do, AJ access are here to make ownership of your work platform(s) as productive and safe as possible. Our service and maintenance agreement can be altered according to the type of usage and environment that the access platform or personnel lift will be working in. Generally this includes one service and two inspections per year. Each visit is scheduled in at a time to suit you and is carried out by a fully qualified member of our service team.
Can AJ Access offer any operator training?
Yes, we can. We have our own in house IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training centre. IPAF is the industry standard for training and is recognised by all major contractors and enforcing authorities. It is an employers legal responsibility to provide formal training for ALL operators of MEWPS (mobile elevating work platforms) This is set in legislation by the PUWER (provision of use of work equipment regulations) and as such, employers are responsible to ensure it happens. Operator training is usually takes 1 day a demonstrator training 2 days. The training is available at either our Caldicot or Swansea depots, or even on site anywhere in Europe, with prior arrangement. The license is valid for 5 years and at that point a refresher is required.