Global Platforms Ltd
Bespoke access platforms that fit your job, not the other way round. As one of the UK’s specialist access platform manufacturers, we design and manufacture access platforms in-house, then back you up with responsive MEWP hire and spider lift hire for safe, fast working at height. If you’re searching for a partner who owns the job from site survey to installation, you’ve found us.
| WHY WE EXIST |
Working at height is rarely simple. Tight access, live sites, sensitive
floors, weather—there’s always a catch. Off-the-shelf access platforms and
generic aerial work platforms often create poor ergonomics and slow tasks.
We remove that by engineering custom access platforms around your plant,
process and people—then keep projects moving with compact tracked spider
MEWPs (the right call when MEWP hire beats fabrication).
| DESIGN & MANUFACTURE OF BESPOKE ACCESS PLATFORMS (CORE) |
WHAT WE MAKE
CUSTOM / BESPOKE:
Access platforms for
maintenance, inspection and production.
MATERIALS: Steel, stainless steel,
aluminium, GRP/fibreglass for corrosive or electrically sensitive sites.
PLATFORM TYPES: Fixed or modular
platforms, gantry platforms, walkway platforms / catwalks, roof access
platforms, service & inspection platforms, machine / conveyor / tank access,
loading bay platforms, platform stairs & handrails.
FINISH & COMPLIANCE: Galvanised or
coated finishes, UKCA/CE marked where required, RAMS and documentation
supplied.
HOW WE WORK
1. SITE SURVEY &
CONCEPT - Constraints modelled (clearances, loads, task flow).
2. DESIGN &
ENGINEERING - 3D CAD + calcs; safer postures, quicker tasks.
3. IN-HOUSE
FABRICATION - Cut, weld, assemble, test under ISO 9001.
4. INSTALLATION &
SIGN-OFF - Delivered, installed and commissioned around your
shutdowns or live windows.
WHO WE SERVE
AEROSPACE & DEFENCE: (MRO bays,
fuselage/wing access, tooling)
RAIL: (depot platforms, rolling stock
access, pit protection)
ENERGY & RENEWABLES: (power stations,
wind turbine access, water treatment)
FOOD & PHARMA & CHEMICAL: (hygienic GRP
or stainless builds)
WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS: (conveyor,
sortation, loading bays)
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT / HVAC: (roof
plant access, AHU, chillers)
Bottom Line: bespoke access platforms beat “universal ones.” The
right work platform removes reaches, steps and workarounds that cause
downtime and injuries.
| MEWP HIRE & SPIDER LIFT HIRE (TRACKED MEWPs) |
When fabrication isn’t the answer or you need fast access, our
MEWP hire and
spider lift hire fleet gets you working safely where trucks, booms or
scissor lifts can't. Compact, lightweight and happy on sensitive floors or
rough ground, tracked spider lift hire is ideal for narrow access, atriums
and heritage sites.
WHY A TRACKED SPIDER LIFT?
NARROW ACCESS / LOW GROUND PRESSURE
(double doors, delicate floors, non-marking tracks)
BIG REACH FROM A COMPACT FOOTPRINT
(15m–30m popular)
INDOOR-FRIENDLY ELECTRIC / HYBRID OPTIONS
OPERATOR-SUPPLIED OR SELF-DRIVE (IPAF)
TYPICAL REQUESTS
• 15m / 18m / 20m / 23m / 25m / 30m spider lift hire
• Atrium / indoor spider lift hire for malls, stations, airports
• Church & heritage access, arborist tree work, façade / glazing
• Narrow doorway and low ground pressure scenarios
Also Available On Request: boom lift hire, cherry picker hire
(incl. with driver), scissor lifts, and work platform hire—we’ll match the
machine to the job.
UK Coverage & Fast Response Across The North West -
Warrington, Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Merseyside, Lancashire and
UK-wide by arrangement.
Give us the working height, outreach, indoor/outdoor, access width/height
and dates - we'll spec the safest, most efficient solution and supply an
operator if you prefer.
| SCAFFOLDING SERVICES |
Alongside specialist access platforms and MEWPs we
provide scaffold tower hire and
scaffolding. Pick
aluminium scaffold towers, stair towers, GRP
(non-conductive) systems and temporary roof scaffolds
with certified erection/dismantling, flexible hire
periods and quick North West turnaround.
| SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION |
• ISO 9001 processes for design & fabrication
• UKCA/CE marked platforms where applicable
• LOLER/PUWER awareness for supplied equipment
• RAMS, design/structural calculations and load testing
available
• Full handover packs for your records
| WHY GLOBAL PLATFORMS? |
• ONE ACCOUNTABLE PARTNER: Survey → Design → Manufacture
→ Install → Maintain
• IN-HOUSE FABRICATION: Faster iterations, tighter
quality control
• SPECIALIST MEWP HIRE: Tracked spider lifts for tight,
complex sites
• UK ACCESS MANUFACTURER MINDSET: Durable builds,
serviceable parts, proper documentation
| GET A QUOTE |
BESPOKE ACCESS PLATFORMS:
Send a sketch/photo, dimensions, load, environment and
frequency of use
MEWP HIRE / SPIDER LIFT HIRE:
Working height, outreach, indoor/outdoor,
floor type, access width/height, dates, operator or
self-drive
SCAFFOLDING SERVICES:
Towers and
access scaffolding with nationwide delivery and
erect service.
Call/Email: 01925 830 874 •
[email protected]
| SPECIALIST ACCESS PLATFORMS |
Areas CoveredAs leading UK access platform manufacturers we are able to supply MEWP hire and bespoke access platforms all over the country, our Scaffold Hire and Erect service is available to the following locations and the rest of the UK: |
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Reviews
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Cant thank the guys at Global enough, the new bespoke platform and handrail works like a dream. We will be using again and will reccommend to other :)
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Bespoke access deck around valves and pipework in a water treatment environment. Materials and fixings chosen for corrosion resistance; install team worked cleanly in our live plant area. Would recommend and use again!
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Telecoms upgrade on our rooftop required a mewp with precise positioning. The operator was calm, the kit was faultless and the schedule held perfectly. We’ll be using them again, great work guys!!!
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Custom line crossover platform fitted perfectly between conveyors and ducting. Non-slip treads, kick plates and handrails all to spec. The platform eliminated step ladders on the line and improved our housekeeping routes. Great communication from survey to install.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Drawings signed off in days, install happened over night shifts with minimal disruption. The crew were professional, tidy, and on programme. Our maintenance turnaround is faster and safer. 100% recommend!
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Temporary access with integrated handrail installed quickly and safely - will use again :)
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4.5
Global Platforms designed a rotor and fuselage access solution for our customers helicopter hangar. Complex geometry and FOD controls were handled professionally. The team produced detailed drawings, coordinated around flight schedules, and finished early. The platform is rock solid, powder-coated, and easy to move
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Needed a compact tracked spider for an internal atrium during a telecoms install. They delivered on time, mats and protection included, and the handover was excellent. Good value & good service.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Called late for next-day tracked spider hire after a cancellation. They found us a machine, matched and beat an existing rate, and got it to site early with a friendly operator. Zero fuss and great comms :)
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
We sent them a competitor quote and they beat it - no quibbling. Gear was clean, inspected, and the operators were switched on about site rules. Good company!
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Booked a tracked spider lift (17m) for an awkward internal job. Narrow doorway, polished floor, no dramas, machine arrived on time, handover was clear, and the operator stayed until we were fully comfortable. Will use again.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4
Hired a 23m tracked spider lift for internal lighting maintenance. Machine was clean and reliable. Delivery on time - Good value overall.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
6 times we have used Global Platforms, this time it was for a new roof access platform which has made my routine servicing faster and safer. Documentation was thorough and well presented.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
From first survey to commissioning, the process was smooth. Communication was proactive and the site team worked safely around other my other trades.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4.5
Platform quality is very good. Lead time stretched slightly due to a material delay, but they kept us in the loop and the end result was worth the wait.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
We needed a bespoke access platform for our production line. Global Platforms handled survey, design and installation seamlessly. The platform fits perfectly around our conveyors, handrails are positioned where they should be, and the finish is excellent. Proper documentation too - RAMS, drawings, and handover pack. Really professional.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Global delivered a compliant walkway within a tight budget. Clear RAMS, neat install, and helpful aftercare.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Designers understood our plant constraints and produced calculations and drawings promptly. Fabrication and install matched the model exactly.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Domestic re-render with difficult side access needed careful scaffold planning. Global Platforms built a sturdy solution with safe lifts to every elevation and tidy ties. They respected the neighbours and kept the site clean throughout. Five stars.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Tight courtyard and fragile paving meant we needed a tracked spider lift with non-marking tracks. The lift reached every elevation safely. We will use Global again for the next phase.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
FM team struggled to reach AHUs safely; the new platform with toe-boards and mid-rails halved task time. Audit trail is simpler thanks to the documentation pack, finishes are durable and easy to keep clean - Great result.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Custom platform supplied with anti-slip treads and stainless fixings. Installation stood up to bad weather and the team finished on programme.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Reliable scaffold team. Designed, installed and struck to plan, good edge protection, and quick response on an extra lift. Smooth coordination with other trades
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4.5
Booked a 20m spider for show build rigging in a restricted auditorium. Electric power kept noise down and the compact footprint helped around seating.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4.5
Spider lift with strong outreach and stable setup allowed for safe job.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Well‑engineered custom access around nacelle components. On‑site tweaks were required but the team adapted quickly. Safe and sturdy.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Narrow access at a church site was a nightmare. Their tracked spider lift got through a tight doorway and set up quickly. Operator was calm and confident; job finished ahead of schedule.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Second time hiring towers from Global. Gear is always in good condition; delivery and collection smooth.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Two towers delivered same day for roofing repairs - Certified kit and clear assembly guidance.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Booked a 20m spider lift at short notice. Delivered next day with operator and the job was completed without fuss.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
All RAMS and UKCA/CE paperwork were supplied. The platform geometry matches our CAD perfectly. Install team worked around production with minimal downtime. We’ve already ordered a sister unit. Great value for money.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Delivered a custom marine platform that’s holding up in harsh conditions. Coating quality is excellent and fixings are stainless as specified.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Modular platform removed awkward steps and reaches around our packer. Shift changeovers are faster and safer. Worth every penny.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4.5
Smooth finishes with no dirt traps; easy to clean. Install team followed cleanroom protocol and produced tidy welds. Great Work Global Platforms!
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Global Platforms surveyed our depot and designed a bespoke access platform that clears doors and edges perfectly. Install was completed on a night shift with zero disruption; drawings were accurate and the handrail heights are spot on.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4.5
Non-conductive, corrosion-resistant and solid underfoot. Install team coordinated around live plant area without fuss. Exactly what we specified & clear documentation. Would recommend.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 5
Global Platforms were very accommodating to our demanding requests as a client and easily met our technical requirements for bespoke access platforms. They approached the work with great professionalism all throughout the design, manufacture, delivery and handover stages and we were delighted with the final product. We would not hesitate to work with Global Platforms again in the future.
Global Platforms Ltd
01925 830874
Unit 10, Trident Business park Warrington Cheshire
WA3 6AX 4.5
Very good service, excellent response time to solving a recent issue. Products fit for purpose and are working extremely well.
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Global platforms are pleased to announce that they have gained CE Marking accreditation under the 1090 construction directive
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