Bespoke / Vehicle Access Platforms
What we do
In vehicle maintenance, repair and inspection, working at height is unavoidable—and ladders or ad-hoc setups introduce risk and slow work. Global Platforms engineers vehicle access platforms that make roof, cab, body and trailer tasks safer, faster and compliant.
Our mobile and fixed solutions provide secure, stable reach across fleets of HGVs, buses, coaches, vans and plant. Where temporary access is smarter, we also supply access equipment hire—from mobile access towers and aluminium scaffold tower kits to MEWPs (including tracked spider MEWPs)—so you always have the right tool for the job.
Key Benefits of Our Vehicle Access Platforms
- Enhanced Safety – Sturdy construction, anti-slip decks, gated entries and reliable locking mechanisms / locking castors create a controlled scaffold platform for technicians.
- Increased Efficiency – Right-height working surfaces reduce setup time and downtime for inspections, livery changes, roof kit installs and body repairs.
- Versatility – Configurable widths, clearances and single or multi-level options suit vans to artics and coach roofs. Fixed or mobile for workshops, bays or yards.
- Compliance – Supplied with drawings, calculations and RAMS; designed to relevant British Standards and delivered under ISO 9001 procedures.
In the following sections, we will delve deeper into the specific features, benefits, and applications of our Vehicle Access Platforms. Discover how our solutions can transform your operations and elevate your safety standards.
Our Bespoke Range of Access Platforms Includes:
Steps & Access Stairways
Secure, stable access to elevated areas and docks; integrate scaffold stairs or stairwell scaffold where needed.
Maintenance Gantries
Over-vehicle or side gantries for roofs, fairings, refrigeration units and ancillary systems.
CAB Access Platforms
Single-Level or Multi-Level platforms giving a safe system of work for mirrors, glazing, beacons and electrics.
Vehicle Loading Platforms
Fixed or mobile platforms that streamline loading/unloading of trucks and trailers with protected edges.
Vehicle Roof Access
Non-slip, non-marking platforms for roof inspections, seal checks and kit installs, including offsets for spoilers and roof furniture.
Vehicle Edge Protection
Platform-mounted or free-standing barriers creating enclosed safe zones around open voids, trailer edges and pits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Vehicle Types Do Your Access Platforms Support?
Our bespoke access platforms cover vans, HGVs, trailers, buses, coaches and plant. We configure clearances and multi-level decks to match different heights, roof profiles and bay layouts.
Should I Choose A Bespoke Platform, A Scaffold Tower Or A MEWP?
It depends on frequency and footprint. For repetitive tasks, a bespoke access platform is fastest and safest. For occasional work, mobile access towers or an aluminium scaffold tower via access tower hire can be ideal. Tight access or delicate floors often suit a tracked spider MEWP.
Do You Offer Temporary Access While A Platform Is Being Built?
Yes—short-term access equipment hire including mobile scaffold towers, mobile access tower kits and mewp rental (boom, scissor or spider lift) keeps operations moving.
What’s the difference between a spider lift and a standard boom
A spider MEWP (tracked) spreads ground load, fits narrow access points and deploys outriggers for stability—great for yards, depots and workshops with restricted routes where a typical mewp boom lift may struggle.
What Does MEWP Hire Cost For Vehicle Maintenance?
MEWP hire cost per day / per week varies by height, outreach, power type and whether you need an operator. We provide clear mewp hire prices and local options (e.g., mewp hire Warrington, spider lift hire near me).
Are Your Platforms Compliant For Working At Height?
Yes. We design to relevant British Standards and provide drawings, calcs and RAMS. Guardrails, toe boards, gated entries and edge protection deliver a safe, auditable solution for working at height.
Can Platforms Be Mobile Between Bays Or Sites?
Many systems are modular or mobile with locking castors (fixed brake positions). We’ll advise fixed vs mobile based on task frequency, aisle widths and traffic flows.
Do You Integrate Platforms With Existing Pits, Jigs Or Bays?
Absolutely. We design around pits, jigs and bay equipment, and can add vehicle edge protection or link to access towers for safe movement around the work area.
Do You Provide Operators Or Training For MEWPs?
Yes—MEWP IPAF-certified operators on request, or self-drive with proper competence. We also deliver user training for platforms and towers at handover.
Can I Combine A Platform With Scaffold Towers Or Stairs?
Yes. We frequently integrate scaffold stairs, compact mobile scaffold towers and platform-mounted barriers to create efficient, safe routes.