JMS machines playing their part in new O2 retail village extension
JMS is supporting Project Mint, the new retail village being built at the O2. JMS has supplied a variety of powered access machines to contractors – from low level push-arounds to superbooms.
Eighty new retail restaurant units will be constructed to complete the circle at the well-known venue.
Mark Jackson, JMS Managing Director says, “We are pleased to supply our machines to contractors working on Project Mint.
“The machinery is being used all over the project, from fit out, electrical fittings, flooring, horse flooring, right through to lighting fitting sprinkler systems.”
Contractors at the famous dome in London have hired a variety of booms, scissors low-level push rounds.
“As part of our commitment to sustainability we ensure that we are providing the best machines for the jobs, choosing mostly electric, low noise, emission free machines.”

Product focus:
Genie GS-1932 – 7.79m Electric Scissor Lift
The Genie GS-1932 is a self-propelled electric scissor lift. Sustainable with low noise, no fumes, emission free. This scissor lift enables operatives to continue with fit out jobs indoors.
The industry’s solution for increasing worksite productivity. Ideal for manoeuvring in tight spaces, for indoor outdoor construction, maintenance installation applications with firm, level surfaces. Characterised by low noise levels, these lifts provide excellent capacity maximum platform workspace.
- Max working height – 7.79m
- Max platform height – 5.79m
- Overall width – 0.813m
- Stowed length – 1.83m
- Platform capacity – 227.kg
- Tyres – solid, non-marking
JLG 1250AJP- 40.10m Diesel Boom Lift
This cherry picker is one of the largest articulated booms available for hire in the UK. The JLG 1250AJP has an extensive 40.3m max working height. The four-wheel drive oscillating axles provide excellent mobility on site.
- Max platform height – 38.3m
- Max outreach – 19.25m
- Overall width – 2.49m
- Platform capacity (restricted) – 450kg
- Tyres – foam filled, rough terrain.
Niftylift HR28 – 28m Boom Lift
The Height Rider 28 (HR28) Hybrid Four-Wheel-Drive (4×4) is one of a new generation of environmentally friendly work platforms from Niftylift. Combining advanced power-source technology with efficient 4×4, it delivers outsting performance from a compact low-weight design.
- Max working height – 28m
- Max platform height – 26m
- Max outreach – 19m
- Overall width – 2.49m
- Platform capacity – 280kg
- Tyres – rough terrain
The working envelope enables contractors to get up over obstacles.
Low level push around access is playing a huge part in display banner tasks
Ideal for narrow spaces, with non-marking tyres, the Ecolift Pecolift are safer, eco-friendly options. These are proving popular with customers completing electrical work, display banner work at the O2 retail village.
Ecolift
- Max working height – 4.20m
- Max platform height – 2.20m
- Overall width – 0.70m
- Platform capacity – 150kg
Pecolift
- Max working height – 3.50m
- Max platform height – 1.50m
- Overall width – 0.70m
- Platform capacity – 150kg
More choice from JMS Powered Access
Mark Jackson, JMS Managing Director says, “Our growing fleet has a range of machines, so customers can come to one place hire low level access right up to superbooms.
“We look forward to seeing the project completed by the various contractors, the O2 is an iconic part of London.”


Nationwide access
All powered access equipment is available for hire nationally through JMS’s depots in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Pinewood studios Radlett.
JMS supply IPAF trained accredited operators, with IPAF training at our accredited training centres in Leeds Harpenden.
For more information about powered access hire, please call 0345 457 0000, email hire@jms.co.uk or use our new web chat facility on jms.co.uk.