Genie Z-45XC at Somerset house

Christmas arrives at Somerset House

Is it even Christmas without a Christmas tree? We think not.
Which is why JMS Powered Access was more than happy to assist with the Christmas tree installation at Somerset House in London.

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Snorkel S2255RT Rough Terrain SCISSOR LIFT

JMS invests in narrow rough terrain scissor lifts

JMS Powered Access has added to its extensive hire fleet with four Snorkel S2755RT rough terrain scissor lifts.
The investment reflects JMS’s commitment to providing a wide range of powered access platforms for its customers.

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Boom lift site survey supports high-level netting removal

The value of an expert JMS powered access site survey has been demonstrated during a complex construction project that required the removal of safety netting from inside a new building. The major contractor invited JMS to survey a site in Oxford and provide the safest powered access solution for removing the netting from the 15-metre

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Teupen Spider Boom Hire

Spiders at the Strand

Exterior maintenance work on luxury apartment buildings in central London required compact spider boom lifts capable of being operated while on an incline and over obstacles. 190 Strand is a mixed-use development by St Edward Homes, part of Berkeley Group Holdings, on the south side of The Strand, in Westminster, London. The development is made up of five main buildings.

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IPAF Spreader Pads Calculator

Spreader pad tool supports powered access safety

Powered access hire specialist JMS is making available an interactive online tool to help customers calculate the size of spreader pads needed  when setting up a boom-type powered access machine. The IPAF spreader pad calculator helps customers choose the right spreader pads for each job by considering key factors such as the maximum allowable ground pressure

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Cherry Picker Hire London

JMS Powered Access is first choice for dockside crane maintenance

If you are maintaining the UK’s largest dockside cranes it makes sense to hire the UK’s largest powered access machines. JMS Powered Access machines are being used exclusively to maintain dockside cranes at the DP World London Gateway Port on the River Thames Estuary. A crane maintenance contractor is using a range of aerial platforms

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JMS Powered Access Hire o2 project mint

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

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JLG 1500 AJP Superboom hire

Super boom hire delivers big lift for factory roof repair

The world’s largest articulated boom – the JLG 1500 AJP – supplied by JMS has proved the ideal choice for roofing contractors carrying out insulation work on a factory roof. The super boom provided excellent platform space capacity to allow the work to be carried out safely and productivity at an industrial estate in Essex.

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tracked spider boom hire

Spider lifts vital for restoration of iconic glass house

JMS has supplied operated spider lifts for contractors restoring glass in the world-famous Temperate House at Kew Gardens. A Hinowa lithium electric spider lift a Teupen Leo36T diesel spider lift were both needed to carry out the delicate work of replacing glass in the glass house which is home to some of the world’s rarest

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tyre-covers

Ultra boom keeps construction on track without scaffolding

Three high-reach booms hired from JMS, including an ultra boom with a 40-metre working height, have helped a construction company keep curtain wall installation on track at a high-profile housing project. The JMS customer was tasked with installing cladding during refurbishment work on a housing estate in Rainham, Essex, as part of a wider regeneration

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Hinowa GL17.80 boom lift - Hire Tracked Booms from JMS.

Why Hire Spider Lifts from JMS Powered Access?

In recent years, tracked booms have become increasingly popular in providing access to internal external applications where modern architecture landscaping creates interesting access challenges. Crawler tracks enable tracked booms to travel over rough terrain whilst innovative boom configuration and modern design enable them to fit through narrow entrances yet still provide high reach capability. The

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desk glider hire

5 Reasons to hire the Deskglider

The Deskglider access platform is a simple solution for working over desks safely. JMS has a fleet of low-level access platforms for hire. The Deskglider access platform solves an industry wide issue of how to work above desks, tables, workbenches safely, efficiently, ensure compliance with the Work at Height Regulations. Justin Lynn, a Director at

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Nifty HR28 Hire

JMS respond to demand for Niftys

JMS Powered Access has added more Niftylift Height Rider 28 and Height Rider 12N boom lifts to its powered access hire fleet, bringing the total to eight HR 28s and 30 HR 12s. Mark Jackson, JMS Managing Director, said: “Niftylift has worked hard to build a reputation for delivering excellent performance in confined spaces, combined

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Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 Spider Boom

We have the power! JMS invests in more lithium battery tracked booms

JMS customers now have more options to use the most advanced productive tracked booms because the access specialist has added more lithium battery machines to its boom hire fleet. The company has taken delivery of a range of tracked booms, including the Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 Performance IIIS, Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 Performance IIIS, the Hinowa LL 26.14, all

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JMS Powered Access Hire

The Festive Approach to Powered Access

JMS has taken a festive approach to powered access hire present to you the 12 Days of JMS, better known on our social media as #12DaysofJMS JMS Powered Access Each day we will be presenting different products services that JMS offer to customers. Remember, if you would like to have a chat about powered access

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Dingli-JCPT0607DCS Scissor Lift Hire

Electric Scissor Lift Hire – JMS introduces the Dingli JCPT 0607 DCS

JMS is one of the first platform hire companies in the UK to take delivery of the ultra-narrow Dingli JCPT 0607 DCS self-propelled, electric scissor lift. The low-level access machine replaces other working at height systems, such as ladders, scaffolding towers, while providing greater flexibility, productivity, safety. Ultra-Narrow Safe Mark Jackson, Managing Director of JMS,

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JMS brochure

10 Reasons you’ll want to pocket our all new brochure

It is back by popular demand. Bigger and better than ever, but still the handy pocket-sized shape.   Yes, it is the new JMS product brochure.  The all-new printed booklet is packed full of powered access equipment which can also be viewed on our website. Many new machines have been added to our handy comprehensive

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JMS invests in the world’s tallest articulating boom lift

The world’s largest articulated boom has led in the UK this year.  JMS has taken delivery of two JLG 1500 AJPs, the world’s tallest farthest reaching articulating boom. The World’s Tallest Articulating Boom Lift The JLG 1500 AJP articulated boom has the widest working range of any articulated boom in the world.  This boom has

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Bong! JMS supplies boom to contractors carrying out Big Ben restoration

Big Ben has fallen silent to allow a major restoration programme to begin – powered access equipment supplied for a contractor from JMS is carrying out important restoration work. JMS has supplied a JLG 1200 SJP telescopic boom to a contractor repairing the iconic British lmark in Westminster, London, a TV documentary is also being

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Haulotte_Compact14 electric scissor lift

JMS Invests in Haulotte Compact 14 Electric Scissor Lifts

JMS has taken delivery of six new Haulotte Compact 14 Electric Scissor lifts to its powered access fleet. JMS, Managing Director, Mark Jackson said: “We are continuing to invest in a range of products for the fleet by responding to a growing customer demand for products which offer long working cycles zero emissions. We recognise a

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Genie GS-3232 electric scissor lift

GS 3232 electric scissor lift – a big noise in ultra-quiet access

It is not enough now in many working environments for powered access equipment to be fume-free, there is a move towards making it decibel-free as well.   The Genie GS 3232 scissor lift, available for hire through JMS, typifies this drive to reduce unnecessary noise. The machine, says Genie, is “characterised by low noise levels”.

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The World’s Most Powerful Boom Lift – the JLG 1850SJ

The JLG 1850SJ is now back at the JMS Powered Access fleet. It is available for hire at short notice. Here in the UK, the ever demanding high level applications from telecoms, turbine, and petrochemical plants has pushed hire companies to greater heights. The JMS powered access fleet invested in two JLG 1850SJ boom lifts.  The investment continues JMS’s

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JMS invests in 12 Niftylift Booms for Hire Fleet

JMS invests in Niftylift Hybrid Boom Lifts JMS has added twelve new Niftylift hybrid boom lifts to its powered access hire fleet.  The investment continues JMS’s strong association with the British br, known for its innovative robust machines. JMS Managing Director Mark Jackson said: “We are responding to growing customer dem for highly flexible, highly

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Genie 800AJ diesel boom lift

Cherry Picker Hire with JMS – a useful guide.

A Guide for Choosing a Cherry Picker The cherry picker hire team at JMS work with knowledgeable customers who know a great deal about powered access and working at height. As a way of sharing information with colleagues, we have compiled a guide for cherry picker hire options along with the functionality and purpose of

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