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We are one of the UK's leading powered access rental companies offering a range of Access Platforms a AFI has 20 locations in the UK and six in the Middle East.

AFI Rentals provide high quality powered access machine hire and sales, industry-accredited training and health & safety courses to ensure that anyone working at height is doing it at the safest, most professional way. We now have a rental fleet of more than 6,000 powered access machines, together with a growing telehandler rental fleet, as well as providing training for more than 30,000 people each year. You can hire our machines over the phone, on our website or through our AFI App - giving you access to hire, off hire,

In operation since 1998. AFI-Uplift is our MEWP and telehandler hire specialist covering England and Scotland. Operational since 2002, Wilson Access Hire is our Truck and Track mounted hire specialist covering the UK.

12/10/2026

MYTH vs REALITY: Is Your Ground Really Safe?

Just because the ground looks dry and stable doesn't mean it's safe to support a Spiderlift!

Need expert advice on Spiderlift selection, setup or site suitability?

Get in touch with Matthew Dean, our Spiderlift expert at AFI Rentals, to discuss your project requirements and find the right access solution.

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08/10/2026

It’s a common misconception that outrigger spreader pads are only needed on visibly soft or waterlogged ground. The surface may appear firm, but what lies underneath can significantly affect stability.

Hidden voids, loose fill, uncompacted aggregate and changes in ground condition can all influence how outrigger loads are transferred.

Before setting up a spider lift or other MEWP using outriggers:
✅ Assess the ground conditions
✅ Check for underground services, voids or weak areas
✅ Use suitable spreader pads where required
✅ Follow the manufacturer’s guidance for setup and loading
✅ Reassess conditions if the ground or weather changes

A stable setup starts from the ground up.
Never assume that a dry-looking surface is automatically capable of supporting the load.
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07/10/2026

We’re Hiring – Join the AFI Team!

We’re currently looking for experienced engineering professionals to join our growing team, with two exciting opportunities available:

- Senior Engineer
- Powered Access / MEWPs Engineer

If you have strong technical experience, a hands-on approach and want to develop your career within the powered access industry, we’d like to hear from you.

At AFI, you’ll be part of an experienced team supporting one of the UK’s leading powered access fleets, working across a wide range of machines and applications.

Apply Now:
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06/10/2026

The Skyjack SJ3219 Electric Scissor Lift is one of the most practical and cost-effective choices for indoor access requirements, ideal for warehouses, retail spaces, factories, fit-out projects and facilities maintenance.

✅ Fully electric – zero tailpipe emissions
✅ Quiet operation for indoor environments
✅ Non-marking tyres
✅ Compact dimensions for narrow spaces
✅ 227kg platform capacity
✅ Ideal for lighting, racking, M&E, ceilings, signage and maintenance

Want the best hire rate for your site? Get a quote today.

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05/10/2026

A minute spent checking can save hours of disruption.

When schedules are tight, routine pre-start checks can sometimes feel like something that slows the job down. In reality, they are an important part of keeping both people and projects moving safely.

A quick inspection before operating a MEWP can help identify visible damage, leaks, tyre issues, control problems or other concerns before they develop into a breakdown or a more serious safety issue.

At AFI Rentals, we encourage operators to make pre-use checks part of every shift.

60 seconds of prevention could help avoid a day of downtime.

Learn more:
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02/10/2026

Save 10% on IPAF & PASMA Training this October!

Use promo code OCT10 and save 10% on selected IPAF and PASMA training courses with AFI Training.

Whether you’re refreshing existing qualifications or booking training for your team, October is a great time to strengthen site safety while reducing training costs.

Plus, get an extra 10% off our newly discounted e-learning courses.

Promo code: OCT10

Book your training today with AFI Training.
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01/10/2026

From low-level steel installation through to high-reach structural work, AFI Rentals can provide the MEWPs needed to keep your project moving.

Our fleet includes scissor lifts, articulating booms and telescopic boom lifts suitable for a wide range of steel er****on applications, with options for both lower-level work and projects requiring significant working height and outreach.

AFI also offers short-term and long-term hire across the UK, helping contractors match the right machine to the job and project duration.

Whether you’re working on:
- Structural steel frames
- Warehouses and industrial buildings
- Large commercial construction
- Installation and connection work at height
- Long-term steel er****on projects

AFI Rentals can help you select the right powered access equipment for the site requirements.
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30/09/2026

Bridge inspections and structural repairs often involve difficult access, restricted working space and pressure to keep traffic disruption to a minimum.

The Aspen A-62 Underbridge Unit provides specialist access above, alongside and beneath bridge structures, making it ideal for:

🔹 Principal and detailed bridge inspections
🔹 Concrete soffit and crack repairs
🔹 Steelwork and corrosion inspections
🔹 Bearing and expansion-joint work
🔹 Structural testing and maintenance
🔹 Drainage, cabling and utility inspections
🔹 Emergency inspections following bridge strikes or damage

With up to 20.6m of downward reach and 18.8m of horizontal underbridge outreach, the A-62 can reach behind deep beams and into areas that are difficult to access using conventional equipment.

It operates without outriggers and can be positioned within a single carriageway lane, helping project teams reduce the space required for setup and minimise disruption to road users.

Get a quote:
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29/09/2026

Our Underbridge Units with Gantry Option are designed to deliver safe, stable and efficient downward access for infrastructure projects across the UK.

With up to 15.50m horizontal outreach and 680kg lifting capacity, the UB6.6 gantry option provides the reach and strength needed for detailed bridge inspection, maintenance and specialist access works.

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Address

Unit 17 & 18
Wakefield
SL09HL

Telephone

+443301340200

Website

https://www.afi-rentals.co.uk/

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