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We are one of the UK's leading powered access rental companies offering a range of Access Platforms a

We offer a safe, modern, reliable and cost-effective way of working at height, matching first-class service and delivery. Our fleet is extremely well maintained, which helps avoid delays to your job, and our professional staff are always on hand to give advice on selecting the best access platform for your specific needs. Our versatile fleet has working heights ranging from 3.60m to 56m so even the most awkward jobs are simple when you put your trust in us. 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. AJ Rentals is our MEWP and telehandler hire specialist covering Wales and has been in operation since 1990. Operational since 2002, Wilson Access Hire is our Truck and Track mounted hire specialist covering the UK.

16/10/2026

Have you explored the new Carbon Footprint feature in your AFI Rentals Customer Portal yet?

See your estimated CO₂e emissions, machine-level breakdowns, and delivery and collection emissions all in one place.

Watch our short video to see what's included and how it works:

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15/10/2026

How can customers track emissions associated with the access equipment they hire?

AFI Rentals has added a Carbon Footprint feature to its customer portal. Alongside the hire and account information already available in the portal, customers can now also view estimated CO₂e emissions calculations for their use of hired machines and for the transport of machines to and from their sites.

Customers can choose a reporting period, view the total emissions calculation for that period, and explore the details behind it. This gives HSEQ, sustainability and procurement teams information which supports their own climate reporting, informs conversations with AFI about future fleet requirements, and helps explore how to reduce their carbon emissions.

Watch our short demonstration to see how the new feature works:

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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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Address

Wakefield
WF28PT

Telephone

+443303115105

Website

http://www.afi-uplift.co.uk/

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