What Speedy Powered Access does

Speedy Powered Access is a UK specialist division of publicly-listed Speedy Hire Plc, formed by consolidating three legacy powered access businesses — Lifterz, Platform Sales & Hire, and Prolift — under a single brand with 200+ technical experts, engineers, and trainers. It operates one of the UK's largest fleets of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), spanning scissor lifts, boom lifts, self-propelled mast booms, push-arounds, truck-mounted platforms, tracked spider lifts, telescopic handlers, and material lifts, with 5,500+ assets available for contract hire. Core revenue streams are short-term hire, multi-year contract hire (1–7 years with bundled maintenance and 6-monthly LOLER testing), training (IPAF, PASMA, CPCS, IOSH, ITSSAR, plus VR-delivered courses — claimed to be unique among UK powered access providers), service and repair on both owned and customer-owned platforms (2,000+ service contracts), and new/used equipment sales.

The business reaches customers through eleven owned specialist service centres and training depots across the UK, an online credit-account application via the Speedy portal, phone-based inside sales, and direct field sales. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting construction, facilities management, industrial, retail, and cleaning end-users that require compliant working-at-height solutions. Differentiation rests on nationwide depot coverage, an industry-first switch to green fuel as standard (claimed up to 90% CO2 reduction), and a partnership with Electra to develop the first 27-tonne all-electric beavertail vehicle, alongside accessories such as the deckRailXtra pipe-stand system. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contract hire is offered on fixed weekly or monthly payments with full or preventative maintenance options and 100% tax deductibility.

Name

Speedy Powered Access

Legal name

Speedy Powered Access

Website

https://speedypoweredaccess.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Powered Access Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAE), Aerial Access & Lift Equipment MRO (Boom/Scissor Lifts, Telehandlers) (TLAKAHAD)

Keywords

• Powered access equipment hire
• MEWP rental services
• IPAF safety training
• Scissor lift hire
• Boom lift contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Erith

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Short and long term hire of powered access platforms including scissor lifts, boom lifts, spider lifts, and other MEWPs. Both daily and weekly rental periods available.
2. Contract Hire: Flexible financial packages allowing use of a platform 365 days a year for fixed weekly or monthly payments. Includes full maintenance, 6-monthly LOLER tests, and breakdown response. Duration from 1-7 years.
3. Training Services: IPAF, PASMA, IOSH, ITSSAR, and other safety training courses. VR training options available. Certificates provided upon completion.
4. Service & Repairs: Service, repair and thorough examination of powered access platforms. LOLER testing every 6 months as legal requirement. 2000+ service contracts on customer platforms.
5. Equipment Sales: Buying and selling of new and used access platforms. Free valuations offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Speedy Powered Access supplies powered access platforms (MEWPs) including scissor lifts, boom lifts, mast booms, push arounds, truck-mounted platforms, tracked spider lifts, telescopic handlers, and material lifts for short and long-term hire across the UK. The company also delivers IPAF, PASMA, IOSH, ITSSAR, CPCS and related safety training courses at 11 training depots, and operates a service and repair division offering LOLER testing and maintenance for customer-owned equipment.

Product overview

Speedy Powered Access is a specialist powered access equipment division of Speedy Hire Plc, formed through mergers with Lifterz, Platform Sales & Hire, and Prolift. The company operates as one of the UK's largest providers of specialist powered access equipment with a fleet including Scissor Lifts (electric, bi-energy, diesel), Boom Lifts, Self Propelled Mast Booms (MB12–MB35), Push Arounds (PECO, PA series, Genie AWP series), Truck Mounted platforms, Tracked Spider Lifts (LEO, HINOWA, CMC, Niftylift, JLG models with working heights from 15m to 35.5m), Telescopic Handlers, and Material Lifts. The company offers equipment for hire and sale, with over 5,500 assets available under flexible Contract Hire arrangements (1–7 years). Core services include IPAF and PASMA training (offered at 11 depots nationwide including VR training), CPCS, IOSH, ITSSAR, confined spaces, scaffold inspection, and Site Managers Safety Training. A dedicated Service & Repairs division provides LOLER testing and maintenance for both owned and customer equipment, with over 2,000 service contracts. The company emphasizes sustainability through green fuel adoption (up to 90% CO2 reduction) and electric vehicle development, including a partnership to produce the first 27t all-electric beavertail vehicle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scissor Lifts Hire Electric, bi-energy, and diesel-powered scissor lifts available for short and long-term hire, suitable for indoor and outdoor elevated working platforms. Targeted at construction, maintenance and facilities teams across the UK.
• Boom Lifts Hire Electric, bi-energy, and diesel-powered boom lifts (cherry pickers) providing vertical and horizontal reach for working at height applications. Targeted at construction and industrial sites.
• Self Propelled Mast Booms Hire Compact electric-powered mast booms (MB12, MB16, MB20, MB26, MB35 models) suitable for lower working heights with heavy load capacity. Targeted at indoor construction and maintenance tasks.
• Push Arounds Hire Low-level access lifts including PECO, PA6, PA9, PPA9, PPA10, PA10, PA13, PA20AWP, PA25AWP, PA30AWP models (e.g., Genie AWP-30S with 11m working height). Targeted at cleaning, retail and warehousing applications.
• Truck Mounted Platforms Hire Truck-mounted access platforms providing mobile elevated working platforms for various working at height requirements. Targeted at contractors needing transportable equipment.
• Tracked Spider Lifts Hire Lightweight tracked spider lifts for indoor and outdoor use with low ground pressure, including LEO 23GT, LEO 30T (30m), LEO 36T (35.5m), HINOWA, CMC, Niftylift, JLG and Pioneer models. Targeted at sites with restricted access or sensitive surfaces.
• Telescopic Handlers Hire Telescopic handler trucks for material lifting and handling on construction and industrial sites. Targeted at construction and industrial sites needing material handling.
• Material Lifts Hire Material lifting equipment for efficient handling and positioning of materials at height. Targeted at sites needing efficient materials movement.
• Contract Hire Service Flexible financial packages allowing use of a platform 365 days a year for fixed weekly or monthly payments, including full or preventative maintenance, 6-monthly LOLER tests, and breakdown response. 5,500+ assets available. Targeted at companies seeking long-term predictable access to platforms without ownership burden.
• Service & Repairs Specialist service centres across the UK providing thorough examinations, LOLER certifications every six months, and breakdown response for owned platforms. Over 2,000 service contracts on customer-owned platforms. Targeted at firms operating their own powered access fleets needing compliance and maintenance.
• IPAF Training International Powered Access Federation approved training for MEWPs including scissor lifts, cherry pickers, booms, push arounds and vehicle/trailer mounted platforms. Targeted at operators and employers needing certified competence.
• PASMA Tower Training PASMA qualifications for mobile access towers including Towers for Users, Combined, Low Level Access, Stairs, Managers, and Working at Height Essentials courses. Targeted at users of mobile access towers across UK industries.
• VR Safety Training Flexible virtual reality training for IPAF and other safety courses, available nationwide. Targeted at learners seeking immersive equipment operation practice.
• CPCS Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Cut up to 90% of CO2 emissions on powered access equipment when hiring
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ATN (Equipment Brand)minorOthersEquipment brand displayed in customer communications as supported manufacturer for access platforms.
• Dingli (Equipment Brand)minorOthersEquipment brand displayed in customer communications as supported manufacturer for access platforms.
• Snorkel (Equipment Brand)minorOthersEquipment brand displayed in customer communications as supported manufacturer for access platforms.
• Skyjack (Equipment Brand)minorOthersEquipment brand displayed in customer communications as supported manufacturer for access platforms.
• Niftylift (Equipment Brand)minorOthersEquipment brand displayed in customer communications as supported manufacturer for access platforms.
• Haulotte (Equipment Brand)minorOthersEquipment brand displayed in customer communications as supported manufacturer for access platforms.
• Genie (Equipment Brand)minorOthersEquipment brand displayed in customer communications as supported manufacturer for access platforms.
• ElectracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce the first ever 27-tonne all-electric beavertail vehicle, demonstrating commitment to sustainable equipment transport.
• IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPAF approved training provider offering the full range of IPAF courses for Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs). IPAF CAP standards qualified engineers.
• PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPASMA qualifications are proof of competence and accepted throughout the UK. Preferred choice for PASMA training in the UK.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAP Group: UK-wide equipment rental specialist with a strong powered access division offering scissor lifts, booms, and MEWPs alongside general tool hire. Operates a multi-depot UK network targeting the same construction and facilities management customers as Speedy Powered Access.
• Boels Rental UK: European equipment rental leader with substantial UK powered access operations. Offers scissor lifts, boom lifts, and MEWPs alongside broader plant and tool hire, with comparable contract-hire structures and IPAF training services — directly comparable on product, model, and customer.
• Riwal: Pan-European aerial work platform rental specialist with significant UK operations. Competes head-to-head with Speedy Powered Access on MEWP hire, contract rental, and operator training, and offers a comparable fleet breadth from scissors and booms to spider lifts and truck mounts.
• AFI Rentals (part of Vp plc): UK's leading aerial work platform rental company and Speedy Powered Access's most direct competitor. Operates a comparable UK-wide depot network offering scissor lifts, boom lifts, and powered access hire, contract hire, training, and service — overlapping directly with Speedy Powered Access's product, customer base, and business model.
• Nationwide Platforms (Loxam): UK subsidiary of Loxam, Europe's largest equipment rental group. Offers powered access hire, contract hire, training (IPAF/PASMA), and LOLER inspection services across a UK-wide depot network — a direct, scaled competitor to Speedy Powered Access in the same product category and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Vp plc: UK-listed equipment rental group whose subsidiaries (AFI, Hire Station, TPA) operate in aerial work platforms, tool hire, and ground-care. Provides a broad multi-vertical benchmark for Speedy Powered Access's parent (Speedy Hire Plc) and overlaps in MEWP hire as part of a wider rental portfolio.
• Sunbelt Rentals UK: UK arm of Sunbelt Rentals (the largest equipment rental company in North America). Provides powered access equipment alongside an extensive general plant and tool hire portfolio, competing with Speedy Powered Access in MEWPs as part of a broader offering rather than as a pure-play specialist.
• HSS Hire: UK-focused tool and equipment hire group with a powered access division offering scissor lifts and boom lifts alongside broader hire categories. Competes with Speedy Powered Access primarily as a generalist hire incumbent rather than a specialist MEWP operator.

Others

• Genie (Terex Corporation): Global manufacturer of aerial work platforms whose products (Genie GS scissor lifts, Z/ZX booms, AWP push-arounds) form part of Speedy Powered Access's hire fleet. Comparable as the OEM whose pricing, product roadmap, and direct-rental ambitions most directly shape Speedy Powered Access's procurement and competitive dynamics.

Emerging players

• Niftylift: UK-based manufacturer of specialist mobile elevating work platforms, particularly tracked spider lifts and self-propelled booms. While not a direct hire competitor, Niftylift supplies key equipment to Speedy Powered Access's fleet and represents the OEM/vertical-integrator dynamic that influences UK MEWP rental economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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