• Telecoms Expert Support

    Expert Support for Telecoms Works, taking away the hassle of planning and organising every aspect of your telecoms project.

  • Powered access equipment for telecommunications works

  • AFI’s expert project management packages for the telecoms sector.

    Our range of modern and reliable truck-mounted cherry pickers comes with fully trained operators. We also offer IPAF training for those who choose our self-drive van-mounts through our training division, UTN Training.

    No matter the size and scale of your telecoms project, AFI can help. Our machines are maintained to the highest standards and serviced regularly, adhering to all relevant safety criteria. If you need a truck-mounted cherry picker or a van-mounted lift, our specialist telecoms team can help.

    We offer a complete package run by our experienced telecoms team, taking away the hassle of planning and organising every aspect of your project individually.

    We can help you with:

    • A modern truck-mounted hire fleet with reach heights of up to 75m

    • A modern fleet of track-mounted booms for soft ground conditions and rough terrain

    • Project Management and Prestart meeting attendance

    • Meetings with your dedicated account manager when required

    • Site surveys are carried out by request, often within 48 hours

    • Expert specialist site review and recommendations

    • All our drivers hold Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

    • Full traffic and Pedestrian Management Services are provided to LANTRA Standards M7- MI

    • Traffic management permit dates are obtained and confirmed to you by email as soon as we receive them

    • Barriers can be supplied to each site, with same-day collection unless advised otherwise

    • Berthing, plans, quotes, RAMS, and Rescue Plans are provided

    • Full Trackway is available

  • A telecoms expert account manager is available to plan and manage your project from start to finish. To increase your efficiency with our dedicated telecoms support package, please get in touch with us on 01924 601 213 or click here.

    View our Telecoms Support PDF below

      • Proudly Accredited

        We are proud that our commitment to ESG has been recognised through many independent accreditations and awards. We are accredited to work on MBNL, Cellnex, and Ericsson sites and can raise permits for our operatives. Our fully trained IPAF operators come with first aid training.

      • Awards and accreditations

        • EcoVadis Silver Award

        • Investors In People (“IiP”)

        • SAFE Contractor

        • FORS Silver

        • RoSPA Gold

        • Intertek Accreditation for Management Systems

        • Achilles Building Confidence

        • CHAS Elite

        • Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze

        • ConstructionLine Silver

        • Matrix

        • Cyber Essentials

        • ISO9001:2015

        • ISO14001:2015

        • ISO45001:2018

      • Our range of specialist truck mounted cherry pickers come with fully trained operators. We also offer IPAF training for those who are operating powered access machines through our training division UTN Training.

        No matter the size and scale of your telecoms project, AFI can help. All of our machines are maintained to the highest standards and serviced regularly adhering to all relevant safety criteria. If you are in need of a truck-mounted cherry picker or a van-mounted lift, our specialist Telecoms Division can help.

      • Popular powered access machines used for telecommunications projects

      • Experience

        We have a national powered access fleet including push around verticals (PAVs), mast lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts (articulating booms, stick booms), truck & track mounts as well as telehandlers.  Our versatile MEWP fleet delivers working heights from 3.6m to 59m.

        Our team at depots across the UK will provide friendly and professional advice and support during every step of your hire, from site surveys, placing your order, keeping you updated on delivery through to off-hire and collection. All AFI cherry picker operators are fully IPAF trained.

        If in doubt about which machine offers the best solution, you can request a site survey.

        We also offer IPAF training for those who are operating powered access machines through our training division UTN Training.

        Cherry pickers create a high-level elevated platform to work from for those in the communications sector. We have a wide range of cherry pickers for all communication sectors projects. Where a telephone mast needs cleaning or repairs carrying out our cherry pickers will ensure you and your employees can work at height and often at awkward angles.

      • Communications and Working at Height Safely

        From site surveys to traffic and pedestrian management, trackway systems where required and MEWP operation, we offer a complete solution for your working at height needs.

        Cherry pickers are one of the most popular ways to work at height. With platform heights ranging from 3m to 75m across our portfolio which includes scissor lifts, boom lifts, spider lifts, van and truck-mounted platforms for external works, we can support your telecoms project at every height.

         

        Our Digital Service Offering Online

        You can download our iOS or Android app where you can view your account details in seconds or use our Online Portal to check out other important account information.

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          Safety and Excellent Service

          We adhere to the highest safety standards, with well maintained, high-quality equipment from the leading brands in the industry, such as Skyjack, JLG, Genie, Niftylift, Palfinger, Bronto, Ruthmann and Teupen. Machines are inspected prior to each delivery and upon collection. AFI's continuous commitment to safety ensures you will be able to meet your workplace safety obligations without interruption. 

           

          Get in Touch

          Please get in contact with us today on 01924 601 213 or fill out the contact us form below to see how we can help you with your next project.