MEWP & Access Equipment Service, Repair & LOLER Inspection
Specialist mobile servicing, breakdown repair, and statutory LOLER thorough examinations for mobile elevated work platforms, scissor lifts, boom lifts, cherry pickers, and all types of powered access equipment. We come to your site, depot, or hire yard — anywhere in the UK.
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LOLER Certified Inspections
Qualified Access Equipment Engineers
Online Certificate Storage
What we do:
Access Equipment Specialists — Keeping Your MEWPs Safe, Compliant, and Working
Book a MEWP Inspection or Service Visit Today Call us on: 01785 251115 or
Mobile elevated work platforms are some of the most safety-critical machines on any construction site, maintenance contract, or facilities management operation. When a MEWP fails a LOLER inspection, develops a fault, or breaks down on site, the consequences go beyond inconvenience — work at height stops, programmes slip, and your legal duty of care comes sharply into focus.
National Plant Solutions provides specialist mobile servicing, fault diagnosis, breakdown repair, and LOLER thorough examinations for the full range of access equipment — including scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, telescopic boom lifts, tracked spider platforms, trailer-mounted platforms, and vehicle-mounted cherry pickers. Our engineers attend your location anywhere in the UK, carrying out inspections and repairs without the need to transport machines to a workshop.
All LOLER thorough examinations are carried out by a qualified competent person in line with LOLER Regulation 9, with written reports and certificates issued and stored online. We work with plant hire companies, main contractors, facilities management businesses, utilities operators, and access equipment owners across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Whether you need a one-off LOLER inspection, emergency breakdown assistance, a routine annual service, or a structured maintenance and inspection programme across a fleet of access machines, we have the expertise and the capacity to help.
“MEWPs used to lift people must be LOLER inspected every six months — without exception. We make sure your access equipment is examined on time, every time, with certificates stored online and accessible whenever you need them.”
Our MEWP & Access Equipment Services Include:
LOLER Thorough Examinations for MEWPs
Statutory six-monthly thorough examinations of mobile elevated work platforms and powered access equipment, carried out by a qualified competent person in line with LOLER Regulation 9. All machine types covered — scissor lifts, boom lifts, spider platforms, trailer-mounted, and vehicle-mounted platforms. Full written reports and certificates of thorough examination issued and stored online
MEWP Breakdown & Repair
MEWP Breakdown & Emergency Repair Fast response to MEWP breakdowns and access equipment faults on construction sites, maintenance contracts, and hire yards across the UK. Our engineers carry diagnostic tooling and a broad parts inventory covering all major access equipment manufacturers — aiming to diagnose and repair faults on the first visit wherever possible.
Annual Service & Planned Maintenance
Manufacturer-aligned annual services and planned preventative maintenance for scissor lifts, boom lifts, and all powered access platforms. Hydraulic fluid changes, battery and charging system checks, drive and steering system inspection, platform controls testing, and full machine safety checks — all carried out at your location.
Hydraulic System Repair
Hydraulic System Repair Diagnosis and repair of hydraulic faults on scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other hydraulically operated access platforms. Hose and seal replacement, cylinder repair, pump and valve diagnosis, and hydraulic oil services — restoring lift performance and safe working load capacity
Electrical & Control System Fault Finding
Mobile diagnosis and repair of electrical faults, control system failures, joystick and panel faults, sensor errors, and drive system issues on electric and hybrid MEWPs. Our engineers carry wiring looms, control boards, sensors, and common electrical components to complete repairs on-site wherever possible.
Pre-Delivery & Pre-Hire Inspections
Full pre-delivery inspections and pre-hire condition checks for access equipment hire companies. Machine function tests, controls checks, platform and guardrail integrity inspection, LOLER status verification, and full written condition reports — providing a documented baseline before every hire.
Fabrication & Welding
On-site and workshop fabrication and welding for construction plant repair and modification. Broken frames, cracked accessories, damaged steelwork, and bespoke bracket and attachment fabrication — carried out by coded welders with the experience to work on access plant in demanding site conditions.
Fleet Inspection & Maintenance Programmes
Fully managed LOLER inspection and planned maintenance programmes for access equipment hire businesses and fleet operators. Scheduled visits, six-monthly LOLER examination reminders, consolidated certificate management, and a single online portal covering your entire fleet — keeping every machine compliant and nothing falling through the gaps.
Access Equipment Types We Service & Inspect
Our engineers are experienced across the full range of powered access equipment in common use across construction, facilities management, utilities, and plant hire, including:
Scissor lifts — electric and diesel, slab and rough terrain Articulated boom lifts — electric and diesel Telescopic boom lifts — electric and diesel Spider platforms and tracked access platforms Self-propelled vertical mast platforms Trailer-mounted and towable access platforms Vehicle-mounted cherry pickers and aerial platforms Truck-mounted platforms Atrium and indoor mast platforms Push-around and manually propelled platforms
Manufacturers We Cover:
Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Haulotte, Niftylift, Snorkel, Dingli, Hinowa, Platform Basket, CMC, Ruthmann, Palazzani, and other major access equipment brands. If your machine make or model is not listed, contact us — we cover most powered access platforms in common use across the UK.
Access Equipment Case Study
LOLER Fleet Inspection Programme — Access Equipment Hire Company
Client: Access Equipment Hire Business, Midlands | Ongoing Contract
Managing six-monthly LOLER inspections across a large and constantly moving fleet of MEWPs is one of the most challenging compliance tasks facing access equipment hire businesses. Machines move between hire locations, examination due dates vary across the fleet, and keeping track of which certificates are current — and which are about to expire — requires constant administration.
A growing Midlands-based access equipment hire business came to National Plant Solutions after a main contractor audit identified several machines on their fleet with overdue LOLER examinations. The business had been relying on a combination of manual reminders and a shared spreadsheet to track inspection dates — a system that was no longer keeping pace with the size and turnover of the fleet.
National Plant Solutions carried out an immediate audit of the entire fleet, identifying every machine’s current examination status and scheduling urgent inspections for those with expired or imminent examination due dates. All machines were brought back into full LOLER compliance within two weeks.
We then implemented a fully managed six-monthly inspection programme across the fleet. Each machine is now tracked individually in our system, with automatic advance notification when examinations are due. Our engineers attend the hire yard and any off-hire locations on a fixed schedule — examining machines in batches to minimise disruption to hire operations.
All certificates and inspection reports are stored in the client’s online portal, accessible by their operations team, hire desk, and safety manager at any time. When a main contractor requests proof of LOLER compliance, the certificate is available immediately — no chasing paperwork, no delays.
The business now operates with full LOLER compliance across the fleet and has used their documented inspection programme as a competitive differentiator when tendering for long-term hire contracts with major construction clients.
Why Choose National Plant Solutions for MEWP & Access Equipment Services?
- LOLER Specialists for Powered Access MEWPs used to lift people require six-monthly LOLER examination — twice as frequent as most other lifting equipment. We understand the inspection requirements, the documentation, and the compliance pressures facing access equipment owners and hire businesses.
- Mobile — We Come to You Whether your machines are at a hire yard, a construction site, or a facilities maintenance contract, our engineers travel to the equipment. No haulage, no transport costs, no machines sitting idle waiting for a workshop slot.
- All Major Makes Covered From Genie and JLG to Niftylift, Skyjack, Haulotte, Snorkel, and Dingli — our engineers are experienced across the full range of access equipment brands and models in common use across the UK hire market and construction industry.
- Online Certificate Storage All LOLER certificates and inspection reports stored securely online and accessible 24/7. Hire companies can pull a certificate in seconds when a contractor requests proof of compliance — no paperwork to chase, no delays on site.
- Managed Inspection Programmes We take ownership of your LOLER inspection schedule — tracking due dates, booking engineers, and making sure nothing expires without being renewed. One less compliance headache for your team to manage.
- Nationwide Coverage Operating from our Midlands base in Cannock, Staffordshire, we provide MEWP inspection and servicing coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales — supporting hire businesses and contractors wherever their access equipment is working.
MEWP & Access Equipment — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often does a MEWP need a LOLER thorough examination?
A: MEWPs and all access equipment used to lift people must be thoroughly examined every six months under LOLER Regulation 9. This is a statutory legal requirement and applies to all powered access platforms regardless of age, condition, or frequency of use. Some equipment may also require examination after exceptional circumstances such as a significant incident or major structural repair.
Q: What is included in a LOLER thorough examination of a MEWP?
A: A LOLER thorough examination of a MEWP includes a detailed inspection of all structural components, safety systems, controls, guardrails, platform integrity, hydraulic or mechanical lifting systems, emergency lowering systems, and all safety-critical functions. The examination is carried out by a qualified competent person, and a written report is issued detailing any defects found and whether the machine is safe to continue in service.
Q: Can you carry out LOLER inspections at our hire yard or on a customer's site?
A: Yes. Our engineers attend your hire yard, depot, or any site location where your access equipment is based. We carry out thorough examinations on-site with no need to transport machines — reducing disruption to your hire operations and keeping machines available to customers for as long as possible.
Q: Do you carry out MEWP repairs as well as inspections?
A: Yes. Our mobile engineers carry diagnostic equipment, spare parts, and the tooling required to carry out breakdown repairs, hydraulic repairs, electrical fault finding, and planned maintenance services on-site — alongside or separately from LOLER inspections.
Q: What access equipment brands can you inspect and service?
A: We cover all major access equipment manufacturers including Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Haulotte, Niftylift, Snorkel, Dingli, Hinowa, Platform Basket, CMC, Ruthmann, and Palazzani, as well as many other brands. If you are unsure whether we cover your specific machine, call us on 01785 251 115.
Q: Can you manage LOLER inspections for a large access equipment fleet?
A: Yes. We offer fully managed LOLER inspection programmes for hire businesses and fleet operators of any size. We track examination due dates for every machine individually, schedule inspections in advance, and store all certificates online — so you always have full compliance across your fleet without the administration burden.
Q: What happens if a defect is found during a LOLER examination?
A: If a defect is identified during a thorough examination, it will be recorded in the inspection report. Defects are classified as either requiring immediate action before the machine is returned to service, or requiring attention within a specified timescale. Our engineers can carry out remedial repairs on the same visit in many cases, getting the machine back into service as quickly as possible.
