Big Ben has fallen silent to allow a major restoration programme to begin – and powered access equipment supplied for a contractor from JMS is carrying out important restoration work. JMS has supplied a JLG 1200 SJP telescopic boom to a contractor repairing the iconic British landmark in Westminster, London, and a TV documentary is… Read more →
JMS places large order for Skyjack aerial platforms
JMS has placed an order for 46 new Skyjack aerial platforms. Investment The investment maintains the impressive pace of growth of JMS’s rental fleet, said Managing Director of JMS, Mark Jackson. He added: “We stock powered access machines from a range of manufacturers, and always will, to ensure we match customer needs and preferences. “However,… Read more →
GS 3232 electric scissor lift – a big noise in ultra-quiet access
It is not enough now in many working environments for powered access equipment to be fume-free – there is a move towards making it decibel-free as well. The Genie GS 3232 scissor lift, available for hire through JMS, typifies this drive to reduce unnecessary noise. The machine, says Genie, is “characterised by low noise… Read more →
The World’s Most Powerful Boom Lift – the JLG 1850SJ
The JLG 1850SJ is now back at the JMS Powered Access fleet. It is available for hire at short notice. Here in the UK, the ever demanding high level applications from telecoms, turbine, petrochemical plants has pushed hire companies to greater heights. The JMS powered access fleet invested in two JLG 1850SJ boom lifts. The investment continues JMS’s association… Read more →
JMS invests in 12 Niftylift Booms for Hire Fleet
JMS invests in Niftylift Hybrid Boom Lifts JMS has added twelve new Niftylift hybrid boom lifts to its powered access hire fleet. The investment continues JMS’s strong association with the British brand, known for its innovative and robust machines. JMS Managing Director Mark Jackson said: “We are responding to growing customer demand for highly flexible,… Read more →
Cherry Picker Hire with JMS – a useful guide.
A Guide for Choosing a Cherry Picker The cherry picker hire team at JMS work with knowledgeable customers who know a great deal about powered access and working at height. As a way of sharing information with colleagues, we have compiled a guide for cherry picker hire options along with the functionality and purpose of… Read more →
JMS Invests in New JLG 6RS Electric Scissor Lifts
JMS is responding to the growing demand for highly-sustainable low carbon powered access equipment by adding JLG 6RS scissor lifts to its access hire fleet. The JLG 6RS electric scissor lift delivers industry-leading operational capability while satisfying an important need to carry out working at height operations with highly-efficient, low-energy, fume-free machines. JMS Managing Director… Read more →
JMS to focus on Powered Access Hire with sale of M&E division to Hire Station
JMS is pleased to announce the sale of its M&E tool hire division to Hire Station Ltd (a division of Vp Plc) enabling it to focus and expand the range of low level access, scissor and booms through its Powered Access Division. With a reputation for providing high quality service, modern equipment and a rapid… Read more →
Welcome to the scissor lift fleet – Airo XL19 E
We’re delighted to introduce a new member of our electric scissor lift fleet – the Airo Xl 19 E The Airo XL19 E is an electric scissor lift for hire from JMS across the UK. It has a 19.26m working height and an extensive deck area suitable for heavy loads and equipment and multiple orperatives… Read more →
Cherry Picker Hire – Genie Z33-18
The Genie Z33/18 is Genie’s first lightweight, high efficiency, electric compact boom lift (cherry picker) Its tight turning radius and Fast Mast™ boom function provide operates with great versatility – it is particularly suited to areas with restricted access – retail, leisure environments or airports and rail stations As a newly designed model, it’s packed with features… Read more →
Cherry Picker Hire – Manitou 160ATJ
As part of our ongoing series looking at Cherry Picker Hire we’re showcasing the many talents of the Manitou 160 ATJ Self propelled boom. Its clever boom configuration provides an excellent full working envelope up to working height of 16.01m and a working outreach of 7.38m Great manoeuvrability from its superior steering system is ideal… Read more →
Cherry Picker Hire – Genie Z30/20N Boom Lift
This November, we’re focusing on Cherry Picker Hire As one of the largest, most modern fleets in the UK, JMS has the right cherry picker for you. However, as they come in all shapes and size we thought we’d introduce a few of the most popular cherry pickers available from our depots in Harpenden, Leeds… Read more →
Cherry Picker Hire – Nifty Height Rider 12N
This December, we’re focusing on Cherry Picker Hire The Height Rider 12 Narrow (HR12N) self propelled boom lift is one of the most popular compact cherry pickers available for hire. Its lightweight, super compact chassis has an overall weight of 3435kg, making it first choice cherry picker nationwide for work on more delicate floor finishes… Read more →
Cherry Picker Hire – Genie Z45/22
This November, we’re focusing on Cherry Picker Hire and here is the second boom lift we are focussing on – the Genie Z45 Arguably the most iconic of all cherry pickers – it’s near 16m working height has given it the role as one of the most common (or should that be popular) machines of… Read more →
Cherry Pickers line up ready for their starring role
It was another star-studded line up for some of our cherry pickers (self propelled booms) earlier this week. In preparation for a spot of filming JMS delivered three large booms for use by the film crew. Used extensively for lighting, media crews use the simple to use cherry picker boom controls to help them precisely… Read more →
Another media access requirement for a big budget production sorted thanks to JMS.
Our booms were on hire to help shed some rather dramatic lighting on this Central London structure being shot in night time conditions. Our booms flooded the historic building with the light required for the perfect shot. If a change was required however, they could be precisely repositioned swiftly and safely to suit the shot…. Read more →
Spider Boom proves just the job for Iconic Building
When precision and agility were on the must have list for maintenance work at the iconic Hoover Building in West London, JMS knew exactly what to supply – the Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 Track Mounted boom lift. The Light Lift 20.10 is an impressive machine, providing 20.1m of working height and importantly for boom type machines… Read more →
More Pecolifts for JMS Powered Access
JMS Powered Access has taken delivery of the final units from its latest £350,000 investment in Pecolift low level access platforms. This latest tranche is part of the JMS ongoing investment programme that has seen JMS secure a top five position in UK fleets of push around access platforms, and expand their depot network beyond… Read more →
Hire a Glidelift from JMS
JMS Powered Access, one of the leading access hire specialists in the UK has introduced the Glidelift Access platform into its hire fleet. Built upon the successful desk surfer / desk glider model the Glidelift goes straight into the hire fleet of both Harpenden (Hertfordshire) and Leeds (Yorkshire) depots as well as the very first… Read more →
FuelBox
Fuel Box is a self contained unit holding 20 litres of diesel which can easily be stored in your van or safely on site. If you do run out of fuel, grab your FuelBox – you can get back to work within minutes using the friendly glug-free pouring system. With a useful 20l supply of… Read more →
Lights, Camera, Access – JMS boom lifts on hire in London
A beautiful setting for the five strong team of JMS boom lifts on hire in London, helping to create the perfect light conditions for the production team. Both Genie Boom lifts and JLG Boom Lifts on hire for the Film & TV job – with their giant reach, they are ideal for large external location… Read more →
JLG Launch World’s tallest articulated boom lift
JMS bring you the latest news from Europe’s largest Construction exhibition, BAUMA with the launch of another JLG Boom Lift the World’s tallest articulated boom lift – the JLG 1500AJP articulated boom JMS is well known in the UK as it was one of the first companies to bring the World’s largest telescopic boom lift… Read more →
Genie SX 180 Boom Lift is Liverpool Bound
One of our Genie SX180 Boom lifts leaves for Liverpool this morning after taking an enquiry from one of our rehire partners at 5pm yesterday
Two of the World’s largest self propelled boom out on hire
When you need to hire 2 x 185 foot (58.57m) telescopic boom lifts for a London construction project then JMS Powered Access is the place to go. Both of these mega booms, the JLG 1850SJ Telescopic Boom Lift, are on site to assist in the steel erection of this large London Construction project. If you… Read more →
Today’s powered access platforms provide safe methods of working at height in a variety of places
This tracked mounted Teupen Leo boom has a nifty trick up its sleeve when confronted with restricted space in which to operate and a surface that is, well, far from level. When presented with a tricky access problem – never say it can’t be done until you’ve spoken to us the JMS team Thanks to… Read more →
New Hinowa 15m tracked boom lift
JMS tracked boom hire fleet has gone from strength to strength in 2016. Always keen to bring you all the main industry news – we see the very latest addition to the range of Hinowa Tacked boom lifts (link) has arrived. Hinowa is adding a 15m machine to its growing range of high quality tracked… Read more →
Award winner in the JMS hire fleet
IAPA award winners announced in Madrid More than 400 professionals attended the annual awards dinner, which took place at the NH Collection hotel in Madrid. The awards were jointly organised by Access International and IPAF. Around 100 entries across 13 award categories were received for the IAPAs 2016, and one of the winners was: Product of… Read more →
Working All Hours – Genie Z80 boom lifts on hire
Great to see three JMS Genie Z80/20 on hire and helping out in a big budget TV production on location in Kent. The Genie booms are being used to precisely position lighting rigs and enable the cameras to keep rolling well into the evening. Contact our Media team if you’re looking for Access hire for… Read more →
MEC launches two new scissors
MEC Aerial Work Platforms debuted two new slab scissors during The Rental Show, Feb. 21-24 in Atlanta. On the smaller side of the spectrum, MEC showed its 1330SE micro-slim electric scissor lift that features 13 feet of platform height and is designed to compete with vertical mast lifts. The scissor has a 24-inch roll-out extension,… Read more →
Ultra boom lifts on hire
Two of the JMS fleet of Ultra Booms hard at work. The JLG 1250AJP diesel powered ultra boom lifts are on hire on the South coast of England. The boom configuration of the JLG 1250 AJP (max working height of 40.1m) provides excellent outreach on high reach boom applications all the way out to 22.86m…. Read more →
Leeds Depot investment for boom hire fleet
A sunny morning for our TV and Media Access specialist Tim in Leeds following another delivery of booms and scissors to our powered access hire depot in Leeds, Yorkshire. Since its opening, JMS has been rolling out the investment in new equipment. Some of the new arrivals in the boom hire fleet are large booms,… Read more →
CMC Launches new Hybrid track mounted platform
Great to see another Lithium ion machine on the market. We’re getting a great reaction from JMS customer to our lithium ion tracked booms. Italy-based CMC has launched the CMC S25 Hybrid track mounted platform. Designed for indoor use the hybrid version makes use of Lithium batteries for eight hours continuous work at an equal… Read more →
Manitou roundup
Manitou are a key supplier to JMS –always interested to hear of their excellent recent results. Manitou Group sales increased by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2014 to €333 million, compared to the same quarter in the previous financial year. For the full year sales stood at €1.287 billion, representing a 3% increase year-on-year. Order… Read more →
JMS stand to attention with tracked boom hire job in Leeds
When Royal Armouries at Leeds, Yorkshire required a boom lift to enable them to undertake a deep clean inside the Hall of Steel, they called the Leeds depot of JMS Powered Access. It wasn’t a straight forward task for the client. The cleaning team needed a combination of height, electric power and there was the… Read more →
JMS Telehandlers on set
Another great sight for our media team. A sneak peek at the set of a very big production for one of the major film studios. There’s nine of our JCB 16.7m telehandlers on hand to help the shoot Looks like a lovely day for JMS to give this film a big lift.
Boom time for media access
One of the JMS team grabbed a quick shot of the 2 Genie 80ft self propelled booms on location for a TV / film job. With over 10 years’ experience, Tim Kendall heads up our TV and Media team. Call him today to find out how JMS can help you with you powered… Read more →
IPAF eLearning
Whilst we share news stories from IPAF we thought this story about eLearning might be of particular interest. JMS are investing heavily in Training throughout 2016 and will be delivering IPAF operator training across the UK. You can read the full article here http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item114345/IPAF-introduces-eLearning?nltr=wd IPAF’s mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator training programme has taken a… Read more →
Teupen Track Mounted Demo Day
Teupen Maschinenbau hosted its Demo Day in November at its company headquarters in Gronau, Germany recently. As one of the key suppliers of track mounted boom lifts to JMS – we were interested in what they had to say. Apart from being able to test products at the factory, customers had the chance to learn… Read more →
Guidance for the tree care industry
Here at JMS, our tracked boom fleet is often hired by tree care professionals. We were therefore interested to see that IPAF has drafted safety tips for the use of aerial work platforms in the tree care industry. This document is expected to be released shortly and we’ll bring it to you as soon as possible If… Read more →
brand new Teupen Leo 24 on location for the BBC
Here’s our brand new Teupen Leo 24 on location for the BBC in Bristol, South West England. Thanks to Tim Kendall, our Media specialist for the snap. One of a range of track boom lifts available for hire
Is it Boom time for Christmas lights?
JMS is already planning the festive period this year as Councils, offices and retailers are beginning the process of installation of Christmas lights and decorations. With the largest self-propelled booms in the UK, JMS is able to reach the highest rooftops, treetops and chimney pots to light up the festive night skies. With figures in… Read more →
JMS Powered Access is recruiting a new hire manager
JMS sees demand for Big Booms elevate
JMS Powered Access recent investment in very large self propelled booms has proved very successful. Two machines in particular has generated a lot of interest, both here in the UK, but also across in France and Belgium. Genie SX180 – a 56.86m straight stick boom with huge 24.38m of outreach and the World’s tallest diesel… Read more →
we’re recruiting – Access Engineers needed
To apply for the Service Engineer position please contact Les Warren on 07760 766933 or email les.warren@jms.co.uk for further details
JMS powered access hire division helps hit TV show
JMS were delighted to help on the recent production of ITV‘s hit TV series Mr Selfridge, the drama chronicling the rise of one of the legendary department store Selfridges. Working closely with the production team, JMS delivered a range of machines to help the tv crew work safely at height. As with many media jobs the… Read more →
New Pocket guide is HERE
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our pocket guide to our powered access fleet. Packed with specifications and images of the very best access machines in the world, all available to hire from JMS. Contact us to reserve a printed copy today or download one here
Wind Rated Ecolift and Wind rated pecolift hire
JMS now offer the wind rated versions of the popular Ecolift and Pecolift models for hire. Wind rated ecolifts enable the operator to use the Pecolift wind rated or ecolift wind rated in outdoor environments. They can be operated in winds up to 12.5m/s (28mph) – around Beaufort scale 6 In addition – these wind… Read more →
JMS go Turbo with MEC 6092 RT Big Deck Scissors
JMS investment in large deck scissor lifts hire fleet continues with the arrival of two MEC6092RT diesel scissor lifts. The MEC 6092RT scissor provides working heights of 18.2m with an equally impressive platform capacity of 600kg – ideal for jobs requiring multiple operatives with tools and materials. Powerful Quad-Trax 4 wheel drive and oscillating axles… Read more →
JMS makes the news with the Genie SX-180 purchase
It’s been a busy week at JMS with our Genie purchase making the industry press – here’s Terex Genie dealer Access Platform Sales release in full Hertfordshire-based JMS Powered Access has continued its investment in big boom lifts with the purchase of the first Genie SX-180 in the UK. The straight boom SX-180 is the biggest… Read more →
More Genie Z33/18 booms for the hire fleet
JMS Powered Access has taken delivery of a further 12 33ft Genie Z33/18 battery powered boom lifts, following the purchase of three units back in January. The battery/electric Z-33/18 offers a working height of 12 metres, an outreach of 5.6 metres and a platform capacity of 200kg. Weighing 3,665kg, features include non-marking tyres, 30 percent… Read more →