Apprenticeship Success - Five Engineers Qualify at Summit Platforms
Summit Platforms is celebrating the success of five apprentices who have now qualified as engineers, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing skilled talent and delivering the highest standards of customer service. The newly qualified engineers completed their apprenticeships at Summit Platforms’ depot network across the UK, combining hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers with technical training at college to build the knowledge and expertise required for their......
Summit Platforms Conquers Snowdon in Support of Edward’s Trust
Boots On! Excited and ready to roll On Thursday 11th June, despite very tough weather conditions including heavy rain and fog at the summit, the team made it to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) together in a challenging but brilliant hike. The team included members from each of our 10 locations, from Glasgow to Portsmouth, coming together to take on the challenge as one. This proud moment for Summit Platforms marked a great day in the mountains for a fantastic cause - Edward’s Trust, our......
Summit Platforms Announces Edward’s Trust as 2026 Charity Partner
Team Snowdon challenge and specially branded JCB scissor lift to raise funds for local bereavement charity At Summit Platforms, we’re committed to supporting causes that have a real and meaningful impact within our local community. We’re proud to announce that for 2026, we have chosen Edward’s Trust as our official charity partner. Edward’s Trust is a West Midlands–based charity that provides vital support to bereaved children, young people, and parents.......
Summit Platforms Newcastle Gains IPAF PAL+ Accreditation, Expanding Advanced Training to the North East
Summit Platforms is pleased to announce that its Newcastle depot has been officially accredited to deliver IPAF PAL+ training, joining the East Midlands depot in offering this advanced, industry-recognised course. The accreditation enables customers across the North East to access enhanced powered access training designed for operators working in complex or high-risk environments. The IPAF PAL+ (Powered Access Licence Plus) programme builds on the standard IPAF operator training,......
Summit Platforms Achieves CITB Registration, Unlocking Training Grants for Customers
Summit Platforms is delighted to announce that it is now officially registered with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), enabling customers to access valuable CITB grants for a wide range of industry-recognised training courses. This milestone applies to all ten Summit Platforms IPAF training centres across the UK, further enhancing the company’s commitment to supporting customers’ safety, skills, and development. Customers can now claim CITB grants for eligible courses,......
Summit Platforms Achieves IPAF PAL+ Accreditation & launches Advanced Training at East Midlands Depot
Summit Platforms is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited to deliver the highly regarded IPAF PAL+ training programme, a significant enhancement to its industry-leading training portfolio. This advanced course will initially be available at the company’s East Midlands depot, with plans to roll out PAL+ training across its network of ten UK depots in the near future. The IPAF PAL+ (Powered Access Licence Plus) course represents the next evolution in powered access operator......
Summit Platforms Newcastle moves to large modern Depot to support expanding fleet and growing customer demand
Summit Platforms Newcastle moves to large modern Depot to support expanding fleet and growing customer demand Summit Platforms is delighted to announce the relocation of its Newcastle depot to a significantly larger, state-of-the-art facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing growth across the North East. Having outgrown its previous premises, Summit Platforms Newcastle has moved to a modern two-acre site, providing the space and infrastructure needed to support its......
Summit Platforms Celebrates The Success of Four Newly Qualified Engineer Apprentices
Shaping Tomorrow’s Engineers Four apprentices, three years of rigorous training, and one exceptional outcome: distinctions all around. This milestone reflects the talent, resilience, and dedication of Connor, Ben, John, and Cameron, who achieved the highest possible grade in completing the ‘Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Technician Apprenticeship’. James Holloway, Summit Platforms’ National Engineering Manager, said; “They’ve all done an amazing......
Pupils shown platform for careers success at school Futures Day
Powered access and telehandler hire specialist Summit Platforms joined a junior schools’ Futures Day to show pupils their career opportunities could be on the up if they consider working in the powered access industry. The company took a cherry picker and a scissor lift along to Hilltop Junior School, in Wickford to demonstrate how they are used and got an excited response from pupils. Amy Taylor, Manager of the Summit Platforms London East depot, said: "It was wonderful to see......
Summit Platforms London West depot moves to larger premises
Powered access and telehandler rental specialist Summit Platforms has relocated its London West depot to a larger site to provide more space for its continued expansion. The company has outgrown its premises in Radlett, Hertfordshire, so has moved its operations to a new site eight miles away in Welham Green. The extra space allows Summit Platforms to also provide IPAF training from the London West depot for the first time. IPAF training Summit Platforms London West Depot Manager Joe......
