Palmers Scaffolding UK Ltd

Palmers Scaffolding UK Ltd For nearly 120 years, Palmers Scaffolding has been a trusted leader in access solutions.

From traditional scaffolding to complex bespoke designs, we support the nation's most critical sectors, including Rail, Aviation, Power and Construction. Founded in 1907, Palmers Scaffolding has been a leader in the UK access solutions sector for nearly 120 years. As one of the leading names, we have evolved alongside the industry to become one of the country's foremost specialist scaffolding prov

iders. From traditional tube and fitting to modern system scaffolds and bespoke aluminium structures, we design, supply, erect, hire and manage access solutions for the UK’s most critical infrastructure. Our Expertise Includes:

✈️ Infrastructure & Aviation: We are one of only two UK firms approved to work at British airports, with a portfolio including Heathrow, St Pancras and Waterloo Station.

⚡️ Industrial & Power: Specialists in long-term maintenance for petrochemical, nuclear and power generation sectors.

🦺 Complex Construction: Delivering fast-track solutions for large-scale capital projects and heritage restorations. With a highly qualified workforce of over 300 and a strategic network of regional offices, Palmers Scaffolding UK Ltd is pre-qualified as a Tier 2 sub-contractor for the nation's top principal contractors.

Palmers Scaffolding is incredibly proud to be an official sponsor of the upcoming production of We Will Rock You, presen...
17/06/2026

Palmers Scaffolding is incredibly proud to be an official sponsor of the upcoming production of We Will Rock You, presented by the talented performers at On The Mark Youth Theatre! 👏

As a business deeply rooted in the region, supporting our local community and youth development through the arts is a core part of what we do. The production is taking place live on stage at the iconic Storyhouse, Chester, this July.

Show details:
📆 Friday 24th July & Saturday 25th July 2026
🕰️ 2 PM & 7 PM daily (including specially adapted one-hour shows for younger audiences on Friday, and the full version on Saturday).

We're very thrilled to stand alongside other fantastic Cheshire businesses to help bring this high-energy show to life. Good luck to the entire cast and crew during rehearsals!

🎟️ Book your tickets today: Head over to otmyt.co.uk/box-office or scan the QR code on the official poster!
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Built for the Extremes: The Return of Our Industrial Coatings Division We are thrilled to reignite our Industrial Coatin...
29/05/2026

Built for the Extremes: The Return of Our Industrial Coatings Division

We are thrilled to reignite our Industrial Coatings division, delivering an unprecedented standard of professional service, specialising in high-performance industrial coatings, advanced corrosion mitigation, and end-to-end asset management. We will safeguard your vital infrastructure and assets against all environments. 🛡️

Our renewed Coatings division and integrated service capabilities offer your business a turnkey solution. Bringing together highly trained, certified professionals equipped to handle everything from Energy & Utilities, Petrochemical, manufacturing, through to heavy-duty infrastructure.

At Palmers, we deliver tailored solutions designed to protect your valuable investments and assets, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and ensure structural longevity and durability in the most demanding conditions.

Partner with us to extend asset lifespan and maximise your operational efficiency.
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| nationwide | UK

11/05/2026

We're incredibly proud to share the successful takedown of the SPAN 4 Protection Platform at Liverpool Street Station. 👏

This wasn't just a standard dismantle. Instead, it was an engineering feat. To meet strict program constraints for our client, Morgan Sindall, we moved away from traditional methods to something much more innovative.

🚩 The Challenge:
Dismantling a suspended scaffold platform measuring 50m x 12m and weighing 16 tonnes, all while minimising disruption to Network Rail and station stakeholders.

👷‍♂️ The Palmer's Solution:
With the expertise of our design partners at RDG Engineering, we lowered the entire platform from a height of 15 meters using 10 inverted Loadstar 2-ton hoists.

🌟 The Result:
✅ Efficiency: Preparation began at 07:00, and the entire structure was dismantled by 14:00 (all within a single Sunday shift!)
✅ Safety: Used real-time load cells to monitor winch parameters and ensure perfect load balancing.
✅ Innovation: Eliminated the need for a temporary mobile deck, significantly reducing manual handling and working at height.

Overall, this project is a testament to what can be achieved when innovation meets expertise. A massive shoutout to Tony Mileham, Stuart Batten, and the entire Palmers London Team for their meticulous planning and ex*****on.

Check out the video below to see the team in action!👇
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Building a future for the scaffolding industry requires more than just high-quality equipment. We believe it requires in...
29/04/2026

Building a future for the scaffolding industry requires more than just high-quality equipment. We believe it requires investing in the next generation of talent.

Because at its core, it's a highly technical, safety-critical profession that forms the backbone of the entire construction and industrial sectors.

At Palmers, we're incredibly proud of our commitment to apprenticeships and our ongoing mission to promote scaffolding as a credible, long-term career path.

This dedication can be seen in action at our facility with Reuben Gregory and Liam Maude. 👏

By providing Reuben and Liam with the mentorship and hands-on experience they need, they aren't just learning a trade. They're mastering the complex engineering, rigorous safety standards and precision required to work on some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure.

For our leadership team, this investment in professional standards is non-negotiable. Paul Duggan and Liam Duggan remain committed to elevating the status of the industry, ensuring that apprentices like Reuben and Liam view scaffolding as a long-term, stable career path with no ceiling on where they can go.

📩 If you're interested in joining our brilliant team and building a professional career in this industry, get in touch with us to learn more about our current opportunities.
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| careers | apprentice | skilled trade | construction

1,500,000 hours of looking out for one another. 👷‍♂️🏗️We are incredibly proud to announce that the Palmers team has offi...
17/04/2026

1,500,000 hours of looking out for one another. 👷‍♂️🏗️

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Palmers team has officially reached 1.5 million man-hours without a reportable lost time incident!

This achievement belongs to our operatives, supervisors, and project managers who prioritise safety at every height and in every environment. From heritage restorations to complex rail projects, your dedication to the 'Safety First' culture is what makes Palmers a leader in the industry. 🌟

Thank you to the entire team for your professionalism and for getting everyone home safely, every single day!
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Strategic growth is about being exactly where our clients need us most. 🤝Which is why we are proud to announce the lates...
01/04/2026

Strategic growth is about being exactly where our clients need us most. 🤝

Which is why we are proud to announce the latest step in Palmers Scaffolding’s expansion plan, with new office facilities now established in Glasgow, Leiston (near Sizewell), and an additional facility at Hinkley Point!

These locations are more than just new addresses, as they represent our commitment to providing world-class scaffolding solutions for the UK’s most critical infrastructure and energy projects. 👏

By strengthening our regional footprint, we’re ensuring our partners have the local expertise and national capacity they’ve come to trust from Palmers.

Here’s to another chapter of supporting the UK’s biggest builds as we keep rubbing the stone for the journey ahead! 🌟
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| expansion | construction UK | business development | scaffolding | scaffolder

We are absolutely thrilled to be part of a 4-page feature in the latest issue of Rail Engineer Magazine! 🌟This fantastic...
18/03/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to be part of a 4-page feature in the latest issue of Rail Engineer Magazine! 🌟

This fantastic coverage dives deep into the complex roof refurbishment at London Liverpool Street. We are incredibly proud to work alongside Network Rail and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to engineer a bespoke access solution for one of the UK’s busiest stations.

Operating safely above a live, high-traffic concourse requires absolute precision. So to facilitate these critical works without disrupting the millions of passengers below, our team developed a bespoke, lightweight aluminium ‘Bridge Panel’ system. 👷‍♂️

Erected during an intensive 8-day Christmas station closure, the 50-metre decks slide horizontally through the trainshed using a custom platform roller system and calibrated winches. By engineering this innovative mobile scaffold platform, we were able to deliver major project benefits:

🙌 Zero Disruptions: Positioned safely above the overhead electrification (OLE) equipment, allowing movement without the need for isolation.
💰 Major Cost Efficiency: Delivered at less than half the cost of traditional scaffolding.
🚀 Accelerated Delivery: Faster installation saved 3–6 months upfront and reduced the total length of the works by more than 12 months.

Once again, a huge thank you to Rail Engineer for the spotlight, and to our dedicated Palmers teams and site partners who made this complex temporary works feat a reality.

Read the full 4-page feature on pages 58-61 here 👉 https://issuu.com/railmedia/docs/rail_engineer_-_issue_218_january_-_february_202
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| scaffolding solutions | mobile scaffold platforms | construction | infrastructure | national | refurbishment | rail

Rail Engineer - Issue 218 | January - February 2026

Here’s a closer look at our Liverpool Street Station roof replacement project for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, on beha...
15/10/2025

Here’s a closer look at our Liverpool Street Station roof replacement project for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, on behalf of Network Rail. This project was shortlisted for a Scaffolding Excellence Award and showed engineering ingenuity with thanks to our design partners, RDG Engineering. Also, during this project Palmers are proud to say it surpassed a million operative hours without a Lost Time Incident.

30/06/2025

Palmers are proud to share a significant milestone:

As of the end of May, Palmers Scaffolding UK Limited has officially completed "1 million man-hours without a lost time incident".

This is a truly outstanding achievement and one that deserves recognition.

This milestone is a reflection of the strong safety culture we’ve built together at Palmers Scaffolding UK Limited. It's a result of every employee taking ownership, staying engaged, and actively contributing to the systems and practices that keep our workplace safe.

Thank you to everyone who continues to uphold these standards every day. This accomplishment belongs to all of us.

Michael Carr (CEO, Palmers Scaffolding UK Limited)

30/06/2025

Palmers Supports Local Talent Through Heathrow Academy Initiative
The Heathrow Academy, managed by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL), is a program dedicated to sourcing and developing local talent. Its primary goal is to encourage Heathrow’s supply chain partners to recruit individuals from the five boroughs surrounding the airport.
As a Tier One supplier to Heathrow, Palmers was proud to join this initiative and contribute to the development of local careers through the Academy program.
Participants undergo a structured traineeship, and those who successfully complete the program are offered full-time positions within the airport community. Palmers is delighted to announce that our first joint candidate, Kasey Ricketts, has completed her course and accepted a full-time role with Palmers Scaffolding UK Limited.
We warmly congratulate Kasey on this achievement and welcome her to the Palmers team. We also extend our thanks to Emma Mileham, whose efforts were instrumental in bridging the connection between the Academy and Palmers.

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Palmers Scaffolding UK Limited, Aviation Park
Glasgow
CH40GZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+441415534040

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