[m.b.s.]

hinking of going in to cherry picking work do i need any licences if so were do i get them from

[Kwackers]

I know you need one guessing you need to speak to DVLA

[jmb]

all depends if you're gonna higher the bigger machines which come with a

driver then no you dont need a license or if you're hiring the smaller

machine's which are self operated then yes you need a IPAF license,

which you can get from variuos different company's through out the UK

we used the platform company which have depot's all over the country,

hope this helps  

[m.b.s.]

do you need any training or licence just to go up in one with a hired driver

[jmb]

if you get a machine with a operator then you dont need any training

or license, just make sure you take a harness with you cus all the legit

companys wont take you up in the basket with out one, either that or

if the h@s officer is around on the job you're working on he  will be straight out

[Majestic]

I would go for the IPAF licence its only about £150 and lasts for 5 years.
The course lasts a day.
If the cherry picker is big enough to come with a driver you dont need a licence just to be in the cradle  with him.
I use these, they are from Leeds as well

http://www.a4access.com/

You can get more details from

http://www.ipaf.com/

[m.b.s.]

cheers johnjust that i may have my first contract and it may require a cherry picke do the small cherry picker have the option to hire a driver cheers for your help

[Majestic]

If you phone A4 ask to speak to Warren or Janet. they will help you sort things out. I know that they do have some small machines
What size machine are you after

[m.b.s.]

one that will go 5 floors als did you get opel done in time you had a bit of staff trouble didnt you i was thinking of getting a pole to reach but i didnt now if this was best for the job

[m.b.s.]

thanks john for theipaf link there is a training center not too far from opel

[Majestic]

Sort of finished, I worked until 8.30 last Wednesday to finish. But had to go back today to do a couple of jobs I could not get to . Fingers crossed its all done now.
If you do get a machine from A4 ask if you can have Ray as he used to be a window cleaner and he also  helps clean windows.

[m.b.s.]

thanks for the advise regarding the poast you put on for me regarding puplic tender for the leeds general infermary i dont quite no what the job is if its for full hospital or part any help will be apreciated

[Majestic]

If you contact Judy Greenwood , phone , email  details below , just ask her to send you details then you will know just what they want .
I would  email her then she can send you the details back by email.


Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Supplies Department, King Edward Nurses Home, Attn: Judy Greenwood, UK-Leeds LS1 3EX. Tel.  0113 3923994. E-mail: judy.greenwood@leedsth.nhs.uk.

[m.b.s.]

thanks good luck and good health