Vertical Access Ltd

07/09/2026

Now Hiring: IRATA Supervisors (North West Based)👷

Want to progress your rope access career?

Ready for your next challenge?

We’re looking for experienced IRATA Level 3 Supervisors to join our expanding team and support upcoming Structural & Geotechnical projects across the UK.

As we prepare for major infrastructure repair and maintenance contracts, we’re looking for skilled supervisors who want to be part of a growing team delivering specialist works on some of the UK’s most challenging projects.

Founded in 1988, Vertical Access has been delivering specialist access and engineering solutions for almost 40 years.

What we offer👇

✅ Competitive rates
✅ Major infrastructure projects across the UK
✅ Ongoing training & upskilling
✅ Learning & development opportunities (for the right candidates)
✅ Mental Health First Aid support
✅ The opportunity to join a growing North West-based team

Essential qualifications⚠️

➡️ IRATA Level 3
➡️ First Aid
➡️ CSCS
➡️ SSSTS / SMSTS, RASS or IOSH

📍 Based in Manchester: Our depot is in Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, with projects primarily across the North West and wider UK. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to our sites and depot when required.

Want to join the team?
📩 Send your CV to [email protected]

25/08/2026

How we helped keep one of Liverpool's busiest high streets safe👇️🛠️

When our long-term client, JLL requested the inspection of multiple residential blocks around Liverpool ONE, we were ready to step up to the challenge. The unique design of the building meant we had to design a bespoke access strategy tailored specifically for the building's complex exterior, all without disrupting the building's residents or the heavy footfall of the shopping centre below.

Read more about how we completed this project in our full case study, now available on our website👀
➡️https://www.verticalaccess.co.uk/case-studies/liverpool-one-cladding-repairs

Cladding inspection and repair works at Liverpool ONE for JLL, combining rope access, BMU and MEWP to identify defects and inform remedial works.

13/08/2026

Eclipse at Emley Moor🌙

The shadows of our V-DECK Platform and rope access rigging were perfectly captured during the eclipse last night.

A remarkable spectacle (and we're not just talking about our rigging skills😉)

📷️Colin McDonald (Brandywine Photography)

04/08/2026

For everyone celebrating Yorkshire Day at Emley Moor over the weekend, the first stages of our recladding project were impossible to miss.

As the festivities took place in the shadow of the 330m-tall structure, visitors caught a glimpse of the newly installed V-DECK platform that our team has been tirelessly constructing over the past few weeks.

It's a reminder of just how much this iconic landmark means to the local community. We're proud to be playing our part in preserving its future while helping maintain one of Yorkshire's most recognisable structures.

Check out the article below to see photos of our team's hard work, along with some fantastic shots of the Emley brass band performing beneath the mast. 👇

Emley Moor Brass Band tuned up for Yorkshire Day with a special performance beneath Emley Moor TV mast

03/08/2026

RECENT PROJECT | Inspecting one of the North West's most iconic structures. 🌉

Working on behalf of Mott MacDonald and asset owner & maintainer Halton Borough Council, our team of rope access technicians recently completed detailed inspections of the Grade II-listed Silver Jubilee Bridge.

Combining different specialist access techniques, the team safely gained access to the bottom chord cable hangers, where they were able to capture detailed condition data on our live digital management system. This was then shared with our client to aid and support future maintenance planning and asset integrity.

With over a decade of involvement in this regular inspection programme, we're proud to continue helping safeguard this vital transport link through proactive inspection and maintenance.

Great job team👏

30/07/2026

Now Hiring! 👀
IRATA Level 1, 2 & 3 (Structures Only)

📍 North West Region, England

About Us👇
Vertical Access is one of the UK’s most established rope access specialists, delivering structural and access solutions across the rail, construction, and infrastructure sectors for over 35 years.

About the Role👇
Due to continued growth, we are looking to expand our Structures Division to support existing and upcoming contracts across the UK.

Applicants must hold IRATA Level 1, 2 or 3 and CSCS certification. Short and medium-term contracts are available, with long-term opportunities for the right candidates.

Examples of Work Include:

➡️ Structural Inspections
➡️ Building Maintenance
➡️ Brickwork Repairs
➡️ Mastic Works
➡️ Installations
➡️ Painting
➡️ Window Repair

Requirements⚠️

L1 & 2
🟥Proven experience within some of the work scopes listed above – Essential
🟥Valid IRATA Level 1 / 2 – Essential
🟥CSCS Card – Essential

L3
🟥 Valid IRATA Level 3 - Essential
🟥 CSCS - Essential
🟥 First Aid Trained - Essential
🟥 Supervisor experience - Essential

(All L3's must hold at least ONE of the following supervisory certifications)
↘️ SSSTS / SMSTS
↘️ RASS
↘️ IOSH

What We Offer👇

✅ Competitive Rates
✅ Learning & Development Opportunities
✅ Work on Major Infrastructure Projects Across the UK
✅ Ongoing Training & Upskilling Opportunities
✅ Mental Health First Aid Support

📩 If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please send your CV to:
[email protected]

In the mean time, check out our website below to learn more about VA👇
https://lnkd.in/eM-DnSeg

29/07/2026

PROJECT UPDATE | V-DECK arrives at Emley Moor 🏗️

Our next phase at Emley Moor Transmitting Station is now underway, with the arrival of our V-DECK suspended access platform.

We added V-DECK to our access strategy for this project to provide an innovative and safe access solution to the underside of the tower's control room. The suspended platform can be used as a smarter alternative to conventional access systems, particularly on complex listed structures such as Emley Moor.

Compared with traditional solutions, V-DECK can deliver:
✔️ Up to 88% faster installation
✔️ 93% lighter system weight
✔️ 75% lower transport volume
✔️ 100% fewer contact points with the structure
✔️ 79% fewer individual components

For asset owners, that means less disruption, reduced loading on the structure and an access solution that protects both the asset and its appearance without compromising safety.

We'll be sharing more behind the scenes as the installation progresses. Stay tuned...

17/07/2026

CASE STUDY | Arndale Linkbridge Industrial Cleaning🐝🫧

Project Overview👇
Vertical Access Ltd was appointed to carry out specialist cleaning works on the Arndale Link Bridge, a high-traffic connection between Manchester Arndale and Selfridges in the heart of the city.

The project involved cleaning the bridge’s external elements, including glass panels, steelwork, seals, vents and associated components, restoring the appearance of a key city centre asset.

The Challenge 👀
Working in one of Manchester’s busiest pedestrian routes plus an active Metrolink network meant precision planning was essential. The team had to coordinate access, public protection and tram network requirements, including planned possessions and overhead line isolations, to ensure the works could be completed safely.

To avoid impacting commuters, businesses and tram operations, the project was delivered across a series of night shifts, keeping public interruption to a minimum.

Our Approach 🤝
Our access strategy combined multiple specialist techniques:

1️⃣ IRATA industrial rope access
2️⃣ Van-mounted MEWP access
3️⃣ PASMA tower scaffolding

Using the DOFF cleaning system alongside manual methods, our team removed any excess dirt and contamination while protecting the integrity of the bridge structure.

Every shift was supported by detailed planning, equipment checks, permits and close coordination with all stakeholders.

Delivery & Results 🎖️
The works were completed safely and efficiently across multiple night shifts, with minimal disruption to the surrounding area.

The result? A cleaner, refreshed Link Bridge ready to continue serving thousands of people travelling through Manchester every day.

Cleaning has never looked so good…

Need specialist access solutions for your next project? Get in touch with our team for a tailored approach👇

https://www.verticalaccess.co.uk/contact

16/07/2026

POV: our new staff uniform...👀