About us

In 2007 we became accredited training centres for both IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association). We then started to get requests from our customers to offer training, initially on a fairly small scale, but happy customers led to requests for more training.

As the training started to gain momentum, we had to increase our trainers and in 2008 built dedicated training facilities at Southend and Chelmsford to keep up with demand.

The ethos of the company is “happy people come back” so we try to ensure people enjoy their training (not a question of just ticking the boxes). The result is that we now find customers have completed several training courses with us and recommend us to others.

Our Instructors:-

ROBIN KING 

IPAF Instructor No.  I/0005808 (30/04/2007) -  Categories Static Vertical (1a), Static Boom (1b), Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b), Push Around Vehicle (PAV), Harness (H), Loading and Unloading (LOAD)

PASMA Instructor No.  148090 (03/07/2007) Towers for Users, Low Level Access, Combined Towers for Users/Low Level Access, Working at Height Essentials and Towers for Managers

Hire Association of Europe Portable Appliance Testing (Trainer Level) (02/05/2008)

RTITB Instructor No. 019141315 (14/01/2009) Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Radiodetection CAT & Genny Instructor (18/02/2010)

City & Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector -  Level 3 ( 30/5/2011)

Robin joined the company in May 2003 as part of the Workshop team.  When Mark 1 Hire expanded, staff restructuring meant that the in-house training needed to be addressed.  As all equipment that is off-hired has to go through the Workshop for cleaning and testing, Rob was well placed to become familiar with all of the equipment and volunteered to undertake the in-house training.

In March 2007 Rob qualified as an IPAF Instructor and in September 2007 he qualified as a PASMA Instructor.  Mark 1 Hire Limited became Approved Training Centres for both IPAF and PASMA at this time.

Robin King can deliver training the following areas:

IPAF * PASMA * WORKING AT HEIGHTS * LADDER/STEPLADDER * HARNESS * COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT TRUCK * PORTABLE APPLIANCE TOOLS (PAT TESTING) * SMALL TOOLS * CABLE AVOIDANCE TOOLS (CAT  & GENNY) * ABRASIVE WHEELS * MANUAL HANDLING * CHAINSAW * GARDENING TOOLS * LIFTING EQUIPMENT * TRAFFIC MARSHALL * BESPOKE COURSES

STEVE JONES

IPAF Instructor No.  I/0006041 (30/09/2008) – Categories Static Vertical (1a), Static Boom (1b), Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b), Push Around Vehicle (PAV), Harness (H), Loading and Unloading (LOAD)

PASMA Instructor No. 169535 (24/06/2008) – Towers for Users, Low Level Access, Combined Towers for Users/Low Level Access, Working at Height Essentials and Towers for Managers

City & Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector – Level 4 (09/05/2008)

Steve began his employment with Mark 1 Hire in 2005, working as a Customer Adviser on the Hire Desk.  This was a steep learning curve from his background in the finance industry and after 3 years he took on training responsibilities.

As an Instructor, he finds the training extremely rewarding, especially when people who are uneasy or nervous become more confident as the training progresses.  “It is great to see the development of the delegates as they become familiar with the information given and the equipment used.  Having been an Instructor for a few years now it is a challenge to ensure that everyone gets the most from our training courses.  Delegates are encouraged to participate and ask questions as the course progresses to ensure they understand what is being taught”.

IPAF * PASMA * WORKING AT HEIGHTS * LADDER/STEPLADDER * HARNESS * TRAFFIC MARSHALL

LES SALMON

IPAF Instructor No.  I/0006323 (30/04/2010) – Categories Static Vertical (1a), Static Boom (1b), Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b), Push Around Vehicle (PAV), Harness (H), Loading and Unloading (LOAD)

PASMA Instructor No.  179201 (31/03/2010) – Towers for Users

Radiodetection CAT & Genny Instructor (18/02/2010)

City & Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector – Level 3 (17/04/2011)

Les joined the company in 2008 as part of the hire team and became an Instructor in 2010 to meet the increased demand for training.  He originally worked in the construction industry before joining a local specialist plant hire company.  His background in the construction industry leaves him well placed to understand the need for quality training both on site and within our training centres.

Les Salmon can deliver training in the following areas:

IPAF * PASMA * WORKING AT HEIGHTS * LADDER/STEPLADDER * HARNESS * CABLE AVOIDANCE TOOLS (CAT & GENNY) * ABRASIVE WHEELS * SMALL TOOLS * LIFTING EQUIPMENT * TRAFFIC MARSHALL * BESPOKE COURSES

Having three fully qualified IPAF and PASMA Instructors, together with two dedicated training centres at Southend and Chelmsford enables us to offer a wider choice of training courses both on site and off site.

PAULA BATCHELOR

Paula Batchelor joined the company in 2003, initially as a Personal Assistant to the two Directors.  Her duties involved the structuring of the “In House” training for our own staff and as demand grew from customers to deliver Working at Height training, she became involved in the development of our first Instructor, Robin King, and in our involvement with IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and PASMA (Prefabricated Access Manufacturers Association).

The Training side of the business has expanded steadily since 2007 and Paula now oversees the training team, which consists of 3 Instructors (a fourth is on the way) and a full time Administrator.

“as a company we pride ourselves in giving good customer service and as the Training Manager with a dedicated team of Instructors it gives me great personal satisfaction to be able to provide the best quality training for our customers – big enough to deliver – small enough to care”