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Structural, Geotechnical & Working at Height Repair Specialists Since 1988 | IRATA Certified Member | Industrial Rope Access | UK-Wide

Vertical Access Ltd was established in 1988 by Paul Braithwaite with the aim of developing methods for working at heights and applying them to a variety of commercial and industrial projects. The company is now one of the leading industrial rope access companies in Britain and provides consulting services and rope access solutions for difficult to reach areas. Vertical Access have a commitment to provide a fast and personal response to meet the needs of its clients. Our abseiling technicians are trained and assessed with the IRATA training scheme. We offer a range of specialist services including ground and slope stabilisation, de-vegetation, rail and nuclear work, industrial surveys, inspections and testing, geotechnical contracts, building inspections, repair and maintenance, bridge inspections repair and maintenance, soil nailing and ground anchors and sign and banner installation. All work is carried out by appropriately qualified personnel. We are Link Up approved and are a members of Constructionline and SAFEcontractor. Vertical Access company profile

We also offer IRATA training courses to all levels and courses in safe working at height.

22/10/2026

Stargazing > Window Glazing (we can do both)
📍 Clywedog, North Wales

09/10/2026

RECENT PROJECT | Banner Installation
Rugby League Grand Final 2026 🏉

Last Saturday, Old Trafford Stadium once again hosted the Rugby League Grand Final, with a reported 71,728 fans turning out to watch Warrington Wolves take on Wakefield Trinity. That’s reportedly the fourth-highest attendance in Super League Grand Final history!

Fans in the East Stand had a front-row view of our team's work, with two decorative media banners installed at the stadium entrance to welcome the fans into the sold-out event.

Our team completed a quick turnaround, removing the previous event banners and installing the new ones within a week, ready for kick-off.

Did anyone catch the game? 👀

📸 Credit: Betfred

07/10/2026

NOW HIRING | Depot Operative
📍 Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Depot Operative to support our day-to-day operations.

Read the full job description below👇️
https://www.verticalaccess.co.uk/news/now-hiring-depot-operative

23/09/2026

330 metres. 12 minutes up. 12 minutes down. You don't want to forget the kit bag on this one...

22/09/2026

COMPANY NEWS | Celebrating 27 Years of Andy Shortt at VA!🥳

We’d like to congratulate our Technical Director, Andy Shortt, as he celebrates an incredible 27 years at Vertical Access.

A fantastic milestone that reflects Andy’s dedication, commitment and contribution to the company over nearly three decades.

Thank you for everything, Andy and congratulations on 27 years!👏

17/09/2026

Giving Back to Mountain Rescue 🏔️

We’re proud to continue our support of Oldham Mountain Rescue Team with a donation of specialist access equipment for use in training and operational situations.

Their team said:

“A big thank you to Vertical Access Ltd for a generous donation of specialist access equipment to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team.

It’s always appreciated when companies are willing to support Mountain Rescue, and this equipment gives the team another useful option for training and operational situations where technical rope work is required.

Thanks again to everyone at Vertical Access for their support.”

We’re glad to play a small part in supporting the important work they do across our local community. 💛

12/09/2026

🏗️ Building the future of Tameside!

Congratulations to our Construction/Property Business of the Year Award finalists at this year's Pride of Tameside Business Awards:

🏢 AC Group
🏗️ Vertical Access Ltd
👷 Chartrange

These businesses are making their mark through expertise, quality, and commitment to delivering outstanding projects.

Massive thanks to the sponsors of this category World Heat!

Best of luck to all on awards night! 👏

10/09/2026

We’ve been shortlisted!👀
Pride of Tameside 2026⭐️

We’re proud to announce that Vertical Access has been shortlisted for the Pride of Tameside Awards 2026, for Construction/Property Business of the Year.

It’s the second year in a row we’ve been shortlisted at the awards, which makes this one particularly special for the whole team.

A huge thank you to the judges for recognising the work we’ve put in over the past year. It looks like it’s going to be a very competitive category, so we’re delighted to be among some great businesses.

Good luck to everyone else shortlisted🤞😁

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]

Address

Unit E211 Warmco Industry Park, Manchester Road, Mossley
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL59AY

Telephone

+441457838722

Website

http://www.verticalaccess.co.uk/

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