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Next day delivery on selected items
Fast, Certified Hire
Get site-ready lifting gear delivered next day across London and the South East.
Bespoke Design & Manufacture
Custom lifting beams, frames and assemblies engineered for your unique load and site needs.
On-Site Inspections & Repairs
LOLER examinations, testing and expert maintenance to keep your equipment safe, compliant and working hard.
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Home to the industry's top brands, RAMS supplies trusted Lifting Equipment, Lifting Accessories & Height Safety Equipment. Explore premium products from names you know and rely on.
Recognised for excellence
Trusted. Certified. Proven.
RAMS holds leading accreditations and awards that reflect our commitment to quality, safety and service you can rely on. We have been proud members of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) since 1959, demonstrating more than six decades of commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical expertise in the lifting industry.
Polar Lifts & Escalators Ltd - Managing Director
We have used RAMS Lifting for nearly a decade and find them to be very efficient, helpful and responsive in regard to all our hiring and lifting equipment testing requirements. We appreciate the support they have given us over the years.
Paul Knowles
Thames Water - Area Services Coordinator
RAMS are very efficient with coming back with quotes and solutions. They keep myself and the team updated and ensure the job is completed.
Cheryl Shaw
T A Ronan - Plant & Logistics Manager
We have used Rope & Marine for more than twenty years. Absolutely no complaints, great family business. Work always completed on time with very competitive pricing. Our first port of call when we need lifting equipment.
David Fitzharris
Professional Lift Services Ltd - Operations Director
We have worked with RAMs for years, and I can honestly say that their service is incredible. They cater to all our lifting equipment needs as an independent lift installation/repair contractor. They deliver to all our sites promptly, and always keep us fully informed. The team is great, so nice to deal with and very supportive.
Katie Hill
Taylor Pearce Ltd - Director
Rope and Marine Services Ltd have always been very efficient, helpful, and professional. We have all of our lifting equipment inspected by them every 6 months, and they do this accurately and in a timely manner. The people at Rope and Marine are very easy to deal with and are always helpful and courteous. We regularly hire lifting equipment from them.
Matt Nation
Thames Water - Area Manager
RAMS are an outstanding company, who provide a great service even at short notice. Great friendly staff and very helpful from start to finish, be it repair or install
Jamie Streets
Gondolas In Desing UK Limited - Maintenance Manager
We have been using Rope and Marine Services for a few years now due to their reliability and competitive prices. They offer a wide variety of lifting equipment, including hiring and purchasing. Rope and Marine office team always try to provide us with our requirements even when we request these with short period of times. At times, specific slots are requested due to the complexity of the jobs, and these are normally completed as requested, by their drivers, who help as much as possible.
Aldara Jara
Alimak Group UK Limited - Project Administrator
We have used Rope & Marine for many years. Great business, always friendly & helpful. Our first call for lifting equipment as always very reliable, often at short notice!
Tammy Edwards
Elite Abseiling - Account Manager
Nice group of people, very helpful and always early!
Tommy White
Custom-built Solutions
Bespoke lifting and rigging, designed for your challenge
When standard equipment isn’t suitable, RAMS provides a complete design-and-manufacture service for specialist lifting and rigging solutions. From bespoke lifting beams to complex engineered assemblies, we deliver certified, site-specific equipment built around your load, environment, and safety requirements.

At RAMS, we’re a family-run business with decades of experience in lifting equipment hire, supply, manufacture, and testing of certified lifting equipment. We understand that downtime costs you money, which is why we offer next-day delivery on selected lifting products, reliable stock availability, and expert technical advice whenever you need it.

Our range includes industry-leading lifting and rigging equipment for construction, engineering, manufacturing, utilities, film production, and rope access professionals. Beyond supply, we also provide bespoke lifting design and fabrication services, delivering custom lifting solutions built to your exact requirements.

To help you stay safe and compliant, RAMS also carries out LOLER inspections, load testing, repairs, and servicing — either onsite or in-house. Whether you need lifting gear hire, new certified lifting products, or specialist lifting support, professionals across the UK trust RAMS for quality, speed, and service you can rely on.

We’re proud to supply a comprehensive range of lifting and rigging equipment from the world’s most trusted brands. Our stock includes premium products from CMCO, REID Lifting, Crosby, Green Pin, Globestock, and Tractel — names recognised across the industry for quality, reliability, and performance.

From chain hoists, slings, and shackles to lifting beams, gantries, and safety systems, we offer certified equipment to suit every lifting application. Whether you’re working on construction sites, industrial facilities, utilities projects, or film and rope access operations, you’ll find everything you need in one place.

Backed by decades of experience and next-day delivery on selected items, RAMS ensures you get the right product, on time, every time — with expert advice to help you choose the safest and most efficient solution for your job.

We make it easy to keep your lifting equipment safe, certified, and fully compliant — without the downtime. Our on-site testing and examination services mean our qualified engineers can come directly to your site anywhere in the UK to carry out LOLER inspections, load testing, and equipment examinations at your convenience.

Whether you operate on a construction site, industrial plant, warehouse, or film set, our mobile team is equipped to test and certify a wide range of lifting and rigging gear, including hoists, slings, shackles, spreader beams, and more.

All inspections are completed in line with the latest LOLER and PUWER regulations, and detailed certification reports are issued promptly for your records. With RAMS, you get fast response times, expert service, and minimal disruption — keeping your operations safe, compliant, and on schedule.

At RAMS , we don’t just supply lifting equipment — we design and manufacture it too. Our in-house engineering and fabrication facilities allow us to create custom lifting solutions tailored precisely to your project’s requirements. From one-off lifting frames and spreader beams to specialist handling attachments, we combine practical experience with precision engineering to deliver safe, reliable, and fully certified results.

Our on-site workshop is fully equipped with advanced welding bays, plasma cutting equipment, lathes, milling machines, and fabrication tools, enabling us to handle everything from concept design and prototype development through to final build and testing.

Whether you need to adapt existing lifting gear or develop a completely bespoke system, our team of skilled engineers and fabricators will work with you every step of the way — ensuring your solution is built to specification, compliant with industry standards, and ready to perform.