Our Company

The TRAD Group consists of three companies; TRAD Scaffolding, TRAD Hire & Sales and TRAD Safety Systems. Following continued expansion we can now claim national coverage – so, whether it’s from our HQ in London or our many depots nationwide, we’re ideally placed to support you.

At our Head Office we have expert scaffolding engineer’s and with extensive stock located at our Dartford and Barking distribution yards, are able to respond rapidly to contracts nationwide – the type of service that is vital when you need scaffolding support on site within 24 hours. We also work on many major projects further afield, so whether near or far call us, we’re ready to help.

If you’re using your own scaffolding teams and need access to the latest scaffolding equipment, the widespread location of our depots means dependable TRAD resources and advice are never far away.

TRAD Scaffolding is led by Peter McShane, and contributes to a combined turnover of over £40 million per year, with a total workforce of over 400.

Company structure

TRAD’s management teams, from Directors to Contracts Managers and Contracts Supervisors, have all been promoted through company ranks – ensuring a thorough and practical understanding of every aspect of TRAD’s scaffolding business. This also ensures a continuity and consistency of approach that meets the challenges of modern day building methods head on and is dedicated to making the industry incident and accident free.

Giving added value

We’re committed to delivering best value, by utilising our knowledge and expertise, accurate planning, and close liaison between our clients and teams. Our objective is to achieve an exit price that matches the entry price, protecting your financial position and earning your trust for collaboration on future projects.

YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS

With TRAD, you’re assured of a highly skilled, directly employed workforce. TRAD’s six retained scaffold designers are some of the most experienced in the country who produce excellent designs for a variety of complex work. We also recruit apprentices from local colleges and schools, helping them reach their full potential to be the expert scaffolders of the future.

Ours is a business built on excellence, at the forefront of OH&S compliance, innovation and good practice. We constantly strive to create the safest possible working conditions for our employees, our clients’ operatives and the public. In recognition of our exceptional safety record, Lloyds of London ranks us among the top three safest scaffolding groups in the UK.