Internal Scaffold for Conveyor Access at Eskimo Ice, Crawley

Project Overview

Client: Eskimo Ice – Leading UK manufacturer of high-quality ice cubes and crushed ice, producing up to 1,400 tonnes per week in a state-of-the-art facility.
Location: Whitworth Road, Crawley.
Project Duration: 4 weeks.
Project Cost: £1,200.

Eskimo Ice required safe, temporary access to an elevated conveyor system within its busy ice production facility. The conveyor, critical for transporting ice during manufacturing and packaging, needed maintenance and inspection without halting production. This is just one example of our specialist scaffolding in Crawley for food production and industrial sites.

We erected a scaffold to provide secure working platforms at multiple heights. The structure was built entirely inside the facility, out of hours, to ensure zero disruption to daily operations while meeting strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Scaffold Specifications

Implementation Steps

1. Site assessment – We conducted a detailed internal survey to map the conveyor, surrounding equipment, and pipework. Placement was chosen to avoid interference with production lines or hygiene zones.
2. Scaffold design – Two boarded lift design using scaffold boards as the working platforms with double handrails, and a yellow safety gate for fall protection; this structure was tailored to fit tightly around existing infrastructure.
3. Erection – Our scaffolders erected the structure safely and efficiently, in accordance with UK industry standards (Working at Height Regulations and food-sector hygiene requirements).
4. Inspection & certification – Checks confirmed stability, level boarding, and full compliance with health and safety standards.
5. Access & usage – The maintenance teams safely reached and worked on the conveyor for routine inspections, cleaning, and minor repairs.

Outcome & Benefits

• Zero production downtime – The scaffold was erected and dismantled without interrupting the ice manufacturing or packing.
• Full safety compliance – We provided secure, stable access at height in a food-grade environment.
• Enhanced efficiency – The maintenance teams completed all work safely and on time.
• Cost-effective solution – We charged £1,200 for a 4-week hire, offering outstanding value for a bespoke internal access structure. You can explore more Crawley scaffolds, including safe access for rendering and roofing at Balcombe Road and a scaffold for accessing verge tiles in Seaford Road, Crawley.
• Client satisfaction – Our team provided reliable access to critical equipment while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

This project demonstrates how targeted, temporary internal scaffolding can solve complex access challenges in food manufacturing facilities without compromising operations or safety.