Meet the Scaffolding Team Behind Peterborough & Cambridgeshire’s Top Scaffolding Company
At P J Slater Scaffolding Ltd, we’re proud to have a qualified expert team leading the way in the scaffolding industry across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire. And it’s not just our highly-skilled scaffolding team that drives our success.
Our management team brings decades of experience in construction site management, with careers built in some of the most demanding environments in the UK and abroad.
They oversee an experienced team of professional scaffolders, all CISRS qualified—including several with advanced scaffolder tickets and CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Inspection certification. From domestic construction projects to major commercial builds, our entire scaffolding team is trained to deliver innovative scaffolding solutions that meet the highest health & safety standards.
We run a modern fleet and travel across the region to support clients with a wide range of scaffolding services—from roofing scaffolding and refurbishment scaffolding to cantilevered protection scaffolds and demolition scaffolding.
A Growing Scaffolding Company with a Strong Local Reputation
Our company status as a trusted limited company is backed by consistent year-on-year growth. Why? Because we prioritise the level of service we offer our customers. Every scaffold we erect is safe, efficient, and tailored to your project’s timeline and budget.
We’re proud to support clients in all sectors—from small builders to industrial customers—with high volumes of quality scaffolding equipment and the manpower to match. Our scaffolding team offers unbeatable skill, top-notch customer service, and bespoke solutions.
What Makes Us the Leading Scaffold Management Partner in Peterborough & Cambridge?
Whether we’re working with old or new clients across the East of England, the goal of our scaffolding team is simple: deliver results.
We combine:
- Deep understanding of asset integrity and client needs
- The skill to design customised scaffolding solutions
- A highly-qualified field-ready operations team led by Andy Hogben – Operations Manager
We’re more than just a company of scaffolders—we’re a long-term partner helping clients minimise downtime, stay compliant, and get the job done.
Trained, Trusted & Local
Every member of our friendly team, from our office staff to our site crews, is fully vetted and regularly trained through our in-house training program. Whether you meet our administration team or speak with the design team, you’ll get responsive service, expert guidance, and a serious commitment to safety.
We support ongoing development of our scaffolding team through the National Construction College and encourage career paths through Companies Training, helping staff grow their mechanical skills, communication skills, and organisational skills on and off site.
Meet the Management Behind Our Expert Scaffolding Team

Paul Slater
Started his scaffold career in 1984 and set up the company in 1995.
Scaffolder
Advanced Inspection
Scaffold Supervisor
Cads smart scaffolder trained
Asbestos Awareness Certificate

Rebecca Slater
Has been at the company since 2005
Business studies degree
Xero trained
Level-2 1st Aid at work Certificate

Paul Coleman
Started his scaffold career with PJ Slater scaffolding in 1995
Advanced Scaffolder
Advanced Inspection
Scaffold Supervisor
Cads smart scaffolder trained
Asbestos Awareness Certificate

Julian Sanders
Started his scaffolding career in 1979
Advanced Scaffolder
Advanced Scaffold Inspector
NEBOSH General and Construction Certificates
IOSH Construction Fire Risk Accessor
Member of IOSH
City & Guilds Manual Handling Instructor
Level 5 Business Management
Level 4 Lead Auditor
Award in Education and Training Certificate