Why Angus Lift Trucks?
We offer fast and efficient forklift service, repairs, refurbishments & maintenance in the UK, across the Midlands area so that you can get back to work with minimum disruption to your business.
Speed is essential to us and is part of our service promise: we aim to be on-site within 4 hours of any call for forklift service in the Midlands, though we regularly achieve an average 3 hours on-site arrival.
We operate from a purpose-built facility in the heart of the country. Our professional and fully-trained service engineers are knowledgeable about a wide range of fork trucks and material handling equipment. All engineers come with fully stocked modern vehicles to get your problem solved the first time with minimum disruption to your business.
When you need a forklift service company near you across the Midlands, look no further, we are your local solution with competitive fork truck servicing, repair, refurbishment, and maintenance rates across the UK.
Forklifts Service in the UK
Our forklift maintenance, service and repairs in the UK comes with competitive rates and includes regular proactive maintenance services essential to extending your fleet’s lifetime.
These services include our CFTS accredited Thorough Examinations. Accreditation means you’re guaranteed the whole truck is checked, allowing us to pick up on issues that may become much bigger safety problems for you in the future.
Our lift truck maintenance, service, or repair services in the UK help lower your business’ forklift maintenance annual cost, catching issues before they require costly repairs or require the replacement of the entire fork truck. If you’re in the UK and searching for “forklift maintenance near me”, “fork truck service UK” or “lift truck repairs UK” give us a call, and we’ll keep your equipment running safely and smoothly.
Forklifts Maintenance, UK
Our forklift maintenance, service and repairs within the UK come with competitive rates and includes regular proactive maintenance services essential to extending your fleet’s lifetime.
These services include our CFTS accredited Thorough Examinations. Accreditation means you’re guaranteed the whole truck is checked, allowing us to pick up on issues that may become much bigger safety problems for you in the future.
Our forklift maintenance services help lower your business’ annual cost of maintaining your MHE equipment, catching issues before they require costly repairs or require the replacement of the entire lift truck. If you’re searching for “forklift maintenance near me,” give us a call, and we’ll keep your equipment running safely and smoothly.
Forklift Repairs across the UK
If you’re calling the nearest forklift repair, maintenance or service to you within UK, because you need an emergency breakdown repair or you’re scheduling a general repair, we are there. We have professionally trained forklift repair, maintenance & service engineers in multiple areas within the UK that can get you what you need quickly and with competitive and fair prices.
Our stocked trucks and fully stocked parts department have the items necessary to perform routine repairs on-site, including parts for materials handling and floor care equipment, minimizing the need for multiple trips. Commonly needed items such as tyres and replacement or specialty forks are always available at competitive prices.
Forklift Thorough Examinations / LOLER Inspections
When operating forklift trucks, you must adhere to current Health and Safety regulations, such as The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. As part of this, your lifting equipment has to through a mandatory ‘Thorough Examination’. A Thorough Examination is designed to detect any defects that could become dangerous and includes a visual examination, measure of wear and tear, functional checks, and load testing.
Angus Lift Trucks is qualified to conduct Thorough Examinations on forklift trucks, so you can rest assured that your machinery will be in safe hands. After the examination, we will also provide you with a full report, which will include any defects found, the date of the next examination, and any other issues that may need attention. All of our inspections are fully compliant with Health and Safety laws, so give us a call today to book in.
Our facilities
Angus Lift Trucks offers forklift hire and training, and the full complement of fork truck service, maintenance and repair in the UK.
For forklift servicing, repairs, and maintenance services, we have four UK facilities conveniently located to serve the following areas: Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, and West Midlands.
We also have custom-built workshops in Hinckley and Ilkeston that are a one-stop shop and can supply forklifts, access, and cleaning equipment. No matter where you are in the UK, if you have an emergency, we’re close at hand to assist at a competitive rate.
Forklift Parts
Our excellent service support is complemented by a fully stocked spare parts department providing same or next day delivery of parts for a wide range of materials handling, powered access and floorcare equipment.
We also supply forks, extensions, supply and fit tyres and batteries, in addition, we provide an LPG delivery service.
Our after-sales support ensures your business can remain productive and effective.
Areas We Serve
Angus Lift Trucks has over 35 Years of experience in forklift sales, hire, service & training across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and East Midlands.
Leicestershire
Leicester, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Melton Mowbray, Oadby & Wigston
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Rushcliffe, Newark, to name just a few.
Warwickshire
Warwick, Atherstone, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, etc.
Birmingham
Digbeth, Erdington, Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Solihull, and many more.
Northamptonshire
Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough, and many more.
Derbyshire
Derby, Matlock, Ripley, Ashbourne, Ilkeston, Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent, Buxton, Chesterfield, Draycott, to name just a few.
Our Forklift Services in the UK
In addition to forklifts service, maintenance, refurbishment and repairs in the UK we offer the following services:
- Forklift Hire
- Forklift Service
- Forklift Training
We also provide forklift sales and are partnered with leading lenders such as Investec Leasing solutions to offer competitive finance packages when a new forklift is required to get you back in business.
Trust Angus Lift Trucks, and contact us today with any servicing, maintenance, or repair needs in the UK.
FAQs
We now turn our attention to the most commonly asked questions (and answers) on forklift truck service, maintenance & repairs in the UK
Do forklift trucks come under Loler?
Yes, forklift trucks must be LOLER 1998 compliant.
Are forklift checks a legal requirement?
Yes, forklift checks are a legal requirement according to PUWER 1998 regulations. Both the employer and forklift operator must ensure they get forklift maintenance in the UK.
How often do telehandlers get inspected?
If you use your telehandler to lift people, you will need to get a thorough inspection twice a year. According to LOLER guidelines, you need to examine lifting equipment and accessories that lift people every six months. Other lifting equipment that does not carry people can get inspected every twelve months.
How do you maintain a forklift?
How do you take care of a forklift? Here are some tips to maintain your forklift:
- Monthly: adjust ignition time/idle speed, change oil, inspect tilt cylinder and lift, clean air filter, inspect spark plugs/cap/distributor point/rotor, lubricate mast and chassis, assess drive belt tension
- Quarterly: replace hydraulic/fuel filter, adjust mask support/chassis links/clutch release/tilt cylinder pins, assess lift chain tension/cylinder operation/pedal free play/carriage rollers/mast operation/hand brake/hydraulic oil pump/hose/oil/PCV valve, drain water separator, clean radiator
- Annually: change brake fluid/engine coolant/wheel bearing grease, inspect brake booster operation, replace fuel strainer/fuel filter/water separator, check manifold nuts and engine bolts
How often should forklift oil be changed?
You should change your forklift oil after 200 machine hours. Furthermore, you should change the hydraulic oil every 600 machine hours.
When should repairs be made on a forklift?
Ideally, forklift repairs should be prevented by carrying out regular service and maintenance. When you do need to repair your forklift, the obvious answer is “the best time to do it is immediately before the problem gets worse or causes further malfunctions”.
Every time you use your forklift, check for any faults in the forklift parts. If you find any, make sure you repair your forklift ASAP. Angus Lift Trucks can provide high-quality and affordable forklift repairs in the UK.
What forklift repairs companies are near me?
If you live around these places, Angus Lift Trucks can provide forklift repairs in the UK: Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, Nottinghamshire, or West Midlands.
How do you service a forklift?
When you service your forklift, the technician will:
- Change the oil
- Install new hydraulic, fuel, air, and oil filters
- Grease the chassis and mast
- Adjust the engine idle speed and ignition timing
- Clean the radiator
- Replace hydraulic oil
- Inspect and adjust critical forklift parts
Don’t try to repair your forklift yourself! Instead, trust the experts at Angus Lift Trucks to provide high-quality, professional forklift service in the UK.
How often should be a forklift serviced UK?
You should get full forklift service in the UK at least once a year. Make sure that you service your forklift fully every 200 machine hours. The hydraulic forklift parts require maintenance every 600 machine hours.