Forklift
For jobs that need mechanical lifting rather than manual handling, a forklift can be booked alongside a truck or on its own — loading and unloading heavy equipment, moving palletized goods around a site, or handling machinery that's too heavy or awkward to lift by hand. It's a regular addition to construction and commercial jobs where materials or equipment need to move efficiently across a site. This is equipment hire rather than a haulage vehicle — the forklift doesn't transport goods between locations itself, it handles the lifting and positioning at one site (or between a truck and a storage point). It's commonly booked together with one of our flatbed or box trucks: the truck brings the load in, and the forklift handles getting it on and off, or repositioning it on site once it arrives. Comes with an operator; tell us the weight and type of what needs lifting when you book so we can confirm the forklift is suited to the job.
How it compares
Unlike the trucks in our range, the forklift doesn't move goods between locations — it's for lifting and positioning at a single site, often booked alongside a truck rather than instead of one.
Specs
- Lift capacity
- Available on request
- Best for
- Loading/unloading heavy or palletized goods, on-site material handling
Pricing on request
Frequently asked questions
Can I book a forklift together with a truck for the same job?
Yes — this is a common pairing. The truck handles transport between locations, and the forklift handles loading, unloading, or repositioning the cargo on site.
Does the forklift come with an operator?
Yes, it's booked with an operator included — tell us the weight and type of what needs lifting so we can confirm it's suited to the job.