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Forklift down? Training overdue? Fleet costs creeping up?

Keeping your business moving is what we do best. WRMH supports organisations across six key sectors with responsive forklift repairs, flexible hire options, professional operator training, LOLER inspections and practical fleet guidance. Working with businesses throughout Lincolnshire, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, we provide dependable support that helps you maximise uptime and minimise disruption.

40+ years
Fast, responsive, skilled engineers with local reliability
One partner
Help, support, new and used eqiupment, hire, training and LOLER
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Supporting Lincolnshire, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
01 Fix a truck 02 Hire equipment 03 Train operators 04 Stay compliant 05 Cut fleet costs

What customers are fighting

Forklift problems are really uptime, safety and cost problems

Whether you run a production line, warehouse or engineering site, the forklift issue is rarely just a truck issue. It affects throughput, safety, compliance and the cost of keeping work moving.

Food manufacturing

Cold stores, hygiene rules and shift downtime

Battery performance, safe charging, clean electric operation, wet or cold environments and maintenance windows that cannot interrupt production.

WRMH answer: cold-store ready electric advice, lithium suitability checks and service visits planned around shifts. View food manufacturing support
Logistics and warehousing

Peak demand, operator gaps and damaged equipment

Extra trucks needed quickly, overused fleets, fast-moving yards, expired training records and hidden damage costs during seasonal pressure.

WRMH answer: peak cover hire, rapid callouts, operator training reminders and damage/cost reviews. View logistics and warehousing support
Engineering and manufacturing

Heavy loads, mixed fleets and unsafe traffic routes

Older trucks, specialist attachments, pedestrian risk, hard-to-plan servicing and production delays when a critical truck is unavailable.

WRMH answer: mixed-fleet maintenance, LOLER planning, site transport checks and replacement advice. View engineering and manufacturing support

Buying paths

Get the right forklift support without the back-and-forth

Choose the outcome you need. WRMH can help with one-off urgent issues, planned maintenance, flexible hire, training, compliance and replacement decisions.

Urgent support

On-site forklift repair

For breakdowns, diagnostics, hydraulic issues, electrical faults and parts replacement when downtime is already costing money.

Request engineer support
Flexible capacity

Forklift hire

Short-term cover, seasonal demand, peak operations and try-before-you-buy options matched to lift height, capacity and site conditions.

Get a hire quote
Safety and records

LOLER and maintenance

Inspection planning, service schedules, safety checks and compliance records that reduce risk and keep equipment available.

Book inspection support
Smarter replacement

New equipment advice

Electric, lithium-ion, reach, stacker, pallet, order picker and VNA options with whole-life cost guidance and warranty-led peace of mind.

Ask for equipment advice

Jungheinrich specialists

Properly trained help for Jungheinrich forklift problems

WRMH previously worked as an official Jungheinrich partner for many years, giving our engineers deep brand experience across service, repair and diagnostics. Our engineers continue to work closely with Jungheinrich and have approved current access to official Jungheinrich digital diagnostic tools.

Have a problem with a Jungheinrich?

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Service packages

Simple ways to buy ongoing forklift support

Big national providers promote fleet data, managed service and service-inclusive rental. WRMH brings those benefits closer to home with local engineering knowledge, simpler access and practical packages built around the way your site runs.

01

Rapid Response Desk

One route for breakdowns with triage, call-back target, site postcode, truck type and urgency captured upfront.

  • Emergency repair request in under two minutes
  • Hire-backup option if repair will delay operations
  • Clear next-step message after every enquiry
Set up rapid response
02

FleetHealth 360

A local version of fleet management: service history, costs, LOLER dates, operator training status and replacement recommendations.

  • Quarterly cost and downtime review
  • Maintenance and rental spend visibility
  • Retire, repair or replace recommendations
Book fleet review
03

Peak Cover Hire

Flexible short-term hire for seasonal pressure, production spikes, stock builds, shutdown cover and unexpected equipment gaps.

  • Quote by truck type, lift height and duration
  • Service-inclusive rental options
  • Try-before-you-buy upgrade path
Quote peak hire
04

Compliance Calendar

A managed reminder service for LOLER, PUWER-related checks, refresher training and site-specific operator requirements.

  • Reminder emails before expiry
  • Training records and certification support
  • Practical gap report for managers
Start reminders
Forklift moving pallets in a well organised logistics warehouse

FleetHealth 360

Find the hidden cost in your forklift operation

Recurring callouts, avoidable damage, expired training records and short-notice rental all add up. WRMH can review your fleet and give you a clear repair, hire, training and replacement plan.

  • Identify avoidable downtime and recurring faults.
  • Check LOLER, maintenance and operator training gaps.
  • Compare hire, repair and replacement options.
  • Recommend the most commercially sensible next step.
Book a free fleet review

Sectors in focus

Three sectors where WRMH can make a visible difference fast

Focused forklift repair, hire, training, LOLER and equipment advice for operations where uptime, product flow and local response really matter.

Electric forklift operating in a clean food manufacturing dispatch area

Food manufacturing

For production environments where hygiene-sensitive workflows, cold storage availability and shift-led uptime cannot be left to chance.

  • Shift-friendly service and LOLER planning
  • Electric, lithium-ion and clean-area advice
  • Fast repair routes with hire cover when needed
Explore food manufacturing support
Forklift and pallet movements in a modern logistics warehouse

Logistics and warehousing

For warehouses where dispatch promises, peak demand, safe yards and equipment availability decide whether the day runs smoothly.

  • Short-term and seasonal hire planning
  • Responsive repair and first-call triage
  • Reach, pallet, VNA and order picker advice
Strengthen warehouse uptime
Forklift support around fast-moving print and packaging operations

Printing and packaging

For fast-moving print and packaging sites where materials, pallets, finished goods and dispatch flow must protect the press.

  • Press-side material movement support
  • Planned checks around production windows
  • Operator training to reduce damage risk
Protect print and packaging flow

Ease of doing business

Built to be easier than a national call centre

Choose by problem

No guessing who to contact. Choose repair, hire, training, LOLER, equipment or fleet review and WRMH can route it properly.

Quote-ready forms

Ask for the details that matter: truck type, lift height, capacity, postcode, timescale, operator count and site constraints.

Same-day triage

Urgent enquiries get a clear next step, with rental cover considered if repair delays would slow the site down.

Managed reminders

LOLER and training reminders help managers stay ahead of expiry dates instead of reacting late.

Local advice, not a catalogue

Help buyers compare repair, hire, lithium upgrade and replacement based on their actual site and costs.

One account view

Keep service history, certificates, LOLER dates, rental agreements and recommended actions easier to track.

Training and compliance

Keep operators competent and records easier to manage

Forklift training is not just a course booking. It protects people, helps managers evidence competence and reduces the risk of unsafe workplace transport.

Rapid certification Help teams stay compliant without avoidable admin delays.
Digital SkillsWallet Give operators and managers a clear record of competence.
Online portal Track training gaps, certificates and future booking needs.

This single step could help your entire operation

Book a free forklift fleet cost and compliance review

A practical call for sites with more than one truck, recurring breakdowns, upcoming LOLER dates, training gaps or rising hire costs.

Start the review

Get support

Send one enquiry. WRMH will route it to the right support.

Tell us what you need, where the site is and how quickly you need help. We will come back with the most useful next step.

WR Material Handling Ltd Alexander House, Unit 4, Estate Road 8, Grimsby, DN31 2TG 01472 250186

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