Service Around The Way You Work
Forklift servicing in Leicester should reflect the truck manufacturer’s instructions and the conditions in which the equipment works. A dusty production area, wet yard or intensive shift pattern places different demands on a truck. Tell us the model, serial number, power source and current hour reading when you enquire.
We also ask for the service history and any recurring symptoms reported by operators. A service visit is more productive when known defects are identified before attendance. Photographs of the identification plate and a clear description of the working environment can help establish the likely scope.
What Routine Maintenance Can Cover
The service schedule depends on the machine. Work may include checks of lubrication points, fluids, filters, tyres, steering, brakes and the lifting system, with adjustments or replacements appropriate to the manufacturer’s guidance. Electric trucks need attention to their battery system and charging equipment as well as mechanical components.
Not every item belongs in every routine service. Specialist attachments, traction batteries and charging faults may need separate assessment. Ask for a written description of the work included and a clear approval process for additional repairs or replacement parts.
Set A Useful Maintenance Interval
A maintenance plan should consider calendar time and operating hours alongside the manufacturer’s schedule. High use, contamination and previous defects can justify more attention. A truck that is rarely used still needs a condition-based review rather than being forgotten until its next busy period.
Planned servicing complements operator pre-use checks. A driver should have a clear way to record a defect and report it to the responsible manager. If a fault could affect safe use, stop using the equipment and obtain competent advice before it returns to work.
Plan The Visit And The Record
First, provide machine details, operating hours and known faults. Next, agree the service scope and an attendance window that allows safe access to the equipment. Make a suitable working area available and explain any permit, induction or isolation requirements before the visit.
After the service, retain the record of work, observations and any outstanding recommendations. Separate urgent safety defects from planned follow-up work. Update the maintenance history and schedule the next review against the actual operating pattern rather than simply filing the invoice.
Cost And Operational Planning
Service costs depend on truck type, access, the agreed schedule, consumables and the condition of components. Travel and work outside ordinary operating arrangements may affect the quote. Repairs discovered during maintenance should be described and approved separately where they fall outside the original scope.
If several trucks are due attention, provide their details together so the work can be planned sensibly. Ask whether parts are included and how unavailable components will be handled. The useful comparison is a clearly defined service scope, not an unexplained headline rate.
SAFETY & RESPONSIBILITIES
Put Safe Use First
PUWER requires work equipment to be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair. A maintenance record helps track the work. LOLER thorough examination is a separate requirement for relevant lifting equipment and should not be treated as part of a service unless expressly arranged.
Read HSE’s Lift Truck Guidance and discuss duties with the person responsible for equipment safety at your site.
Your Questions Answered
How Often Should A Forklift Be Serviced?
Forklift servicing frequency should follow the manufacturer’s guidance and reflect operating hours, working conditions and previous defects. A heavily used truck may need a different plan from an occasional-use machine. Share its hour reading and maintenance history so a suitable interval can be discussed, and keep operator checks in place between visits.
Does Forklift Servicing Include A LOLER Examination?
Forklift servicing does not automatically include a LOLER thorough examination. Servicing maintains equipment, while thorough examination assesses safety-critical condition and produces a separate report. Ask for both scopes to be stated explicitly if you want them arranged together, and keep the maintenance records and examination reports identifiable in your equipment file.
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