Forklifts are essential pieces of machinery in many industries, allowing the efficient movement of heavy loads within warehouses, factories, and construction sites. However, the operation of a forklift can also be dangerous if safety precautions are not taken seriously. In this blog, covering forklift maintenance and safety, we will outline some general safety precautions for…
DetailsWest Mercia has an exciting opportunity available for an Assistant Service Manager to join our team. Working on a full-time, permanent basis the successful candidate will earn a competitive salary dependent on experience + benefits. Working out of our Head Office in Birmingham (Oldbury), you will act as a key member of the team by…
DetailsForklift servicing contracts are agreements between a business and a forklift servicing company that outline the maintenance and repairs that will be performed on the business’s forklifts. These contracts are beneficial for businesses as they ensure that your forklifts are properly maintained and in good working order, reducing the likelihood of breakdowns and costly repairs.…
DetailsWe’re here to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of the team at West Mercia Fork Trucks. To all of our customers, new and old, we’re pleased to have been here in 2022 to support you and your businesses. 2022 has been a great year for West Mercia Fork…
DetailsShort term forklift hire comes with many advantages. You can have a forklift for your business at short notice, for the time that you need it, with maintenance included rather than add to your forklift fleet and have an extra truck that you don’t need longer term. At times of the year, like Christmas, this…
DetailsWinter presents significant challenges for operations running a forklift fleet. Extra care and attention are required by fleet operators and their forklift drivers to get the best out of their equipment at a time of year that can involve severe weather conditions. Performance isn’t the only issue faced by firms over the coldest part of…
DetailsHave you wondered how buying a secondhand forklift compares to buying a new one? This article will cover all of your questions about the used vehicle marketplace, the benefits it can bring to your business and what to check for when buying one. Pros to buying a used forklift Whilst the word “secondhand” might evoke…
Details2022 has really been a return to normal for so many things, and it was great for us at West Mercia Fork Trucks to be part of helping make the Commonwealth Games run smoothly. We supplied 33 trucks to help ensure that everything went smoothly with the set up and running of the games. Our…
DetailsHere at West Mercia, we’re proud to announce that we are now a Combilift dealer. Striving to provide the best forklift trucks for hire and sale, our range is expanding to include the highest specifications of a variety of trucks. Whatever your budget, we can advise you on the best Combilift forklift for your organisation’s…
DetailsThe most common type of forklift truck tyres currently in use are either solid or pneumatic. However, these are not the only kinds that are available. Companies can fit their warehouse forklift trucks with specialist tyres designed to optimise fleet efficiency. Every type of tyre has its own significant variation in terms of ply rating,…
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