Forklift Training and Forklift Hire in Guildford | The Benefits of Electric Power

At Gatwick Forklifts, our forklift sales and forklift hire departments are always on hand to recommend the right machinery to customers in the Guildford area. Whether used for commercial or industrial purposes, our professional forklift service includes finding you a make and a model to suit your needs and your budget. We also hold comprehensive forklift training courses, and we specialise in warehouse design and fitouts. This helps our customers and clients to incorporate forklifts into their business setups, and to learn how to operate them safely.

Our company has over 20 years of experience, specialising in all aspects of forklift sales and forklift hire. Our work with warehouse design is very much the icing on the cake.

Whether buying new or second-hand machinery through our dedicated forklift services, we often advise customers in Guildford to consider going for an electric model.

The benefits of electric forklifts include:

Low Maintenance

In comparison to a fuel-powered forklift, an electric model doesn’t run on diesel so there is less major engine wear to consider. Electric components do experience some wear and tear as they age, but not to the extent as a model that uses diesel. Electric forklift sales and finance leases offer a cost-effective solution to commercial and industrial clients in Guildford who want to own machinery that needs very little in terms of maintenance work.

If you choose to rent through a forklift hire contract instead, we carry out forklift service and repair work during the rental period on all electric models.

An Eco-Friendly Alternative

Major manufacturers improve their technology to comply with changing environmental standards, and this results in an increase in forklift sales from companies which also have to comply with new legislation. Whether you wish to purchase a vehicle from our forklift sales department, or if you need us for one-off or periodic forklift hire, our forklift services provide customers in the Guildford area with a range of cutting-edge electric trucks with innovative features.

Electric forklifts operate on renewable energy sources and produce fewer emissions than fuel-powered alternatives to reduce your carbon footprint. We offer forklift training for all electric models in our range.

Fast and Efficient Performance

Electric forklift sales and forklift hire models reach a maximum of 80 Volts or 600A to 700A per hour for optimal use. An electric counterbalance forklift can transport loads weighing up to 4,990kg. This is ideal for heavy lifting in a safe and efficient manner. To help your workforce adapt to electric vehicles, our forklift training courses include theory and practical tests for operating common modern machinery.

We hold courses at workplaces in Guildford, or at our own premises in Three Bridges. Our forklift training courses have approval from the Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) and the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Compact Forklift Designs

If you work on a site with restricted access and limited space, we have a range of compact forklift sales and forklift hire models to choose from. Compact electric trucks are perfect for customers and clients in the Guildford area who need to manoeuvre heavy items through narrow aisles and navigate confined spaces, especially in smaller warehouses and storage facilities.

Our forklift services include the recommendation of machinery suited to your business operations.Our forklift training helps beginners, and more experienced operators, to handle these smaller electric forklifts confidently and safely.