Forklift Hire in the North East
B & S Forklifts offers flexible forklift hire to businesses right across the North East, giving you access to quality lift trucks for exactly as long as you need them. As an authorised CAT® dealer with over 30 years of experience, we hold a varied range of gas, diesel and electric forklifts, so whether you need a machine to cover a short-term spike in workload, a long-term contract or simply want to avoid the cost of buying outright, we can match you to the right truck.
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Why Hire a Forklift
Hiring a forklift makes good sense for many businesses, and not only those who want to avoid a large upfront purchase. Hire gives you the flexibility to bring in extra capacity exactly when you need it, whether that is to cover a busy seasonal period, a specific project or an unexpected gap while your own equipment is being repaired. Because the machine remains the responsibility of B & S Forklifts, you also avoid the longer-term commitments that come with ownership, which can make budgeting simpler and more predictable.
With a wide range of forklifts available, you are able to choose a machine that suits the particular task rather than making do with what you already have. For businesses whose handling needs change throughout the year, hiring from B & S Forklifts is often the most practical and cost-effective way to keep operations running smoothly without tying up capital in equipment you may not always need.
A Range of Forklifts to Hire
We hold a broad selection of forklifts for hire to suit the many different demands of businesses across the region. Our range covers gas, diesel and electric models, from compact electric trucks suited to indoor warehouse work through to robust diesel machines built for heavier outdoor handling. This breadth means we can supply a forklift that genuinely matches your application, your site and the loads you handle, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.
Whether you need a single truck for a short job or several machines over a longer term, we will take the time to understand your requirements before recommending anything. As an authorised CAT® dealer, we apply the same high standards to our hire fleet as to everything we supply, so the machine you hire is well maintained, reliable and ready to work hard from the moment it arrives on site.
Flexible Hire to Suit Your Business
We understand that no two businesses work in quite the same way, which is why we keep our forklift hire as flexible as possible. From short-term hire that covers a few days of extra demand through to longer-term arrangements that run alongside your ongoing operations, we can tailor the terms to fit the way you work. We can also create custom agreements around rental and servicing to suit your company, so the support that comes with your hired machine matches your needs.
If your requirements change partway through, we are happy to talk through your options rather than leaving you locked into something that no longer fits. This flexibility, backed by more than 30 years of materials handling experience in the North East, means you get a hire solution built around your business rather than one you have to build your business around.
Why Choose Us for Forklift Hire
When you hire a forklift, the supplier behind the machine matters just as much as the truck itself, and businesses across the North East choose us for good reason. We have supplied lift trucks throughout the region for over 20 years, and as an authorised CAT® dealer we hold a varied hire fleet of gas, diesel and electric machines maintained to the same high standards as everything else we supply. That means the forklift you hire arrives reliable and ready to work, not something that lets you down partway through a job.
Just as importantly, we keep our hire terms genuinely flexible, so you get an arrangement built around your workload rather than a rigid package. With our servicing and repair support behind every machine, plus a team who take the time to understand exactly what you need, hiring from us gives you dependable equipment and dependable people to match.
Arrange Your Forklift Hire Today
Ready to arrange forklift hire that fits your business? Whether you need a single machine to cover a few days of extra demand or several trucks over a longer-term contract, our team will help you find the right forklift for the job. With over 30 years of experience supplying lift trucks across the North East, we hold a varied fleet of gas, diesel and electric machines, all maintained to a high standard and ready to work from the moment they arrive.
Just tell us how the machine will be used, the loads you handle and the environment it will work in, and we will recommend the most suitable option along with hire terms to match your workload. There is no obligation and no hard sell, simply honest advice from a team who understand the equipment. To check availability and arrange delivery to your site, get in touch today and we will be glad to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we provide forklift hire to businesses right across the North East and the surrounding areas. We regularly work with customers in Middlesbrough, Redcar, Whitby, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland, Scarborough, Goole, York and Leeds, and we also help businesses located further afield throughout the UK. If you are not based in one of the areas listed, it is still well worth getting in touch, because we can often arrange hire and support beyond our immediate region. The best approach is to tell us where you are based and what you need, and we will let you know exactly how we can help, what is available and what the arrangements would involve for your location.
We offer genuinely flexible hire terms to suit the way your business works, ranging from short-term hire of just a few days through to long-term arrangements that run for months or longer. The right length of hire depends entirely on what you need the machine for, whether that is covering a brief seasonal peak, supporting a specific project or providing ongoing capacity alongside your existing equipment. Because we tailor the terms to your requirements, there is no rigid minimum or maximum that applies to everyone. If your needs change while the truck is on hire, we are happy to discuss adjusting the arrangement. The best way to settle on the right term is to talk through your situation with us, and we will recommend an approach that fits your workload and your budget.
Our hire fleet covers a varied range of machines to suit different working environments and tasks. This includes gas, diesel and electric forklifts, from lighter trucks designed for indoor warehouse use through to heavier diesel machines built for demanding outdoor work. The right choice depends on factors such as the loads you are moving, whether the work is indoors or outside and the space you have available. Because requirements vary so much from one business to the next, we always take the time to understand how the truck will be used before recommending a particular model. If you let us know the details of your application, we can advise on the most suitable option from our current fleet and make sure the machine you hire is genuinely fit for the job.
Yes. Alongside hire, we provide Forklift Servicing and Forklift Repairs, so any machine you hire from us is kept properly maintained, safe and compliant throughout the hire period. If your needs are more permanent, we also have a range of used forklifts for sale, giving you the option to buy rather than hire when that makes better sense for your business. Having all of these services available under one roof means you can rely on a single trusted partner for everything your fleet needs, whether that is short-term hire today and a purchase further down the line, or a mix of owned and hired machines. Whatever route suits you best, our team can talk through the options and help you decide.