Based in Skelmersdale, Powerlift Materials Handling are an independent supplier of Material Handling Equipment, including Forklift Trucks and Warehouse Equipment, covering the North of England.
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We’re your complete Material Handling provider.
Our strategy is based around working with businesses like yours to provide you with the most cost-effective handling equipment and solutions for your operations. Find out more about who we are, what we do and why you should choose us by clicking here.
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If you would like to know more about our range of products and services, or you would like a quotation, please call us on 01928 574 555 or email us at info@powerliftmh.co.uk.
We are the Material Handling specialists.
Powerlift Materials Handling have partnered with some of the leading brand manufacturers of handling equipment, including STILL and Combilift/Aisle-Master. We also provide a varied range of services, including Forklift Servicing and Maintenance, Forklift Hire, Forklift Driver Training Courses and the Crossing Guard Controlled Warehouse Pedestrian Crossing.
From Heavy Lifting to Space-Saving, We’ve Got You Covered.
We offer a wide range of handling equipment to suit various industrial applications, from heavy-duty lifting to space-saving solutions. Our selection includes:
Diesel and LPG Counterbalance Trucks
Electric Counterbalance Trucks
Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Trucks
Multidirectional Forklifts and Sideloaders
Reach Trucks
Stacker Trucks
Powered Pallet Trucks
Hand Pallet Trucks
Tow Tractors
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Let’s talk about your Material Handling needs.
For more information about our products and services or to request a quotation, call us on 01928 574 555 or email info@powerliftmh.co.uk.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Material handling equipment covers the vehicles and tools used to move, lift, store, and control loads safely across warehouses, factories, yards, and industrial sites. It includes everyday equipment like forklifts, powered pallet trucks, reach trucks, and stackers, as well as specialist trucks designed for tighter aisles or higher racking. In practice, the right equipment helps reduce manual handling, speed up day-to-day operations, and improve site safety by ensuring loads are moved in a controlled, consistent way.
We supply a full range of material handling equipment to suit different layouts, loads and operating conditions. This includes electric forklifts, diesel and LPG forklifts, reach trucks for racking and high-lift warehouse work and VNA (very narrow aisle) trucks for space-saving storage environments. We also supply powered pallet trucks for fast pallet movement, stackers for compact stacking tasks and tow tractors for moving multiple loads over longer internal distances. If your site has tighter aisles or more complex load types, we can also support with specialist handling solutions to match the job.
The best way to choose the right equipment is to start with how your site actually runs day-to-day. Key factors include your heaviest load weights, the maximum lift height you need, your aisle widths and turning space, and whether the equipment will be used indoors, outdoors, or both. It’s also important to think about usage frequency, for example, whether you’re running one shift or operating all day, as this can influence the most cost-effective option. If you’re unsure, our team can talk through your requirements and recommend a solution that fits your layout, workload, and budget, whether that’s new, used, or hire.
Yes, we supply new and used material handling equipment, and we also offer short and long-term hire options. This gives you flexibility depending on your budget and how consistent your workload is. Buying can make sense for long-term, daily use, while hiring is often ideal for seasonal demand, short-term projects or covering unexpected downtime.
Many businesses know they need a forklift but aren’t sure what specification is actually required, and choosing the wrong capacity or lift height can lead to inefficiency and avoidable safety risks. If you can share your typical load weights, the heaviest loads you handle, and the highest racking level you need to reach (plus your aisle widths), we can help you narrow down the most suitable equipment for your operation.