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Since 1976 H&F Trucks have provided local business with high quality materials handling solutions. For nearly four decades we have achieved steady growth year on year, enabling us to provide superior service to our customers from a stable & sustainable business platform.

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HF Are Hiring a Forklift Service Engineer – Forklift Jobs
08 - Apr - 2022

HF Are Hiring a Forklift Service Engineer – Forklift Jobs

We are currently looking for a new forklift service engineer to join our ranks, we are seeking someone who will…

Are automated forklifts going to change the future of manufacturing?
23 - Feb - 2022

Are automated forklifts going to change the future of manufacturing?

Until recently diesel forklifts owned over 60% of the market share, this number however is constantly decreasing, being replaced with…

Improve your forklift’s lifespan with these tips
31 - Jan - 2022

Improve your forklift’s lifespan with these tips

The average lifespan of a forklift is between 8,000-12,000 hours depending on your model. However this can vary largely depending…

Is There A Forklift Driver Shortage?
29 - Sep - 2021

Is There A Forklift Driver Shortage?

As the news is centred around the fuel crisis and lack of HGV drivers, you probably weren’t aware that there’s…

Is It Safe To Drive A Forklift While Pregnant?
27 - Aug - 2021

Is It Safe To Drive A Forklift While Pregnant?

Just 12.8% of the construction industry is made up of women, and no more than 1% of them work on-site.…

5 Myths About Driving A Forklift You Need To Know
28 - Jul - 2021

5 Myths About Driving A Forklift You Need To Know

On first glance, operating a forklift looks pretty straightforward. In fact, many people believe that if you can drive a car, you can drive a forklift. But it isn’t that simple. Operating a forklift requires an entirely different driving style to any other vehicle, which is only taught with specialist training. To help clear any rumours you might have seen on social media, here’s the most common misconceptions about driving a forklift that you need to know before starting your training.

Common Forklift Problems And How To Fix Them
25 - Jun - 2021

Common Forklift Problems And How To Fix Them

Whether you’re a seasoned forklift operator or just starting out with your training, you’ll know that forklift trucks often develop…

Keeping Forklifts And Pedestrians Apart: Safety Measures To Consider
27 - May - 2021

Keeping Forklifts And Pedestrians Apart: Safety Measures To Consider

We’ve now spent over a year being told to “keep a safe distance”, a phrase that will still be heard…

The Benefits Of  Virtual Reality Forklift Training
28 - Apr - 2021

The Benefits Of Virtual Reality Forklift Training

As the warehouse sector continues to grow to accommodate for the explosion of Ecommerce businesses, the demand for trained forklift…

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