Forklift Hire North East & Cumbria
At Permatt Fork Lift Trucks Ltd, we provide flexible forklift hire solutions tailored to your business requirements. Whether you need a short-term truck for peak demand, a long-term hire to support daily operations, fleet coverage across multiple sites, or an interim solution while waiting for a new machine, we deliver reliable, fully prepared equipment with expert local support.
Operating throughout the North East and Cumbria, and supporting nationwide requirements where suitable, our hire service ensures you get the right truck, at the right time, with full service and breakdown support included.
Forklift Hire Solutions for Businesses Across the North East & Cumbria
At Permatt Fork Lift Trucks Ltd, we provide flexible forklift hire solutions tailored to your business requirements. Whether you need a short-term truck for peak demand, a long-term hire to support daily operations, fleet coverage across multiple sites, or an interim solution while waiting for a new machine, we deliver reliable, fully prepared equipment with expert local support.
We regularly support businesses across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside, Northumberland and Carlisle with dependable forklift hire. Operating throughout the North East and Cumbria, and supporting nationwide requirements where suitable, our service ensures you get the right truck, at the right time, with full service and breakdown support included.
In addition to hire, we also supply new forklift trucks and quality used forklift trucks. As an authorised CAT® Lift Trucks dealer, we can also source specialist equipment from CAT and other leading forklift brands where required.
Flexible Forklift Hire Options
Our hire fleet covers a wide range of applications, from warehouse operations to port and industrial environments. We offer flexible terms, fast delivery, and dependable support across the region.
Short-Term Forklift Hire
Ideal for seasonal demand, short contracts, breakdown cover or project-based work. Get the equipment you need without long-term commitment.
Our short-term hire agreements are flexible and straightforward, making them ideal for unexpected demand, temporary workload increases, or equipment breakdown cover across the North East and Cumbria.
Long-Term Forklift Hire
Cost-effective long-term hire agreements with full maintenance and support included - a practical alternative to outright purchase.
With structured agreements and predictable monthly costs, long-term hire gives you reliable equipment without capital investment, backed by Permatt’s ongoing service and maintenance support.
Fleet Hire Solutions
Multiple trucks across one or more sites, tailored to your operational requirements. We manage preparation, delivery and ongoing support.
We work closely with site managers and operations teams to ensure the right specification mix is delivered, prepared and maintained for consistent performance across your entire fleet.
Interim & Lead-Time Cover
Keep operations moving while waiting for a new forklift to be manufactured or delivered. Our bridging hire service protects productivity and prevents downtime.
This service is particularly valuable when new forklifts are in production or transit, ensuring your team can continue operating efficiently without costly downtime or disruption.
Forklift Fleet Hire Solutions
Managing multiple forklift trucks across a warehouse, yard, port or industrial site requires consistency, reliability and structured support.
Our fleet hire solutions are designed for businesses that need more than just a single truck. We work with you to assess workload, environment and operational requirements, supplying the right combination of equipment to keep productivity high and downtime low.
Operating across the North East and Cumbria, Permatt delivers fully prepared trucks with ongoing service support, ensuring your fleet performs day in, day out.
- Supply of multiple trucks tailored to your operation
- Structured agreements for short or long-term requirements
- Full preparation, testing and compliance checks before delivery
- Ongoing maintenance and rapid breakdown response included
- Scalable solutions for expanding sites and new contracts
Need a Forklift NOW?
From short-term hire to ongoing fleet support, Permatt can provide the right forklift when you need it. Same day site delivery available.
Speak to our team today to check availability and arrange delivery.
Interim Hire Solutions (Bridging Fleet Support)
Manufacturing and shipping lead times can impact productivity, but they don’t have to disrupt your operation.
Our interim hire solutions, often referred to as bridging fleet support, provide a fully prepared forklift to cover the gap while your new machine is in build or transit. This ensures your team can continue working safely and efficiently without costly downtime.
We regularly support businesses across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside, Northumberland and Cumbria with short-term cover during fleet transitions, site expansions, and new equipment orders.
- Cover manufacturing and delivery lead times
- Maintain productivity during fleet upgrades
- Avoid downtime while equipment is off-site for repair
- Support new contracts and site expansions
Why Hire A Forklift With Permatt?
At Permatt we offer both short and long term hire options, giving businesses a practical and cost-effective alternative to outright purchase. Every hire truck is thoroughly prepared, checked and supported by our experienced regional team.
Breakdown Service
Permatt provides a 2-hour response to breakdown calls across the North East and Cumbria, helping to minimise disruption and keep your operation moving.
Maintenance Packages
We offer 3, 6 or 12-month service packages to support reliability, compliance and long-term performance throughout your hire period.
Forklift Training
Our training programmes help operators work safely and in line with the latest legislative requirements.
Our Forklift Hire Standard
Every forklift supplied by Permatt is prepared to a defined standard before it reaches your site. We don’t simply dispatch equipment, we ensure each machine is inspected, serviced and ready to perform reliably in your operational environment. From initial assessment through to delivery and ongoing regional support, our hire process is designed to minimise downtime, protect productivity and maintain full compliance across the North East and Cumbria.
Fully Prepared & Inspected Before Delivery
Every hire truck undergoes thorough inspection and functional testing before leaving our premises. We check safety systems, mast performance, hydraulics and overall condition to ensure operational reliability. Your equipment arrives ready to work from the moment it reaches site.
Matched to Your Operational Requirements
We assess your workload, environment and lifting requirements before recommending a machine. This ensures the truck supplied is suitable for your application, whether warehouse, yard or port operation. The right specification improves efficiency, safety and long-term productivity.
Regional Expertise You Can Rely On
Operating across the North East and Cumbria, our team understands the demands of regional industry and logistics. Local engineers and experienced support staff provide dependable assistance throughout your hire period. When you work with Permatt, you work with a partner who is nearby and responsive.
Forklift Hire FAQs
Subject to availability and delivery distance, we can often arrange rapid dispatch across the North East and Cumbria. Contact our team to discuss your specific timeline.
Yes. Our hire packages include service support and access to our breakdown response team for customers across the region.
We primarily serve businesses across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside, Northumberland and Cumbria. Nationwide support is available where suitable.
We supply a range of electric forklift trucks suitable for warehouse, indoor and low-emission environments. Our team can advise on battery type, charging requirements and operational suitability for your site.
Yes. Our interim or bridging hire service is specifically designed to cover manufacturing and delivery lead times, ensuring your operation continues without disruption while your new machine is in production or transit.
Hire agreements typically include the prepared truck, access to service support and breakdown response. Terms can be structured around short-term, long-term or fleet requirements depending on your operational needs.
Yes. We regularly deliver to businesses in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside, Northumberland and Cumbria. Nationwide delivery may also be arranged where suitable.
Absolutely. Every forklift is inspected, tested and prepared before dispatch to ensure reliability, safety and compliance from day one of your hire period.
Need a Forklift Quickly?
Whether you require short-term cover, long-term fleet support, or interim hire while waiting for a new machine, our team is ready to help.
Call us today to discuss availability and delivery options.