DLC Engineering Material Handling Solutions

DLC Engineering Material Handling Solutions A family run independent forklift truck/ Material handling solutions company specialising servicing.

🔧 Diagnosing and repairing another forklift issue on-site. Electrical and control faults can sometimes start as small i...
11/05/2026

🔧 Diagnosing and repairing another forklift issue on-site.

Electrical and control faults can sometimes start as small intermittent problems before turning into full breakdowns.

Tracking faults down properly early can save a lot of downtime and prevent bigger repair costs later on.

Another truck checked over and back up and running.

📍 Covering
The Midlands, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and further afield

📞 07837 957063
📩 [email protected]

This Yale truck was in for drive tyre recuts and steer tyre replacement Worn tyres and steering components can quickly ...
08/05/2026

This Yale truck was in for drive tyre recuts and steer tyre replacement

Worn tyres and steering components can quickly affect:

⚠️ Stability
⚠️ Handling
⚠️ Operator safety
⚠️ Wear on other components

Replacing them early helps keep the truck safe, efficient and reliable during daily operation. Getting them recut where applicable can extend your tyre life expectancy by up to 45%

Another job completed and back ready for work.

📍 Covering
The Midlands, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and further afield

📞 07837 957063
📩 [email protected]

🔧 Another busy day on-site This Linde truck was in for: ✔️ Service ✔️ Thorough Examination ✔️ General checks to keep...
07/05/2026

🔧 Another busy day on-site

This Linde truck was in for:

✔️ Service
✔️ Thorough Examination
✔️ General checks to keep it operating safely and reliably

Regular servicing and inspections help catch issues early before they turn into costly downtime.

Keeping equipment maintained properly is one of the best ways to avoid unexpected breakdowns and keep operations running smoothly.

📍 Covering
The Midlands, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and further afield

📞 07837 957063
📩 [email protected]

⚠️ 3 Signs Your Forklift Hydraulics Are FailingHydraulic issues don’t fix themselves — they get worse (and more expensiv...
22/04/2026

⚠️ 3 Signs Your Forklift Hydraulics Are Failing

Hydraulic issues don’t fix themselves — they get worse (and more expensive).

Here’s what to watch for:

1️⃣ Slow or jerky lifting
2️⃣ Visible leaks like this 👇
3️⃣ Loss of lifting power under load

Leaks like this are often ignored at first… but they usually lead to bigger problems if left.

Catching it early can prevent major downtime and costly repairs.

If your truck isn’t performing like it should, it’s worth getting it checked.

📍 Covering

The midlands,Warwickshire,Nottinghamshire and further afield

📞 Message for inspections & repairs

07837957063

[email protected]

20/04/2026

🔧 Rebuilding a hand pallet truck tiller arm

A small issue like this can take a truck completely out of action.

In this case, worn components meant poor control and unsafe operation — so it needed a full rebuild.

This is the kind of job that often gets overlooked until it becomes a bigger problem.

If your equipment isn’t feeling quite right, it’s worth getting it checked early.

📍 Covering all areas
📞 Message for repairs & inspections
0783795763
[email protected]

🔋 Forklift not holding charge like it used to? This was from a recent job — testing a battery that wasn’t performing pr...
17/04/2026

🔋 Forklift not holding charge like it used to?

This was from a recent job — testing a battery that wasn’t performing properly.

At first glance, it’s easy to assume the battery needs replacing…
But often the issue is elsewhere 👇

⚠️ Loose or worn connections
⚠️ Corrosion affecting performance
⚠️ Charging faults
⚠️ Uneven cell condition

Catching it early can save a full battery replacement and avoid unexpected downtime.

If your forklift isn’t holding charge, it’s worth getting it checked properly.

📍 Covering west midland, East Midlands, Warwickshire and surrounding areas
📞 Message for diagnostics & repairs
07837957063
[email protected]

⚠️ Signs your forklift battery is failingDon’t wait for a full breakdown—your truck will usually warn you first:🔋 Strugg...
09/04/2026

⚠️ Signs your forklift battery is failing

Don’t wait for a full breakdown—your truck will usually warn you first:

🔋 Struggling to start
Taking longer than usual to turn over? That’s your first red flag.

🔋 Losing power under load
Lifts fine empty… struggles with weight? Battery isn’t holding up.

🔋 Not holding charge
Charging it fully but it’s draining quickly during the shift.

🔋 Needing frequent charging
If it’s not lasting a full shift anymore, something’s off.

🔋 Warning lights / electrical issues
Random faults or lights popping up can point to battery problems.

Ignoring it now usually leads to downtime later.

📞 If you’re noticing any of these, get it checked before it turns into a breakdown.

07837957063
[email protected]

The most important piece of equipment in your warehouse… isn’t a forklift.Most warehouses couldn’t function without them...
08/04/2026

The most important piece of equipment in your warehouse… isn’t a forklift.

Most warehouses couldn’t function without them… yet they’re often overlooked.

Hand pallet trucks are one of the most vital tools in material handling—and here’s why 👇

🔧 They reduce manual strain
Moving heavy pallets by hand isn’t just inefficient—it’s unsafe. Pallet trucks allow one person to move serious weight with minimal effort.

💷 Cost-effective solution
No fuel, no charging, minimal maintenance. For many businesses, they’re the most practical handling tool on site.

📦 Built for tight spaces
From delivery lorries to small stockrooms, pallet trucks go where forklifts can’t.

⚡ Keep operations moving
No waiting for an operator. No startup time. Just grab and go.

🛠️ Reliable & low downtime
Simple design = fewer breakdowns and quick fixes when needed.

Even in sites with forklifts, pallet trucks do the day-to-day heavy lifting.

⚙️ We offer service plans and pallet truck replacements to keep your operation running without disruption.

📩 Need yours serviced or replaced? Drop us a message and we’ll get it sorted.

📞07837957063
📧[email protected]

When the site says they’ve got their “own engineer” on hand… 👀🐷 Meet Mr Bull—handles construction and forklifts now app...
07/04/2026

When the site says they’ve got their “own engineer” on hand… 👀🐷

Meet Mr Bull—handles construction and forklifts now apparently 🚧😂

Not sure about his fault-finding skills, but confidence is 10/10 💪

We’ll stick to keeping your real trucks running properly 👇

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Hinckley

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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