Full range of services to match your needs

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For over four decades, RLS Plant Hire and Training has been a cornerstone of the Lisburn business community, providing exceptional expertise in forklifts, telescopics and access equipment. Established as a family-run business, our journey began with a simple mission: to deliver reliable equipment solutions to businesses across Northern Ireland.

From humble beginnings, the business has grown into a trusted name in the industry. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has allowed us to expand our offerings, which now include sales, hire and training for forklifts, telescopics and access equipment. As an AITT-accredited provider, we take pride in equipping our clients with the skills and tools they need to succeed.

Our team combines decades of experience, whether it’s helping businesses find the perfect machinery or ensuring compliance with Thorough Examinations (MOT) regulations, RLS Plant Hire and Training continues to set the standard for excellence.

Hire

• Boom Lifts
• Combilifts
• Lorry
• Man Baskets
• Forklifts
• Miscellaneous Items
• Pallet Trucks
• Scissor Lifts
• Shovel
• Telehandlers

Improving Standards of training and safety in the operation of industrial trucks
We specialise in providing training for a range of machines, including forklifts, telescopic handlers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, pallet trucks, and reach trucks. As an AITT-accredited (Association of Industrial Truck Trainers) organisation, we are authorised to deliver forklift training across the island of Ireland. Training sessions can be conducted at our dedicated centre in Lisburn or conveniently at your premises.

Forklifts – B1 & B2
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have identified 2 categories of Counterbalance Forklift Trucks that are in use in the UK.

The Counterbalance Lift Truck Operator Training Course (commonly known as forklift training) provides you with the essential skills to operate a lift truck safely and efficiently. You’ll learn how to conduct a pre-use inspection and understand and explain the factors that can lead to instability in both the lift truck and its load.

Reach Truck – D1 & D2
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have identified 3 types of reach trucks used in the UK.

Operators must be trained to a fundamental skill level to handle reach trucks safely and effectively. Our training courses equip your employees with the skills needed to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, conduct pre-use inspections, and understand the causes of lift truck and load instability.

Telehandler – J2, J3 & J5
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have identified 2 types of Telescopic handlers and Rough Terrain telescopic handlers used in the UK.

Operators must be trained to a fundamental skill level to handle Telescopic handlers and Rough Terrain telescopic handlers safely and effectively. Our training courses equip your employees with the skills needed to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, conduct pre-use inspections, and understand the causes of lift truck and load instability.

Combilift – M1
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have identified 3 types of Multi Directional (4 way) trucks used in the UK.

Operators must be trained to a fundamental skill level to handle Multi Directional (4 way) trucks safely and effectively. Our training courses equip your employees with the skills needed to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, conduct pre-use inspections, and understand the causes of lift truck and load instability.

Pivot Steer – P1
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have identified 2 types of Pivot Steer trucks used in the UK.

Operators must be trained to a fundamental skill level to handle Pivot Steer trucks safely and effectively. Our training courses equip your employees with the skills needed to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, conduct pre-use inspections, and understand the causes of lift truck and load instability.

Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) - 3a & 3b
The Accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA) have identified 2 types of MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) used in the UK.

Operators must be trained to a fundamental skill level to handle Mobile Elevated Work Platform safely and effectively. Our training courses equip your employees with the skills needed to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, conduct pre-use inspections, and understand the causes of lift truck and load instability.