Following in his father's footsteps: Lewis Darrington's journey with Marshall Fleet Solutions
12 June 2024
Expert sales, maintenance and repair backed by nationwide support
Marshall Fleet Solutions’ tail lift division works extensively with customers to match the products we supply to the environment they will operate in - all of which is backed up one of the largest and most experienced dedicated breakdown and service teams in the UK transport industry.
Nationwide service support
Drawing on the Marshall Fleet Solutions’ network of over 200 engineers, together with a 24/7 national call centre, we take pride in our ability to offer our tail lift customers an unmatched level of breakdown support, repair and routine maintenance - wherever they are in the UK.
At our UK headquarters, we maintain over £2 million worth of parts stocks, including a wide selection of tail lift parts. These are available for use by service engineers, with an over-the-counter parts sales facility conveniently located at our Tamworth depot.
Maintenance packages
We give our customers peace of mind with dedicated Marshall ASSIST tail lift, lift deck and shutter door maintenance plans. Our experienced engineers carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair work including LOLER inspections, ensuring your fleet remains on the road, generating revenue for your business at all times. Tailored to your specific needs, our programmes allow you to choose the level of support that best suits your fleet.
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Draw-bar coupling servicing and maintenance
Marshall Fleet Solutions offers a wide range of draw-bar coupling maintenance options to meet our customers’ individual requirements. For a bespoke quote, please get in touch with our Sales and Contracts department.
Tail lift, lifting decks and shutters
With an emphasis on compliance and statutory examinations, our training programme for ancillary equipment such as tail lift, lifting decks and shutters ensures that all tail lift engineers are competent and impartial, with extensive knowledge and practical experience of lifting equipment.
We provide specific training enabling our engineers to recognise potential defects that might be a safety risk should the tail lift or lifting decks and shutters continue to be used when faulty.
Understanding of the latest LOLER regulations/STE examinations forms an integral part of all our training programmes.
FAQs
What does shutter door service and maintenance include?
Shutter door service and maintenance starts with a scheduled, detailed inspection of the shutter to ensure continued safe and reliable operation. Thus reducing the risk of operator injury or disruption to delivery schedules. Our team of engineers typically complete a range of tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth operation, safety, and longevity of shutter doors. These services vary depending on the specific type of shutter door and its usage, but commonly include maintenance, repair or replacement of rollers, cables, slats, hinges, etc.
What is a LOLER inspection?
Lifting Operations an dLifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) is a set of regulations in the UK that governs the safe use of lifting equipment, including cranes, hoists, lifting slings and other machinery used for lifting loads.
A LOLER inspection a legally required, scheduled, thorough examination by a competent person. MFS engineers receive in-depth training to meet dealer standards for the various manufactures, so we can undertake warranty work on their behalf.
During a LOLER inspection, our engineers conduct a detailed examination of the lifting equipment to assess its condition, functionality and safety features to ensure equipment remains fully complaint with regulations.
Following the inspection, we provide customers with a report detailing any defects, non-compliance issues, or recommendations for maintenance or repairs.
Can I get a platinum Marshall ASSIST contract for lifting decks?
Yes, you can but this is age-dependent. The best way to discover which package is right for your operation is to contact one of our sales representatives who can advise you further.
