Independent Mechanical Services was founded in September 2000 by Adrian Smith whom has over 34 years of experience in the forklift truck industry providing an excellent service in the hire and maintenance of forklift trucks and materials handling solutions.

Our Services 

We provide various services including sales of new, reconditioned or used equipment, hire on a long or short term contract, servicing, repairs and breakdowns, as well as Driver CPC LGV Training RTITB Accredited driver training and fully qualified to carry out LOLER and PUWER regulations safety checks (Thorough Examinations Reports).

Customer Commitment

Customer service is always a priority with IMS and we always strive for clientele satisfaction, couple this with years of experience and an unrivalled knowledge of what is available throughout the industry, we provide a solutions based approach to maximise the cost effectiveness of your materials handling operations. 

Choose IMS to undertake your maintenance or repairs and you've selected a service operation committed to offering value at the highest quality. We believe whether servicing or selling a machine, customers want minimal disruption to their working operation. We deliver, effectively and professionally. But our actions speak louder than words.

Why Choose IMS?

We are authorised dealers for Nexen and Samuk lift trucks and as such we can offer you competitive deals providing a complete range of equipment on a range of new and innovative forklifts, counterbalance and warehousing trucks and our total service range from finance, maintenance including parts.

IMS offer Electric, Diesel and LP Gas machines as well as other warehouse equipment for sale or hire, which have been inspected by our engineers and conform to the LOLER and PUWER regulations (Thorough Examination Report).

As we are an independent company we can also offer machines from a vast array of forklift manufactures, some of which are listed below.

Our Promise

From single truck users to large fleet operations, IMS offers customer care of the highest standard, giving you total confidence and complete peace of mind. Our service programmes can be tailored to your individual needs.

Backing your operations with expertise covering all your servicing and maintenance needs with our speedy response to any call out you may require from our fully mobile service vehicles.