About Us

ABOUT US

Welcome to the City Forklifts Family (Business)

Hello! We are so happy you have found us. 2025 marks 39 years of supplying and maintaining forklifts across West Yorkshire and beyond for City Forklift Trucks.  Founded in 1986 by husband & wife team Stephen & Joan Holt, City Forklifts is still owned and operated by the Holt family today. We are now two generations working side by side to ensure continuity in the service, relationships and value that our company is renowned for. 

 We are the trusted materials handling partner for many businesses across the region, our success over the past 3 decades is due to our network of long lasting relationships and word of mouth recommendations as experts in our field. Always delivering an unrivalled personal service, and value, we are a team of highly skilled forklift engineers and supply chain professionals. The handling and movement of goods has been our lifeblood since 1986. 
So relax, knowing that with us, you're in safe hands.

A Materials Handling partner for life

We are more than a forklift sales and hire company. We are a materials handling partner who can grow and adapt with you as your business and needs change.
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whether that is with customers, suppliers or other local businesses. 

We are a small team of highly skilled engineers and qualified supply chain professionals. When you work with us you get expert advice and knowledge which is founded on a wealth of experience in our field. In 3 decades there are very few industries we haven't come across and we haven't had a materials handling problem yet that we haven't been able to fix. 
So put us to the test and contact us today to discuss how we can become your long term trusted partner.

From your very first forklift

No matter what size or stage your business is at, whether you are looking for your very first forklift or an entire fleet, you need to be speaking to us. 
We can advise on the best equipment, the most cost effective solutions, and provide the ongoing support you need.

Best Practice

We are proud to be a member of the Forklift Truck Association. An industry recognised body ensuring best and safe working practices.

Expert Team

We're experts at what we do. Our founding Directors have worked on forklifts and plant machinery for their entire careers. Our 2nd generation  have  grown up in the world of City Forklifts. We truly understand the workings and uses of forklifts within your business environment.

Quality Guaranteed

We run a comprehensive fleet of forklift trucks which are maintained to the highest of standards. You can be assured of quality, value and complete satisfaction. 
“Fantastic and friendly service, extremely helpful, offered ongoing support and service contracts, a pleasure to do business with and someone I would highly recommend to others considering purchasing a fork lift truck
Andrew Bantoft - Managing Director -  The Seasonal Group
Bought A forklift truck from city forklifts over the phone unseen, delivered to my doorstep the day after! Turned up better then described, spent a long time with me going through what we would be using it for and what he thought would be the best truck for us, we are so happy with the service we have booked the truck in for its annual service with them for the foreseeable future Thanks Again.
Matt Holmes - Director - Craig's Honda
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