Services
The Complete Forklift Service Partner for Irish Industry
Sales, hire, servicing, training, LOLER inspections, parts and finance — one Dublin-based supplier for your entire fleet, nationwide.
What we do
Forty years keeping Irish operations moving
AWE is a Dublin-based materials handling specialist supporting warehouses, factories, pharmaceutical plants, food producers and logistics operators across Ireland. From a single pallet truck to a 120-unit multi-site fleet, we cover every part of the forklift lifecycle — sales, hire, service, training, statutory inspection, parts and finance — under one Irish account team, with a written SLA and a priority breakdown response on contract cover.
Our seven core services
Everything your fleet needs, from one Irish supplier
Explore each service below — every page includes the process, what's included, an FAQ and a direct enquiry form.
Forklift Hire
Short-term, long-term and contract hire across Dublin and Ireland — counterbalance, reach, pallet and stackers with maintenance included.
- ›From one week to 7-year contracts
- ›New or refurbished used trucks
- ›All maintenance included
Servicing & Repairs
Planned servicing and priority breakdown response from factory-trained engineers, with genuine parts on the van.
- ›Priority breakdown response
- ›All makes and models
- ›Genuine OEM parts
Operator Training
Accredited operator training and re-certification — counterbalance, reach, VNA, order picker, pallet truck and manual handling.
- ›Novice, experienced & refresher
- ›On-site or in Dublin
- ›3-year certification
Safety Inspections
LOLER, PUWER and Thorough Examinations by certified examiners — keep your fleet legal, safe and audit-ready.
- ›Independent statutory reports
- ›HSA-ready audit pack
- ›Scheduled reminders
Spare Parts & Accessories
Genuine Xilin, MasterMover and ORI parts, attachments, batteries and chargers — stocked in our Dublin workshop.
- ›Dublin stock, next-day nationwide
- ›OEM parts, all makes
- ›Full battery & charger range
Finance & Leasing
Hire purchase, operating lease and contract hire — flexible ways to fund your next forklift or fleet.
- ›Hire purchase & lease
- ›Fixed monthly costs
- ›Panel of Irish lenders
How we work
From first call to ongoing run-rate — one clear process.
Every AWE customer goes through the same simple four-step process. It's how we protect uptime and keep prices predictable.
Site survey
A free 60-90 minute on-site visit — we see the loads, the aisles, the shift pattern and how the trucks are actually used.
Written proposal
Truck spec, hire type, service plan, training schedule and price — one document, no jargon, sent within 5 working days.
Delivery & handover
Trucks delivered, commissioned and handed over with operator familiarisation, LOLER certificates and driver manuals.
Ongoing support
One phone number, one account manager. Planned PM visits, breakdown response, parts, training refreshers and quarterly reviews.
Why AWE
The service partner Irish operators trust.
Ireland-wide coverage
Engineers and mobile service vans dispatched from Dublin across all 32 counties.
Factory-trained technicians
Manufacturer-certified on Xilin and MasterMover — no guesswork, no overseas call centres.
priority response for contract customers
Contract customers get an engineer on the road within four hours of a breakdown call.
40+ years, genuine parts
Four decades on Irish sites and OEM-only parts — protects warranty, safety and resale value.
Trusted by Irish industry
Why Irish operators put everything on one AWE account
- Authorised Xilin dealerIreland's authorised dealer for the Xilin range — new trucks, genuine parts and factory documentation.
- Official MasterMover distributorSole Irish distributor for MasterMover electric tugs, including the 316 stainless range.
- Dublin workshop and engineersOwn premises in Rathcoole with directly employed, factory-trained engineers — no call centres.
- Everything quoted in writingNo published rate cards. You get a written quote against your actual requirement, normally within one working day.
Trusted by Ireland's leading operators
FAQ
Forklift services — common questions
Can't find your question? Call the office on (01) 401 9919 — you'll speak to a real person in Dublin.
Need support for your fleet?
Get in touch with our team today — one call, one Irish supplier, forty years' experience.