How Drumack Coachworks Helps Employers Meet Their LOLER Obligations

A practical guide to LOLER compliance — and how Drumack Coachworks delivers Thorough Examinations, servicing, and operator training across Northern Ireland and beyond.

About Drumack Coachworks

Drumack Coachworks specialise in commercial vehicle body building and tail lift installation, maintenance and repair, operating from depots in Rasharkin and Belfast. For over 40 years they have helped fleet operators across Northern Ireland stay compliant, safe and on the road.

“LOLER and PUWER became law at the end of 1998 and tail lifts fall within the scope of these regulations. Many operators are still confused about their legal obligations. We can help companies ensure they are complying with the law — and avoid substantial fines.”

Cyril Reid — Managing Director, Drumack Coachworks

What makes Drumack’s Thorough Examinations different

Certified Engineers

Engineers trained to manufacturer standard

All makes examined

Not limited to one brand

Fully independent

Engineers trained to manufacturer standard

Repairs your choice

Any faults can be fixed by your own engineer

Drumack’s engineers are certified as competent persons under LOLER, and carry out Thorough Examinations on all makes of tail lift. Where possible, the engineer who performs a Thorough Examination will not be the same one who last serviced that lift — preserving the independence and impartiality the regulations require.

Any defects found are reported clearly and honestly. Customers are always advised that repairs can be carried out by an engineer of their own choosing — Drumack will never use a Thorough Examination to generate unnecessary work.

Services available:

  • Statutory Thorough Examinations — at your premises or at our Rasharkin or Belfast workshops
  • Weight testing — including mobile on-site service
  • Servicing & maintenance — routine and contract
  • 24/365 breakdown cover — across Northern Ireland
  • On-site operator training — ensuring your staff use tail lifts safely and legally
  • UK-wide associate network — Thorough Examinations available beyond Northern Ireland

Book a Thorough Examination

To arrange a Thorough Examination, discuss LOLER compliance, or ask any questions about your obligations, contact Drumack Coachworks directly:

📞 028 2957 1215  |  ✉ service@drumack.com

Drumack Coachworks, 10 Drumack Road, Rasharkin, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT44 8RF

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