Peter Kingham – Managing Director

Peter Kingham, the Founder and Managing Director of Principle Fork Lifts, established the company in 1990 with a commitment to the founding “principles” of honesty, trustworthiness, and putting customer interests at the heart of the business. Under Peter’s leadership, the company has grown from a forklift sales supplier to one of the largest forklift providers in the south of England. Through strategic expansion into forklift hire, Peter ensured that Principle Fork Lifts adapted to the evolving needs of its clients while maintaining its core values. His dedication to integrity and customer-focused service continues to define the company’s success and long-standing reputation.

Oliver Kingham – Director

As the Director of Principle Fork Lifts, Oliver Kingham plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and long-term success. His key responsibilities include spearheading online marketing strategies to expand the company’s reach, securing new contracts, and developing future growth strategies to ensure continued success in a competitive market. Oliver is also dedicated to maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring they receive the highest level of service and support. His leadership and vision are central to Principle Fork Lifts’ commitment to delivering reliable, customer-focused material handling solutions.

Nicola Rubio – Legal & Compliance Manager

Nicola Rubio is the Legal Commercial Contracts Manager at Principle Fork Lifts, responsible for leading the review of contract terms and conditions for new business opportunities and contract re-tenders. She identifies key commercial risks and prepares comprehensive legal summaries as part of the tender sign-off process. Nicola also creates contract presentations to enhance contract awareness, ensuring operational teams understand and manage key commercial and contractual risks effectively. Additionally, she promotes compliance with internal policies and procedures, playing a critical role in safeguarding the company’s legal and commercial interests.

Hollie-Ann Elton – Office & Administration Manager

As the Office & Administration at Principle Fork Lifts, Hollie-Ann Elton is an expert in Linde parts and plays a key role in ensuring our customers’ equipment operates efficiently. With her extensive knowledge, she excels at matching the right engineer to each job, ensuring that repairs and maintenance are handled quickly and effectively. Known for her friendly and approachable service, Hollie-Ann helps customers find the best solutions for their needs, ensuring their equipment is back up and running as fast as possible. Her dedication to customer satisfaction is at the core of her role.

Keith Malcolm – Company Accountant

Keith Malcolm is the Company Accountant at Principle Fork Lifts, responsible for managing all financial operations across the business. He oversees the preparation of management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and statutory reporting, ensuring the company maintains strong financial health and compliance with regulatory requirements. Keith plays a key role in budgeting and financial planning, working closely with senior management to support strategic decision-making. He also manages payroll, VAT returns, and liaises with external auditors and HMRC. Keith’s expertise helps drive financial efficiency and transparency, contributing to the continued growth and stability of Principle Fork Lifts.

Mark Chambers – Senior Field Service Engineer

Mark Chambers is a highly skilled Field Service Engineer at Principle Fork Lifts, specialising in troubleshooting and repairing forklifts on-site. With deep expertise in Linde forklifts, he is particularly proficient in electric forklift repair and has extensive experience with Linde diagnostics. Mark’s friendly and approachable personality, combined with his technical expertise, has made him a favorite among customers. His ability to quickly diagnose and fix issues ensures that equipment is back up and running with minimal downtime, providing efficient and reliable service every time.

John Mugford – Senior Forklift Engineer

John Mugford is a Senior Forklift Engineer at Principle Fork Lifts, responsible for maintaining and preparing forklifts to meet the highest standards for our customers. With deep expertise in forklift battery maintenance and care, John ensures that all equipment is in optimal working condition, providing reliable and efficient performance. His attention to detail and commitment to delivering top-quality service make him a key member of the team, consistently ensuring that our customers receive forklifts that are well-maintained and ready for operation.

Warren Lee – Field Service Engineer

Warren Lee is a Field Service Engineer at Principle Fork Lifts, responsible for delivering expert on-site maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs for our customers’ forklift fleets. With a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, Warren ensures every job is completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

Working across a wide range of client sites, Warren provides responsive support and preventative servicing to minimise downtime and keep operations running smoothly. His technical expertise, combined with a customer-first approach, makes him a trusted and dependable presence in the field.

Warren’s role is key to maintaining the reliability and performance of our customers’ equipment and upholding the service excellence that Principle Fork Lifts is known for.

Christopher McCarthy – Property Maintenance Technician

Chris McCarthy is the Property Maintenance Technician at Principle Fork Lifts, responsible for the upkeep and smooth operation of our premises and facilities. With a hands-on approach, Chris ensures that our workshop, offices, and surrounding areas are safe, functional, and well-maintained at all times.

From carrying out routine repairs and maintenance to assisting with workshop improvements and health & safety compliance, Chris plays a key role in supporting daily operations. His attention to detail and commitment to high standards help provide a clean, organised, and efficient environment for both staff and visitors.

A reliable and experienced member of the team, Chris ensures our facilities reflect the professionalism of the Principle Fork Lifts brand.