RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Bexleyheath
RTITB accredited forklift training in Bexleyheath, Bexley: on your own site, or at our Purfleet training centre, under 10 miles from the town. Novice, refresher and conversion courses, ending in nationally recognised certification.
Two ways to train in Bexleyheath
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For Bexleyheath employers, on-site training is usually the better choice: no travel, and every operator trained on the machine and in the space they use day to day.
You will need three things in place: the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and somewhere suitable for the theory part of the course. If you are not sure your site qualifies, we will talk it through.
At our centre
Purfleet training centre
Scheduled courses run at our three RTITB accredited centres through the year, and each centre's accreditation certificate is published on the course pages. Our Chatham training centre also runs courses, if its dates suit you better.
Forklift courses in Bexleyheath, and what they cost
| Course | Who it is for | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | No previous experience. Takes a new operator through to certification. | 3 to 5 days |
| Refresher | Already certified. Brings an operator back up to date and re-proves competence. | 1 to 2 days |
| Conversion | Certified on one type of truck, moving to another. | 1 to 3 days |
Courses in Bexleyheath are charged at £360 per training day, ex VAT. How many days depends on the type of truck and the number of candidates, and we set that out before you book. Candidates finish with nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Bexleyheath
Do operators in Bexleyheath need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Bexleyheath, this is what you need. There is no forklift licence in UK law. What the law requires is that every operator is trained, assessed and authorised by their employer, and a certificate from an accredited course is how that training is evidenced. Our guide to the forklift licence sets out exactly what is required, and am I legally liable? covers where the responsibility sits.
Where we train around Bexleyheath
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Bexleyheath:
- DA6
- DA7
- DA5
- DA16
- DA15
- DA8
Forklift training in Bexleyheath: common questions
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Bexleyheath?
Our Head Office South East at Purfleet, Essex (RM15 4YD), under 10 miles from Bexleyheath. Courses also run at our Southern Service Centre in Chatham. All three of our centres are RTITB accredited.
How much does forklift training cost in Bexleyheath?
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. A novice course runs 3 to 5 days and a refresher 1 to 2, depending on the truck and how many people are being trained.
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Bexleyheath?
There is no forklift licence in UK law. Employers must make sure operators are trained, assessed and authorised, and a certificate from an accredited course is how that is evidenced.
Is the training accredited?
Yes: RTITB accredited, recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI, and finishing in certification that is recognised across the UK.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Bexleyheath?
Yes, and for a Bexleyheath business it is often the simpler option. We bring the instructor; you provide the trucks, a training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a space for the theory session.
