RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Gravesend
RTITB accredited forklift training in Gravesend, Kent: 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 Gravesend
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training can run on your own premises in Gravesend. Operators learn on the trucks they will drive every day, in the aisles and yards they actually work in, and nobody loses a day to travelling.
What your site needs: the right trucks, a marked-out training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a room for the theory session. Not sure you have all three? Ask us and we will tell you.
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 Gravesend, 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 |
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. The length depends on the truck and on how many people are being trained, and we confirm both when you book. Every course ends in full, nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Gravesend
Do operators in Gravesend need a forklift licence?
If you have been asked to get a forklift licence for a job in Gravesend, this is what you need. UK law does not issue a forklift licence. It puts the duty on the employer: operators must be trained, assessed and authorised, and an accredited training certificate is the evidence that they were. 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 Gravesend
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Gravesend:
- DA11
- DA12
- DA10
- RM18
Forklift training in Gravesend: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Gravesend?
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?
It is. We are RTITB accredited, the courses are recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI, and every candidate who passes receives nationally recognised certification.
Do you train on site in Gravesend?
Yes, and for a Gravesend 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.
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Gravesend?
Our Head Office South East at Purfleet, Essex (RM15 4YD), under 10 miles from Gravesend. Courses also run at our Southern Service Centre in Chatham. All three of our centres are RTITB accredited.
What does forklift training cost?
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.
