RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Gloucestershire
RTITB accredited forklift training across Gloucestershire. Our instructors train your operators on your own site, on your own trucks, anywhere in the county, and scheduled courses run at our accredited centres in Purfleet, Chatham and Cosham.
Two ways to train in Gloucestershire
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For Gloucestershire 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.
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.
Our nearest centre to Gloucestershire
Cosham 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 Purfleet training centre also runs courses, if its dates suit you better.
Forklift courses in Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire
Do operators in Gloucestershire need a forklift licence?
Most people in Gloucestershire looking for a forklift licence are really looking for this training. 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.
Forklift training in towns across Gloucestershire
Each has its own page with its nearest training centre and the postcodes we cover.
Forklift training in Gloucestershire: common questions
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.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Gloucestershire?
We do. An instructor travels to your Gloucestershire site and trains your team on your own equipment, provided there is a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking and somewhere for the theory work.
Where is your nearest training centre to Gloucestershire?
Our South Coast Centre at Cosham, Portsmouth (PO6 3TJ). Courses also run at our Head Office South East in Purfleet. All three of our centres are RTITB accredited.
How much does forklift training cost in Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire?
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.
