RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Suffolk
RTITB accredited forklift training across Suffolk. 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 Suffolk
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training on your own site in Suffolk means your operators are assessed on your own trucks, in your own racking and your own yard, which is exactly where the certificate needs to count.
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 Suffolk
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 Suffolk, 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk
Do operators in Suffolk need a forklift licence?
Most people in Suffolk looking for a forklift licence are really looking for this training. 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.
Forklift training in towns across Suffolk
Each has its own page with its nearest training centre and the postcodes we cover.
Forklift training in Suffolk: 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 Suffolk?
We do. An instructor travels to your Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
Our Head Office South East at Purfleet, Essex (RM15 4YD). 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 Suffolk?
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 Suffolk?
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.
