RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Tyne and Wear
RTITB accredited forklift training across Tyne and Wear. 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 Tyne and Wear
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
Training can run on your own premises in Tyne and Wear. 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.
Before we come out, check you have the equipment the course covers, an area set aside with racking and bulk stacking to train in, and a quiet space for the theory. We can talk you through any of it.
Our nearest centre to Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear
Do operators in Tyne and Wear need a forklift licence?
Most people in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
Each has its own page with its nearest training centre and the postcodes we cover.
Forklift training in Tyne and Wear: common questions
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Tyne and Wear?
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. Acclaim is an RTITB accredited training provider, and our courses are recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Tyne and Wear?
We do. An instructor travels to your Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear?
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.
